National Drone Safety Awareness Day – November 13
**** Transport Canada Release National Drone Safety Awareness Day – November 13 On November 13, join us in celebrating National Drone Safety Awareness Day, or Drone Safety Day. Drone Safety Day is aimed at sharing drone safety success stories and highlighting the interesting and innovative ways drones are being used across Canada. How to participate...
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?
**** 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? Here’s some tips: Fast-burning chimney fires are extremely obvious, as fire rapidly consumes flammable residue...
RCMP warns public about phone scams requesting a SIN
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns public about phone scams requesting a SIN The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about a number of phone scams being reported throughout the Cape Breton. The phone calls involve someone calling from 1-800 numbers, local numbers and the RCMP toll-free number (1-800-803-7267) and saying that there are issues...
Province Continues Support for Film and Television Fund
**** BUSINESS Media Release Province Continues Support for Film and Television Fund———————————————————————————Film and television productions employ local tradespeople and film crews, develop local creative talent and showcase the province on the world stage.That is why government is continuing the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund for another five years, until 2025-26.“The fund is...
Lower Sackville business prevents solicitation scam
**** RCMP Media Release Lower Sackville business prevents solicitation scam Halifax District RCMP were called to a Lower Sackville business reporting that they had a customer who they believed was being victimized by a fraudster. On Monday evening November 2, police attended the business and spoke to the potential victim. She shared with police that...
Investments to Improve Community Facilities
**** COMMUNITIES/ HERITAGE Release Investments to Improve Community Facilities——————————————————————————————————————————NOTE: A list of 2020 grant recipients follows this release.—————————————————————Nova Scotia communities depend on safe spaces where people can gather, celebrate and connect. To support these spaces, the province is investing in 36 projects that will improve existing cultural and community facilities. The Brunswick Street Mission in...
RCMP: Plan ahead for a safe Halloween
**** RCMP Media Release Plan ahead for a safe HalloweenThe countdown to Halloween is on but before you bust out the costumes and hit the streets to trick-or-treat, plan ahead to ensure everyone is prepared to celebrate safely.We all have a role to play in keeping everyone safe. Whether you’re planning to take the kids...
(NSLC) released its second quarter financial results today, Oct. 27, for June 29 to Sept. 27
**** N.S. LIQUOR CORPORATION Release Second Quarter Results—————————————————————–The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second quarter financial results today, Oct. 27, for June 29 to Sept. 27.It was a very strong quarter with a 6.3 per cent increase in sales to $216.6 million with $194.5 million in beverage alcohol sales and $22.1 million in...
Protect your business from payment redirect scams
**** RCMP Media Release Protect your business from payment redirect scams The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning businesses to use caution when sending or receiving account or payment information over email. The Nova Scotia RCMP Commercial Crime Section has noticed an increase in reported cases of business emails being hacked to redirect electronic payments. Scammers...
Police warn citizens of suspicious phone call
**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of suspicious phone call Halifax Regional Police is notifying the public of a recent phone call where the caller identified themselves as a police officer and requested a donation from a citizen. The caller also asked to increase the amount of the donation when the citizen agreed to...