Capturing the scenery one stroke at a time
Craig Dunn, known for his paintings of the Halifax area, sets up shop on a fairly calm Saturday morning to capture the entrance to the Bedford basin. Today is shaping up to be not a bad day to enjoy the outdoors! –...
Today, Nova Scotians have another unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working on the sea as the fishing vessel Fortune Pride capsized in the waters near Sambro last night
**** CNS Media Release Statement from Premier Tim Houston ———————————————— NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston ————————————————- Today, Nova Scotians have another unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working on the sea as the fishing vessel Fortune Pride capsized in the waters near Sambro last night. I want to express my sincere condolences...
The Truro Police Service and the Town of Truro are aware of social media posts made by members of the public regarding an incident
**** Via Truro Police Service The Truro Police Service and the Town of Truro are aware of social media posts made by members of the public regarding an incident that occurred within the Truro Police Service in June 2024. Despite this situation being posted on social media, the incident was an internal Human Resource matter...
More Child-Care Spaces for HRM, East Hants
**** CNS Media Release More Child-Care Spaces for HRM, East Hants ——————————————————— Children and families in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and East Hants will have more options and improved access to child care with up to 286 new spaces. Through Nova Scotia’s child-care space creation programs, the Province is providing $7.6 million to support six child-care...
Halifax Water Submits Preliminary Investigation Report on January Boil Water Advisory to NSUARB
**** Halifax Water Release Halifax Water Submits Preliminary Investigation Report on January Boil Water Advisory to NSUARB This afternoon, Halifax Water submitted its preliminary investigation findings to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) for the January 20-21, 2025, Boil Water Advisory (BWA). This report provides a post-incident review, a sequence of events, preliminary...
“The American tariffs on Canadian goods are going to be devastating for local business”
**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission The American tariffs on Canadian goods are going to be devastating for local business Now is the time to use your purchasing power purposefully. Choose local and help the local economy. Many of the goods sold in downtown Dartmouth are produced locally and your purchases will help our local...
Happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary! It’s been five years since we said goodbye to plastic bags (mostly) in retail –...
(Update) Light website maintenance
Update – All is clear! Website maintenance If the page is loading a bit slow, please be patient. Our page is having some background maintenance! This shouldn’t take too long...
Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services
Repost **** Via HRM Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Pitbull Gender: Male Description: Brown brindle and white Location: Montague Road...
Teach your children that in an emergency situation, to not be afraid of or try to hide from a Firefighter
**** Via Beaver Bank – Kinsac Stn 48 When its the middle of the night, and there are smoke alarms and loud noises with possibly smoke and fire, it is a very scary situation for children and even adults. When they see a firefighter dressed in what looks like a big space suit who is...