General Interests

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of counterfeit currency Halifax District RCMP would like to advise the public of two​ investigations​ where counterfeit currency was used in Lower Sackville. On September 22, a man entered two businesses on Sackville Dr. and made a purchase at each business using a 100 US dollar bills. The bills...

**** Info via Environment Canada Did you know that each season has both an astronomical start and a meteorological start? It sounds complicated, but it’s not! The astronomical start date is based on the position of the Sun in relation to the Earth, while the meteorological start date is based on the 12-month calendar and...

**** HRP Media Release HRP reminds everyone to be responsible neighbours ​ Each year, our region welcomes thousands of students in September. Halifax Regional Police would like to remind everyone to do their part to help maintain a positive quality of life in our neighbourhoods. ​ The major neighbourhood concern is often noise, but police...

**** TOURISM NOVA SCOTIA Release Nova Scotians and Maritimers Encouraged to Keep Rediscovering Nova Scotia This Fall —————————————————————- Tourism Nova Scotia launched new marketing campaigns this week encouraging locals and Maritimers to keep rediscovering Nova Scotia throughout the fall. “These campaigns support extending the tourism season by focusing on the many great fall activities we...

**** NS Government Release Consumers are protected under the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection legislation Many of your rights as a consumer are protected by the Consumer Protection Act. The act covers general consumer protections, as well the most common consumer transactions, like online shopping, gift cards and warranties. When you buy a...

**** DEVELOP NOVA SCOTIA Release Access to High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians ————————————————————– Access to reliable, high-speed internet service across the province gives Nova Scotians more options in choosing where to live and work. That is why government invested $193 million to expand internet access. Today, Sept. 1, Develop Nova Scotia announced the second...

**** NOVA SCOTIA LIQUOR CORPORATION Release NSLC First-Quarter Results ————————————————————– The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its first-quarter financial results today, Aug. 25, for April 1 to June 28, 2020. It was an unprecedented quarter with a 5.3 per cent increase in sales to $184.2 million with $166.8 million in beverage alcohol sales and...

**** Transport  Canada Release Rules for drones in Canada  These rules came into effect on June 1, 2019 Drones are aircraft—which makes you a pilot. When you fly your drone, you’re sharing the skies with other drones and aircraft. Before you fly, understand the rules you must follow and review our safety tips. Legal requirements...

**** TOURISM NOVA SCOTIA Related New Contest Encourages Nova Scotians to Explore Their Province ————————————————————- A new contest launched by Tourism Nova Scotia this week encourages Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians to explore the province and support local businesses. The Ultimate Nova Scotia Road Trip contest invites people to post photos of themselves enjoying one...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns public about​ any solicitation requesting payment via cryptocurrency The Nova Scotia RCMP​ is warning the public about a number of phone and computer scams requesting payment with cryptocurrency or gift-cards being reported throughout the province. Various types of scams are on the rise in the province, the most recent...