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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Sept 29) Note: Each week the local listings are expanded and updated. During the week new and updated tasks are added. Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. **** Municipal Release Traffic Delay – Colby Drive Location: Colby Drive, at the intersection […]
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**** NSP Release NS Power Hurricane Fiona Update Storm response efforts continue to ramp up as more crews and damage assessors arrive to support teams in the Northeast region and Cape Breton. The focus continues to be on getting to those hardest hit areas in order to assess the damage, rebuild and repair lines and […]
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**** EMO Media Release Applications for New Fiona-Related Financial Support Open ————————————————– The Province has launched a new website where Nova Scotians can now apply for financial assistance in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona. Residents, business owners and non-profit organizations can find details on the types of assistance available and apply at: https://novascotia.ca/hurricane-fiona-support/ “We’re making it […]
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**** HRM Media Release Bi-weekly green cart collection resumes The Halifax Regional Municipality is reminding residents that the weekly green cart collection service will end on Saturday, Oct. 1 Weekly curbside green cart collection is provided to all residents during the months of July, August and September. Green cart collection service will return to […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier this week in Halifax. On September 27 at approximately 9:15 p.m. officers responded to a robbery at the Walmart at 220 Chain Lake Drive. A man entered the store, stole merchandise and assaulted an employee when […]
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Hurricane Juan made landfall in Halifax on September 29, 2003 It hit as a category two hurricane late night and caused significant damage and power outages, as well as the death of a paramedic . . . . .
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**** HRM Media Release Comfort centre open – Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30 a.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that a comfort centre will be open today, Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Findlay Community Centre (26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The status of comfort centres continues to be […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health launches mobile primary care service Nova Scotia Health is launching a mobile primary care clinic in partnership with EHS and local communities. Its first location is in Sydney on Thursday, Sept. 29, at Seventh Exchange, (Churchill Drive Extension, Kenekala Court, Membertou, Exit 7A off of Highway 125) […]
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**** NS SPCA Release Our hearts are breaking seeing the damage and devastation from Hurricane Fiona. But in tough times like these, it is inspiring to see our community come together. ???? Thank you to everyone who is working long days and even longer nights to bring comfort and safety to families. We are grateful […]
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***’ HRM Media Release Municipality recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month and Treaty Day The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Treaty Day and Mi’kmaq History Month. The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq […]
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