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**** Recall via Health Canada Anker 535 Power Bank (PowerCore 20K) A1366 recalled due to fire hazard Issue A small number of Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k) model A1366 may overheat, posing a fire hazard. What you should do Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Anker 535 Power Bank and contact Anker customer […]
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**** RCMP Media Release West Hants District RCMP arrest man in rash of thefts from vehicles West Hants District RCMP has arrested a man after a rash of thefts from vehicles in the Payzant Dr. area of Windsor. On February 21, 2023, at 7:55 a.m., West Hants District RCMP received several reports of vehicles having […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Thirty per cent of young Canadians have reported being cyberbullied. Credit: Shutterstock Social media sites and text messaging have allowed taunts to enter cyberspace and follow victims everywhere they have their phone. What is it? Cyberbullying involves using computers, smartphones or other connected devices to embarrass, hurt, mock or threaten someone online. […]
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**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Province Adds New Reporting Measures to Increase Transparency, Accountability Across Healthcare System ——————————————————— Nova Scotians seeking more information about the state of their healthcare system now have access to several new reporting metrics the government has made public through the Action for Health web portal. The new information includes […]
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**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release More Funding to Support Healthcare Recruitment in Mi’kmaw Communities —————————————————- Health and wellness organization Tajikeim?k will receive funding from the Province to help recruit Indigenous healthcare workers. In collaboration with the L’nu Nursing Initiative at Dalhousie University, Tajikeim?k will create a magazine and website focusing on Mi’kmaw nurses and […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Devon Sinclair Marsman Today marks the first anniversary of the disappearance of Devon Sinclair Marsman and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. Devon was last seen February 24, 2022, in the Spryfield area of Halifax. […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada Lancaster Table & Seating Brand High Chairs recalled due to Fall Hazard Issue Affected high chairs can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children. As of February 6, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada Certain models of Cosori-branded Air Fryers recalled due to potential fire hazard Issue The wire connectors in the products can overheat, posing a potential burn and fire hazard. As of February 2023 the company has received 205 reports globally including 56 reports in Canada of the air fryers catching fire, […]
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**** HRCE Release All HRCE schools are closed today (Friday, February 24, 2023). This decision was based on the following information: Forecast calling for up to 15 cm of snow by dismissal; and Due to timing and accumulation of snow, road conditions and visibility are expected to deteriorate throughout the day. To learn more […]
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