New Bursary for Skilled Trades Students at NSCC
**** CNS Media Release New Bursary for Skilled Trades Students at NSCC —————————————————- As part of the Province’s plan to grow the skilled trades workforce, a new bursary will support 320 students starting training in Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) construction programs in September. Students with financial need can apply for the $5,000 Growing Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades Workforce Bursary to...
To help mitigate these impacts, and support the municipality in building its climate resilience, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is excited to bring the FireSmart Canada program to the region
**** Info via HRFE FireSmart Program The impacts of climate change and interface wildfires in Canada – the area where communities and homes meet wildland vegetation– have been devastating. Wildfires and the consequences have proved to disrupt the fabric of our communities, economy and environment. To help mitigate these impacts, and support the municipality in...
Continuing Support for Fruit Growers Affected by Extreme Cold
**** CNS Media Release Continuing Support for Fruit Growers Affected by Extreme Cold ————————————————– Grape and other fruit growers still feeling the effects of the extreme cold weather in February 2023 can apply for funding through Phase 2 of the Polar Vortex Industry Recovery Program. “We knew it would take a number of seasons for farmers...
Please note that these airspace and harbour restrictions are no longer in effect as of April 4, 2024
Update **** Via CFB Halifax Please note that these airspace and harbour restrictions are no longer in effect as of April 4, 2024. ...
Colchester District RCMP welcomes new District Commander
**** RCMP Media Release Colchester District RCMP welcomes new District Commander The Nova Scotia RCMP has appointed Staff Sergeant Marc Rose as District Commander for the Colchester District RCMP. “In the coming weeks in my new role, I plan to better understand the current landscape of the district, meet with my employees, and connect with...
Merlin the Macaw Heads to New Home
**** CNS Media Release Merlin the Macaw Heads to New Home Merlin the macaw, a resident mascot at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, will soon have a new home at Safari Niagara in Fort Erie, Ont. Since the pandemic, Merlin has been displaying signs of depression and stress due to changes in...
This April marks 28 years of amalgamation of the police services of Halifax, Dartmouth & Bedford to create Halifax Regional Police.
**** Via HRP This April marks 28 years of amalgamation of the police services of Halifax, Dartmouth & Bedford to create Halifax Regional Police. Halifax Regional Police is proud to serve you...
(Update) Airspace restrictions and Halifax Harbour public access restrictions in effect in the vicinity of Lower Shearwater
Update **** Via CFB Halifax Please note that these airspace and harbour restrictions are no longer in effect as of April 4, 2024. We ask that you please remove the Public Service Announcement from circulation. Thank you. **** DND Media Release Airspace restrictions and Halifax Harbour public access restrictions in effect in the vicinity of...
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: Male Description, Black Location: Wyse Road, Dartmouth...
Interested residents invited to learn about being a candidate in the upcoming municipal election
**** HRM Media Release Interested residents invited to learn about being a candidate in the upcoming municipal election Residents considering running in the 2024 Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) Election to learn more about becoming a candidate. Municipal government plays an important role in delivering essential services and addressing the unique needs...