Hurricane Ernesto is forecast to become the 2nd Major Hurricane (Category 3) by Friday, Aug 16th

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Hurricane Ernesto is forecast to become the 2nd Major Hurricane (Category 3) by Friday, Aug 16th as it moves north, and then diminishing in strength through the weekend Ernesto is forecast to enter into the Canadian Hurricane Centre Response Zone on Sunday, Aug 18th 2024 #HurricaneSeason forecast: 17-24 named storms […]

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(Ended) Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada Severe thunderstorm watch in effect – ENDED Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are […]

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Albro Lake Beach and Kidston Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect

**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beach and Kidston 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 Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth and Kidston Beach in Halifax until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. […]

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Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic […]

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Nova Scotia SPCA Enforcement Department is asking for the public’s assistance concerning three kittens dropped into a Canada Post mailbox in Halifax

**** NS SPCA Release Nova Scotia SPCA Seeks Public Assistance  The Nova Scotia SPCA Enforcement Department is asking for the public’s assistance concerning three kittens dropped into a Canada Post mailbox in Halifax. On Monday, August 12, a Canada Post letter carrier opened a mail drop bin outside 76 Regency Park Drive in Halifax and found three […]

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The Macdonald Bridge will be closed for important maintenance work this weekend

**** Via HHB Bridge Closure Alert The Macdonald Bridge will be closed for important maintenance work this weekend. The bridge will close from Friday, August 16th at 7pm until Sunday, August 18th at 5:30am. Please plan ahead and thanks for your understanding!

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SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injury Sustained During Arrest

**** SiRT Release SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injury Sustained During Arrest The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that a member of the RCMP committed a criminal offence in connection with a serious injury sustained during arrest. On December 28, 2023, the SiRT received a referral […]

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Repost – Introducing Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital  Helping Bluenosers and wet noses!

**** NS SPCA Release Repost – Introducing Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital  Helping Bluenosers and wet noses! Atlantic Canada’s only social enterprise veterinary hospitals have re-branded. The Nova Scotia SPCA veterinary hospitals in Dartmouth and Sydney – and soon in Stellarton – will now be known as Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital. “This re-brand is important because […]

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