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**** HRM Media Release Risk advisory in effect for off-leash dog area in Shubie Park Beach due to possible blue-green algae bloom The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a possible blue-green algae bloom, a risk advisory is in effect for the off-leash dog area of Shubie Park […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP arrest man after incident in Kingston Kings District RCMP has arrested a man after an incident on Bridge St. in Kingston. On July 14, 2022, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance on Main St. in Kingston. It was reported […]
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**** Info via Kejimkujik National Park Please be advised that a partial fire ban is in effect at Kejimkujik until further notice: no campfires permitted between 10 am and 7 pm. This also applies to charcoal BBQs (including public ones at Merrymakedge beach).
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**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 102 in Alton On July 14, 2022, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP responded to a collision involving an SUV and a deer on Hwy. 102 north in Alton. The driver of the SUV was uninjured […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police issue 77 tickets for speeding and other vehicle-related offences This week the Halifax Regional Police Traffic Unit issued 77 tickets in relation to speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences. Monday to Wednesday members of the HRP Traffic Unit issued 77 summary offence tickets: 37 for speeding, 16 for no insurance […]
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**** HRM Media Release Road Closures – North Preston Day Parade Location: North Preston Date: Saturday, July 16 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Traffic Impact: The parade will begin on Simmonds Road, travelling east on Downey Road, to North Preston Road, Johnson Road, Clarence Street, Cain Street, back to North Preston Road, and Simmonds Road, ending […]
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**** DND Media Release Canada moves forward with the acquisition of aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force Today, it was announced that Canada has finalized a contract to acquire the first two aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) that will replace and renew the capability currently fulfilled by the CC-150 Polaris fleet […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada July temperature flip-flop in Canada Between July 2nd and July 11th, temperatures were below normal in eastern Ontario and most of Quebec while they were above normal in northern Yukon and the Northwest Territories. In fact, the 10-day mean temperature itself was higher in the Yukon and Northwest Territories than in […]
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**** HRP Media Release Pets in parked vehicles With the arrival of some hot weather, Halifax Regional Police reminds citizens to not leave their pets in parked vehicles. On a warm day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside. With […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier this month in Halifax. On July 1 at approximately 2:55 p.m. police responded to a robbery at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 5524 Spring Garden Road. A man entered the store, stole merchandise and threatened employees as he fled. […]
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