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**** Recall via Health Canada ODGER Swivel Chair recalled due to fall hazard Issue The star-shaped support base of the chair may unexpectedly detach, posing a fall and injury hazard. As of December 19, 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada. Worldwide, the company has received 19 reports of the […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Lee’Marion Shancez Cain Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of Lee’Marion Shancez Cain and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On December 21, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., officers responded to a shooting involving two vehicles […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police seek public’s assistance finding lost property Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating property that was lost in Dartmouth on the weekend. On December 17, between 7 and 9 p.m., a piece of jewelry is believed to have been lost at the Mic Mac Mall located at […]
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Via NS SPCA Need help feeding your pet this holiday season? ???? Check out our free SPCA Pet Pantry! ???? If you are unable to afford pet food or litter, please click the link below and fill out a quick form. ✨ We’ll arrange for a contactless pick-up at the SPCA shelter closest to you. […]
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**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to attend New Year’s Levee Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to join them in celebrating the arrival of 2023 at the New Year’s Levee. When: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Where: Halifax City Hall (Halifax Hall), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax All […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break-in that occurred at the Blair Presbyterian Church in Garden of Eden On November 25, 2022, Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break in at the Blair Presbyterian Church on Garden of Eden Church Loop in Garden of Eden. RCMP […]
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***’ Info via Environment Canada Winter Solstice! The winter solstice – or the start of astronomical winter – is upon us today (Wednesday.) The time and date of the start of astronomical winter are based on the exact position of the Earth in relation to the Sun. As Earth’s North Pole tilts away from the Sun on […]
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**** DFO Media Release DFO Coastal Environmental Baseline Program Belcarra, British Columbia. Photo: Fisheries and Oceans Canada. We established the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program (Baseline Program) in 2017, as one of the initiatives under the Protecting the Marine Environment pillar of the Government of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. We contribute to coastal and waterway protection by […]
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**** Justice Media Release Funding for African Nova Scotian Justice Institute ——————————————————- The Province is investing $4.1 million in the community-led African Nova Scotian Justice Institute, established just over a year ago to help develop policy and support programs to address overrepresentation and anti-black racism in the justice system. “This funding represents another significant investment […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Special weather statement in effect An intense trough of low pressure will move into the Maritimes on Friday evening and affect the region into Saturday. Locations: Nova Scotia Time span: Friday afternoon into Saturday. Remarks: A developing storm will affect the Maritime Provinces this upcoming holiday weekend. While it is […]
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