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Via HRFE Improperly discarded smoking materials are causing major fires in HRM. Cigarette butts can smoulder undetected for a long time before bursting into flames. Put out cigarettes (and other smoking materials) completely and safely every time in a deep, noncombustible ashtray or receptacle. Fire Safety with Cigarettes and Smoking Materials Sadly, Fire Deaths Caused […]
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Via the Canadian Forces Snowbirds CANADA DAY We’re thrilled to announce that we will be performing in Halifax, on July 1st for Canada Day! The team is excited to return to Nova Scotia after 3 years for this important event. We would like to thank the City of Halifax and CFB Halifax for their tremendous […]
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**** HEALTH /WELLNESS Media Release Primary Care Available in More Pharmacies in May ——————————————————– NOTE: A complete list of community pharmacy primary care clinics follows this release. ——————————————————– More Nova Scotians will soon be able to access primary care at their local pharmacy. The Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinic program will expand to 26 locations […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in three robberies Police have laid charges in three robberies that occurred in Dartmouth over the last two weeks. Yesterday at approximately 1:05 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery in the 0-100 block of Caledonia Road. The suspects fled on foot prior to police arrival. […]
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**** CNS Media Release Transforming Support for People Living with Disabilities ———————————————————– An independent expert report that could set the groundwork for closing the province’s remaining institutions for people living with disabilities and having their needs managed in the community has been released. The report includes six key directions with supporting action plans and timelines […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge driver for stunting Police have charged a driver for stunting on Highway 111 in Dartmouth this morning. At approximately 7:20 a.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 111 near Mount Hope Avenue. The officer observed the vehicle’s […]
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**** HRFE Release Fire Investigation Summary for 28 Seawood Avenue, Lower Sackville April 14, 2023 This fire involved a single-unit dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be smoking materials. The area of origin was determined to be a patio deck. There were operating smoke alarms. The cause of […]
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**** Info via Hope for Wildlife This Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is recovering from injuries sustained after flying into a window For birds, glass windows are not invisible. They reflect trees or sky and they can look like inviting places to fly into. Even at night, nocturnal birds and migrants (including a lot of songbirds) can fly […]
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**** HRM Media Release Regional Council approves 2023/24 municipal budget Regional Council has approved the 2023/24 municipal budget of $1.2 billion – including an operating budget of $979.6 million (total municipal expenditures) and provincial mandatory contributions of $192.2 million – as well as a capital plan of $333.3 million. The average residential tax bill is […]
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**** HRP Media Release Update: Police presence in Dartmouth Officers have arrested three suspects in relation to the robbery and Roleika Drive has been reopened to traffic. At approximately 1:05 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery in the 0-100 block of Caledonia Road. The suspects fled on foot prior to police arrival. […]
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