As of December 23 at 11:59 pm ET, work & study permits will not be provided to flagpolers at ports of entry

**** Via CBSA As of December 23 at 11:59 pm ET, work & study permits will not be provided to flagpolers at ports of entry, freeing up resources for CAN & US officers to focus on securing our shared border. Flagpoling is when foreign nationals who hold temporary resident status in Canada, leave Canada and, […]

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Residents invited to attend New Year’s Levee

**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to attend New Year’s Levee Mayor Andy Fillmore and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to join them in celebrating the arrival of 2025 at the New Year’s Levee. When: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. Where: Halifax City Hall (Halifax Hall), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax All residents are welcome to […]

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The Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Nova Scotians to stay fire-safe this holiday season and all year long

**** CNS Media Release Fire Safety for the Holiday Season and Year Round ————————————————- The Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Nova Scotians to stay fire-safe this holiday season and all year long. “As you and your loved ones deck the halls over the holidays, be sure to keep fire safety in mind,” said […]

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Lunenburg County District RCMP has arrested a man and a woman for impaired driving

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man and woman with impaired driving Lunenburg County District RCMP has arrested a man and a woman for impaired driving. On December 19, at approximately 2:40 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a woman driving a Hyundai Elantra in Petite Riviere Bridge who was suspected to be […]

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Queens District RCMP seeking information in relation to a structure fire

**** RCMP Media Release Queens District RCMP seeking information in relation to a structure fire Queens District RCMP is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Pleasantfield. Yesterday, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Queens District RCMP along with Liverpool Fire Department, North Queens Fire Association and Greenfield Fire Department responded to a seasonal residence fire on […]

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“Response times matter. Fire fighters in fire stations on fire trucks matter”

**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters “Station 13 was first on the scene of a high-rise fire on the 9th floor in Dartmouth. Thanks to their quick response and adequate staffing, the fire was quickly contained to a single apartment unit, preventing further damage and ensuring resident safety. We’re reminded of the time when Station 13 […]

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Man charged with impaired driving and assaulting a police officer / Operation Christmas

**** HRP Media Release Man charged with impaired driving and assaulting a police officer On December 21 at approximately 3 a.m. a Halifax Regional Police officer observed three all-terrain vehicles driving dangerously in the area of Dentith Road and Herring Cove Road. When the officer approached one of the ATVs to arrest the driver for […]

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Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting

**** HRP Media Release Police lay stunting charges Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting this morning. At approximately 11 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Joseph Howe Drive in Halifax. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 107 km/h in […]

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