(Update) There is police presence in the area of Dartmouth High, John Martin Junior High and Woodlawn High schools

**** HRP Media Release Police presence in Dartmouth Update: Hold and secure lifted The hold and secure at Dartmouth High and John Martin Junior High schools has been lifted. There is no threat to public safety. The investigation is ongoing, and we thank the public for their cooperation. . There is police presence in the […]

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Special weather statement in effect 

**** Info via Environment Canada Special weather statement in effect  Heavy rainfall is expected. Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm except possibly as high as 70 mm in some areas. Time span: tonight until Thursday morning. Remarks: Rainfall amounts will vary as bands of heavier rain move through the region. Rainfall rates will occasionally be […]

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NSP warning customers about a phone scam: the caller poses as NS Power

Via NSP – SCAM ALERT: We’re warning customers about a phone scam: the caller poses as NS Power & asks for credit card info or in-person payment, or services will be disconnected immediately. Never provide any money, credit/banking information, or personal info to a suspicious caller.

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Tree waste drop-off locations closing

**** HRM Media Release Tree waste drop-off locations closing The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates to tree waste drop-off locations from Hurricane Fiona throughout the region. The following sites will close on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m.: 2 Lyle Street, Dartmouth Bayer’s Lake Industrial Park, 230 Horseshoe Lake Drive, […]

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The Sexual Misconduct Response Centre Launches a New Grant Program to Increase Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors

**** DND Media Release The Sexual Misconduct Response Centre Launches a New Grant Program to Increase Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the […]

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Nova Scotia Health Trauma Program launches new QEII Inpatient Trauma Consult Service

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Trauma Program launches new QEII Inpatient Trauma Consult Service ​ The Nova Scotia Health Trauma Program launched its new QEII Inpatient Trauma Consult Service on October 17 to facilitate dedicated, daily care for all major trauma patients in the province after admission to the QEII.   The trauma […]

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Saving the turtles: Residents actions helps save a turtle nest in Dartmouth

Looking out for the turtles Looking out for the turtles Construction is unde­rway to provide a pa­rtial new path conne­cting the Russel Lake trails in Dartmout­h.​ However, a rece­nt clearing stirred up some problems for some local resident­s: mama Eastern painted tur­tles. These  turtles will nest in the same environment every sea­son and are a […]

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