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Update – Facebook’s unfair practice of blocking some pages while allowing other pages to continue being visible continues. I also continue to push for fairness and to be restored. Stay tuned!...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for the Victoria Day long weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend, with a statutory holiday on Monday, May 20. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours There will be no garbage...

‘*** HRFE Release Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety What are Consumer Fireworks? Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and restricted to recreational use.  They include items like roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Other Types of Fireworks Include: Display fireworks are high-hazard and restricted to professional use.  They include items like aerial shells, cakes...

**** Info via Meaning of Home Halifax student’s heartwarming story about home is a runner-up in national writing contest Grade 5 student wins a $10,000 grant for Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia Today, Habitat for Humanity Canada is announcing the winners in Meaning of Home, a national writing contest where children from across Canada share...

**** 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: Amstaff mix Gender: Male Description: Tan and white Location: Creighton Street, Halifax...

We have once again launched an appeal with Meta in the hopes of having the page fully restored. We will Update when we hear back regarding our appeal...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality’s purchase of land near Shaw Wilderness Park The Halifax Regional Municipality has purchased four parcels of land totaling approximately 46 hectares, located to the west of Shaw Wilderness Park, in Halifax. The municipality intends to use most of this land to add to Shaw Wilderness Park, providing additional opportunities for...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of recent spear phishing attacks in Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section and Cybercrime Unit are warning the public of recent instances of scammers targeting retail businesses using sophisticated spear phishing techniques. Scammers contact an employee via text message from an unfamiliar number, pretending to be...

**** Info via Bide Awhile Introducing Tanya, Tucker, Tugger and Callie – our newest companions ready for their forever home! – If you want to book an adoption appointment to meet our companions – please contact us during business hours to make arrangements at 902-469-9578. For more information and to check adoption statuses, visit our...

**** CFB Halifax Release Uncrewed Aircraft System (drone) training to occur at Bedford Rifle Range Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality, especially those who live or transit regularly in the vicinity of the Bedford Rifle Range, are to be advised that Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS/drone) training will take place on and in the airspace above...