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**** HRM Media Release Municipality prepares for impacts of Hurricane Fiona The Halifax Regional Municipality is closely monitoring Hurricane Fiona as it approaches the region Friday, September 23 into Saturday, September 24. Municipal service adjustments will continue to be made accordingly. For the latest information on the municipal response, visit our website. Be prepared […]
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**** Justice Media Release Extension for Judge to Conclude Desmond Fatality Inquiry ——————————————————- The conclusion of the Desmond Fatality Inquiry has been extended to allow Judge Warren Zimmer to continue his work. The new date is December 31, though the final report is expected to be complete before then. The extension, from September 30, was […]
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**** Halifax Water Release Maintaining Critical Services During Hurricane Fiona In advance of Hurricane Fiona, Halifax Water is operating within its’ Incident Command System (ICS) structure and is working closely with the city and the province through their Emergency Operations Centres. Teams have been preparing for the storm, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Additional advisory Rainfall warning in effect Heavy rain is expected. Total rainfall: 50 to 100 mm, local amounts possible reaching 150 mm. Locations: central and northern Nova Scotia, and northern and eastern Cape Breton Island. Time span: Friday through Saturday afternoon. Remarks: A trough of low pressure will bring rain […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Guysborough County District RCMP seeking information in mischief investigations Guysborough County District RCP is seeking information to further multiple mischief investigations, that they believe are related, in relation to incidents that occurred in Lincolnville and Upper Big Tracadie. On September 17, 2022, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP received […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police respond to sudden death Police responded to a sudden death this morning in Dartmouth. At approximately 10:15 a.m. police responded to a report of an unresponsive person behind a business in the 0-100 block of Tacoma Drive in Dartmouth. Officers attended and located a man who was deceased. The […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Hurricane watch in effect There is a possibility that Hurricane Fiona could bring near-hurricane conditions. This watch is in effect for Saturday. Some areas under this watch may be upgraded to a hurricane warning tonight at which point we will begin to forecast specific wind speeds. For the Halifax area […]
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Just a reminder, while preparing for a storm, don’t forget about your pets! Have a supply of food and other items for your little ones, including kitty litter or treats etc, and if you have to evacuate for any reason, bring them with you and have a go bag ready for them! **** NS […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Updated Tropical Cyclone Information Statement The next information statement will be issued by 3:00 p.m. ADT. Fiona expected to impact Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec with heavy rainfall and powerful hurricane force winds beginning early Saturday. 1. Summary of basic information at 09:00 a.m. ADT. Location: 28.0 North 70.6 West. […]
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**** CNS Media Release Provincial Parks, Wildlife Park Closing Due to Hurricane Fiona —————————————————— All provincial campgrounds, beaches and day-use parks and the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park will close at noon on Friday, September 23, because of severe weather expected from hurricane Fiona. “Safety is our priority as we prepare for significant storm conditions Friday night […]
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