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**** Via ECCC Canadian Hurricane Centre Very warm water in the tropical Atlantic and a developing La Nina are expected to contribute to a very active hurricane season Today NOAA in the U.S. released their outlook for the season. About 35% of Atlantic tropical cyclones on average enter the @ECCC_CHC response zone.
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**** 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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**** HRP Media Release Pets in parked vehicles With the arrival of the hot weather, Halifax Regional Police reminds citizens to not leave their pets in parked vehicles. On a warm day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside. With […]
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**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission Repost DARTMOUTH OPEN STREET SUNDAY Dartmouth Open Street Sunday is BACK! Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 23rd from 12-4pm. Portland Street will be closed to traffic and filled with fun from Alderney Drive to just past Victoria Road for a giant street party! There will be music, an […]
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**** Via LUNGNSPEI LungNSPEI Increases Access to Pulmonary Rehabilitation With the Launch of a New Pilot Program LungNSPEI, in collaboration with iMaster Health, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at enhancing accessibility to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and lung disease education for residents of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. […]
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**** HRM Media Release Upcoming traffic disruptions and Halifax Transit impacts in support of the Cogswell District project Location: Barrington Street from Upper Water Street to Duke Street Date: Beginning June 17, 2024 for approximately six months Time: 24/7 Work details: This long-term closure is to facilitate work on the Cogswell District project. Crews will be realigning and […]
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**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to Annual Greenhouse Open House The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend the Annual Greenhouse Open House on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can explore the Sackville Street Greenhouse (5711 Sackville Street), ask municipal gardeners questions and view the spring plantings. The […]
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DYK? Today, May 23, is World Turtle Day Over 200 kinds of turtles are known in the world, with 7 species in Nova Scotia! “American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is sponsoring our annual World Turtle Day® on May 23. The day […]
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**** Via Connie BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Connie and Don Dennis will be back at Chapters Dartmouth on Saturday, May 25th from 11-1pm to sign copies of their book “Pickles the Osprey”! If you are in the area please stop by! There will be copies available to purchase.
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A mix of sun and cloud for today and breezy with a high of 28c (30c humidex) and very high UV index. Cloudy tonight with showers late tonight and a risk of thundershowers and low of 13c
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