Month: November 2022

December temperature outlook via Environment Canada 

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**** Info via Environment Canada December temperature outlook via Environment Canada November began unequally, with very large temperature differences developing between Canada’s western and eastern regions. British Columbia and the southern half of Alberta and Saskatchewan saw a colder-than-average November, while the rest of the country experienced warmer-than-average conditions. Record-breaking cold mixed with snowy conditions […]

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Police warn seniors of ongoing scam and seek help identifying individuals

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**** RCMP Media Release Police warn seniors of ongoing scam and seek help identifying individuals The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is warning the public about numerous scams targeting seniors. Police are also looking to identify a person who may be connected to the fraudulent activity. With these scams, victims are contacted by fraudsters pretending […]

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Student Transit Pass Pilot Program expands

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**** HRM Media Release Student Transit Pass Pilot Program expands   The Student Transit Pass Pilot Program has been extended and expanded to include six junior high schools for 2023. The following schools will be included in the program as of January 1, 2023: Dartmouth High School Bicentennial School Dartmouth South Academy John Martin Junior […]

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Province Introduces New Approach to Foster Care

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**** CNS Media Release Province Introduces New Approach to Foster Care ——————————————————- The Province is introducing a new approach to foster care as it works on redesigning the system. “After reviewing models used in other jurisdictions, the Department identified Mockingbird Family as our desired approach,” said Community Services Minister Karla MacFarlane. “This is a world-renowned […]

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Saint Barbara’s Day Gunnery Activities at Canadian Forces Base Halifax

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**** DND Media Release Saint Barbara’s Day Gunnery Activities at Canadian Forces Base Halifax   Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that Saint Barbara’s Day gunnery activities will occur on Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax property on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 that may be audible or visible to […]

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Update – Wind and rainfall warning in effect

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**** Info via Environment Canada Updated Rainfall warning in effect Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Total rainfall: up to 50 mm locally. Locations: the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia and most of Cape Breton. Time span: overnight tonight and into Thursday morning. Remarks: Rain at times heavy will develop this evening over the western […]

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Christmas time decorating creates tempting unsafe use of extension cords & power bars

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Via Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia Christmas time decorating creates tempting unsafe use of extension cords & power bars Never use indoor extension cords outdoors. Don’t plug multiple cords together. Don’t run extension cords under rugs or furniture. Never tape extension cords to floors or attach them to surfaces with staples or nails.

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Update – Wind warning in effect

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**** Info via Environment Canada Updated Wind warning in effect Strong winds that may cause damage are expected Wednesday night. Maximum gusts: southerly 90 km/h. Potentially exceeding 100 along exposed areas of the Atlantic coast. Locations: Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia. Time span: Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Remarks: An approaching cold front will […]

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