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In photos – The Downtown Dartmouth Summer Crew along with Halifax Libraries hosted one of the summers “Open Ovens at Park Ave” today in Dartmouth Firing up the wood oven to nearly 1000f, people prepped and cooked a variety of pizzas, filling the air with a mouthwatering smell. More about the oven here **** Info...

**** CNS Media Release Support for Banook Canoe Club’s Climate Change Action ————————————————————————————————- Banook Canoe Club in Dartmouth is making upgrades to reduce its carbon footprint for a more sustainable future, with support from the Province announced today, August 15. “Banook Canoe Club has long been a hub for our community, and these upgrades will...

**** Via NS SPCA NS SPCA Fosters needed It is kitten season, and we have our hands full (quite literally)! If you are looking to add some fluffy cuddles into your life, we are looking for paw-some foster families to help us set cats and kittens up for success. We provide everything your foster animal...

**** Via HRM Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Domestic short hair Gender: Female Description: Grey and white Location: Spring...

**** Info via HRM Repost – Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Husky mix Gender: Male Description: White and beige...

**** Via CNS 911 emergency: when to call You can call 911 if your health, safety or property is threatened and you need help right away. The 911 call taker (operator) will notify emergency responders, like fire, police or ambulance. Call 911 for emergencies and get connected to the fire, police or ambulance services you...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality hosts tree giveaway events The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to participate in two upcoming tree giveaway events. A selection of tree varieties will be available, including a limited number of edible fruit trees. All giveaways are limited to one tree per person or one tree per household. This year...

A newsletter from councillor Sam Austin says that a letter has been received to council from the developer who was responsible for the Dartmouth Cove infill.  He claims that the letter states that the company has threatened to immediately and indefinitely block public access to the Harbour Trail if HRM initiates a planning process. ****...

**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to share feedback on future of Strawberry Hill and surrounding areas The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to share feedback on the future of Strawberry Hill and surrounding areas in several upcoming open house sessions at the Halifax Forum. Since Regional Council initiated a comprehensive neighbourhood planning process for...

**** HRM Media Release Announcement of new Halifax Regional Police Chief   Halifax Regional Council today approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the next Halifax Regional Police Chief after a nation-wide search. Mr. MacLean, who is currently Acting Chief of Police for the Halifax Regional Municipality, assumes...