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**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for the Canada Day long weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Canada Day long weekend, with a statutory holiday on Monday, July 3. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours Garbage, organics, and recyclables collection […]
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Gas prices to change at midnight. Remember, the carbon tax will also be applied come July 1st Gas down 3.6 cents Diesel down 5.7 cents
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**** Recall via Health Canada Select Bose Acoustimass®, Lifestyle® and Companion™ Bass Modules recalled due to Fire Hazard Issue The bass module’s electrical components can fail, posing a fire hazard. As of June 14, 2023, the company has received 21 reports globally of the bass modules igniting or melting including 3 reports of property damage, no […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP wishes Nova Scotians a safe long weekend The first long weekend of the summer is upon us; with the weather forecast calling for rain, we’re reminding Nova Scotians of some safety tips. If you’re travelling over the next few days, please: Give yourself extra time to arrive at […]
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**** HRM Media Release Outdoor pools and beaches open for 2023 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools, as well as all supervised municipal beaches, will open for the season on Saturday, July 1. The new Halifax Commons Aquatics Facility will be opening soon. Please visit our […]
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**** CNS Media Release New Federal Carbon Tax Scheduled to Start on Canada Day —————————————————————– Nova Scotians are reminded that they will pay more for gas, diesel and home heating fuels starting Saturday, July 1, because of a new federal tax. The Province has been asking the Government of Canada to delay the start of […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a temporary […]
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‘*** HRFE Release Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety What are Consumer Fireworks? Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and restricted to recreational use. They include items like roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Other Types of Fireworks Include: Display fireworks are high-hazard and restricted to professional use. They include items like aerial shells, cakes, […]
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**** Info via the NS Turtle Patrol Repost The Turtle Patrol’s goal is to help our native turtles survive in the wild, to share turtle news and talk turtles with like minded individuals. If you see a turtle in the wild we want to hear about it. Thank you for taking an interest in our […]
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**** HRP Media Release Construction Zone Safety Halifax Regional Police is reminding everyone to do their part to ensure the safety of those who are working on our roadways this summer. Summer is a peak time for construction projects, and without a doubt, you’ll come across a construction crew on our roads and highways in […]
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