Date labelling on pre-packaged foods

**** Info via Health Canada   Date labelling on pre-packaged foods Information about dates on pre-packaged food is a valuable source of information for consumers. A basic understanding of what terms are used can help you to better understand these labels. There are different kinds of date markings, depending on the product. The most common […]

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Police investigate weapons incidents and charge man with weapons offences

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate weapons incidents and charge man with weapons offences   Police investigated two shootings that occurred in Halifax last night and arrested a man in relation to weapons offences. At approximately 10:30 p.m. police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Micmac Street and Chisholm Avenue. A […]

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Gus is turning 100 and we’re celebrating for three days!

**** Info via Museum of Natural History Gus is turning 100 and we’re celebrating for three days! You’re invited to Gus’s birthday weekend: Friday August 12, Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 with parties at 11 am and 2 pm each day. Join us all weekend to: Visit the Gus exhibit celebrating all things Gus See […]

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Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit charge two men with sex and labour trafficking offences

**** RCMP Media Release   Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit charge two men with sex and labour trafficking offences ​ The Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit has charged two men with Human Trafficking offences as part of Operation Homeward. ​ On June 9, 2022, the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit received information via their Tip […]

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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate shooting ​ Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Halifax At 10:32 pm, Police responded to a report of gunshots at Micmac Street / Chisholm Avenue and located​ evidence of a shooting. There were no reported injuries.​ Micmac Street remains closed to traffic at Chisholm Avenue […]

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Halifax Regional Police urges peaceful exit from Meagher Park

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police urges peaceful exit from Meagher Park ​ Halifax Regional Police continues to work with Halifax Regional Municipality and other partners in efforts to safely clear an encampment at Meagher Park in Halifax.​ ​ Police continue to respond to calls for service and complaints. Within the last 24 hours, […]

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DEWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws recalled due to Laceration Hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada DEWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws recalled due to Laceration Hazard Issue The rear guard assembly can break or detach, posing a laceration hazard to the user.   As of June 13, 2022, the company has received one report of a laceration injury in Canada. In the United States, the company has received reports […]

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Precautionary Evacuation Order – North Preston Community Centre

**** HRM Media Release Precautionary Evacuation Order – North Preston Community Centre At approximately 2:15 p.m. today, there was an incident at the Lake Major water treatment plant due to a mechanical malfunction with a crane. Working with Halifax Water, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency commenced a precautionary evacuation of the children attending day camps […]

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