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**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP charge man in attempted murder Eskasoni RCMP has charged a man with attempted murder after a stabbing on Pine St. in Eskasoni. On December 18, 2022, at approximately 5:25 a.m., Eskasoni RCMP and EHS responded to a stabbing that occurred at a home on Pine St. in Eskasoni. RCMP […]
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**** SiRT Media Release No Charges Against HRP Officers Involved in Arrest of Man Breaching Court Conditions ——————————————————————————————————— The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has concluded its investigation regarding an allegation of assault against officers involved in arresting a male on the early evening of May 29, 2022. Police were called to […]
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**** CNS Media Release New Orientation Program to Welcome 140 Doctors ——————————————————- A new orientation program that will help welcome and settle 140 doctors trained outside of Canada over the next three years will soon launch in Nova Scotia. We need more healthcare providers, and we are working hard to welcome those who have trained […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Christmas and New Year’s The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments in effect over the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours Garbage, organics, and recyclables collection services […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Mobile and Virtual care options increasing access to health care for Nova Scotians Nova Scotia Health is providing Nova Scotians with increased ways to access care. The Mobile Primary Care Clinics and VirtualCareNS are two innovative models of care that have implemented quickly in response to the need for primary […]
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**** Via HRP Every second is critical when an emergency vehicle is responding to a call Motorists, do you know what to do when encountering an emergency vehicle with its sirens blaring & lights flashing during your commute? Slow Down Move Over
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Via HRP Be a good host. During holiday parties, have non-alcoholic beverages on-hand. Chat with your guests to make sure they have planned ahead to get home safely. Set-up some spaces for guests to stay the night. If you suspect a guest is impaired, take their keys. Stay safe this holiday season.
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**** CBSA Media Release CBSA Atlantic Region: Operational and enforcement highlights from 2022 Backgrounder The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Atlantic Region is home to over 150 service locations including 18 land ports of entry, 28 commercial vessel sites, 26 airports, five cruise ship operations, two ferry terminals and a number of telephone reporting sites. […]
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Via RCMP Speeding, either exceeding the posted speed limit or driving too fast for conditions, is a factor in approximately one third of all fatal crashes in Nova Scotia. Slow down, drive to the conditions and give yourself lots of travel time.
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**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval opens for 2022/23 winter season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval, located on the Halifax Commons, has opened for the 2022/23 winter season. Every year, the Emera Oval is transformed into the largest outdoor, artificially refrigerated ice service east of Quebec City. The skating […]
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