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**** Service Nova Scotia Release Applications Open for Expanded Heating Assistance Rebate Program ——————————————————- The newly expanded Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is now accepting applications to help more Nova Scotians than ever with rising home heating costs. On December 14, Premier Tim Houston announced a $100-million funding increase to the program to allow more […]
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**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police statement on Tyre Nichols Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella issued the following statement regarding the beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis: “The details and video of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols of Memphis and his subsequent death are deeply disturbing. On behalf of Halifax […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP investigate stabbing Halifax District RCMP is investigating after a stabbing in Cole Harbour. On Saturday, at approximately 1:29 p.m., police and EHS responded to a report of a stabbing on Cole Harbour Rd. in Cole Harbour and learned that a 21-year-old man had been stabbed. The man was taken to […]
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Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival recap Downtown Dartmouth was packed as the annual Ice Festival roared to live with chainsaws and fire. The annual festival saw Saturday the busiest day of the event. Ice carving tutorials and live carvings set with games and live music venues were capped by a dazzling fire show by Luminosity Circus […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man in relation to shots fired in an apartment. On January 28, at approximately 1:16 p.m., Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a complaint of shots fired in an apartment on Junction Rd., Springhill. RCMP officers learned that a number of gun shots were […]
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**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Daisy Daisy Approx Age: 6 yearsGender: FemaleSite: DaisyFemale, Spayed~6 yearsCattle dog xNo childrenNo other petsNo apartmentsHigh energyAfter spending a few weeks with us to ensure her recovery, Miss Daisy is ready for her debut. Daisy arrived at the Dartmouth shelter with a broken leg, but it certainly hasn’t […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Robbery – Halifax At 2:24 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery in progress at the Superstore 1075 Barrington Street Halifax. The caller reported being robbed by a man with a firearm.No one was injured. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. Patrol officers searched the area, but […]
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**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located The 15-year-old youth reported missing today has been found safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and retweets on social media.
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**** Recall via Transport Canada Transport Canada Recall – 2023013 – GENERAL MOTORS Issue Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the fuel pump may cause reduced fuel flow to the engine. If this happens, you may notice engine hesitation and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Are you SAD? Weather seems to have a real and measurable effect on our mood. The winter season, with fewer daylight hours and the associated lack of sun exposure, can have a profound impact on our spirit. We may start feeling what we often call the “winter blues”. When someone […]
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