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**** HRM Media Release Kearney Lake Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Kearney Lake Beach in Halifax is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Kearney Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at […]
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**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Manor Park & Southdale – Potentially Discoloured Water From 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 25 to 4:00 PM on Friday, August 26, customers in the Manor Park and Southdale areas of Dartmouth (see attached map) may experience temporarily discoloured water. It is recommended that those customers run the […]
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**** Info via Canadian Blood Services Since July 1, collections of blood, plasma and platelets have been steadily decreasing and with a return to pre-pandemic summer activities and travel, donors have had less time to donate. Show up for patients and book your donation now. Same day and open appointment spots are available at donor […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP charge two people in assault on police officers Cumberland County District RCMP has charged two people in an assault on police officers after multiple incidents in Cumberland County. On August 18, 2022, at approximately 10 p.m., Cumberland County District RCMP were made aware of a GMC Sierra […]
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**** CNS Media Release Return to Normal School Activities ——————————————————————————————————- Students returning to school in September will be able to participate in the full range of learning and well-being activities, including small-group instruction, band, clubs, sports and field trips. “This is an exciting time of year for students, especially now with a return of extra-curriculars […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax early yesterday morning. On August 23 at approximately 1:45 a.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the Needs convenience store located at 33 Herring Cove Road. A man entered the store, produced a […]
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**** HRP Media Release Fraud prevention tips via HRP The best way to reduce fraud is to: take steps to safeguard your personal information and money learn how to recognize it so you don’t fall for a scam report it: notify your bank immediately if the fraud involves your bank account or credit card call […]
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**** Via Fireworks FX It’s OFFICIAL! The largest fireworks display in Atlantic Canada since the visit of the Tall Ships in 2017 has been announced. Sat Aug. 27th in Halifax Harbour, fired from twin barges. Show begins at 10:00 pm (barge locations in red)
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**** Recall via Transport Canada Recall: Toyota Tundra trucks On certain trucks equipped with a panoramic view monitor, a software problem could cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rearview camera image.
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**** Info via Bide Awhile Make your pet famous! We still have space in the 2022 Pet Photo Contest. Your pet’s photo will go in our annual Pet Photo Calendar. $20 per entry, all funds raised help support animal care and programs here at the shelter. Learn more and submit your entry here: Pet Photo […]
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