Todays weather for the Halifax area
Mostly sunny with a high of 24 (28c humidex) and high UV index Some clouds tonight with a low of 14c
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Month: August 2024
Provincewide Tree Planting Starts in Neighbourhoods Affected by Wildfire
**** CNS Media Release Provincewide Tree Planting Starts in Neighbourhoods Affected by Wildfire ————————————————————————- NOTE: The list of projects follows this release. ————————————————————————– Some neighbourhoods in Upper Tantallon/Hammonds Plains are getting new trees planted to replace many that were burned in the May 2023 wildfire. “We’ve committed to planting 21 million trees in Nova Scotia […]
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Digby RCMP is investigating a collision involving a firefighter who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while on the scene of a previous collision
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating collision involving firefighter Digby RCMP is investigating a collision involving a firefighter who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while on the scene of a previous collision. On August 20 at approximately 2:26 p.m., Digby RCMP, fire services, and EHS were on the scene of a […]
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(Update) Blocking the trail – Barriers installed to stop the use of trail around Dartmouth Cove
BreakUpdate.Barrier walls installed at Old Ferry Rd and Maitland, blocking the path – Update – Protesters prevented the Old Ferry Rd side of the trail from being blocked after the first barrier was placed. Police were on scene to prevent aggression. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting this morning
**** HRP Media Release Police lay stunting charges Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting this morning. At approximately 8:40 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 118 near exit 12. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 160 km/h in […]
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New Regulations Remove Barriers, Create More Opportunities for Housing in HRM
**** CNS Media Release New Regulations Remove Barriers, Create More Opportunities for Housing in HRM ————————————————————————————————————– The Province is taking further action to remove barriers and create more opportunities for housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). “Nova Scotians need more housing, and that need is especially great in HRM,” said John Lohr, Minister of Municipal […]
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Police conclude search in Long Lake area for missing person
**** HRP Media Release Police conclude search in Long Lake area for missing person The missing person search in the area of Long Lake, which began on August 18, has concluded. The missing person, 26-year-old Jashandeep Kaur, has not been located. Police continue to investigate the matter as a missing person. Jashandeep is described as […]
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If you feel a chill at Alderney Landing, it’s likely the spirits stirring! Construction begins at the beloved Haunted House!
If you feel a chill at Alderney Landing, it’s likely the spirits stirring! Construction has begun of the beloved Haunted House, a staple Halloween attraction in Dartmouth. We will follow up with dates and other info when available!
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Building two comes down at Ocean Breeze
In photos – Demolition continues at the former Wallace Heights PMQs turned civilian Ocean Breeze as building 2 is slowly stripped down. The area was purchased by a private developer who is set to modernize the area with new construction. One resident who is slated to be evicted by December said residents were offered a […]
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In photos – Users of the trails in Woodside were shocked to find the trails fenced off and signs of upcoming events ng construction (orange markers and painted lines) at Dartmouth Cove
In photos – Users of the trails in Woodside were shocked to find the trails fenced off and signs of upcoming events ng construction (orange markers and painted lines) at Dartmouth Cove However, several path users removed the fencing, allowing the strip of path to be used. Earlier, approval to infill Dartmouth Cove was met […]
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