Provincial Burn Restrictions for April 17, 2023 2:00 pm to April 18, 2023 8:00 am

**** Info via DNR Provincial Burn Restrictions for April 17, 2023 2:00 pm to April 18, 2023 8:00 am Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN) Burning Rules And Regulations In HRM ** Release Burning Rules and Regulations in HRM  

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King Charles III’s Coronation Events in Nova Scotia

**** LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR Release King Charles III’s Coronation Events in Nova Scotia —————————————————————————————————————— UPDATE: The date of the garden party in the release sent today, April 17, at about 11:50 a.m. has been changed to June 22. Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc is pleased to announce events in Nova Scotia to mark King Charles III’s coronation. — […]

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Eskasoni RCMP has charged a man after a stabbing /Police lay charges in stabbing

**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP charge man in stabbing Eskasoni RCMP has charged a man after a stabbing at a home in Eskasoni. On April 14, 2023, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a home on Eagleview Dr. in Eskasoni. RCMP officers learned that a man […]

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A 26-year-old Amherst woman is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Amherst Police Department on Sunday, April 16, 2023

**** Amherst Police Release A 26-year-old Amherst woman is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Amherst Police Department on Sunday, April 16, 2023 The driver of the vehicle, whose identity is not being released pending arraignment, is facing two counts of possession of property, valued at $5,000 or less, that were […]

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Speeding and Aggressive Driving. Not worth the risk

**** RCMP Media Release Speeding and Aggressive Driving. Not worth the risk The Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists that speed and aggressive driving isn’t worth the risk.   Speeding and aggressive driving increase your risk of a motor vehicle collision and the injuries or death that may result. What seems like a small increase in […]

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Halifax District RCMP issues over 500 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 27 drivers with impaired driving in March

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP issues over 500 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 27 drivers with impaired driving in March   Halifax District RCMP issued over 500 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 27 drivers with impaired driving during the month of March 2023. Halifax District charged 23 drivers with Impaired Operation of […]

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Thank you to all volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Volunteers! From volunteer Search and Rescue, firefighters, and other roles within first responder and medical systems, community members and wildlife, who help in a variety of ways, and all other roles volunteers play in our community, thank you! Repost Via HRFE April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves […]

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Recall: In certain situations, a power sliding door on some 2022-2023 Kia Carnival vehicles may not stop and reverse if it’s blocked

**** Recall via Transport Canada Recall: In certain situations, a power sliding door on some 2022-2023 Kia Carnival vehicles may not stop and reverse if it’s blocked, creating the risk of injury. Transport Canada Recall # 2023-182 Issue: In certain situations, the power sliding door may not stop and reverse if it is blocked. Safety […]

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Understanding hazard symbols & household chemical safety

**** Health Canada Release Understanding hazard symbols Hazard symbols are on the labels of many household chemical products in and around your home and garage, like cooking spray, cleaning products, paint and paint thinners, drain cleaners and windshield washer fluid. Hazard symbols have three parts: the picture the frame the caution (signal) words underneath the […]

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