Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms this evening

Alert Please be advised that Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms this evening Rainfall amounts are expected to be 20mm – 40mm. Residents are advised that this could lead to additional localized flooding and infrastructure damage due to higher than normal water levels from the previous weather event. […]

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Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred July 23 in Halifax

**”* HRP Media Release Police charge man for aggravated assault Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred July 23 in Halifax. At 3:54 a.m., police received a report of a disturbance that had occurred outside an establishment in the 1600 block of Argyle Street. Officers located an […]

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Legionella Cases Confirmed at Glen Haven Manor in New Glasgow

**** NSHA Media Release Legionella Cases Confirmed at Glen Haven Manor in New Glasgow Public Health is currently investigating cases of Legionella among residents and a staff member at Glen Haven Manor in New Glasgow. Currently there are three lab confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, nine probable cases of Legionnaires’ disease, and one probable case of […]

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Municipal update on flood impacts – July 27, 12 p.m.  

**** HRM Media Release Municipal update on flood impacts – July 27, 12 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 12 p.m. on July 27. Residents are advised that Environment and […]

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Halifax Regional Police Officers Cleared in Allegation of Excessive Force

**** SiRT Release Halifax Regional Police Officers Cleared in Allegation of Excessive Force   ————————————————————————————————– The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has released its report into the excessive use of force on an adult individual referred by Halifax Regional Police. On December 18, 2022, members of the Halifax Regional Police responded to a 911 […]

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Special weather statement in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada Special weather statement in effect Heavy rainfall is expected tonight. Hazards: Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm, locally higher in thunderstorms. Location: Nova Scotia. Timing: Beginning this evening, ending Friday morning. Remarks: Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move into southwestern Nova Scotia this evening, and move east […]

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Annapolis District RCMP charge man following break and enters and thefts

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP charge man following break and enters and thefts Annapolis District RCMP has charged a man in relation to two break and enters and thefts that occurred in Middleton. On July 24, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Annapolis District RCMP responded to a theft from a vehicle on Main St. […]

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Colchester County District RCMP has charged a man with stunting on Hwy. 4 in Wentworth

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP charges a driver with stunting Colchester County District RCMP has charged a man with stunting on Hwy. 4 in Wentworth. On July 25, 2023, at approximately 3:35 p.m., a member of Colchester County District RCMP was on patrol on Hwy. 4 in Wentworth when they observed a […]

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Introducing the L Crew and Car Crew who are all now ready for their forever homes!

**** Via Bide Awhile Introducing the L Crew and Car Crew who are all now ready for their forever homes! If you are interested in learning more about our companion animals or you want to book an appointment to meet them – please contact us during business hours to make arrangements at 902-469-9578. . . […]

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Nearly 500 sections of damaged paved and gravel roads and 60 road shoulders have been repaired since last weekend’s record storm

**** CNS Media Release Update on Provincial Response to Flooding, Safety Reminders Nearly 500 sections of damaged paved and gravel roads and 60 road shoulders have been repaired since last weekend’s record storm caused severe flooding and damaged many roads and bridges. Crews have also replaced 62 culverts as work to repair and replace critical […]

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