The Bide Awhile Shelter for Animals looks for forever homes for fuzzy friends

**** Original post from 2017 The Bide Awhile Shelter for Animals looks for forever homes for fuzzy friends Located in Dartmouth, the Bide Awhile shelter is a drop off and adoption center which primarily focuses on cats and dogs of all ages. They open their doors to most situations for surrendered and rescued animals and […]

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How to avoid sharing too much information online

**** Via Get Cyber Safe How to avoid sharing too much information online You probably know that you should be careful sharing personal details about yourself, like your home address or phone number online. What you might not know is that sometimes seemingly innocent information, like the name of your first pet, can be used […]

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Police continue to investigate the murder of Derek Alan Lowe

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Derek Alan Lowe ​ Tomorrow is the 35th anniversary of the murder of Derek Alan Lowe and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case. ​ On January 28, 1988, at 7:20 a.m., police responded to a […]

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All three men who were charged in the Colton Cook homicide investigation have been found guilty

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Three men found guilty in Colton Cook homicide All three men who were charged in the Colton Cook homicide investigation have been found guilty. On September 26, 2020, a truck belonging to Colton Cook was located on a trail near Pittman Rd. in South Ohio. The truck was on fire […]

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Pictou County District RCMP charge three people with firearms offences

**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County District RCMP charge three people with firearms offences Pictou County District RCMP has charged three people with firearms offences after a report of shots fired in River John. On January 25, 2023, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of shots having been fired […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Jan 27)

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Jan 27) Note: Each week the local listings are expanded and updated. During the week new and updated tasks are added. Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid.   **** Municipal Release Announcement Road Closure – Argyle Street Location: Argyle Street, between […]

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This week the Halifax Regional Police Traffic Unit issued 113 tickets in relation to speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences

**** HRP Media Release Police issue 113 tickets for speeding and other vehicle-related offences ​ This week the Halifax Regional Police Traffic Unit issued 113 tickets in relation to speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences. ​ Monday to Wednesday, members of the HRP Traffic Unit issued 113 summary offence tickets: 10 for speeding, 22 for […]

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A person, driving a white Volkswagen Jetta, was observed removing catalytic converters from vehicles parked at two businesses in Middleton

**** RCMP Media Release Do you recognize this person or the Volkswagen Jetta? In the early morning hours of January 7, 2023, this person, driving a white Volkswagen Jetta, was observed removing catalytic converters from vehicles parked at two businesses in Middleton. Anyone with information, or who recognizes the Jetta or person, is asked to […]

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Blue Economy Regulatory Review

**** Via DFO The health of our oceans is essential for healthy communities. Ghost gear (abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear) threatens the future of that healthy foundation, which is why we’re committed to taking action against it. To ensure Canadian fisheries continue to thrive, the Blue Economy Regulatory Review will explore ways to […]

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