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**** HRFE Release Firefighter training in Waverley The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of firefighter training that will be conducted in Waverley on Tuesday, June 6. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency will be conducting training at the Nova Scotia Firefighter’s School on Powder Mill Road on Tuesday, June 6. This training is a critical ...

**** DND Media Release Field Gun Firing by Cadets at 12 Wing Shearwater Cadets from the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic) will be firing Naval Field Guns with blank cartridges on the lower base of 12 Wing Shearwater on the 6, 17, & 18 of June 2023. This is in preparation for their performance in ...

Via HRFE Stn 26 Oyster Pond Hello Neighbors, Just a friendly reminder to come join us for a coffee and bring the family for a tour of the station this Saturday June 10th!! We are hosting an open house at Station 26, Oyster Pond between 8.30-12.00. Perhaps learn more about being a volunteer firefighter….see you ...

**** Cape Breton Regional Police Release Please note: we have identified counterfeit U.S. $100 bills circulating in CBRM this week. All of the bills are identical (as pictured) and share a common serial number: FE52339545A. If you see currency with similar characteristics or have information on the source of these counterfeit bills, please contact us ...

**** HRP Media Release Police warn public of potential scam related to emergency evacuations Police are warning the public of a potential scam related to emergency evacuation orders and remind people to monitor official government channels for direction on emergency evacuation situations and fire updates. Earlier this morning, a member of the public contacted police ...

Via HRP This is a proactive warning in support of the @hfxgov fire emergency response. Remember you cannot operate an aircraft or a drone within 9.3 km of wildfires. It is illegal, you could be impeding firefighting operations, and you could be subject to penalties. ...

**** RCMP Media Release If you ever have to report someone missing, contact us; every report of a missing person is taken very seriously and investigated thoroughly. We use a number of tools to help find the person, including in some cases, an AMBER Alert. In Canada, AMBER Alert programs are operated provincially and the ...

**** RCMP Media Release Public Advisory: RCMP Emergency Response Team marine training exercise today Today, the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team is holding a marine training exercise in the Halifax harbour and on McNabs island. As part of the exercise, and in collaboration with, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Department ...

Update – It seems like the pay system may be returning but just in case keep that pocket full of change for now . Oh, the humanity! Tim’s pay systems are down across the HRM meaning cash only. This doesn’t appear to be affecting the Tim’s points cards though. A shout out to the mystery ...

**** HRP Media Release Police advise public of home repair scam Police are advising the public of a home repair scam recently reported in the Halifax region. On May 13 a group of men knocked on the door of a residence and advised the homeowner that their chimney required repair. The group represented themselves as ...

**** RCMP Media Release Grade 5 student will showcase RCMP 150 at Nova Scotia Heritage Fair Addison Smith, a grade 5 student at Bridgewater Junior High School, will be representing the RCMP at the Nova Scotia Provincial Heritage Fair at Saint Mary’s University in June. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the RCMP as Canada’s National ...

**** Parks Canada Release Potential national urban park designation process in Halifax passes key milestone, receives funding Every Canadian would love to have access to a park nearby. The Government of Canada continues to invest in accessible natural areas in Canada’s largest urban centres to bring the benefits of time spent in nature to more ...

Via DNR BEAR SIGHTING: A black bear with cubs spotted near Appian Way in Dartmouth. No conflict with humans has been reported but please use caution in the area. Always be aware of your surroundings, keep pets on leashes and avoid attracting bears with food (green bin, garbage, BBQ If you see a black bear… ...

Via HRFE Reminder we are holding Career Firefighter Recruitment Information Sessions before our recruitment opening on June 1. For updates, visit halifax.ca/firerecruitment Join us on May 24 at Station 17, 1150 Cole Harbour Rd. Dartmouth from 7 – 9 p.m. Join us on May 25 at Station 9, 1 Metropolitan Ave, Lower Sackville, from 7 ...

Open letter to the Minister of Education and Labour via Danny Cavanagh (Nova Scotia Federation of Labour)  Dear Ministers Nova Scotia must pass anti-scab legislation to protect workers’ rights and prevent employers from hiring replacement workers. The use of scabs has been a growing issue in the province, with the most recent example being the ...

Via RCMP Have you lost an antique photo album? On May 8, 2023, during an ongoing investigation, Pictou County District RCMP recovered an antique photo album from a vehicle. If you believe this photo album may be yours, please contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-755-4141. You will be asked to provide a description of ...

**’* RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit among Canada’s top human trafficking investigators at national summit Members of the Provincial Human Trafficking Unit recently participated in Canada’s first annual Summit for Frontline Human Trafficking Investigators: “The Maddison Sessions.” The summit, which took place in April, brought together more than 60 of Canada’s top ...

Via HRFE This a friendly reminder that Victoria Day is not a permitted holiday for fireworks under the noise by-law In some cases, exemptions are permitted. **** HRM Media Release Noise Exemptions What type of activities generally require an exemption? Concerts, outside dances, festivals, university orientations, and special events. Noise exemptions for construction activities can ...

**** HRP Media Release Police seek public’s assistance to return found money Police are requesting the public’s assistance in finding the owner of a quantity of money found in Bedford. On May 15, police responded to a report of money that had been found outside a building in the 1200 block of the Bedford Highway ...

Firefighting is a technical job, and as cities get bigger and buildings get taller, firefighters have to know how to tow the line Hosted by Dockyard Fire, both they and HRFE members took part in a specialized hands on session held by HighRise Firefighting (out of Toronto) where rapid and efficient deployment of all size ...

**** Natural Resources Release Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks ——————————————————————————————————————— NOTE: A list of opening dates for camping parks follows this release. ——————————————————————————————————————— Several camping and day-use parks will be open in time for the Victoria Day weekend. Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will start opening Friday, May 19, for another season of adventure with gorgeous ...

A machine digs inside the fence of the former military housing site Shannon Park. The area is slated for a massive construction overhaul seeing a mix of housing units   . ...

Via RCMP Did you know? Victim services play a critical role in reducing the harmful effects of victimization and re-victimization. Victim services How can victim services assist me? Victim services, provided in a timely manner, play a critical role in reducing the harmful effects of victimization and re-victimization. Referrals to victim services program From a ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality to plant 2,500 trees   Beginning mid-May through November, the Halifax Regional Municipality will plant approximately 2,500 trees throughout right-of-way spaces and other municipally-owned land. This investment ensures a continued healthy urban forest that contributes to the municipality’s climate action goals. Residents may request trees to be planted on municipal ...

Gaspereau, a migratory fish, have returned to spawn on the lakes they were also spawned Travelling a great distance, the final lap of their journey can be rough, exhausting, and dangerous. These fish are commonly caught by commercial and recreational purposes, but the importance of conservation must always be top priority and fines and punishment ...

With warm waters expected (and happening now) don’t forget that you can track sharks tagged by Ocearch and learn more about thier migrations. Check them out with the link below Ocearch https://www.ocearch.org/tracker/?list= ...

HRP horse, Jewel, is strolling North end Dartmouth on this beautiful day Many onlookers snap pics and chat, asking questions about the service that the mounted patrol serve. . . ...

**** HRFE Release Work for Halifax Fire Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency has extended the current hiring competition to May 31, 2023. After this expiration day the existing applicant pool will be withdrawn and a new competition will take place. Our new recruitment drive is opening on June 1, 2023. Please check out any of the following ...

**** Canada Mint Release On September 8, 2022, upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales acceded to the Throne and became His Majesty King Charles III. King Charles III is Canada’s first new monarch in 70 years A new royal era. We are pleased to confirm that, following ...

**** DND Media Release Fire Demonstration at Canadian Forces Base Halifax Stadacona Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality, especially those who live or transit regularly in the vicinity of Canadian Forces Base Halifax’s Stadacona property, are to be advised that there will be an outdoor fire demonstration conducted at the northwest corner of Stadacona property ...

**** DND Media Release CH-148 Cyclone night flying at 12 Wing Shearwater The Royal Canadian Air Force wishes to advise the public they will be conducting night flight exercises on the CH-148 Cyclone at 12 Wing from May 8 to 10, 2023. It is anticipated there could be noise disruptions to the public during this ...

**** HRP Media Release Advisory: Police conducting training exercises this week Halifax Regional Police will be conducting training exercises today and tomorrow in the Damascus Road area of Bedford. Citizens can expect to see an ongoing police presence in the area as the training exercises continue. We ask for the public’s cooperation in allowing officers ...

**** Heritage Release Addressing anti-Asian racism For too many Asian communities in Canada, anti-Asian racism is a daily lived reality. Now, more than ever, and not just during Asian Heritage Month, we need to raise awareness of the challenges faced by these communities across Canada and to confront and denounce all forms of anti-Asian racism ...

Docked in Woodside sits a massive crane ship.  The Orion crane ship is in Halifax and can be seen from quite a distance. The ship is believed to be en route for a tasking in the US.   ...

Via MLA Brendan Maguire “Spryfield Rink update: A fire started in the back recreation room kitchen. I spoke to firefighters on sight, there is significant damage to the backroom. They do no have a full assessment of the damage, they will let me know when they do. The wrestling event scheduled for tomorrow night has ...

**** HRP Media Release Police advise citizens of recurring scam targeting seniors   Police are advising citizens to be cautious of a scam targeting seniors that is continuing to occur throughout our region. Halifax Regional Police and Halifax District RCMP have received a number of reports this week in relation to a scam intended to ...

It looks like the lot of the former Salvation Army in the 100 block of Pleasant St is being cleared. A Facebook post suggests that a new apartment complex will be going up in the lot (not verified by us yet) ...

Things are going to look a bit different in downtown Dartmouth this fall. As far as I can remember, the broker has always been here on Portland St. ...

Via Halifax SAR HSAR members are currently engaged in a training exercise in Terrence Bay. There will be an increase in GSAR volunteers and vehicles in the area during the event. ...

Via HRP If you call 911 accidentally, stay on the line & let the operator know Lock your cell phone carefully to prevent 911 “pocket dials.” Only call 911 if someone’s health, safety, or property is in jeopardy or if a crime is in progress. ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release Police warn citizens of fraudulent “speed camera” emails. New Glasgow Regional Police is advising the public of recent fraudulent emails notifying the recipient that they have been fined for speeding with the use of “speed cameras”. There are always new scams that criminals use to try to fraudulently acquire money ...

Via Hope for Wildlife Hopping home in time for the holiday! A couple of weeks ago, this snowshoe hare was found on the roadside suffering from minor head trauma after being hit by car. Yesterday she was released back home and we just managed to get this photo as she was bounding away. We don’t ...

Via the Halifax Fire Historical Society “Today in 1812, the Firewards ordered the following equipment for the town of Halifax, which would be used by the newly appointed “Fire-Men” (future members of the Axe Fire Company): 10 fire hooks, 10 chains, 10 ropes, 3 34 foot ladders, 12 axes, and 6 saws.” Follow the Society ...

**** Info via Novascotia.ca Coyotes are permanent residents in our province, so seeing or hearing them from time to time is not unusual. They have become part of the ecosystem as a top-line predator. Nocturnal by nature, coyotes tend to be most active and vocal at night. Coyotes are normally shy and fearful of people. ...

**** HRM Media Release Animal Services in HRM  Found pets Each year, Animal Services picks up hundreds of lost pets in the Halifax region. See photos of the pets that are currently in the care of Animal Services. Dogs wearing licence tags Reuniting a lost dog with its family is simple if the dog is wearing a ...

**** HRM Media Release Residents encouraged to help clean up litter in their communities Residents are invited to help clean up litter in their communities by using several municipal resources – including the Litterati mobile app, challenges issued by the municipality through the app, and the Great Nova Scotia Pick Me Up. By using the Litterati ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for the Easter long weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Easter long weekend from Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours: There will be no garbage, organics ...

**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for Parks & Recreation summer programming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for summer recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming lead by local, passionate instructors in a judgement-free zone. Programming is offered in a variety of fields – ...

**** CNS Media Release More Opportunity For Skilled Trades Refund Program Opens ——————————————————————————————————————— Young Nova Scotians can now apply for the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) provincial income tax refund. Beginning with the 2022 tax year, the refund will return the provincial income tax paid on the first $50,000 of income earned by workers ...

**** CNS Media Release Fertility and Surrogacy Tax Credit Program Opens ————————————————— Nova Scotians who have paid for fertility care and surrogacy to expand their families can now apply for a new tax credit to help offset the cost. Beginning with the 2022 tax year, the Province will offer a refundable tax credit equal to ...

Via HIAA We are conducting an exercise at the airport today with emergency response personnel and partner organizations. During the exercise, you may see and hear emergency vehicles and equipment – do not be alarmed. Regular airport operations will not be affected. Thank you. ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Name the Foal contest Hey kids, we have a contest just for you! The Musical Ride’s Breeding Program has welcomed new foals born at the RCMP Breeding Farm in Pakenham, Ontario. We’re asking for your help in naming up to 12 of these adorable foals. Wouldn’t it be cool if 1 of ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Owner of backpack found A child’s backpack that was found in Halifax last month was returned to its owner yesterday. On March 24, police requested the public’s assistance in locating the owner of child’s backpack that was found on March 18 in the area of the Halifax Seaport district. We ...

Via @zellers We’re thrilled to announce that we will open our next locations on Tuesday, April 4th! We know what you’re thinking: what about the The Zellers Diners on Wheels?! Don’t worry, the trucks are just refuelling – they’ll be back on the road and pulling up in all these communities over a series of ...

**** DND Media Release The Royal Canadian Navy introduces a new recruitment opportunity ​ Starting today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is launching a new recruitment program to give Canadians the opportunity to experience the Navy as a sailor on a one-year contract and provide them with exposure to a variety of naval trades before ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality updates Open Data website and adds new datasets The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched an improved and revised Open Data website – the Halifax Data, Mapping & Analytics Hub. This centralized resource improves user experience and continues the municipality’s commitment to provide public access to data and visualizations of its uses. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police caution public not to share information contrary to the Youth Criminal Justice Act ​ Halifax Regional Police have been made aware of social media posts where a youth charged in a recent incident at C.P. Allen High School may have been identified. We are urging the public to use caution ...

**** CNS Media Release Funding for Community, Arts and Culture Infrastructure ——————————————————————————————– NOTE: A list of projects receiving funding follows this release. ——————————————————————————————– Nova Scotia is making new investments in local arts, cultural and community organizations across the province to strengthen the role they play in their communities. Eleven organizations are receiving about $15.5 million ...

**** HRP Media Release Police seek public’s assistance to return found property ​ Police are requesting the public’s assistance to find the owner of property found in Halifax. ​ On March 23 at approximately 2:30 p.m. police received a report of an abandoned backpack that was found on March 18 in the area of the ...

**** CNS Media Release Legislation Supports Off-Highway Vehicle Use ———————————————– The new Road Trails Act, introduced today, March 24, creates a permanent set of rules so off-highway vehicle (OHV) operators can safely enjoy their vehicles on roads at approved locations. This also gives riders improved trail connections and better access to services like gas stations ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife On the first day of spring Hope for Wildlife received our first red foxes of 2023, and they are infant orphans, weighing just 85 and 105 grams. They were discovered after someone’s pet found the den and brought the little ones home. After an unsuccessful attempt to locate the ...

**** Fisheries Media Release Recommendations on Aquaculture Regulations —————————————————————————————————– The Province is moving forward with recommendations from an advisory committee to improve aquaculture regulations in Nova Scotia. A report from the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Regulatory Advisory Committee, released today, March 17, finds the sector’s current regulatory framework is a good foundation. It makes 17 recommendations ...

**** Via Hope for Wildlife In the past couple of weeks we have received two beautiful patients: bohemian waxwings! Both of them came in as a result of window strikes and are recovering well. Since glass is not a natural material, the reflection of the sky or trees, or even dark reflections can give birds ...

**** HRM Media Release Applications open for Youth Poet Laureate Program The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications have opened for the inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Program. Young poets (aged 12-21 at the time of application) are invited to apply and hone their writing skills, receive mentorship, and engage with others on issues ...

**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of new extortion scam ​ Halifax Regional Police have recently received a number of reports in relation to a new extortion scam circulating in the Halifax area. ​ Scammers call or text victims, accuse them of attempting to use an escort service and demand payment. The scammers then claim ...

**** CNS Media Release Michelin Expands in Nova Scotia with Provincial Support ——————————————————————————————————————— Michelin, one of Nova Scotia’s largest employers, is moving forward with a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bridgewater with the help of a recently enhanced provincial tax credit. “Nova Scotia is an amazing place to do business and Michelin’s decision ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police identify owner of found surveying equipment Police have located the owner of the surveying equipment that was found on March 10. We thank the public and the media for their assistance with this matter. . Police seeking owner of found surveying equipment ​ Police are looking for the owner ...

**** Info via Museum of Natural History Museum friends. Thank you for your continued support. Someone posting as the Museum is claiming that people have won a contest and is sending out links to claim a prize. This is a scam and is not from the Museum. We would never ask for credit card or ...

**** BMO Media Release BMO Confirms Agreement to Acquire LoyaltyOne’s AIR MILES Reward Program Business BMO’s acquisition would accelerate the future growth of AIR MILES, one of Canada’s largest loyalty programs A reinvigorated program would benefit all Canadians collecting AIR MILES, as well as merchants and partners across the country AIR MILES collectors benefit from rewards at ...

**** Competitive Bureau Media Release How can you avoid crypto investment fraud? ➡️ Be wary of “too-good-to-be-true” investment offers ➡️ Know the risks before investing ➡️ Verify if the investment companies are registered Are you looking to invest? Thinking about cashing in on the crypto craze? Think twice. It’s possible that the promise of a ...

**** Info via Downtown Dartmouth Commission DID YOU KNOW  This is the what the Alderney/Halifax Ferry looked like in the early 1900s. The large space in the centre of the boat was designed to carry wagons, carriages and cars. Today the ferry looks different but has the same goal – to carry folks to either ...

**** DND Media Release Day and Night Firing Exercises at Bedford Rifle Range ​ Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality, especially in the vicinity of the Bedford Rifle Range, are to be advised that there will be day and night firing exercises using live ammunition on Saturday, March 11 from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. ...

Via RCMP Fraudsters target seniors by calling and pretending to be family members in distress. With the aim of preventing this scam, the Ontario Provincial Police designed the following tip sheet.   Print it and give it to someone you know; you might just save them from losing their life savings. ...

Via Halifax Search and Rescue Congratulations to Alexander Ferguson, who designed the winning logo for Halifax Search and Rescue! Alexander is an active presenter of AdventureSmart and has already taught about 800 kids so far! He also spends his time helping his dad with mock searches and training exercises in New Brunswick. Thanks to Decathlon ...

**** Via Hope for Wildlife A mid-meal nap! Sometimes you just have to have a time out between helpings. Twisty, our resident groundhog never fails to make us laugh. Groundhogs are known by a lot of different names: woodchucks, whistle pigs, and land beaver are a few of them. They are actually large rodents – ...

Via HRP March is fraud prevention month Learn how to protect yourself. Fraudsters will use any opportunity to take your money or your identity. If you receive strange calls, hang up; if you receive odd texts or emails, hit delete. For tips, visit: http://bit.ly/HRPFraudTips   ...

**** HRM Media Release Applications open for Neighbourhood Seed Kit Initiative The Halifax Regional Municipality has opened applications for Neighbourhood Seed Kits. Neighbourhood Seed Kits encourage residents to build relationships with their neighbours through vegetable gardening. Residents can apply to receive a free community seed kit to share with their whole neighbourhood. Each kit contains ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Say hello to some young orphaned pigeons in our care that have been affectionately dubbed “The Squab” People may not realize that some species of animals breed more often than just once a year, and some can even have young in the winter. Rock doves, also known as the ...

**** Justice Media Release Feedback Sought from Justice System Users ———————————————— Nova Scotians who have experience with the court system can give input on ways to modernize the courts using technology and digitization. A new website and public survey launched today, February 27, will help the Digital Task Force consider next steps by identifying what ...

**** HRP Media Release Human Trafficking Awareness Day ​ February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and the integrated Human Trafficking Team is sharing information on what you can do to stop human trafficking in our community.​ Human trafficking is a criminal offence that involves controlling, forcing, intimidating, or deceiving a person of any age ...

**** CSC Release CSC can confirm that a RCMP modular was delivered to Musquodoboit. In recent years, CORCAN has partnered with the RCMP to supply them with modular buildings throughout the Maritimes. CORCAN is a special operating agency that provides a key rehabilitation program within the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). They provide job training ...

**** DND Media Release Security exercise to be conducted at Canadian Forces Base Halifax ​ Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there will be a security response exercise conducted at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax Stadacona and His Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Dockyard at an unspecified time during the week of ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to one of our very special guests. The old Sullivan’s Pond goose with the bad eye passed away peacefully from old age last week. The beloved community gaggle of geese spend their summers at Sullivan’s Pond in Dartmouth and their ...

**** CNS Media Release More Funding for Child-Care Centres ——————————————————– The Province is investing more in the child-care system that thousands of Nova Scotia families rely on to care for their young children. Child-care operators will receive more funding for infant spaces, rising operational costs and staff wages under new annual agreements with the Province. ...

**** CNS Media Release New Rules to Help Prevent Use of Companies for Criminal Activities ———————————————————– Nova Scotia is joining other provinces in reducing the potential for companies to be used for money laundering, tax evasion and other crimes. Changes to the Companies Act that take effect April 1 will require more transparency about who ...

**** NSHA Media Release February is African Heritage Month and NSHA are celebrating the rich contributions that African Nova Scotians and Black Immigrants from the Caribbean and Africa have made in our society despite their ongoing struggle for equity and social justice. It is a time to recognize the strength and resiliency of Black people ...

Via Bedford Volunteer Firefighter Association 🚨Did you know Bedford Volunteer Firefighters dedicate approx. 12 hours a month in training alone? This doesn’t include members responding to emergencies, teaching recruits or taking courses like Driver Engineer, Volunteer Fire Instructor or Officer Training 😅. It’s a big commitment but extremely rewarding! Interested in volunteering at Halifax Regional ...

**** Justice Media Release Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Reach SiRT Agreement ——————————————————- NOTE: The following is a joint announcement with the Province of New Brunswick. ——————————————————– Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have reached an agreement on oversight for serious incidents involving police in both provinces. The agreement ensures both provinces will benefit from the Nova ...

Via Hope for Wildlife Just when you thought you’d seen everything! Over a week ago, these two female eagles were found on the ground with their talons locked together, and they refused to let go of each other. Concerned about injuries, they were brought to our medical staff for examination and it was at least ...

***** NS SPCA Release Found a Stray? Stray Cats If the cat is in immediate need of medical help please call your local SPCA right away. If the cat is not in immediate need of medical help, click hereand follow the steps to attempt to identify if the cat has an owner. Depending on the space and time of ...

**** HRP Media Release Police are reminding citizens to be suspicious if someone calls pretending to be a loved one who had an emergency and needs money. Don’t be pressured to act immediately. Scammers try to create a sense of urgency so you will take immediate action and don’t have time to think the situation ...

**** CNS Media Release Changes to Residential Tenancies Program —————————————————- Changes to the Residential Tenancies Program take effect today, February 3. “We listened to feedback from tenants and landlords and are making changes to the program that will provide flexibility and more clarity to processes,” said Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal ...

Via HRFE Scam Alert: HRFE are aware of a number of posts on this Facebook page where individuals were purporting to sell HRFE branded merchandise, with a link to a third party website. We are not selling HRFE merchandise, and we will not sell HRFE merchandise via a third party website, nor will we ask ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Happy Groundhog Day! Regardless of whatever any of Twisty’s groundhog cousins prediction’s on spring’s arrival are, he is determined to be optimistic that it will definitely come early! Twisty is one of our education animals, and while he stays with us permanently because of his injuries, one of his ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Nova Scotia statement on Tyre Nichols The circumstances surrounding Mr. Tyre Nichols’ murder on January 10, 2023, are horrific and highly disturbing. My thoughts are foremost with Mr. Nichols’ parents, family and community as they mourn the loss of this young man. On behalf of all Nova Scotia RCMP employees, ...

**** Info via WestJet WestJet announces temporary transatlantic route suspensions from Halifax WestJet today is announcing that it has temporarily suspended transatlantic service between Halifax and Europe as part of its 2023 summer schedule. Today’s announcement comes as a result of the airline’s strategic decision to suspend transatlantic flying from select Canadian cities as it ...

**** Service Nova Scotia Release Applications Open for Expanded Heating Assistance Rebate Program ——————————————————- The newly expanded Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is now accepting applications to help more Nova Scotians than ever with rising home heating costs. On December 14, Premier Tim Houston announced a $100-million funding increase to the program to allow more ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police statement on Tyre Nichols ​ Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella issued the following statement regarding the beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis:​ “The details and video of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols​ of Memphis and his subsequent death are deeply disturbing. On behalf of Halifax ...

**** Via Get Cyber Safe How to avoid sharing too much information online You probably know that you should be careful sharing personal details about yourself, like your home address or phone number online. What you might not know is that sometimes seemingly innocent information, like the name of your first pet, can be used ...

**** Via DFO The health of our oceans is essential for healthy communities. Ghost gear (abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear) threatens the future of that healthy foundation, which is why we’re committed to taking action against it. To ensure Canadian fisheries continue to thrive, the Blue Economy Regulatory Review will explore ways to ...

**** CNS Media Release Province Announces New Chair of Housing Task Force ——————————————————- Fred Crooks has been named the new Chair of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Housing Task Force. The Chief Regulatory Officer with the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness replaces Geoff MacLellan, who announced in November he would be stepping down ...

**** HBC Release The Countdown is On! Set To Open This Spring, Zellers Unveils The First 25 Locations For Its Store Experience inside Hudson’s Bay Stores 2023 has arrived, and with it, Zellers on the horizon. The beloved Canadian brand is thrilled to announce the planned locations for its first 25 Zellers store experiences within ...

**** RCMP Media Release Grandparent scams continue throughout Halifax Regional Municipality Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police continue to warn the public about scams occurring in the Halifax Regional Municipality, instructing victims to provide money. Since mid-December, police have received numerous complaints of frauds, which are sometimes referred to as the ‘grandparent scam’ or ...

Info via NSP regarding morning power outages “This morning’s outages were related to an issue with our transmission tie to New Brunswick. We lost connection, causing our system to become unstable. As a result, we had to reduce the electricity consumption of customers, until we were able to stabilize the system.. Once our team was ...

**** DFO Release Did you know that there are four species of marine sea turtles that live in or visit Canadian waters? Sea turtles in Canada Canadian waters are home to several sea turtle species, including: Leatherback Sea Turtle (Atlantic and Pacific populations) Loggerhead Sea Turtle Kemp’s ridley Sea turtle Green Sea turtle Sea turtles live in a ...

Via Hope for Wildlife What a difference a month makes! This Great Horned Owl was found emaciated and dehydrated with a swollen and cloudy eye full of puss. We don’t know what cause the infection, but he was clearly struggling because of it. But look at him now! The eye is much better and continues ...

Via HRM Animal Redemption Centre Do you recognize these two beauties? These two ladies were brought to us on January 4th by a good samaritan who found them in Kearney Lake area, running at large with their leashes attached. Typically owners come within the first few days to redeem their dogs and we were shocked ...

This was sent to us to share. Please contact us if found “MISSING GOLD WEDDING BAND Today ( January 11 ,2023) I had day surgery at the cobequid hospital around 12pm . I gave my husband my wedding rings which he placed in his wallet . Later in the afternoon he also went to the ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches Parks & Recreation summer staff recruitment The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching recruitment efforts for casual Parks & Recreation summer staff positions. A diverse range of positions are available in aquatics, inclusion and recreation at municipal facilities across the region. With hourly wages ranging from $16.30 to $19.30, this ...

**** DFO Release Basking sharks swim with their mouths wide open to catch plankton and crustaceans as they glide through the water. Basking shark Cetorhinus maximus Description The basking shark is the second largest fish in the world, second only to another filter feeder, the whale shark. It has a conical snout and the gill ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Meet the cat-like canid! The Red Fox is one of the largest members of the Canidae family, but did you know that it shares a lot of characteristics with felines? Animals sometimes evolve to fit niches in an environment where they have an advantage in competing for resources. Red ...

**** RCMP Media Release An RCMP officer’s sled-pulling huskies are helping him forge connections with young people throughout the West Hants area in central Nova Scotia. Read more about how school-safety resource officer Cst. Richard Collins turned his hobby into a policing tool, in RCMP Gazette magazine. Mountie’s sled dog demos help break the ice ...

Via EMO SCAM ALERT: EMO is warning Nova Scotians about scam texts and direct messages asking people to click on links to receive Hurricane Fiona rebate funds. Funds are never distributed via texts, direct messages, or calls. ...

**** Via Transport Canada Did you know? There’s a large, online database dedicated to help Canadians identify marine species. Explore it here and learn more about what we do: http://ow.ly/n2UC50M9GBL   ...

**** DFO Release In the Atlantic, hammerhead sharks range from Florida to Nova Scotia, feeding on stingrays and schooling fish. Smooth hammerhead Sphyrna zygaena Description The hammerhead sharks are easy to distinguish from other sharks because of the characteristic compressed head. The cephalophoil, or head, is a broad and flattened skull that gives this shark ...

**** CNS Media Release Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia ——————————————————————————————————————- Note: A list of the top baby names for 2022 follows this release. The 2022 information is current as of today, December 29 at 10 a.m. ——————————————————————————————————————- Oliver is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2022. ​ The top 10 names for 2022 ...

**** DFO Media Release The octopus’s arms (no, not tentacles!) can move independently, allowing them to touch, smell and manipulate several objects at the same time! Octopus Latin Name Bathypolypus arcticus Group Name Invertebrates Habitat In Canada, octopuses are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The giant Pacific octopus ranges from California through ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP welcomes new officer in charge ​ Halifax District RCMP is under new leadership with the appointment of Chief Superintendent Jeffrey Christie to Officer in Charge. ​ With 25 years of service in the Maritimes, 12 in Nova Scotia, C/Supt. Christie is pleased to be back on Canada’s east ...

**** CFIA Release What is food fraud? Food fraud may occur when food is misrepresented. It can pose serious health risks if, for example, unidentified allergens or hazardous materials are added to food products. It can also have an economic impact on the buyer (for example, paying for a product that is actually of lower ...

**** CBSA Media Release CBSA Atlantic Region: Operational and enforcement highlights from 2022 Backgrounder The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Atlantic Region is home to over 150 service locations including 18 land ports of entry, 28 commercial vessel sites, 26 airports, five cruise ship operations, two ferry terminals and a number of telephone reporting sites. ...

**** HRM Media Release Halifax Regional Municipality welcomes new Chief Administrative Officer Halifax Regional Council has appointed Cathie O’Toole as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Ms. O’Toole assumes her responsibilities as CAO on Jan. 1, 2023, with her first day in the office on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. “This ...

**** NS SPCA Release ✨Donations Needed ✨ As you can see, our guy Lance is pretty upset. No, no, not just because we tried to get a Holiday themed photo. Lance was told that he may not be able to go home before Christmas! Not because he is not ready to skidaddle out the shelter ...

**** Via The Grinch: Op Fill a Wagon Its that time of year again!! 🎅🏽 The last little while has been challenging for most to say the least but thats where we come in to help! We are doing our Christmas give away once again for the 7th year in a row!! This year our ...

**** Info via Environment Canada Geminid Meteor Shower For the night sky enthusiasts, the Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of December 13 to 14. The Geminid has been visible this year since November 10 and will last until December 24. At its peak, we can usually start sighting Geminid meteors as early as ...

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP welcomes new commanding officer The Nova Scotia RCMP is under new leadership with the recent arrival of Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley to the province. In his 34-year career with the RCMP, Assistant Commissioner Daley has served in various capacities, including 29 years of combined service in the Maritimes. ...

**** BBB Release BBB Scam Alert: Don’t fall for this online seller trick when buying handmade gifts When the holiday season rolls around, many shoppers turn to online seller platforms to find unique, handmade gifts for their friends and family. Scammers have taken note, and according to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports, they’re targeting shoppers with a ...

**** DFO Media Release Averaging at 1.7 metres, the harbour porpoise is one of the smallest whales in Canada and is even smaller than the average human! They can sometimes be spotted around coastal bays and harbours. Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena), Northwest Atlantic population Species summary COSEWIC scientific name Phocoena phocoena Taxonomic group Mammals (marine) Range New ...

Via HRFE Interested in volunteering? HRFE currently recruiting volunteer firefighters in eastern HRM. If you live in the communities of: Lawrencetown, Lake Echo, North Preston, Chezzetcook, Musquodoboit Harbour, Oyster Pond, Sheet Harbour, Moser River, Tangier, Three Harbours, or Mushaboom come join our team of volunteers. Visit https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/recruitment/volunteer-firefighter-recruitment or email volff@halifax.ca for more information. ...

**** Royal Canadian Mint Release   HONOURING QUEEN ELIZABETH II For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II dutifully and gracefully served as Canada’s head of state. And, until her passing on September 8, 2022, she was the only sovereign many Canadians had ever known. A solemn tribute This $2 circulation coin is a solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth ...

**** CATSA Release Carry-on or Checked? Carry-on baggage is screened by passing your baggage through the X-ray equipment at the screening checkpoint. If your item is too big to go through the X-ray, it must be checked. Similarly, if an item is not permitted past the checkpoint, you may have the option to place it ...

**** BBB Release BBB Scam Alert: Lost pet? Watch out for this scam Posting on social media is a great way to alert a wide range of people about a lost pet. Unfortunately, that same publicity can put you at risk for scams. Con artists comb social posts to find targets who have lost their beloved pets. How ...

**** CNS Media Release Hurricane Fiona Spoiled Food Program Closing ——————————————————— More than 117,000 Nova Scotians have benefited so far from the Fiona Food Cost Reimbursement Program, and there are still two weeks left for others to apply. The program provides $100 for every household that lost power for at least 48 hours in the ...

**** DND Media Release Saint Barbara’s Day Gunnery Activities at Canadian Forces Base Halifax   Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that Saint Barbara’s Day gunnery activities will occur on Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax property on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 that may be audible or visible to ...

Via Halifax volunteer Search and Rescue We are recruiting for field responders (searchers) again! If you are interested in joining the team, please watch this video to learn more about the team and being a volunteer: https://youtu.be/gt9YiNS1hYs ...

**** DFO Media Release Hagfish are quite the contortionists– they’re the only animal on earth (that we know of!) that can tie themselves in a knot! Learn more about these talented deep sea creatures: Atlantic Hagfish Photo credit: DFO, C. Nozères. Latin Name Myxine glutinosa Group Name Pelagics Taxonomy details Habitat Atlantic hagfish are found ...

**** HRP Media Release Police remind citizens to be cautious of holiday scams Halifax Regional Police is reminding citizens to be cautious of new and reoccurring scams as the holiday season gets underway.​ Police have recently received several reports in relation to a scam intended to defraud people of their money. In each incident, a ...

Via Halifax SAR Potential Search and Rescue K9 Xave recently had the opportunity to train with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency’s Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (#HUSAR) K9 Vaz and Halifax Regional Police K9’s Recon and Kron on marine deployments using the Canadian Coast Guard Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) in Sambro. With over 400km of ...

**** Via Fisheries and Oceans What a cutie!  This Dumbo octopus was found during deep-sea exploration in the Scotian Shelf off Nova Scotia. It’s named for its swimming habit of flapping its ear-like fins to propel itself off the seafloor. Octopus Latin Name Bathypolypus arcticus Group Name Invertebrates Habitat In Canada, octopuses are found in ...

Via Russell Lake Animal Hospital Happy Friday! Due to the planned closure of Metro Animal Emergency Clinic today and tomorrow from 8-6, we are open and accepting sick patients by appointment. If your pet is unwell and needs medical attention, please call us at 902-407-4570. Have a great weekend! ...

**** Halifax Water Release ​ Water Service Advisory – Downtown Halifax – Potential for Discoloured Water ​ From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 24, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking water valve maintenance. Customers in Downtown Halifax may experience discoloured water during/following this repair. It is recommended that those customers run the COLD water ...

***’ HRP Media Release Holiday shopping safety tips via HRP  Holiday shopping season is in full swing. Whether you’re going to stores or shopping online, Halifax Regional Police have a few simple tips for you to consider to keep the bah-humbug away from your holiday purchases. Online shopping It is best to shop from your ...

**** DND Media Release   Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove   Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there will be nighttime helicopter firefighter training conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division in ...

**** RCMP Media Release Cheticamp RCMP warning of scam targeting tire businesses Cheticamp RCMP is warning of a new scam that is targeting tire businesses, and that has been observed to be occurring in other jurisdictions as well. On November 10, 2022, Cheticamp RCMP received a report of a local tire shop being scammed in ...

**** Transport Canada Release Since 1991, the National Aerial Surveillance Program crew have been a pillar in protecting Canadian waters They fly the iconic red planes to detect pollution, protect our marine environment and endangered species, and ensure a safe and efficient transportation industry along our coasts: National Aerial Surveillance Program The iconic red planes ...

**** HRP Media Release Holiday shopping safety tips Whether you’re going to stores or shopping online, Halifax Regional Police have some tips to help keep you safer while making holiday purchases. Online shopping Shop from your personal device at home on a trusted network. Consider using different user ID and passwords for different accounts and ...

Via RCMP – It might have been purchased on sale, but Porch Pirates have been reported sailing through Tantallon helping themselves to packages.   Want to scuttle their plans? Have your package delivered to your work, ask a neighbour to keep an aye open, or require a signature to deliver the package. ...

**** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement Annual fall leaf cleanup program begins Monday, Nov. 21 Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are encouraged to help keep the streets, sidewalks and public walkways clear of fallen leaves. The annual fall leaf cleanup program begins Monday, Nov. 21 and concludes on Monday, Dec 12. Crews will ...

There will be an alert ready test in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia – Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:55 PM AST ...

**** Info via Environment Canada How radars work On October 31, the new Marble Mountain radar in Newfoundland was up and running. The new radar will provide more frequent and higher-quality data and improve our ability to detect severe weather. But how exactly do radars work? Radio Detection and Ranging, commonly referred to as RADAR, is a tool ...

**** Info via Environment Canada Lunar Eclipse On the night of November 7-8, if the sky is clear in your area, you will be able to see a total lunar eclipse. It will be visible in its entirety in western Canada, particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. In the east, ...

Take note: A Halifax SAR / multi-agency training exercise will take place tomorrow in the Halifax Harbour from 8am to 4pm between King’s Wharf to McNabs Island. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police seek owner of found money ​ Police are seeking the public’s assistance in returning found money to its rightful owner. ​ On October 28, 2022 a citizen contacted police to turn in a quantity of cash that her son and friends had found in the area of the trails and ...

**** CNS Media Release Christmas Island Family Donates Christmas Tree for Boston —————————————————————- The Tree for Boston, a deeply rooted Nova Scotia tradition, hails from the aptly named community of Christmas Island this year. The 45-foot (13.7-metre) white spruce was donated by landowner Roddy Townsend, along with his children Angela, Carmen and Andrew. “The holidays ...

**** Navy Media Release Royal Canadian Navy ships return from Operation REASSURANCE ​ Today, the ships’ companies of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside returned to their homeport of Halifax, N.S., after successfully completing their deployment on Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in European waters. ​ The deployment of Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels ...

**** HRM Media Release Please find information below in response to your inquiry. ​ On October 18, 2022, a resident came forward with concerns that a recent trail construction along Russel Lake was impacting nesting sites for painted turtles. Upon learning of these concerns, municipal Public Works staff took immediate action and directed that construction ...

**** DND Media Release Drone Operation over Defence Establishments and Vessels ​ Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) residents and visitors are reminded that drone operation over any Department of National Defence (DND) establishment is prohibited for reasons of safety and security and in accordance with federal regulations. ​ Within HRM, Defence establishments include all DND-owned, land-based ...

**** CNS Media Release Another Record-Breaking Season for Nova Scotia Provincial Parks ———————————————— For the second year in a row, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks have broken their record for the highest number of camper nights. Camping parks hosted 99,304 paid overnight stays in 2022, an increase of nine per cent from 2021. About 1.5 million ...

The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford has arrived in Halifax. With aircraft on deck, this huge nuclear powered ship is hard top miss while moored near Shearwater. . . . .       ...

**** Natural Resources Release Nova Scotians are reminded to put safety first during hunting and fur harvesting seasons. The general deer hunting season opens Friday, October 28, and continues to December 3. The dates vary for other types of game. “We want everyone to be safe and enjoy the outdoors during hunting season,” said Natural ...

**** US Navy Release One of the largest aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford, will visit Halifax this weekend USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Depart on First Deployment The Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) will deploy and operate alongside a coalition of allied forces together ...

**** CBSA Media Release Advance CBSA Declaration option now available at Halifax Stanfield International Airport The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is exploring safe, secure and innovative ways to deliver a better and faster border experience for travellers visiting or residing in Canada. Effective today, the optional Advance CBSA Declaration feature is available to all travellers arriving ...

**** Info via the Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Association Chimney Fires Can Occur At Anytime If Your Chimney Hasn’t Been Properly Cleaned And Checked For External And Internal Damage Prior To Winter Use. But Do You Know What To Look For? Chimney fires can occur at anytime if your chimney hasn’t been properly cleaned and checked ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Bad hair days… This young porcupine seemed a little grumpy about his hairstyle. Porcupines are intelligent animals and have a good range of vocalizations to let you know how they are feeling. Including whines and tooth-clicking when they are unhappy or feel threatened. They also have grunts which are ...

Via HRP – Saturday, October 22 marks 8 years since Corporal Nathan Cirillo gave his life while performing ceremonial duties at the Parliament Hill. We remember his sacrifice & salute first responders who kept others inside the Parliament safe that day. ...

**** CNS Media Release Legislation Responds to Critical Need for Housing —————————————————————- The Province is taking steps to ensure Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) bylaws will not stand in the way of fast-tracking housing development and increasing supply. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr introduced amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter today, October 21, ...

**** Info via Bide Awhile Hey, my name is Rye and I’d like to tell you about a new way you can help support animal care here at Bide Awhile. The Bluenose Bottle Exchange is now accepting donations of recyclable bottles and cans for Bide Awhile. Just drop off your recyclables and let them know ...

**** CNS Media Release Legislation Addresses Power Rates, Profits —————————————————— Amendments to the Public Utilities Act introduced today, October 19, will help protect ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power’s general rate application now before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Under the amendments, the NSUARB will not be allowed ...

**** CNS Media Release Independent Report Makes Recommendations on Reducing Barriers to Housing Development ———————————————————- ———————————————————- An independent report on barriers to housing development in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) recommends strong action to improve efficiency and increase supply. Consultant Deloitte Inc. conducted an independent assessment of current barriers, including those at the municipal and provincial ...

Via NSP – SCAM ALERT: We’re warning customers about a phone scam: the caller poses as NS Power & asks for credit card info or in-person payment, or services will be disconnected immediately. Never provide any money, credit/banking information, or personal info to a suspicious caller. ...

**** HRM Media Release   Tree waste drop-off locations closing ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates to tree waste drop-off locations from Hurricane Fiona throughout the region. The following sites will close on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m.: 2 Lyle Street, Dartmouth Bayer’s Lake Industrial Park, 230 Horseshoe ...

**** HRP Media Release Police seek owner of found money ​ Police are seeking the public’s assistance in returning found money to its rightful owner. ​ On October 13, 2022 at approximately 9 a.m. a citizen contacted police to turn in a quantity of cash that they had just found in area of Quinpool Road ...

A sobering whale sculpture sits at the end of Canal St in Dartmouth. Entangled in ropes, also partially stuffed inside the whale, and flanked by plastic bottle waves and candles in memorial style, this art is a stark reminder of our fragile aquatic environment. . . . .     ...

**** HIAA Media Release Local Mi’kmaw Artist Loretta Gould Unveils New Permanent Display at Halifax Stanfiel Beautiful images depicting Mi’kmaq culture and traditions created by local Mi’kmaw artist, Loretta Gould, are now on display for all to enjoy at Halifax Stanfield. Earlier this month, in recognition of Mi’kmaq History Month, a new, permanent display featuring ...

**** CNS Media Release Amendments to Nova Scotia Museum Act —————————————————————- Amendments to the Nova Scotia Museum Act introduced today, October 13, will include the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission board chair as a member of the Nova Scotia Museum board of governors. “Adding the chair of the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission to the Nova Scotia Museum board ...

**** CNS Media Release More Focus on Growing Local Tourism ——————————————————— Tourism Nova Scotia is rolling out new pilot programs and activities to help more Nova Scotia communities grow tourism. The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will help local leaders throughout the province further understand what inspires people to visit and spend time and money in ...

**** CNS Media Release Higher Wages, Retroactive Pay for Early Childhood Educators ——————————————————— Higher wages are coming for Nova Scotia’s early childhood educators working in regulated child-care settings thanks to a new provincial investment and the federal government’s contribution under the Canada-Nova Scotia Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Most of the 2,600 early ...

As with every long weekend, we want to wish you all a safe Thanksgiving.   Please do not drive impaired if you are travelling and pre adjust your belts before supper. Take care everyone! ...

**** CAF Media Release Canada awards contract for new Army pistols Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced a contract award valued at $3.2 million (USD) to provide the Canadian Army with new pistols and holster systems. Following an open and transparent competitive process, M.D. Charlton Co. Ltd. of Victoria, B.C., was awarded the ...

**** NS SPCA Release It’s spooky season and our shelter is dangerously low on supplies. Can you help??  The Dartmouth SPCA is most in need of: 🔹 Canned wet food for kitties and dogs (we proudly feed Hills Science but will accept all) 🔹 Non-clumping kitty litter 🔹 Dog and cat toys 🔹 Gently used ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for 2022 Thanksgiving Day ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the following service level adjustments will be in place over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend: ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours ​ No municipal solid waste collection services will take place on Thanksgiving Day, ...

Via HRFE – Fire stations across HRM are looking to recruit volunteers this fall. If you live in communities such as Cooks Brook, Meagher’s Grant, Middle Musquodoboit, Upper Musquodoboit, Dutch Settlement, Waverley, Wellington, or Grand Lake, join our amazing team of first responders! Visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers or email volff@halifax.ca for more information. ...

Via HRFE – Are you ready to be a volunteer firefighter? We’re looking for new volunteers in communities across HRM, including Sheet Harbour, Moser River, Tangier, and Three Harbours. Come join our team! Visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers or email volff@halifax.ca for more information. ...

**** HIAA Media Release Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), in cooperation with airport tenants and several public sector emergency response agencies, will be conducting an emergency response exercise at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. The exercise will run from approximately 1 – 3 p.m. It will take place at the airports ...

**** CNS Media Release Survey on Housing Needs Now Open ​ ——————————————————- The government is asking Nova Scotians to provide feedback on housing needs. The online survey, which opened today, October 3, is part of a provincewide housing needs assessment that will help identify gaps in current and projected housing requirements and guide future housing ...

**** HRM Media Release Cat Ownership As a responsible cat owner in Halifax, you should help your cat stay on the right side of the law. Halifax’s Animal By-law A-700   sets the following rules for humans. You must:  keep your cat(s) from damaging public or private property pick up after your cats if they defecate on any property ...

**** HRM Media Release Lost pets What do I do if I’ve lost my pet in Halifax? If you’ve lost your pet, call 311 or 1.800.835.6428 (toll free in Nova Scotia only) to file a lost pet report. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your pet, including: licence tag number distinguishing markings microchip number tattoos ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police statement in relation to large unsanctioned party causing significant disruption and risk​ ​ Halifax Regional Police is releasing a statement in relation to a large disturbance in Halifax last night related to unsanctioned Dalhousie Homecoming events. ​ Last night at approximately​ 10 p.m.​ large crowds of intoxicated people ...

**** HRM Media Release Bi-weekly green cart collection resumes ​  The Halifax Regional Municipality is reminding residents that the weekly green cart collection service will end on Saturday, Oct. 1 Weekly curbside green cart collection is provided to all residents during the months of July, August and September. Green cart collection service will return to ...

Virgin Plus Member, check it out.  Via Virgin Plus “As the Virgin Plus team continues efforts on the ground to keep Atlantic Canadians connected and informed, we’re extending the extra 50GB of mobile data for eligible Members in the Atlantic and Îles-de-la-Madeleine region until October 3. For more information, visit https://virginplus.ca.” ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal offices and facilities reopen ​ The​ Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that many municipal offices and facilities will reopen on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. However, some municipal sites remain without power therefore residents are advised to call ahead to the respective facility for updates. To view the latest information ...

**** Truro Media Release Colchester Legion Stadium Closure- September 26   The Colchester Legion Stadium has suffered significant damages from Hurricane Fiona. At this point, we are still assessing the damages done. ​ The damage to the roof alone is so substantial that we must close the facility until further notice. ​ We remain hopeful ...

This message was sent out to Virgin Mobile users. Big relief! Update – According to Virgin Plus, this is automatic for all data plans (not talk and text) Hey Virgin Plus Member. To help ease the stress of Hurricane Fiona, we are giving eligible Members in Atlantic Canada and the Magdalen Islands, an extra 50 ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife When winter comes, snapping turtles may spend the entire time underwater brumating. Like hibernation, their body temperature drops until their metabolism is very slow. This means their heart rate and respiration rate drops, and they require less energy and oxygen to survive. But they are still able to get ...

**** DND Media Release Operational pause of CT-114 Tutor fleet lifted Major-General Iain Huddleston, Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Operational Airworthiness Authority, has lifted the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet effective September 20. The operational pause was implemented following an accident involving a 431 (Air Demonstration) ...

**** CNS Media Release Leadership Changes in Health Recruitment, Education and Early Childhood Development —————————————————————- New leadership is being put in place at the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Dr. Nicole Boutilier, Vice-President of Medicine, Nova Scotia Health, and Craig Beaton, Associate Deputy Minister, Department of ...

**** Info via OCEARCH OCEARCH is on the lookout for 5 pop-up satellite archival transmitting (PSAT) tags that were attached to white sharks in Atlantic Canada about one year ago. The tags were programmed to detach from the shark after 365 days and transmit summaries of the light, depth, and temperature data they’ve stored while ...

Via Halifax Public Gardens $50,000 reward for info leading to conviction of vandal(s) who damaged 32 trees at the Public Gardens. Report info to @HalifaxPolice at 1-902-471-7877. Anon tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Online tips to crimestoppers.ns.ca/online-tips/ ...

**** NS DNR Release Dispelling Some Common Myths About Grass Burning To many people, burning grass is a tradition, almost a rite of spring. Upon closer examination, however, the reasons for spring grass burning are largely unfounded and rather than being beneficial, grass burning is destructive and dangerous. Myth: It’s safe to burn grass as long ...

**** CNS Media Release Province Designates September 19 a Provincial Holiday —————————————————————- Nova Scotia will recognize Monday, September 19, 2022, as a provincial holiday in honour of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service. Provincial government offices, public schools and regulated child care will be closed. Healthcare services, appointments and procedures will remain operational ...

**** DND Media Release Day and Night Firing Exercise at Bedford Rifle Range Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality, especially in the vicinity of the Bedford Rifle Range, are to be advised there will be a day and night firing exercise using live ammunition on Saturday, September 10 from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. These ...

**** CNS Media Release Planning Begins for Net-Zero Burnside Transit Centre ——————————————————— The Province is providing $7.1 million as part of a $20.8-million investment in the planning and design of a new Burnside Transit Centre in Dartmouth. This is the first phase of a project to replace the centre with a larger, net-zero facility which ...

**** HRP Media Release BEWARE: If you receive a call stating you may be arrested if you don’t make a payment using gift cards or by transferring money to a bitcoin account, you are most likely being scammed. Halifax Regional Police remind citizens that no member of a government or police agency will ever make ...

**** CNS Media Release Grant Supports Municipal Infrastructure Projects  —————————————————————- NOTE: A list of municipal projects receiving support follows this release. —————————————————————- Fifteen communities will receive support for water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program, the Province announced today, August 26. “Access to safe drinking water and wastewater treatment ...

**** DHBC Media Release New Barrington Street mural reflects on time and artistry Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) is pleased to announce the completion of a new mural entitled Sound of Time by John McPartland, also known as ABSEN. Sound of Time is on the south-facing wall of the Barrington Consulting Group building at 1326 Barrington Street. McPartland was ...

**** Via NS SPCA Yarmouth 🐾 PLEASE SHARE 🐾 SPCA received a call that there is a hurt dog in the Overton area in Yarmouth. Our SPCA Enforcement Officers are searching and will rescue the dog, but we need your help with sightings. We are told that the dog has black fur, might be a ...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Manor Park & Southdale – Potentially Discoloured Water   From 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 25 to 4:00 PM on Friday, August 26, customers in the Manor Park and Southdale areas of Dartmouth (see attached map) may experience temporarily discoloured water. It is recommended that those customers run the ...

**** HRP Media Release Fraud prevention tips via HRP  The best way to reduce fraud is to: take steps to safeguard your personal information and money learn how to recognize it so you don’t fall for a scam report it: notify your bank immediately if the fraud involves your bank account or credit card call ...

**** Info via Bide Awhile Make your pet famous! We still have space in the 2022 Pet Photo Contest. Your pet’s photo will go in our annual Pet Photo Calendar. $20 per entry, all funds raised help support animal care and programs here at the shelter. Learn more and submit your entry here: Pet Photo ...

**** DHBC Media Release   BEDFORD ROW ACTIVATION TO BE DISCONTINUED  Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s (DHBC) previously announced tactical urbanism activation of a portion of Bedford Row will not be moving forward. As part of the activation, Bedford Row was set to have a temporary, partial closure between Prince Street and the Bedford Row entrance ...

**** PREMIER’S Office Release Statement on First Year in Government —————————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston —————————————————————- Today marks one year since voters in Nova Scotia elected a new government. Let me begin by saying it is the honour of a lifetime to serve as Premier of Nova Scotia. Although ...

**** Info via HBC Shoppers Have Something to Zelebrate Zellers to Launch First-Ever Ecommerce Site and Expand Store Footprint Canadians Rejoice As Zellers Launches an Online Shopping Experience; Shop-In-Shops To Open In Select Hudson’s Bay Stores Early Next Year Very soon, shoppers from coast to coast will have more ways to shop one of HBC’s ...

**** NS SPCA Release Now that hybrid work is a reality for many companies, it leaves pet owners wondering if their pets are going to be okay at home. If you think your pet might be stressed when they’re alone, here are some tips that can help them get comfortable: 🔹 Put on a nature ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife In late summer and early fall you may see some birds that look a bit less stylish than usual. Like this blue jay, they lose all of their head and neck feathers and go around bald for a while. While this can look a bit alarming, it’s usually harmless. ...

**** DND Release   Royal Canadian Air Force welcomes new Commander   This morning, Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny assumed command of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger. The ceremony was presided over by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario.   ...

**** HRP Media Release   Halifax Regional Police statement on Meagher Park​ ​ In response to media and public interest, Halifax Regional Police today issued the following statement with regards to the upcoming remediation of Meagher Park in Halifax.​ ​ “This morning, Meagher Park was physically secured by Halifax Regional Municipality staff for upcoming remediation ...

**** Info via Environment Canada Nicknaming the sun Phoebus On a cloudy day, a person looks out the window saying: “Oh, come out Phoebus!”. . Whether you’ve heard it or not before, that’s the name some Canadians call the sun. So, where does that come from?   In poetic language, Phoebus is a personification of the sun. ...

**** FISHERIES Release Funding Available for Ocean, Shoreline Cleanup —————————————————————- Community groups, fishing-related organizations and others can once again access funding to support ocean and shoreline cleanup projects throughout Nova Scotia. The Marine Debris Cleanup Program covers up to 75 per cent of eligible costs for shoreline projects and up to 50 per cent for ...

**** Info via Uniacke and District Fire Uniacke Fire would like to take a minute to thank our dedicated community, partner agencies and fellow fire departments spanning from Sackville to New Minas and everywhere in between, for all the assistance rendered today enabling us to get a tricky brush fire under control and keeping everyone ...

**** HRFE Release Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment in Halifax If you like helping people, appreciate continuous learning, and are physically fit, you may be an ideal candidate for a position as a volunteer firefighter. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) is dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, fire suppression, and public education. ...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Hollis Street – Water Shut Off Notice   Halifax Water crews will be shutting off water services for residents in the area of Hollis Street, from the Cogswell Interchange to Duke Street. Water will be shut off on Monday, August 8th and Tuesday, August 9th, from 9:00 AM ...

**** Halifax Water Release   Update – Wastewater System has returned to Normal Operations Halifax Water has safely completed emergency repairs to its Duffus Street wastewater pump station, and the system has returned to normal operations. The pump went into operation Wednesday evening and was monitored overnight. Wastewater and stormwater are now being pumped from ...

**** TSB Release Rail transportation Canada has one of the largest railway networks in the world. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigates railway occurrences that take place on federally regulated track anywhere in Canada. Since the TSB’s creation in 1990, Rail and Pipeline Investigations Branch investigations and Board recommendations have helped lead to ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife It’s been a busy raccoon year for us, and Hope for Wildlife are still receiving orphans! While raccoon births peak during May, in many necks of the woods it isn’t unusual to see babies arrive late into the year. So the raccoon in your yard may still be a ...

**** Halifax Water Release UPDATE: Halifax – Screened Wastewater Overflow Halifax Water crews are continuing to work as quickly and as safely as possible to repair a failed wastewater pump that is causing screened but untreated wastewater to be released into Halifax Harbour. While this work continues, residents and visitors are strongly advised not to ...

**** Info via Halifax Parks and Rec We’re touched by the outpouring of concern for the trees in the Halifax Public Gardens Municipal Parks and Urban Forestry staff are consulting with industry experts and taking appropriate measures to ensure damaged trees have the best chance for recovery. Updates will be shared as more information becomes ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns about emerging sextortion scam The Nova Scotia RCMP provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is warning the public about a new sextortion scam. In recent months, the RCMP has received a large number of money-motivated sextortion reports where boys and girls are being targeted. In these incidents, a suspect ...

**** CNS Media Release   Province Invests in Satellite Internet ———————————————————- The government is helping homes and businesses get internet where there is no access to wired or wireless solutions.   The Satellite Internet Service Rebate program announced today, July 29, will cover the cost of installing satellite internet equipment for eligible households or businesses, ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife   Raccoons are very clever and curious animals and the smells coming from the types of household compost bins used for municipal pick-up is very tempting for them They frequently get into these containers, but often can’t get back out again. Either they fall asleep for the night in ...

**** CNS Media Release Art Gallery Project on Hold —————————————————– Premier Tim Houston announced today, July 27, that the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia build is on hold. The project was originally expected to cost about $137 million but a recent independent estimate projected a cost increase of at least $25 million, most likely ...

**** HRM Media Release Removal of trees in DeWolf Park due to Emerald Ash Borer Beginning July 25, approximately 80 ash trees in DeWolf park will be removed due to infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle, an invasive species. Emerald Ash Borer is a beetle that feeds on ash tree species and is native ...

**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to participate in second Cornwallis Street renaming survey The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents across the municipality to participate in a second survey regarding the renaming of Cornwallis Street in Halifax, from Monday, July 18 until Tuesday, Sept. 6. Through the second survey, residents are invited to select their ...

**** Info via Rogers A Message from Rogers President and CEO To our valued customers and all Canadians, I am reaching out to share that our services have been restored, and our networks and systems are close to fully operational. Our technical teams are continuing to monitor for any remaining intermittent issues. I also want ...

**** Info via Rogers A message from Tony Staffieri, President and CEO at Rogers   Dear Canadians, We know you count on Rogers to connect you to emergency services, make payments, serve your customers, connect with work and keep in touch with friends and family. We take that responsibility very seriously and today we let ...

**** Info via Rogers Our technical teams are working to restore our services alongside our global technology partners, and are making progress. We know how much you rely on our networks. Today we have let you down. We are working to make this right as quickly as we can. We will continue to keep you ...

Getting asked if there are any known tech issues with Rogers. According to Down Detector there are known problems in parts of the east coast which may affect cell, internet and some debit. ...

**** HRM Media Release Park and designated outdoor sheltering locations ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality has released the following statement regarding the status of Meagher Park and the designated outdoor sheltering locations. ​ For many months there have been citizens sheltering in Meagher Park. Health and safety conditions in the park have continued to decline ...

**** HRP Media Release Advisory: Police conducting training exercises​ ​ Police will be conducting training exercises on Science Park Dr in Bedford today. ​ Citizens can expect to see an ongoing police presence in the area as the training exercises continue. ​ We ask for the public’s cooperation in allowing officers to concentrate on the ...

**** CNS Media Release Government Launches Nova Scotia Loyal Prototyping ——————————————————- The government is taking the next step in its commitment to create a new provincial buy local program and encouraging Nova Scotians to offer ideas and opinions on its development. The program – Nova Scotia Loyal – is now in the prototyping phase. This ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife   Although turtles spend most of their time in the water, both males and females may travel on land during the spring, summer, and fall. All turtle species need to lay their eggs on dry land, and often need to cross roads to find what they think are suitable ...

We were asked to help share a fundraiser after a fire on Main Ave forced a family out. (photos contributed) “Hello all! My sons uncles house caught fire. He’s currently staying with someone until he finds a new place. He lost everything in the fire he works full time and lost his work boots as ...

**** HRP Media Release Reporting crime in Halifax Call 911 for emergencies If someone’s life or property is in danger, or if you see a crime in progress, call 911 immediately. Halifax Regional Police define “in progress” as currently happening, or any situation where the suspect may still be in the area and/or the victim ...

**** HRM Media Release Weekly green cart collection starting July 2 ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that effective Saturday, July 2 (holiday collection for Friday, July 1), weekly organics collection will begin in all communities across the Halifax Regional Municipality. ​ The summer green cart collection service will be in effect for ...

**** CNS Media Release 39 Projects Approved for Beautification and Community Works Programs ———————————————————- Funding from two provincial programs will help municipalities create beautiful, inviting spaces and provide opportunities for people to work within their communities. Through the Beautification and Streetscaping Program, 29 projects that enhance the beauty of communities will share a total of ...

**** Info via the Toronto Wildlife Centre How to raccoon-proof your garbage The smell of food coming from human garbage, compost, and recycling is irresistible to raccoons. Don’t worry, it is possible to prevent raccoons from getting into garbage cans. Keep garbage secure Keep your garbage inside until pick-up day—organic waste can be kept in ...

Via Sobeys (for those who collect the points) Empire and its select banners across the country, including Sobeys, will be transitioning from AIR MILES to Scene+ beginning in Atlantic Canada in August 2022, and then continue across the rest of Canada culminating in early 2023. More from their site here Partner Update ...

**** RCMP Media Release National Missing Persons DNA Program supports investigations across the country Since its start in 2018, the National Missing Persons DNA Program has established more than 50 associations helping in cases of missing persons and unidentified remains. Credit: RCMP When police found human remains in rural Alberta in 1995, they had little information to go on. The ...

**”* Info via Hope for Wildlife Sometimes we just need a helping hand This curious starling managed to climb into a water cooler jug that was outdoors, and it was trapped inside. A concerned caller contacted us about suggestions on what to do, but they had already smartly done the same thing we would have ...

**** NSLC Media Release Year-End Results ———————————————————— The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its year-end financial results today, June 14. For the fiscal year April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, total sales were up 3.5 per cent to $820.5 million, with an increase in both beverage alcohol and cannabis sales compared to the ...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Hiding in plain sight! How many fawns can you see sleeping in our small deer field? From a distance, at a predator’s height, it’s almost impossible to tell that there are twelve fawns laying in this patch of grass. Fawns instinctively will lay down to wait for mom and ...

**** Info via HRFE   Are you interested in being a volunteer firefighter? We’re nearing the end of our recruitment window for fall training, but if you aren’t able to join us in the fall we are still looking for interested applicants for spring recruitment. Visit Halifax.ca/firevolunteers or contact volff@halifax.ca for more information. ...

**** Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Release   Money mule awareness Increasingly, fraud networks are recruiting unsuspecting victims to receive and transfer money from other victims. Being used as a money mule victimizes you, victimizes others and can get you tied into a money laundering scheme and could result in facing criminal charges. What is a money ...

**** RCMP Media Release Temporary change of hours at the West Hants District RCMP Detachment in Windsor   From June 13 to 17, 2022, there will be a temporary change of hours for front counter service at the West Hants District RCMP Detachment in Windsor. The hours will be as follows:   Monday, Wednesday and ...

**** DND Media Release Ceremonial Shots Being Fired in Downtown Halifax for Princess Louise Fusiliers Change of Command Ceremony Residents, visitors, and people traveling through downtown Halifax on Sunday, June 5 are advised that the Princess Louise Fusiliers will be conducting a ceremonial rifle firing or ‘Feu de Joie’ with blank ammunition at North Park ...

**** RCMP Media Release Just the facts: romance scams Romance scammers dangle the possibility of companionship and love to take money from the people they defraud. Millions of people turn to online dating apps or social-networking websites to meet someone. But, instead of finding companionship or love, some end up becoming victims of romance scammers ...

**** DND Media Release Public Service Announcement CH-148 Cyclone night flying at 12 Wing Shearwater The Royal Canadian Air Force wishes to advise the public they will be conducting night flight exercises on the CH-148 Cyclone at 12 Wing from May 31 to June 2, 2022. It is anticipated there could be noise disruptions to ...

**** DND Media Release Royal Canadian Navy welcomes new Commander ​ This morning Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Angus Topshee assumed the duties of Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (CRCN) from Vice-Admiral Craig Baines in a virtual change of command ceremony presided over by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). ​ The ceremony was ...

**** Bww Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional warns the public of online rental property scams.   New Glasgow Regional Police is warning residents of an online rental property scam circulating in the community. In the last several days, police received two reports of property scams. In both cases, a fraudulent ad for a rental ...

**** HRM Media Release Statement regarding Jacques Dubé resigning as municipal Chief Administrative Officer   The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding the resignation of Jacques Dubé, Chief Administrative Officer: Mayor Mike Savage and members of Halifax Regional Council today accepted notice from Jacques Dubé, Chief Administrative Officer, of his resignation ...

**** Info via Halifax SAR Sonar training exercise results in large Search and Rescue Exercise in Kearney Lake HSAR participated in a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREx) which was  conducted in the Kearney Lake area of Halifax on Saturday, May 7. HSAR has been involved with several searches where it was highly likely the subject ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP is warning the public of a phone scam, taking place in the Halifax Regional Municipality, instructing individuals to transfer money abroad On May 3, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of a fraud where a man was instructed to send money by wire transfer. Officers learned that a ...

**** HRM Media Release Track litter with the Litterati App The Halifax Regional Municipality has purchased a licence for the Litterati mobile app, which encourages residents to photograph, upload and tag the litter they collect in their communities. The municipality will leverage the data collected to track the volume and types of litter across communities. The ...

**** CNS Media Release Non-resident Property Tax to be Updated in Regulations ——————————————————- Updates to Nova Scotia’s new non-resident property tax that will help military families and provide relief for owners of small cottages will be part of regulations to be released this spring. The changes will also clarify the tax for vacant residential land ...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Collins Park Area – Water Service Interruption ​ From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking water system maintenance work in the Collins Park area. Customers within the impacted area may experience temporary loss of water service and/or discoloured ...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Waverley Area – Water Service Interruption ​ From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 3, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking water system maintenance work in the Waverley area. Water service will be temporarily shut down in the area shown on the attached map. Customers ...

**** Parks Canada Release Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Notice of prohibition: Piping Plover area closure (St. Catherine’s River Beach and Little Port Joli Beach)   Notice of prohibition: Piping plover area closure PIPING PLOVER AREA CLOSURE EFFECTIVE DATE: April 28, 2022 until further notice. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Pursuant to section 7(1) of the ...

**** RCMP Media Release The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public of a cyber-scam where a scammer is impersonating an RCMP officer from Nova Scotia On April 28, 2022, the RCMP in Nova Scotia were made aware of a cyber-scam targeting people in at least two different provinces. Officers learned that the scammer(s) is ...

**** Natural Resources Release Province Making Progress on Implementing New Forest Practices Guide —————————————————————– The Province is close to fully implementing the new forest practices guide as part of its work to ensure a sustainable forestry industry in Nova Scotia. The Silvicultural Guide for the Ecological Matrix applies to Acadian forest on Crown land and ...

**** HRFE Release HRFE are currently looking for volunteers in communities across HRM If you live in Middle Musquodoboit, Upper Musquodoboit, Dutch Settlement, Waverley, Wellington, Fletcher’s Lake, and Goffs come join our team. Visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers or email volff@halifax.ca for more information. ...

**** Statement from Sam Austin Starr Park Assault/Shelter On Saturday, Mutual Aid Halifax dropped a pre-built shelter in Starr Park on Prince Albert Road (by the Marine Railway re-creation and Sawmill River). As usual, Mutual Aid did so without permission from HRM. The problem is Mutual Aid’s shelters aren’t safe. They have no supporting services, ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches new online dashboard: Strategic Performance Snapshot ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is marking the launch of its Strategic Performance Snapshot – a new online dashboard showcasing the municipality’s progress as it delivers on the priorities of Regional Council and the administration. ​ The Strategic Performance Snapshot provides an online ...

**** CFB Halifax Release Blank Ammunition Being Used for Training at HMC Dockyard Members of the public who live in, visit or transit through Downtown Halifax and Dartmouth should be advised that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) soldiers and sailors will be conducting training this weekend in Halifax Harbour using small arms weapons which will include ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police launches its 2023 cadet recruitment campaign ​ Today, Halifax Regional Police (HRP) is launching a recruitment campaign for its 2023 cadet class, which follows on the success of the last two HRP Police Science Program classes. The next HRP Police Science Program is scheduled to begin in the ...

**** CNS Media Release High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians —————————————————————– High-speed internet will reach another 400 Nova Scotia homes and businesses under new contracts with Eastlink and Bell signed by Develop Nova Scotia. Eastlink will expand access to 66 more homes and businesses in the Annapolis Valley and is working with Develop Nova Scotia ...

**** CNS Media Release Province Creates Community Housing Growth Fund —————————————————————- The government is investing $2.5 million to create a community housing growth fund to strengthen the sector and grow the number of non-profit housing units in Nova Scotia. “Non-profit and co-operative housing play an important role in helping to create healthy, vibrant and affordable ...

**** RCMP Media Release Naming our newborns: Name the Foal contest ...

***’ HRM Media Release Municipal services on Easter long weekend ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal service level adjustments over the upcoming Easter long weekend: ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection services will take place on Good Friday, April 15. Curbside collection of ...

**** HRM Media Release Public engagement launches for proposed Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to attend a virtual public engagement session on the proposed Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park. The Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes area is being explored as part of Parks Canada’s National Urban Parks program. This ...

**** CNS Media Release Amendments to Electricity Act, Public Utilities Act —————————————————————- The Province is bringing forward promised legislative changes that will protect solar homeowners and small businesses in the solar industry. Other amendments will push Nova Scotia Power to ensure that ratepayers have reliable, cleaner power and further hold the utility accountable for how ...

**** Cape Breton Police Release The video circulating on social media that claims to show a “Constable Kenny Macinnis CBRPS” is inaccurate. There is no person with this name employed by the CBRPS, and the person in the video is not a member of the CBRPS. False allegations like this are extremely disappointing because of ...

**** Housing Media Release Amendments to Halifax Regional Municipality Charter Support Quicker Housing Development Approvals —————————————————————- The government is proposing amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Charter to help streamline, improve and shorten the approval process for residential housing developments. The changes will modernize aspects of the development process, clarify approval processes, remove duplication ...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory Update –​ Flushing Completed​ –​ Lake Major Water Supply System (except Burnside) Halifax Water would like to advice customers serviced by the Lake Major water supply system, that crews have now completed hydrant flushing throughout Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, North Preston and Westphal. We would like to ...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory –​ Flushing​ –​ Lake Major Water Supply System (except Burnside) Halifax Water would like to advice customers serviced by the Lake Major Water supply system, that crews will be conducting hydrant flushing throughout Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 2022. This is necessary work to maintain high-quality ...

**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA – Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Program   TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) benefits the whole community.  It improves the lives of feral cats, decreases the size of colonies over time, and eliminates neighbourhood nuisance. During TNR, young kittens and friendly cats are taken to SPCA shelters where they will ...

**** DND Media Release Public Service Announcement CH-148 Cyclone night flying at 12 Wing Shearwater The Royal Canadian Air Force wishes to advise the public they will be conducting night flight exercises on the CH-148 Cyclone at 12 Wing from March 29 to April 1, 2022. It is anticipated there could be noise disruptions to ...

**** RCMP Media Release Countering the rise of cryptocurrency fraud Investors worldwide have pumped trillions into digital currency, eager to capitalize on market gains. But, criminals are also keen to use the hype around cryptocurrency for their own benefit. Crypto crime is growing quickly. In 2021, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received reports of cryptocurrency fraud losses ...

**** Info via Amherst Police Amherst Police have become aware of an apparent scam in which people are receiving unsolicited photos and texts messages.   Responding to the messages results in further conversations in which the caller appears to be trying to get the recipient to send nude or compromising photos/videos to them. Police advise ...

**** CNS Media Release Infrastructure, Research and Healthcare Investments in Rural Universities —————————————————————– The government is investing $105 million to improve infrastructure, foster research and enhance healthcare and training at the province’s rural universities. “Ensuring our post-secondary institutions remain competitive and have the space and infrastructure needed to welcome and train the future workforce is ...

**** Housing Media Release Special Planning Areas Identified, Province Invests in Planning Studies —————————————————————- Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr has designated nine special planning areas in Halifax Regional Municipality for as many as 22,600 new residential units. The designation allows the Minister to assume authority for development approvals in those areas as outlined ...

**** Service Nova Scotia Release Amendments to Modernize Condominium Act —————————————————————- Amendments introduced today, March 25, will modernize the Condominium Act, improving the governance and management of condominium corporations and enhancing consumer protection. “By making changes to the act, the rules condominium owners and corporations need to follow will be current and relevant to their ...

**** NATURAL Resources Release Amendments to Wildlife Act —————————————————————- The government has introduced amendments to the Wildlife Act that will protect the province’s wildlife and help wildlife and people coexist without conflict. Under the amendments, tabled in the legislature today, March 24, the government can develop regulations to discourage the feeding of wildlife. “Feeding is ...

**** CNS Media Release Legislation to Protect Health Sector Leaders and Their Families ———————————————————————————————– The Province is taking action to stop people from protesting outside the homes of senior health officials and other health service providers. Amendments to the Protecting Access to Health Services Act, introduced today, March 24, will protect provincial health officials and ...

**** HRP Media Release Advisory: Police conducting training exercises​ ​ Halifax Regional Police will be conducting training exercises throughout the region from March 23 to 27. ​ Over the course of the five days, the exercises will take place at various times during the day and night at the following locations: 0-100 block of Cutler ...

**** Justice Media Release Consultation on African Nova Scotia Justice Plan Starts in May   The Province is taking an important step in addressing systemic racism in the justice system by developing an African Nova Scotian Justice Plan. The plan will help address barriers to justice faced by African Nova Scotians. A key part of ...

**** HRP Media Release Police seek owner of found money Police are seeking the public’s assistance in returning found money to its rightful owner. On March 21, 2022 at approximately 11 p.m. a citizen contacted police to turn in a quantity of cash that they had just found in the 6000 block of Cunard Street ...

Info via Hope for Wildlife This is the time of year where you may start to see more seals spending time on land. Seals are semi-aquatic creatures, meaning they spend part of their lives on land, and part in the water. They can spend multiple days at a time on land. Seals “haul out” on ...

**** Justice Media Release Parenting and Support Act Changes Strengthen Family Justice —————————————————————- Legislative changes to better support families dealing with family separation will come into effect on April 1. The amendments to the Parenting and Support Act, passed during the spring 2021 sitting of the legislature, provide clarity and bring the provincial legislation in ...

**** CNS Media Release Government Invests in Richard Preston Centre of Excellence —————————————————————– The government is investing $1.7 million to support the expansion of an important community hub serving the African Nova Scotian community of Halifax’s north end. The funding for the Richard Preston Centre of Excellence at New Horizons Baptist Church will create additional ...

**** CNS Media Release Province Seeking Input on Child Care Transformation ——————————————————– The Province is creating a new engagement table on child care and inviting interested Nova Scotians to apply to be members. The Early Learning and Child Care Engagement Table will provide input and advice to Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood ...

Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission DO IT IN DARTMOUTH The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission and Downtown Halifax have collaborated to offer folks of all ages the opportunity to have a #MarchBreak adventure! 🌟Starting Monday, March 14 until Saturday, March 19, the Alderney/Halifax ferry service will be FREE between 11 am and 2 pm. 🌟Folks of ...

Clocks go ahead on Sunday, March 13, and it’s recommended to test smoke and CO alarms and change batteries. DST also makes for dark morning commutes. Motorists, turn headlights on and stay alert. Pedestrians, be seen at crosswalks. ...

**** NSHA Media Release Phone scam from caller claiming to be Public Health, Department of Health or Ministry of Health . Nova Scotia Health is advising the public of a new phone scam circulating, with the caller claiming to be from Public Health, the Department of Health or the Ministry of Health. The scam involves ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warn of scams targeting grandparents ​ Halifax District RCMP is warning the public about two scams, that were used in the Halifax Regional Municipality, instructing victims to mail money. ​ On February 18, police received a complaint of a fraud where a man was instructed to send money in the mail. Police ...

Via HRFE – Interested in volunteering? We’re currently recruiting volunteer firefighters in eastern HRM.   If you live in the communities of: Lawrencetown, Lake Echo, North Preston, Chezzetcook, Musqodoboit Harbour, Oyster Pond, Sheet Harbour, Moser River, Tangier, Three Harbours, or Mushaboom come join our team of volunteers. Visit https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/recruitment/volunteer-firefighter-recruitment or email volff@halifax.ca for more information. ...

**** Halifax Libraries Release The Library Is Back in Play & In Time for March Break Halifax Public Libraries Reintroduce In-Person Programs for All Ages At Halifax Public Libraries, March is signaling a return to play, connection, and discovery with over 300 programs taking place throughout the municipality for all ages. From hip hop dancing ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warn of employment scam ​ Halifax District RCMP is warning the public about an employment scam reported in Lower Sackville. ​ On March 7, police received a complaint of an attempted fraud where a man received a cheque in relation to a job offer. Police learned the man was contacted ...

**** CNS Media Release Government Invests in Film Industry Growth —————————————————————– The government is investing $23 million to help Nova Scotia’s film industry grow sustainably and generate economic activity year-round. Premier Tim Houston announced today, March 8, two investments to support the industry: — $8 million toward a soundstage that will increase the industry’s capacity, ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warn of scams involving money orders ​ Halifax District RCMP is warning the public about two scams involving money orders reported within 24 hours of each other in the Halifax Regional Municipality. ​ On March 4, a woman received an e-mail stating she was under investigation by the RCMP for ...

We were asked to share this message after the tragic events that occurred recently on Elmwood Ave in Dartmouth.  This message was sent from his friend, Michael “Ryan you were Many peoples best friend and we looked at you like a brother we can’t believe your taken away from us so soon man this is ...

**** HRP Media Release Neighbourhood Watch Through Neighbourhood Watch, neighbours come together to reduce crime in their community by learning how to: be alert to and report suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods make their homes less inviting to thieves make their personal property less desirable to burglars Neighbourhood Watch also helps coordinate the efforts of ...

**** Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Release Fraud Prevention Month 2022 Many fraudsters use impersonation tactics to pose as a trusted source to steal money or personal information. This is why the Fraud Prevention Month will focus on impersonation scams. Learn more about some of the top scams and fraud of 2021 to protect yourself.   Crypto ...

**** Tourism Media Release New Funding to Support Tourism Recovery ———————————————————- The Province announced a $12 million investment in tourism marketing and digital adoption programming today, March 2, to help strengthen Nova Scotia’s tourism industry in 2022 and beyond. The funding includes: — $9.2 million for registered tourist accommodations to implement marketing activities and build ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health warns public about phone scam Nova Scotia Health is advising the public of a phone scam currently circulating that appears to be from Public Health. It involves an automated call (or “robo call”) notifying you that you have been identified as a close contact of someone who has ...

**** HRM Media Release Statement regarding structure removal on municipal property The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding the removal of an illegal and unsafe structure on municipal property: ​ Mid-afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 26, the municipality was made aware that a large (12x12x10) illegal structure was being built at Meagher ...

**** FINANCE/TREASURY BOARD Release Tax Credit Changes for Volunteer Firefighters Extended —————————————————————- The Province will ensure all volunteer firefighters who responded to at least 20 per cent of emergency calls in 2021 will be eligible for a $500 refundable tax credit. The government is amending regulations to the Volunteer Firefighters and Ground Search and Rescue ...

**** Info via Halifax Water Halifax Water Applies to NSUARB for General Rate Increases on Services Pending approval, the monthly impact on the average residential customer would be an increase of $2.51, starting September 2022, and additional $2.60/month in April 2023. Halifax Water has submitted a general rate application (GRA) to the Nova Scotia Utility ...

**** HRP Media Release Counterfeit Currency ​ Police are continuing to receive reports of counterfeit American and Canadian currency in our region. ​ Police have received a number of reports of counterfeit Canadian $100 bills and American $100 and $50 bills being used at local businesses. ​ Investigators in the Financial Crime Unit are sharing ...

**** Info via Port of Halifax 2022 Port of Halifax excited for the return of cruise vessels in 2022 Cruise vessels are returning to the Port of Halifax in 2022. The Halifax Port Authority would like to recognize Transport Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada for taking the steps necessary to allow the ...

**** RCMP Media Release Tech Approach to Help Victims of Human Trafficking A new tech approach aims to provide direct access to information on how to recognize the signs of Human Trafficking and report it. ​ A quick response (QR) code launched today provides direct access to information on how to recognize the signs and ...

**** HIAA Media Release Air Canada Launches New Non-Stop Service to Vancouver from Halifax Stanfield Flights Connecting Canada’s East and West Coasts Will Take Off This Spring The Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and British Columbia both offer endless natural beauty to explore, and soon it will be even easier for travellers to enjoy what ...

**** HRP Media Release Human Trafficking Awareness Day ​ February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the integrated Human Trafficking Team wants victims of human trafficking to know that police are here to help. Our first priority is the safety of victims. Members of the Human Trafficking Team work with community partners to support ...

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Release –Statement on the Mass Casualty Inquiry —————————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston on the Mass Casualty Inquiry. —————————————————————- This week marks the beginning of the inquiry into the April 18 and 19, 2020, mass casualty that took the lives of 22 Nova Scotians and an unborn ...

**** RCMP Media Release Statement on material circulating on social media regarding some RCMP members The RCMP is aware of the material circulating on social media pertaining to a chat group that includes some of its members, and we can confirm that we are looking into the matter. This material is not representative of those who have committed themselves ...

**** CNS Media Release Province Provides Stable Funding to Child-Care Centres, Additional One-Time Grant Child-care providers across the province will receive additional financial supports as part of their annual funding agreement with the Province this year. Announced today, February 18, the additional funding will offset the 25 per cent fee reductions for parents. It also ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of increase in offences involving Cryptocurrency In recent weeks the Nova Scotia RCMP has noticed an increase in criminal offences involving cryptocurrency. Typically, these offences involve the loss of tens of thousands of dollars per incident, with some exceeding $100,000. Bitcoin Investment Scams: Criminals create fake cryptocurrency investment websites, ...

**** Truro Police Release Scam Alert The Truro Police Service wants the public to be aware of a phone scam circulating in the area. The call is coming from 902-897-6137 claiming to be looking for donations for a police program for seniors. This is not a legitimate charity, and we ask that you don’t answer ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warn of phone scams involving gift cards and cheques ​ In the past 24 hours, Halifax District RCMP has received three complaints of fraudulent phone scams in the Halifax Regional Municipality. ​ On February 9, 2022, a woman received two cheques by mail, totaling $9,000.00, which appeared to be legitimate. The ...

**** Truro Police Release In recent days we have noticed an increase in the number of people reporting they have received an automated phone call from a credit card company advising of suspicious activity on their credit card The call directs the person to press # 1 to hear more or speak to a representative, ...

**** NSP Media Release The following is a statement from NS Power President & CEO Peter Gregg, regarding the proposed Net Metering charge filed with the NS Utility and Review Board last week. ​ “Recently, Nova Scotia Power submitted a general rate application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board which will now undergo ...

**** HIAA Media Release Halifax Stanfield Passenger Traffic Stalled for Another Year 2021 Marks Two Years of Historically Low Activity at Atlantic Canada’s Largest Airport It was another turbulent year for passenger and flight activity at Halifax Stanfield, resulting in significant financial losses for Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). For the second year in a ...

**** CBSA Media Release Beware of scams using false CBSA credentials ​ The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, web, text messages and telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for payment or personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods and ...

**** NSHA Media Release   Please be advised, if you received a text message from a 1-514 number stating, “Info about your booster shot” and including a link, this is not a legitimate message from Nova Scotia Health Public Health.   Do not click on the link. Delete this message immediately.   Clicking the link ...