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**** DND Media Release Canadian soldier of the First World War identified The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed the identity of a previously unknown soldier as Company Sergeant-Major David George Parfitt, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. His headstone, in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, France, identified […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing person found deceased A 62-year-old man from Annapolis Valley First Nation who was reported missing since July 22 has been located deceased. The death is not believed to be suspicious in nature, however the investigation into the death is ongoing.
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***’ Info via Hope for Wildlife Happy World Nature Conservation Day! World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated every year on July 28 all across the world. It aims to create awareness about the importance of the planet’s natural resources and conservations issues around them. This year’s theme for World Nature Conservation Day is ‘Living Sustainably […]
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**** HEALTH /WELLNESS Media Release Vaccine Bookings for Children Under 5, Boosters for Some Pregnant People ——————————————————— Parents and guardians of children aged six months to under five years can book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting today, July 28. Children will need two doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least eight weeks […]
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*”** HRP Media Release Do you know a youth who is interested in policing? The Halifax Regional Police Youth Program offers a fun, meaningful way to build leadership skills & take an active role within the community. Submit your application by September 20. To learn more, visit: http://bit.ly/HRPYouthProgram Halifax Regional Police Youth Program Do […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Natal Day weekend 2022 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Natal Day long weekend: Halifax Transit Bus and Ferry Services Halifax Transit buses will be operating on holiday service on Monday, August 1. […]
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**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Raccoons are very clever and curious animals and the smells coming from the types of household compost bins used for municipal pick-up is very tempting for them They frequently get into these containers, but often can’t get back out again. Either they fall asleep for the night in there […]
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**** CNS Media Release Art Gallery Project on Hold —————————————————– Premier Tim Houston announced today, July 27, that the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia build is on hold. The project was originally expected to cost about $137 million but a recent independent estimate projected a cost increase of at least $25 million, most likely […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP arrest youth for dangerous operation of an ATV Halifax District RCMP has arrested a youth who operated an ATV dangerously and injured a peace officer near Moore Rd. in Antrim. On July 18, 2022, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a call for assistance from […]
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**** DNR Release Burn Restrictions for July 27, 2022 2:00 pm to July 28, 2022 8:00 am Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN) Burning Rules And Regulations In HRM ** Release Burning Rules and Regulations in HRM
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