Month: September 2022

Nova Scotians can apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from hurricane Fiona

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**** CNS Media Release Disaster Financial Assistance for Hurricane Fiona Damage —————————————————————- Nova Scotians can apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from hurricane Fiona starting today, September 26. The Province’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program is designed to help Nova Scotians, municipalities, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations get back on their feet after a […]

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UPDATE on search for missing Lower Prospect man

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**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE on search for missing Lower Prospect man The 81-year-old man who was reported missing in Lower Prospect is believed to have been swept out to sea during Post-tropical storm Fiona. On September 24, 2022, Halifax District RCMP​ responded to a report of a missing man. 81-year-old Larry Smith of Lower […]

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Public school classes are cancelled Tuesday, September 27, in Halifax Regional Centre for Education, Strait Regional Centre for Education and Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education

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**** CNS Media Release Public Schools Cancellation Update —————————————————————- Public school classes are cancelled Tuesday, September 27, in Halifax Regional Centre for Education, Strait Regional Centre for Education and Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education. Classes in Conseil scolaire acadien provincial schools (CSAP) in its northern and metro groups are also cancelled Tuesday. Classes will be […]

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Missing Person: Armand Okur

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**** HRP Media Release Missing Person: Armand Okur Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 44-year-old man.​ ​ Armand Okur was last seen in the area of Caledonia Road in Dartmouth on September 24 and was reported missing to police on September 25. Armand is described as approximately 5’8” to 5’9” tall, […]

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NS POWER: HURRICANE FIONA UPDATE

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**** NSP Media Release NS POWER: HURRICANE FIONA UPDATE Crews continue assessing damage caused by the significant winds from Hurricane Fiona and restoring power to customers across the province. About 415,000 customers lost power during Fiona, as of noon today more than 230,000 have been restored. “While progress is being made there is still a […]

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Comfort centres open – Monday, September 26, 11:30 a.m.

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**** HRM Media Release Comfort centres open – Monday, September 26, 11:30 a.m.   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the following comfort centres are open: Prospect Road Community Centre, 2141 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake | 1 to 5 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #58, 23566 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Sheet Harbour | 9 a.m. […]

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Police have charged a man for stunting on Highway 111 in Dartmouth

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**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for stunting ​ Police have charged a man for stunting on Highway 111 in Dartmouth this morning. ​ At approximately 8:45 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 111 near Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth. The […]

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Paramedics Recognized on Medic Monday

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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS- Release Paramedics Recognized on Medic Monday —————————————————————- Today, September 26, is Medic Monday in Nova Scotia, a day to celebrate the more than 1,200 paramedics who provide emergency care, comfort and hope to people across the province. “Paramedics have a special place in the hearts of Nova Scotians. They always give their best […]

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Police warn citizens of hazards on roads

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**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of hazards on roads Halifax Regional Police is warning citizens of unsafe conditions on the road and is urging everyone to avoid unnecessary travel. A combination of factors is posing serious safety hazards across the region. They include downed power lines, trees and debris on streets, power outages […]

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Hope for Wildlife help line is available and are still doing their best to respond to wildlife emergencies

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Via Hope for Wildlife “The storm has passed, and it’s good to be outside again. The clean up begins.” Our albino skunk is overseeing our challenge to clean up after the hurricane. It will take time and a lot of effort, but thankfully everyone is safe and healthy. We still have no power or internet, […]

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