Panel to Make Recommendations on Teachers’ Pension Plan
**** LABOUR RELATIONS Media Release Expert Panel to Make Recommendations on Teachers’ Pension Plan—————————————————————-The province and Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) have appointed an independent three-person expert panel to recommend ways to protect and strengthen the Teachers’ Pension Plan.The plan has an unfunded liability of $1.5 billion and a funded ratio of 78.2 per cent...
Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia for 2020
**** SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/INTERNAL SERVICES Media Release Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia————————————————————-Oliver is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2020.The top 10 names for 2020 are Oliver, Olivia, Benjamin, William, Jack, Charlotte, Levi, Noah, Ivy and Ava, according to Nova Scotia’s Registry of Vital Statistics.The most popular names usually remain consistent over the...
This holiday: plan ahead to protect against porch pirates
**** RCMP Media Release This holiday: plan ahead to protect against porch piratesIn the time of COVID-19, many Nova Scotians are doing their holiday shopping online. Potential thieves (“Porch pirates”, as they are sometimes known) arrrrrrrrr looking to take advantage by stealing unattended deliveries.The good news is that by planning ahead, you can protect those...
Holiday scams and fraud
**** Canadian Anti-Frayd Centre Release Holiday scams and fraud The holiday season brings a rise in certain types of scams and fraud. Protect your wallet and personal information by learning about the popular holiday scams and fraud below. Counterfeit merchandise Counterfeiters can easily create websites that look like legitimate manufacturers and offer products at a...
Protect yourself from scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
**** RCMP Media Release Protect yourself from scams on Black Friday and Cyber MondayIn the time of COVID-19, many Nova Scotians are taking their shopping online. Scammers are looking to take advantage of this and cash in on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the rest of the holiday season.“The more you know about scams, the less...
RCMP Sgt. Tony Upshaw received a cheque for $5,000.00 on behalf of the RCMP Foundation and the RCMP Fallen Officer Fund from Ribbon Fundraiser
**** Info via Sojourn Signs When the tragic events in Portapique happened in April, the staff of Sojourn Signs wanted to do a fundraiser to support the RCMP Fallen Officer Fund in memory of Cst. Heidi Stevenson along with the families of the victims through the Red Cross Stronger Together Fund. They designed a unique...
What is Alert Ready?
**** EMO Release A test of the #Alertready system will be conducted on TV, radio and compatible mobile device. What is Alert Ready? Alert Ready is Canada’s emergency alerting system. Alert Ready delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians through television, radio and LTE-connected and compatible wireless devices. The Alert Ready system was developed...
911 emergency: when to call
**** Info via Novascotia.ca 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...
Police warn citizens of fraudulent phone calls
**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of fraudulent phone calls Halifax Regional Police is advising the public of a recent increase in fraudulent phone calls where a scammer identifies themselves as an investigator with a government agency or police department. There are always new scams that criminals use to try to...
Holiday shopping safety tips
**** HRP Media Release Holiday shopping safety tips Holiday shopping season is in full swing. Whether you’re going to stores or shopping online, Halifax Regional Police have a few simple tips to grinch-proof your holiday purchases. Online shopping Shop from your personal device at home on a trusted network. Use different user ID and passwords...