Burn Restrictions for August 15, 2022 2:00 pm to August 16, 2022 8:00 am.

**** DNR Release  Burn Restrictions for August 15, 2022 2:00 pm to August 16, 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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Police have charged a woman in relation to a break and enter that occurred in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police charge woman for break and enter   Police have charged a woman in relation to a break and enter that occurred in Halifax on Sunday evening.   At approximately 7:25 p.m. officers responded to a report of a woman in the area of Sebastian Place attempting to break into homes. […]

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Municipality helps residents with well water shortages

**** HRM Media Release Municipality helps residents with well water shortages The Halifax Regional Municipality is offering drinking water for those dealing with dry wells due to dry conditions. The municipality is working alongside the Province of Nova Scotia and using its Joint Emergency Management teams to ensure residents with urgent dry well issues have […]

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Police are on scene of a fatal vehicle fire on Princeton Lane in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police on scene of motor vehicle fire Police are on scene of a fatal vehicle fire on Princeton Lane in Dartmouth. At approximately 11:20 a.m., police responded to reports of a vehicle on fire on Princeton Lane in Dartmouth. It was reported that a vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. A […]

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(Found) The 14-year-old youth who was reported missing from Dayspring on August 15 has been found safe

**** RCMP Media Release The 14-year-old youth who was reported missing from Dayspring on August 15 has been found safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and retweets on social media.  

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Nova Scotia Sending Crews to Help Newfoundland and Labrador Battle Wildfires

**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotia Sending Crews to Help Newfoundland and Labrador Battle Wildfires Nova Scotia has answered the call to help fight large wildfires in Newfoundland. “I’m proud of our Department firefighters for answering the call of duty, and I know their service is greatly appreciated by our neighbours in Newfoundland,” said Tory […]

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Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide believed to have occurred on Brian St. in East Preston

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit investigating homicide   Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide believed to have occurred on Brian St. in East Preston. This morning, at approximately 2 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious death on Brian St. in East Preston. RCMP officers […]

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Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Alton Rd. in East Stewiacke

**** RCMP Media Release   Colchester County District RCMP investigating serious collision   Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Alton Rd. in East Stewiacke. On August 13, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Alton Rd […]

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In late summer and early fall you may see some birds that look a bit less stylish than usual

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife In late summer and early fall you may see some birds that look a bit less stylish than usual. Like this blue jay, they lose all of their head and neck feathers and go around bald for a while. While this can look a bit alarming, it’s usually harmless. […]

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