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**** Info via Halifax Pride It has been a long journey to get here, and we thank you for how patient you’ve been with us while our small volunteer board worked to create events, we know it hasn’t been easy. We’re proud to announce the Halifax Pride Parade for Sunday, July 23rd at 2pm. We […]
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**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing child and youth found safe The 7-year-old child and 12-year-old youth who were reported missing from Yarmouth have been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. .
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**** Info via HRFE Fire Investigation for 1672 Granville Street, Halifax 1672 Granville Street, Halifax May 30, 2023 This fire involved an office building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be a propane torch. The area of origin was determined to be a roof. The cause of this fire […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP request public assistance with attempted robbery investigation Halifax District RCMP is looking for public assistance related to an investigation into an attempted robbery that occurred last evening. On July 14 at approximately 7:35 p.m., RCMP Halifax District received a report of an attempted robbery that occurred near the […]
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**** Info via DNR Provincial Burn Restrictions updated: 15 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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**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotia Sending Fire Crews to Yukon Nova Scotia is sending help to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Yukon. Twenty Department of Natural Resources and Renewables firefighters and one agency representative will leave from Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Sunday, July 16. “We had a busy start to our wildfire season,” […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Tornadoes hit major Canadian cities On Thursday, July 13, a low-pressure system moved across southern Ontario and into southern Quebec, bringing heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and at least two tornadoes. In Ontario, a tornado touched down in Barrhaven, a suburb of Ottawa, just before 1 p.m. This tornado damaged approximately […]
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**** Info via HRFE Fire Investigation Summary for 1 Oak Street, Dartmouth 1 Oak Street, Dartmouth June 20, 2023 This fire involved a multi-unit high-rise (residential). There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be an electrical cord. The area of origin was determined to be a living room. The cause […]
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**** HRM Media Release Use of e-scooters in the municipality Effective July 15, 2023, the operation of e-scooters (also known as electric kick scooters) is guided by By-law M-300, the Micromobility By-law. It is also guided by the Province of Nova Scotia’s Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) . By-law M-300, the Micromobility By-law permits e-scooter use in municipality in the […]
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**** Via Hal-Con Have you ever noticed that some of the best stories include characters who volunteer for adventure? It’s because volunteers are champions! So if you’re looking to live your best epic storyline, you’re in luck, because Hal-Con is still accepting volunteers. Be sure to check out our Volunteer page at https://buff.ly/3PUui8a to learn […]
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