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**** RCMP Media Release How to spot and avoid online marketplace scams The Nova Scotia RCMP is urging the public to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to safeguard themselves against scammers when buying, selling, or searching for a rental online. The digital flea market has grown to be a major part of people’s everyday...

**** 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: Labrador Retriever Gender: Female Description: Black and white Location: Lucasville Road Date:...

**** 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: Labrador Retriever Gender: Male Description: Black Location: Bundy Lane, Cherry Brook Date:...

**** CNS Media Release Province Launches Community Solar Program ——————————————————————————————————————— The Province’s new Community Solar Program will help community groups and businesses set up solar gardens and sell their renewable electricity to subscribers who can’t install their own solar panels. “Not everyone has the ability to install their own solar panels. This program creates the...

**** RCMP Media Release Fraud Prevention Month: Top 10 scams in Nova Scotia March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about the top ten scams in Nova Scotia, based on dollar losses. Every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to fraud. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Nova...

**** 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: Ferret Gender: N/A Description: Brown, tan and white Location: Joseph Zatzman Drive...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal statement about encampments and de-designated locations Important progress has been made to support those experiencing homelessness to move indoors, since issuing the municipal statement on February 7 regarding the closure and de-designation of five locations for outdoor sheltering. At the time of the announcement, there were approximately 55 individuals sheltering outdoors...

**** CNS Media Release Significant Investment in Communities ———————————————————————————– Spending time in communities and ensuring they are ready for continued growth is important. That is why the government is increasing support for infrastructure projects across the province as part of the single largest provincial investment in municipal infrastructure in decades. The Province is adding $70...

**** RCMP Media Release Sending on behalf of Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Know Human Trafficking Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers is encouraging you to participate by educating yourself about the signs and indicators of human trafficking and to report suspicious activity to police...

**** CNS Media Release Premier Houston Appoints Brendan Maguire as Community Services Minister ————————————————————————————————- Premier Tim Houston announced changes to cabinet today, February 22. Trevor Boudreau is stepping down as Minister of Community Services and L’Nu Affairs, effective immediately, due to personal and health reasons. “It is with great sadness that I accept Trevor’s resignation...