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**** RCMP Media Release Yarmouth Town RCMP charge man in historical sexual assault Yarmouth Town RCMP has charged a man in a sexual assault that occurred 20 years ago in Yarmouth. On June 20, 2022, Yarmouth Town RCMP received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred between the fall of 2001 and the […]
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**** HRM Media Release Penhorn Lake Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Penhorn Lake Beach in Dartmouth is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Penhorn Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Stronger Supports for Survivors of Sexual Violence The Province is investing $2.8 million in a new trauma therapy program to support Nova Scotians who have been sexually assaulted. The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre will deliver the new province-wide program, starting in spring 2023. It will provide more consistent and coordinated support […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate property damage in Public Gardens Police are investigating property damage that occurred in the Halifax Public Gardens earlier this week. On July 26, police responded to a report of damage to multiple trees within the Halifax Public Gardens that occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on July 25 and 7 a.m. […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Ambulance Fleet to Improve Care, Safety Nova Scotia will soon have a new fleet of ambulances and response and transport vehicles, ensuring the right mix of resources to improve emergency care and relieve pressure on paramedics and the emergency health system. The Province has signed a contract with Tri-Star […]
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**** NS SPCA Release Windsor Woman Charged After 5 Animals Found in Distress Kendra Mclellan, 27, from Windsor, has been charged with five counts of permitting an animal to be in distress, contrary to section 26 (2) of the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia. On July 6, 2022, the Nova Scotia SPCA received a […]
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**** CBSA Media Release Crossing the border this summer: The CBSA gives tips this Civic Holiday long weekend for a smoother trip for travellers The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travellers crossing the border this upcoming Civic Holiday long weekend of what to expect at the border during the busy summer months, whether returning […]
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**** CNS Media Release Province Prevents Pay Increases for MLAs ———————————————————– Significant pay raises for MLAs, recommended by an independent review panel, will not proceed. The government introduced amendments to the House of Assembly Act today, July 26, to prevent the binding recommendations from taking effect. “Now is not the time to increase compensation for […]
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**** HRFE Release Fire Investigation Summary for 5 Lawrence Robinson Lane, Windsor Junction May 21, 2022 This fire involved a single unit dwelling. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be a lighter. There were no operating smoke alarms. The area of origin was determined to be a bedroom. The cause […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipality observes Emancipation Day The Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging residents to observe Emancipation Day on and in advance of August 1. In 2021, the Province of Nova Scotia officially designated August 1 as Emancipation Day, in recognition of the history and impacts of slavery in our region. It provides residents […]
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