Swimming is not recommended at Queensland Beach in HRM until further notice

**** Via NS Provincial Parks Swimming is not recommended at Queensland Beach in HRM until further notice Please avoid the water – swimming may cause illness due to elevated bacteria levels in the water. The advisory will remain in effect for at least a few days until water testing results show that the water is […]

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RCMP seize loaded firearm during traffic stop / West Hants RCMP investigating reports of laser aimed at aircrafts

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seize loaded firearm during traffic stop RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged two people for firearms offences stemming from an investigation into suspicious activities. On August 22 at approximately 2:00 a.m., while on routine patrols, police observed two vehicles in the parking lot of a school on Auburn Dr. Officers […]

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Antigonish County District RCMP investigating mischief complaints

**** RCMP Media Release Antigonish County District RCMP investigating mischief complaints  Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a series of mischief complaints in the Town of Antigonish involving homemade devices intended to puncture vehicle tires. On August 13, RCMP officers responded to a report of mischief at a local business on James St. Upon arrival, […]

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HRP is continuing to investigate a financial crime scam that occurred in our region and are now requesting the public’s assistance identifying a second suspect who is believed to be involved

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate scam Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate a financial crime scam that occurred in our region and are now requesting the public’s assistance identifying a second suspect who is believed to be involved. On June 7, police issued a media release to warn citizens of a […]

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Kinap Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect

**** HRM Media Release Kinap Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that there is a recreational water quality advisory in effect at Kinap Beach in Porters Lake until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Residents are advised to avoid swimming at this beach […]

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Rent Supplement Program Expands, Aligns Benefits with Rent Paid

**** CNS Media Release Rent Supplement Program Expands, Aligns Benefits with Rent Paid ——————————————————————————————————————— More low-income Nova Scotians will qualify for a rent supplement through changes the Province is making to the program with the support of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The calculation of the supplement amount is also changing to ensure […]

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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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Police are investigating a vehicle pedestrian collision that occurred in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate vehicle pedestrian collision Police are investigating a vehicle pedestrian collision that occurred in Halifax last night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle pedestrian collision in the 300 block of Lacewood Drive. A 36-year-old woman was crossing Lacewood Drive in a marked crosswalk when she was struck […]

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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a break and enter and theft from a property on Briarwood Dr. in Eastern Passage

**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen these items? RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a break and enter and theft from a property on Briarwood Dr. in Eastern Passage between July 19-20. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-464-6000. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia […]

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