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Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services

**** 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: Chicken Gender: Hen Description: Brown and red Location: Oceanview School Road, Eastern...

Let’s keep our parks clean

Let’s keep our parks clean Spring is certainly in the air and many people are headed out to enjoy the sun and warmer temperatures. Let’s all do our part to keep litter from ruining a good day. If you bring it with you, take it back with you and dispose of your trash properly...

Halifax Regional Police wants you to become fraud savvy

**** HRP Media Release Make March the month to become fraud savvy March is National Fraud Prevention Month and Halifax Regional Police wants you to become fraud savvy. From emails claiming your bank account has been compromised to phone calls advising you’ve won a free cruise, fraudsters will use any opportunity to get their hands...

Canadian soldier of the First World War identified

**** DND Media Release Canadian soldier of the First World War identified The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as those of Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological...

RCMP is reminding business owners to beware of targeted scams

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP is reminding business owners to beware of targeted scams The Nova Scotia RCMP is alerting business owners on how to recognize and avoid targeted email scams, also known as spear phishing. Spear phishing is one of the most common types of frauds targeting businesses. Nova Scotians lost over $354,000 last...

In preparation for kitten season, Bide Awhile are looking to build the foster base

**** Via Bide Awhile Can I crash at your house? In preparation for kitten season, Bide Awhile are looking to build the foster base. As a foster, you will provide a temporary home for moms, babies, and/or kittens while they grow big enough for their surgery day and adoption. Materials and veterinary care are provided...

Comprehensive Policing Review Update

**** Justice Media Release Comprehensive Policing Review Update A comprehensive review of the policing structure in Nova Scotia continues to move forward. Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the successful consultant, engagement advisory committee members and a new co-chair today, March 13.   “Police officers work in every corner of Nova Scotia, keeping our...

Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services

**** 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: Domestic short hair Gender: Female Description: White and orange Location: Simmonds Road...

On Monday, March 11, the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will CLOSE and will not be providing 24 hour care, REOPEN Thursday, March 14th

**** Via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic *IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT * Over the past four years, a global shortage in veterinary staff has brought about unprecedented challenges, and this has affected our local community as well. However, we are delighted to announce that despite the complexities of today’s veterinary landscape, we have successfully expanded our team (after...

(Update) Multiple power outages in HRM being investigated by NSP

Multiple power outages in HRM being investigated by NSP Stay updated with NSP here https://outagemap.nspower.ca/external/default.html UPDATE...