As part of an ongoing investigation, RCMP officers are executing search warrants on Hwy. 204 in Birchwood and on Hansford Rd. in Hansford

**** Via RCMP As part of an ongoing investigation, RCMP officers are executing search warrants on Hwy. 204 in Birchwood and on Hansford Rd. in Hansford. Expect an increased police presence and short-term road closures. There’s no risk to public safety at this time, but we ask that people avoid both areas to allow investigators […]

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Cunard Pond Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae mat

**** HRM Media Release Cunard Pond Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae mat The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a toxin-producing blue-green algae mat, Cunard Pond Beach in Halifax is closed for recreational use. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is naturally occurring in freshwater environments and may […]

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Joint patrols on Grand Lake resulted in 121 criminal charges, summary offence tickets and warnings

**** RCMP Media Release Joint patrols on Grand Lake promote safe boating Joint patrols on Grand Lake resulted in 121 criminal charges, summary offence tickets and warnings. Between July 19 and 21, the Community Action Response Team (CART)of the RCMP’s Halifax Regional Detachment, the RCMP’s Southeast Traffic Services, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Department […]

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University to reopen Wednesday July 31, 2024

**** Dalhousie Release University to reopen Wednesday July 31, 2024 Event: University to reopen Wednesday July 31, 2024 Description: The university will reopen as usual tomorrow, Wednesday July 31, including all camps and activities. Halifax campuses will remain closed for the remainder of today, July 30. Category Other Response Type AllClear Urgency Future URL https://dal.apparmor.com/Notifications/CAP/?id=141399 […]

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Meet Little & Simba – two sweet seniors looking for their retirement homes!

**** Via Bide Awhile Meet Little & Simba – two sweet seniors looking for their retirement homes! – If you want to book an adoption appointment to meet our companions – please contact us during business hours to make arrangements at 902-469-9578. For more information and to check adoption statuses, visit our website at www.bideawhile.org. […]

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Cunard Pond Beach reopens to swimming

**** HRM Media Release Cunard Pond Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Cunard Pond Beach in Spryfield has reopened to swimming following blue-green algae toxin testing. Test results have indicated toxin levels are within Health Canada limits and no new blue-green algae material has been observed. When a blue-green algae […]

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NSP are warning customers about phone scams and fraudulent websites posing as Nova Scotia Power

**** Via NSP NSP are warning customers about phone scams and fraudulent websites posing as Nova Scotia Power If you are unsure about the legitimacy of any communications from our team, please confirm the contact information for our Customer Care Centre here: nspower.ca/customer-service. Please reach out if you have any questions, and stay safe!

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Potential for Atlantic Tropical Cyclone formation in the next 7-days

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Potential for Atlantic Tropical Cyclone formation in the next 7-days 🟠 60% Near the Greater Antilles and The Bahamas Conditions are forecast to become a little more conducive for development over the warmer waters of the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, and a tropical depression could form late this week Aug-Sep-Oct are […]

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Repost – Nova Scotia’s favourite festival is excited to announce its return to the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts from July 31 to August 5, 2024 (schedule link added) 

Repost **** Info via Halifax Buskers Repost – Nova Scotia’s favourite festival is excited to announce its return to the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts from July 31 to August 5, 2024 (schedule link added)  With stages at the Halifax Seaport, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Sackville Landing, Foundation Wharf, and Dartmouth’s Alderney Landing, the 38th […]

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