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**** HRM Media Release Mayor Mike’s Local Stuff Challenge ​ Mayor Mike Savage today engaged local business districts in a friendly holiday shopping competition in aid of an important cause. Each of the participating districts will fill a stocking with products from shops in their area. The stockings will then be auctioned off in support...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Province Marks World AIDS Day—————————————————————-People living with HIV/AIDS and those who have died from the disease are being honoured with the raising of a red ribbon flag at Province House.In keeping with COVID-19 public health requirements, the flag raising was pre-taped and is viewable online at: http://youtu.be/pGt1JJuXL0U .This year’s World AIDS Day theme...

**** Info via the Beaver Bank- Kinsac Fire Station 48 “It’s that time of year again!  It’s time for our 3rd annual Fill a Port-a-Tank for a local food bank! The last couple of years were a great success and we want to continue it again this year. This year we will be setting up...

**** CULTURE/HERITAGE Release Richmond County Tree Sails to Boston————————————————————–A special tree received a heartfelt farewell today, Nov. 16. The 45-foot white spruce is a thank-you gift to the people of Boston for their immediate support following the Halifax Explosion of 1917.“Nova Scotia will never forget those who were lost and injured as a result of...

**** Info via Q104 It’s almost time! “Keep an eye out for this Q104 Toy Drive Banner at the Highfield Park Fire Station! Thanks to the Halifax Professional Firefighters for partnering with us again this year and having the Q104 Toy Drive at their station, with increased COVID-19 distancing protocols. Drop off a new unwrapped...

**** HRM Media Release Remembrance Day 2020 municipal service adjustments ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11: ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours ​ No municipal garbage, organics or recyclables collection services will take place on Remembrance Day...

**** RCMP Media Release This year, RCMP employees and their families showed their competitive spirit by taking part in the RCMP pumpkin carving contest. Entries were received from coast to coast to coast! A winning pumpkin from each province was entered into the final contest to be crowned the national winner. The National pumpkin carving...

**** HRM Media Release FYI: Saturday from 10am – 2pm “Solid Waste Resources will be hosting a shred event at Mic Mac Mall (in the lower parking lot). This is a contactless event. When you arrive, please stay in your vehicle and pop your trunk when directed. Our on-site team will take your materials to...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal program and service level adjustments on Thanksgiving weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Thanksgiving long weekend. ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours: ​ No municipal solid waste collection services will take place on Monday, Oct...

**** HRM Media Release Advanced polls open for voting online and by phone The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that advanced polls are now open for voting online and by phone. These polls are open until Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. ​ All residents who received their voter information letter are now able...