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Via Camp Courage WHO CAN YOU INSPIRE TODAY? In 2006, a firefighter named Andréa Speranza founded a charity called Camp Courage, The First Responder’s Society. It is a free, award-winning, life-changing camp that informs, educates, and inspires young women and gender-diverse youth toward emergency service careers. The ultimate goal is that the young women leave […]
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Great advice via Beaver Bank – Kinsac Station 48 When its the middle of the night, and there are smoke alarms and loud noises with possibly smoke and fire, it is a very scary situation for children and even adults. When they see a firefighter dressed in what looks like a big space suit who […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate 2 robberies Police are investigating 2 robberies that occurred in Halifax last night. . On January 24th at approximately 5:30 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a robbery that just occurred at the Sobeys located at 2651 Windsor St in Halifax. A man entered the Smoke shop, […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Rainfall warning in effect Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm, possibly up to 70 mm for Halifax and southwest. Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia Time span: Starting in the southwest early Thursday morning and reaching eastern mainland Nova Scotia by noon. Rain at times heavy will taper to showers Thursday evening. […]
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**** Info via LETR WE’RE BACK!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns in- person on Saturday, April 29th, 2023! Join NSLETR members, Special Olympics Athletes and cheering crowds at Grand Parade Square in Halifax for our Opening Ceremonies. Then be part of the Torch Run that will lead us to the Halifax waterfront at The Queen’s Marque located on Lower Water […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate suspicious circumstances Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred yesterday morning in Dartmouth. At approximately 8:20 a.m. a youth was walking on Ellenvale Avenue when a man got out of a vehicle that was parked on the street and grabbed the youth by the shoulder. The youth […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Winter smog Winter is here, and the air is nice and fresh. Yet on some days it’s harder to breathe because of winter smog. Air is colder higher up You probably already know that temperatures usually decrease with altitude. Just think of snow-capped mountains! So the higher you go, the […]
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**** HRP Media Release Update: MacKay Bridge reopened Police have cleared the scene of a motor vehicle collision on the Mackay Bridge and the roadway has been reopened. The HRP Collision Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate the incident. . MacKay Bridge closed due to motor vehicle collision Halifax Regional Police are currently […]
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**** Via Hope for Wildlife A few days ago, this Northern Ring-necked Snake was found inside someone’s house. As unusual as that may be for the homeowner, it’s even more unusual for the snake! During the fall these snakes typically go underground and hibernate to survive the cold of winter. It’s now too cold and […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Special weather statement in effect Rain at times heavy and strong southerly winds are expected later this week. Total rainfall: 30 to 40 mm, with up to 50 mm in areas of heaviest rain. Peak wind gusts: 70 km/h except 90 km/h along parts of the coast. Locations: Digby, Yarmouth, […]
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