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**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP leading multi-agency search for missing swimmer Lunenburg District RCMP is leading a multi-agency search for a missing swimmer in Gold River. On July 24, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire, and EHS, responded to a report of a missing swimmer near Beech Hill Rd. in Gold […]
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Residents who are still sheltering in place can register online at www.halifax.ca/flood or call 311 to report any critical needs. HRM will be tracking all requests and responding accordingly. Call volume is expected to be substantial; we thank you for your patience and understanding as you wait to speak with a 311 representative.
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**** Info via Environment Canada Canada’s unprecedented wildfire season As of July 20, a staggering 11.1 million hectares of forest area has burned in Canada – an area roughly the size of the island of Newfoundland – with several weeks of peak wildfire season to go. The previous national record for area burned was set […]
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**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth found safe The 15-year-old youth who was reported missing and last seen on July 22, in West St. Andrews, has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.
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**** HRP Media Release Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer’s badge stolen Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen RCMP badge. An RCMP officer reported their wallet, containing their badge, was stolen July 24 between midnight and 5 a.m. from a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of Fairbanks Street in […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Heat warning issued Temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 2 days. Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place. Heat […]
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**** Via NS Government LEECH (Class Hirudinea) There are about 9,000 species of annelids, or segmented worms, found worldwide. Two-thirds of the annelids are marine worms. The most familiar annelids are earthworms and freshwater worms (oligochaetes) and leeches (hirudineans). Leeches are found primarily in fresh water, with some species occurring in marine waters and moist areas […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal update on storm impacts – July 24, 5:30 p.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of the storm system. The following information is current as of 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24. Road Safety Flash flooding has […]
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**** Halifax Water Release Flood Impacts on Wastewater System near Fletchers Lake, NS Halifax Water would like to advise residents living near Fletchers Lake that the wastewater system in this area may have overflowed into Fletchers Lake during this past weekend’s flooding. We have crews at the facility and are doing our utmost to manage […]
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**** Premiers Office Statement on Passing of Two People Following Floods ——————————————————— NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. ——————————————————— On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I extend my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the two people who passed away following floods caused by the weekend storm. Today is […]
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