PatientTrak provides faster access to information for Nova Scotia emergency department teams

**** NSHA Media Release PatientTrak provides faster access to information for Nova Scotia emergency department teams Emergency departments at Nova Scotia’s eight regional hospitals and IWK Health now have digital dashboards, making it easier and faster to provide care to patients. New software called PatientTrak provides clinical teams with an overview of the number of […]

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Road Closure – North by Night Holiday Market

**** HRM Media Release Road Closure – North by Night Holiday Market   Location:​ Agricola Street, from North to Charles streets ​ Date: Saturday, Nov. 26 ​ Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. ​ Work details:​ Road closures will be in place to accommodate the North by Night Holiday Market event. ​ Traffic impact: Agricola Street, between North […]

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Traffic Delay – Spryfield Santa Claus Parade

**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Spryfield Santa Claus Parade Location:​ Punch Bowl Drive, Herring Cove and Dentith roads ​ Date:​ Sunday, November 27 Time:​ 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Details:​ Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Spryfield Santa Claus Parade. Traffic impact:​ Traffic delays are expected as the parade travels through the community. […]

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No Charges Against HRP Officer in Breach of Trust Complaint

**** SiRT Media Release No Charges Against HRP Officer in Breach of Trust Complaint ———————————————————————————— The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) released its report today regarding the allegation of breach of trust against a Halifax Regional Police (HRP) officer. ​ On February 2, 2022, SiRT was contacted by the RCMP “H” Division concerning […]

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Police have charged a man in relation to a theft from a vehicle that occurred in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for theft from vehicle ​ Police have charged a man in relation to a theft from a vehicle that occurred in Halifax last night. ​ At approximately 7:35 p.m. police responded to a report of an in-progress theft from a vehicle on Mont Blanc Terrace. A man, who […]

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Queens District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Port Medway Rd. in Port Medway

**** RCMP Media Release Queens District RCMP investigating fatal crash Queens District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Port Medway Rd. in Port Medway. On November 23, 2022, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Queens District RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Port Medway Rd. in […]

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New Emergency Overnight Winter Shelter in Dartmouth

**** CNS Media Release New Emergency Overnight Winter Shelter in Dartmouth ——————————————————– The Province will provide funding for another emergency shelter in Halifax Regional Municipality this winter to help people experiencing homelessness. In partnership with Christ Church and 902 Man Up, the Dartmouth shelter will open in early December, providing 20 beds for men and […]

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Donor support allows QEII Health Sciences Centre to become first in Atlantic Canada to make real-time use of MR Fusion biopsy technology for more precise detection of prostate cancer

**** NSHA Media Release Donor support allows QEII Health Sciences Centre to become first in Atlantic Canada to make real-time use of MR Fusion biopsy technology for more precise detection of prostate cancer   Nova Scotia Health’s QEII Health Sciences Centre made history again this fall, becoming the first hospital in Atlantic Canada to use […]

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(Update) Traffic Delay – Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting

**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: This event will now take place Saturday, Nov. 26. Public Service Announcement Traffic Delay – Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting Location: Sackville Drive, in front of Acadia Hall Date: Friday, Nov. 25 Saturday, Nov. 26 Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Details: In order to accommodate the 15th annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting, the parking […]

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Indigo Branded Papa Bear and Mama Bear Mugs Recalled due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

**** Recall via Health Canada Indigo Branded Papa Bear and Mama Bear Mugs Recalled due to Burn and Laceration Hazards Issue Mugs may crack or break when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn and laceration hazards to users. As of September 27, 2022, the company has received eight incident reports in Canada of the mug cracking while […]

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