TRURO POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL HIT AND RUN

**** Truro Police Release TRURO POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL HIT AND RUN June 28, 2024 – The Truro Police Service is actively investigating a fatal hit and run incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred early this morning. At approximately 1:18 am, on June 28, 2024, at the intersection of King St and Duke […]

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Daikin, Amana and Goodman-branded heat pumps recalled due to risk of excessive heat exposure

**** Recall via Health Canada Daikin, Amana and Goodman-branded heat pumps recalled due to risk of excessive heat exposure Affected products This recall involves the following Daikin, Amana and Goodman-branded heat pumps (the recalled units can be identified through the model number located on the serial plate on the side of the unit) Issue A […]

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Lightning safety when camping

**** Via Environment Canada Lightning safety when camping Camping is a beloved pastime for many Canadians, offering a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors. However, the threat of lightning strikes can turn a serene adventure into a dangerous situation. A violent lightning storm descends over Kamloops, British Columbia. Understanding lightning risks […]

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In photos – Camp Courage made a splash today as the campers were hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard!

In photos – Camp Courage made a splash today as the campers were hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard! The campers, in groups, rotated through a series of interactive sessions, learning about the various types of safety gear (helmets flotation devices, flares and more), vessels (both big and small), radars and communication gear and so […]

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Colchester County District RCMP has arrested a man involved in a stabbing that occurred in Tatamagouche

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest a man involved in a stabbing Colchester County District RCMP has arrested a man involved in a stabbing that occurred in Tatamagouche. This morning, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Colchester County District RCMP received a report from a man who stated that he had stabbed a woman, known to him, at a home […]

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Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety

‘*** HRFE Release Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety What are Consumer Fireworks? Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and restricted to recreational use.  They include items like roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Other Types of Fireworks Include: Display fireworks are high-hazard and restricted to professional use.  They include items like aerial shells, cakes, […]

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Hurricane ‘Beryl’, becomes the 1st Hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and forecast to become the 1st Major Hurricane by Monday

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Hurricane ‘Beryl’, becomes the 1st Hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and forecast to become the 1st Major Hurricane by Monday ** No forecast impact to Atlantic Canada ** Potential for Tropical Cyclone formation in the next 7-days: 🔴 70% Eastern Tropical Atlantic Environmental conditions appear conducive for additional […]

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