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The search for the youth who went missing on July 22 in West Hants has been temporarily suspended to allow the remaining water in the secondary search area to drain

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**”* RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Search for missing youth in West Hants The search for the youth who went missing on July 22 in West Hants has been temporarily suspended to allow the remaining water in the secondary search area to drain. “Despite an extensive search to date, we, unfortunately, have not yet located the […]

Today’s weather for the Halifax area

July 31, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

Showers in the morning then a mix of sun and clouds for today with a chance of showers in the afternoon and a high of 26c (31c humidex) and very high UV index and breezy. Breezy tonight with a low of 14c and clear skies . . . . .

July 28, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** HRM Media Release Harmful Algae Blooms Algae are microscopic plants that naturally live in freshwater and saltwater environments. Algae can grow quickly during the summer and form a larger growth called a bloom. Some types of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, form toxin-producing blooms. When toxin-producing blooms die and decay, the toxins may be […]

The toxins in blue-green algae can make people sick and be fatal for pets if ingested

July 13, 2023April 2, 2024Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** Via NS Government Blue-green algae Watch for blue-green algae from May to October. Blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) occur naturally in surface waters like lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The toxins in the algae can make people sick and be fatal for pets if ingested. If you think you see blue-green algae, don’t touch […]

Police continue to investigate the murder of William Allan MacDonald

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of William Allan MacDonald Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the homicide of William Allan MacDonald and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. At approximately 10:50 p.m. on July 9, 2003, officers responded to a report of a suspicious death in […]

Municipal fires and impacts update – June 4, 11 a.m.

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** HRM Media Release Municipal fires and impacts update – June 4, 11 a.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of the ongoing fires. Monitoring the situation The status of the evacuation zone continues to be assessed and an update on […]

DNR Update on Wildfires, June 2

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** DNR Release DNR Update on Wildfires, June 2 —————————————————————– Four wildfires were extinguished today, June 2. This brings the total number of active wildfires in the province to 11. Below are details on the five largest wildfires. Barrington Lake, Shelburne County: — fire is still out of control, covering 23,015 hectares (230 square kilometres) […]

Thank you to everyone for cooperating with mandatory evacuations related to the Tantallon area and Shelburne County fires

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** RCMP Media Release Thank you to everyone for cooperating with mandatory evacuations related to the Tantallon area and Shelburne County fires We understand how difficult it is to leave your home behind and stay away, but please know, it’s the safest thing for residents to do. RCMP officers are proactively patrolling the #Tantallon and […]

Four people in Southwestern Nova Scotia were sentenced to pay a combined $70K for unlawful transport of halibut, possession of undersized halibut and for obstructing fishery officers

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** DFO Media Release Four people in Southwestern Nova Scotia were sentenced to pay a combined $70K for unlawful transport of halibut, possession of undersized halibut and for obstructing fishery officers. One of these individuals is banned from fishing any species except lobster for the next three years. Items seized during the investigation, including […]

EMO Hurricane Fiona Update

September 24, 2022Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** EMO Release Hurricane Fiona Update ————————————————- ———————————————— The following is a provincial hurricane Fiona update for today, September 24. Hurricane Fiona made landfall shortly after 3 a.m. today and is expected to have continued impacts across Nova Scotia. Assessments are underway, but the effects appear to be greatest in Cape Breton. Wind gusts ranging […]

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