Menstrual May from May 1 – May 17 is back

**** Via United Way Halifax See photo for more details We’re so pleased to bring back Menstrual May from May 1 – May 17 in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries, NSGEU and the Halifax Convention Centre! Rally your workplace team and connect with us by email at pordinelli@unitedwayhalifax.ca for some assets and info to help […]

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery. Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Halifax. At 8:10 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the intersection of Harvard Street and Lawrence Street. A youth was approached by four suspects who threatened him and demanded his property; the victim wasn’t […]

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3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Series Earmuffs recalled due to potential injury hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada 3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Series Earmuffs recalled due to potential injury hazard Issue The recalled noise reducing earmuffs can develop cracks in the coloured portion of the plastic cups, posing a risk of overexposure to loud noise and sound. Affected products This recall involves 3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Series Earmuffs over-ear earmuffs designed for […]

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Join Parks Canada, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency and NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables for this outdoor drop-in event to learn simple actions citizens can take to increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire

**** Via HRFE Join us at this week at an event hosted by Parks Canada Halifax to learn simple actions citizens can take to increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire. ● Create an action plan to protect your home ● See the work done to protect York Redoubt National Historic Site ● Meet fire prevention and […]

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Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.

**** Info via DNR Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 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 […]

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Halifax Regional Police has charged an additional youth in relation to the homicide that occurred last week in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police lay additional charge in homicide Halifax Regional Police has charged an additional youth in relation to the homicide that occurred last week in Halifax. Today, investigators with the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division arrested a youth who was previously arrested and released in relation to the homicide. The 16-year-old youth is […]

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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in French Village

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal crash in French Village RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in French Village. Yesterday, at approximately 7 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire, and EHS, responded to a report of a vehicle crash on Peggys Cove Rd., near the 12000 block. RCMP officers […]

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