Funding for New, Existing Community Facilities in HRM

**** CNS Media Release Funding for New, Existing Community Facilities in HRM ———————————————————- Residents will benefit from a planned community centre and facility upgrades in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) thanks to provincial grants. “Our government understands the fundamental importance of community spaces,” said Brendan Maguire, Minister of Community Services and MLA for Halifax Atlantic, on […]

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In photos –  HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at General Liquids Canada

In photos –  HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at General Liquids Canada Another wave of HAZMAT training came to Bedford as General Liquids Canada created a scenario to test the responders. Upon arrival, command crews met with staff.  Fire responded due to a call regarding a vehicle crashing into a building known to […]

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Halifax Regional Police were on scene of a weapons offense on Valkyrie Crescent in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police were on scene of a weapons offense on Valkyrie Crescent in Dartmouth   Several shots were fired into a parked car. There were no injuries and a male was arrested moments later. The male is still in custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on Moday.

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Halifax SAR was called to the Blue Mountain Wilderness Area for a group of six youths who required assistance

**** Via Halifax SAR Last night at 8:30 p.m., Halifax SAR was called to the Blue Mountain Wilderness Area for a group of six youths who required assistance. Team members located the individuals around 9:30 p.m., 2km into the woods. After attending to the individuals, a multi-agency team of Halifax SAR, Halifax Regional Police, and […]

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The Air Medical Transport Service has flown more than 850 Nova Scotians between hospitals since launching in August 2023

**** Via EHS The Air Medical Transport Service has flown more than 850 Nova Scotians between hospitals since launching in August 2023, saving more than 8,000 hours of ground-based transfer time for local communities. That’s 8,000 hours of dedicated, on-the-ground professionals being available for the next call, the next emergency, or the next neighbour in […]

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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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