Month: July 2023

Provincial Burn Restrictions updated 18 July 2023 at 2:00 pm

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**** Info via DNR Provincial Burn Restrictions updated 18 July 2023 at 2:00 pm During wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, except industrial permits. Burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00 pm (you also need to follow municipal bylaws […]

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Halifax Regional Police has charged two men with firearms and theft offences in relation to two incidents that occurred in Halifax

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**** HRP Media Release Police lay firearms charges Halifax Regional Police has charged two men with firearms and theft offences in relation to two incidents that occurred in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 3:30 a.m. officers responded to a report of two men who had entered a residence in the 5500 block of Cogswell Street. When […]

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Canadian soldier of the First World War identified

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**** DNR Release Canadian soldier of the First World War identified The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed that the grave of an unknown soldier in Bois-Carré British Cemetery, in Thélus, France, is that of Sergeant Arthur Melvin, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. Arthur Davidson Melvin was born […]

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The Province and the RCMP are asking for the public’s help to solve the missing person case of Jessie Morrissey

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**** Justice Media Release Missing Person Case Added to Rewards Program —————————————————————– The Province and the RCMP are asking for the public’s help to solve the missing person case of Jessie Morrissey. Mr. Morrissey, who was 26 years old when he disappeared, was last seen travelling in a dark-coloured Jeep Patriot in the Springhill area […]

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax earlier this month and is releasing a photo of the suspect

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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax earlier this month and is releasing a photo of the suspect. On July 8 at approximately 2:45 a.m., police responded to a report of an assault that had occurred a short time earlier in the area of […]

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Sandy Lake Beach reopens to swimming

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**** HRM Media Release Sandy Lake Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Sandy Lake Beach in Bedford has reopened to swimming. Sandy Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as two unsupervised beaches, during the summer […]

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Here is what Dr. Kyla Wuhr, Veterinarian at the Nova Scotia SPCA Veterinary Hospital says about keeping dogs cool

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**** Info via NS SPCA Here is what Dr. Kyla Wuhr, Veterinarian at the Nova Scotia SPCA Veterinary Hospital says about keeping dogs cool. Have a cool environment at home for your dogs, such as fans, fresh water and even ice cubes as treats. All ways can help cool them down. The best times to […]

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Halifax District RCMP has charged a man involved in a serious collision in Elderbank

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**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP charge man involved in serious collision Halifax District RCMP has charged a man involved in a serious collision in Elderbank. On July 14, at approximately 12 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a collision on Old Guysborough Rd. in Elderbank. RCMP officers learned […]

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The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of changes to signal operations at the intersection of Dunbrack Street and Lacewood Drive

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**** HRM Media Release Residents advised of signal operations changes The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of changes to signal operations at the intersection of Dunbrack Street and Lacewood Drive. The intersection now operates with fully protected left turns, meaning motorists can no longer turn left without the flashing green left arrow. On the […]

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