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Sad update – The Russell Lake turtle nest has been destroyed as the city pushes forward with an original design plan for a new path. Still awaiting a statement from HRM in regards to an email sent regarding this. Previous posts Update from the NS Turtle Patrol on protecting a turtle nest at Russell Lake. […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police remind people to not leave valuables in parked vehicles Halifax Regional Police are reminding people to not leave valuables in parked vehicles. So far this month, Halifax Regional Police received 123 reports of thefts from vehicles across the region. Whether you’re parked in a driveway, parkade, parking […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada BoxHot Glow Sticks Battery recalled due to fire hazard Issue The Glow Sticks Battery can overheat while charging, posing burn and fire hazards. As of October 17, 2022, the company has received 4 reports of the batteries overheating during charging, resulting in minor property damage with no injuries reported in […]
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Update from the NS Turtle Patrol on protecting a turtle nest at Russell Lake. We have reached out to the HRM for information but have not heard back yet (will update) “A new wrinkle at the Russel Lake turtle nesting site. The city has sent an environmentalist to the site. They looked around didn’t see […]
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Thursday October 27 Gas up 5.3 Diesel up 1.6
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**** Recall via Health Canada Amazon Basics High Back Executive Desk Chairs recalled due to Fall Hazard Issue The legs of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard. As of October 7, 2022, the company has received 42 reports of incidents related to chair breakage in Canada, including 2 reports of falls […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP charge man in theft of furnace oil thanks to tips received from the public Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man in a theft of furnace oil incident that occurred in Parrsboro, thanks to tips received from members of the public. On October 16, 2022, Cumberland […]
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**** Natural Resources Release Nova Scotians are reminded to put safety first during hunting and fur harvesting seasons. The general deer hunting season opens Friday, October 28, and continues to December 3. The dates vary for other types of game. “We want everyone to be safe and enjoy the outdoors during hunting season,” said Natural […]
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**** US Navy Release One of the largest aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford, will visit Halifax this weekend USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Depart on First Deployment The Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) will deploy and operate alongside a coalition of allied forces together […]
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**** SiRT Media Release Domestic Assault Charges Laid Against Cape Breton Regional Police Officer ——————————————————————————————————- The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) laid two charges of assault against Cst. Lawrence Doucette, a 52-year-old member of the Cape Breton Regional Police (CBRP). On September 23, 2022, CBRP contacted SiRT about a domestic assault against a […]
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