Freezing rain warning in effect 

**** Info via Environmental Canada Freezing rain warning in effect  Freezing rain is expected or occurring. Locations: parts of mainland Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton. Time span: until later morning. Remarks: Freezing rain or ice pellets are expected to become more widespread early this morning as temperatures cool. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways […]

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Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in solving a suspicious fire in Moosehead

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP seeking information about suspicious fire Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in solving a suspicious fire in Moosehead. On December 14, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Halifax District RCMP and fire services responded to an active blaze at a property near the 28000 block of Hwy. […]

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A-IPOWER Inverter Generator 7100/5700 WATT model GXS7100IRDC recalled due to electrical hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada A-IPOWER Inverter Generator 7100/5700 WATT model GXS7100IRDC recalled due to electrical hazard Issue The recalled generators are missing a connection between the generator frame and one conductor of the output circuit. This is a requirement for the Canadian Standards Association’s CSA C22.2 No. 100 safety standard and could pose an […]

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Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of theft at a business on Lucasville Rd. in Lucasville

**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this trailer? On December 6, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of theft at a business on Lucasville Rd. in Lucasville. RCMP officers learned that a dark colored SUV attended the property and left with a white 14-foot Forest River enclosed trailer. At the time of the […]

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Public Health warns of rise in opioid poisonings ahead of the holidays

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health warns of rise in opioid poisonings ahead of the holidays Nova Scotia Health Public Health is warning about an increase in opioid poisoning as we head into the holidays. Evidence suggests much of the increase may be due to fentanyl – a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin […]

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Recap – Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season!

**** Via HRFE Recap Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season! Holiday fire safety tip 1: keep lighters away from children and mischievous elves. Store matches and lighters out of children’s reach and sight. Holiday fire safety tip 2: Do not overload electrical outlets. Make sure that you keep […]

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Police responded to a report of a stabbing at Lake City Motel

**** HRP Media Release Assault with a weapon Halifax Regional Police are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred this morning in Dartmouth. At approximately 3:05 a.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing at Lake City Motel 40 Lake Crest Drive in Dartmouth.  Officers located a 30-year-old man who had been stabbed. The […]

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