Range survey to occur at closed West Chezzetcook Air Weapons Range
**** CFB Halifax Release ????❗️ Public Service Announcement ❗️???? Range survey to occur at closed West Chezzetcook Air Weapons Range Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality, especially those in the vicinity of the closed West Chezzetcook Air Weapons Range located east of Grand Desert, are to be advised that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel will...
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 province. 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 with...
Advisory: Possible Discoloured Water – Hammonds Plains/Glen Arbour Area Due To Firefighting
**** Halifax Water Release Possible Discoloured Water – Hammonds Plains/Glen Arbour Area Due To Firefighting Due to firefighting activities on the Hammonds Plains Road near Long Burn Drive, some customers in the Hammonds Plains – Glen Arbour area may experience temporarily discoloured water due to higher than normal water flows required to fight the fire...
(Update) Kearney Lake Beach closure – Utility Work
**** HRM Media Release Kearney Lake Beach closure – Utility Work Kearney Lake Road – Utility Work The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Nova Scotia Power will be completing utility work in the area of Kearney Lake between Hamshaw Drive and Larry Uteck Boulevard will continue Wednesday August 12 and Thursday, August 13...
NS SPCA: Stu has noticed that we are running very low on wet food!
**** NS SPCA Release “If you have a cat, you know they don’t like seeing the bottom of their food bowl ???? Stu has noticed that we are running very low on wet food! The Dartmouth SPCA feeds all of our cats the Hills Science Diet. If you are able to make a donation to...
Did you receive unsolicited seeds? Contact your regional CFIA office right away
(Notice) Advisory via CFIA The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is investigating reports of individuals receiving unsolicited packages of seeds. Do not plant seeds from unknown origins. Unauthorized seeds could be the seeds of invasive plants, or carry plant pests, which can be harmful when introduced into Canada. These species can invade agricultural and natural...
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 spoofs the phone number to appear to be from local phone numbers and government agencies. A common theme of late involves the scammer advising...
Public surveys on construction noise and grade alteration by-laws
**** HRM Media Release Public surveys on construction noise and grade alteration by-laws The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to complete two online surveys seeking feedback on potential changes to existing municipal regulations relating to grading and construction noise in residential areas. The Grade Alteration and Stormwater Management By-Law Online Survey proposes condensing three existing grade...
RCMP has received reports of phone scams in different parts of the province
**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP has received reports of phone scams in different parts of the province today and wants to alert the public. In Inverness County, calls have been reported from 800 numbers and local numbers where the caller states there are issues with the victim’s Social Insurance Number, and unless personal...
RCMP warn public of phone scam in the Digby area
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warn public of phone scam in the Digby area Digby RCMP is warning the public about a phone scam where the caller, who may appear to be calling from a local telephone number, requests the victim’s social insurance number. The RCMP is aware of four such calls in recent days...