(Update) Kings District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man wanted in relation to an assault on a peace officer

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Colby Bond, 26, of Enfield, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.   Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Kings District RCMP has […]

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SiRT Concludes Investigation into House Fire

**** SiRT Media Release SiRT Concludes Investigation into House Fire The Interim Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that a member of the RCMP committed a criminal offence in connection with a house that caught fire during a police operation in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. On February 22, […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Jan 26)

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Jan 26) Note: Each week the local listings are expanded and updated. During the week new and updated tasks are added. Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid   **** Municipal Release Road Closure – Portland Street Location: Portland Street from Alderney Drive […]

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New Approach for Grief, Bereavement, Emotional Wellness Services

**** CNS Media Release New Approach for Grief, Bereavement, Emotional Wellness Services ———————————————————————————————————- A not-for-profit organization with a three-decade history in Nova Scotia will co-ordinate a new approach to grief, bereavement and emotional wellness support. The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) will work with the government, communities and Nova Scotia Health to design […]

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Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

**** HRM Media Release Municipal overnight winter parking ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 to 6 a.m. (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), to allow crews to properly clear […]

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Yarmouth Rural RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a fire at the Pembroke Wharf on Chegoggin Point Rd

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating boat fire On January 25, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Yarmouth Rural RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a fire at the Pembroke Wharf on Chegoggin Point Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers learned that three fishing boats, which were tied together at the dock, […]

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In photos – Ice carving at Alderney for the upcoming Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival

In photos – Ice carving at Alderney for the upcoming Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival One of the many ice carvers started a display earlier at Alderney as the ice festival draws near. Fire Performances at Alderney by Mizz Anthrope and Lumen Lux of Luminosity Circus will take place tonight at 7, 8 and 9pm to […]

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New Master of Nursing in Mental Health and Addictions

**** Health / Wellness Release New Master of Nursing in Mental Health and Addictions ————————————————————————————————————– Registered nurses wanting to gain advanced skills and education in mental health and addictions care now have the opportunity to do so in Nova Scotia through a new university program. Dalhousie’s school of nursing will offer Atlantic Canada’s first master […]

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Eskasoni RCMP Detachment charge a man after assault against two officers

**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP Detachment charge a man after assault against two officers Eskasoni RCMP Detachment has charged a man who assaulted two officers following an incident on Spencers Lane in Eskasoni. On January 24, 2024, at approximately 9:03 a.m. Eskasoni RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a disturbance at a home […]

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UPDATE: RCMP charge a man in relation to a serious collision on Hwy. 102

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: RCMP charge a man in relation to a serious collision on Hwy. 102 RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man involved in the collision that occurred in October, 2023, near Miller Lake. On October 28, at approximately 9:25 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire and EHS responded to a […]

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