Volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations, and First Nations fire departments will get help to address the impacts of rising operational costs

**** CNS Media Release More Support for Volunteer Fire Departments ——————————————————— Volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations, and First Nations fire departments will get help to address the impacts of rising operational costs. The Province is investing almost $3.5 million to provide one-time grants to more than 340 organizations. Each group will receive […]

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Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blankets recalled due to potential fire hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blankets recalled due to potential fire hazard               Issue Star Elite has learned that the Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blanket model number 32810027 can potentially overheat, posing possible burn or fire hazards.   As of March 8, 2023, the company has […]

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Supportive Housing for People Leaving Custody

**** Justice Media Release Supportive Housing for People Leaving Custody ———————————————————————————————————– Safe and supportive housing can help people transitioning out of correctional facilities overcome barriers and make positive changes in their lives. The Province is investing $2.6 million in three supportive housing programs: The John Howard Society will receive $1.6 million; Elizabeth Fry Society of […]

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Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval

**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval closing for 2022/23 season ​ Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval, which is closing for the winter season on the evening of Sunday, March 19. ​ Staff monitor ice conditions throughout each day. If ice conditions deteriorate, the Emera […]

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Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban in Zone 2 – Non-Central

**** HRM Media Release Municipality lifts enforcement of overnight winter parking ban in Zone 2 – Non-Central   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted in Zone 2 – Non-Central. Residents are able to determine which zone they’re in by searching their address using […]

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Colchester County District RCMP has charged a man with Fraud and Theft after two reports of scams

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP charge man with Fraud and Theft Colchester County District RCMP has charged a man with Fraud and Theft after two reports of scams. On December 12, 2022, Colchester County District RCMP received a report of a man having been scammed by a 57-year-old Valley man. RCMP officers […]

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