Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit arrest two people in relation to drug and weapon offences

**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit arrest two people in relation to drug and weapon offences The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has arrested two people in relation to drugs and weapons seized at a home in River John. On February 29, 2024, the Pictou County Integrated SCEU, […]

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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man involved in a robbery that turned violent in Lower Sackville

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge a man involved in robbery RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man involved in a robbery that turned violent in Lower Sackville. On March 6, at approximately 6:35 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of an assault that occurred at a hardware store on Sackville […]

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Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating two home invasions that occurred in Tanners Settlement

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP investigate home invasions Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating two home invasions that occurred in Tanners Settlement. On March 5, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of an intoxicated and distraught man at the intersection of Grimm Rd. and Tanners Settlement. Upon arrival at […]

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT–Funding Supports Healthcare Recruitment, Retention in Cape Breton

**** CNS Media Release HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT–Funding Supports Healthcare Recruitment, Retention in Cape Breton ———————————————————– A calendar of networking and social events, a spouses’ social club and free recreation days are among the projects welcoming new healthcare workers and their families to Cape Breton. Two organizations focused on supporting newcomers will receive funding through the […]

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UPDATE – Rainfall warning is in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada UPDATE – Rainfall warning is in effect Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall. Locations: most of Nova Scotia. Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm, with locally higher amounts possible. Time span: ending from west to east by this […]

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Downtown Dartmouth and Downtown Halifax are teaming up once again to offer kids of all ages the opportunity to have a March Break adventure!

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission Downtown Dartmouth and Downtown Halifax are teaming up once again to offer kids of all ages the opportunity to have a March Break adventure! From Monday, March 11 until Saturday, March 16, the Dartmouth/Halifax Alderney ferry service will be FREE between 11 am and 2 pm. Folks of all […]

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The government is expanding its physician incentive programs to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in Nova Scotia

**** CNS Media Release Physician Incentive Programs Expand ————————————————– The government is expanding its physician incentive programs to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in Nova Scotia. Financial incentives for doctors are now available in all areas of the province, including Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) in the central health zone. “Recruitment and retention of […]

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