General Interests

NS SPCA – Supplies needed

**** Via NS SPCA **Supplies needed** With lots of critters currently being housed we always have a need for a few select items. With lots of daily cleaning and feeding that takes place to ensure the animals are happy and healthy we go through so much on a daily basis. We are currently in need...

Panda Jr. is looking for your help! 

**** NS SPCA Release Panda Jr. is looking for your help!  This happy guy is sending out a request for some dry cat food for his friends back at the shelter! The cold weather has brought lots of new friends into the shelter so that means alot more mouths to feed! While Panda Jr. himself...

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: Rabbit Gender: Female Description: Grey Location: Willowdale Drive, Musquodoboit Harbour Date: February...

The Province is working to improve efficiency and reduce backlogs and delays in the provincial court by providing the resources to set up Nova Scotia’s first bail court

**** CNS Media Release Province to Establish New Bail Court ————————————————————————————————————– The Province is working to improve efficiency and reduce backlogs and delays in the provincial court by providing the resources to set up Nova Scotia’s first bail court. The new bail court will be established in Halifax Regional Municipality and will be able to hear...

NSP are warning customers about a phone scam where the caller poses as an NS Power employee

***’ Via NSP Scam Alert: NSP are warning customers about a phone scam where the caller poses as an NS Power employee demanding payment or service will be disconnected immediately. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a phone call, or any communications from NS Power, please contact our Customer Care Centre at 1-800-428-6230...

Advisory: Police conducting training exercises today

**** HRP Media Release Advisory: Police conducting training exercises today Members from the Halifax Regional Police and RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment Emergency Response Teams will be conducting training exercises in the area of the 0-100 block of Portland Street in Dartmouth. Citizens can expect to see an ongoing police presence in the area throughout the...

Facebook Marketplace Scam Warning

**** Via Truro Police Service Facebook Marketplace Scam Warning The Truro Police Service would like to warn the public about a trending scam within Facebook Marketplace. The suspects are posting quality items through Marketplace under fake aliases and requesting a deposit, typically via e-transfer or gift cards. Once the money is received, they will lead...

Sextortion is a growing threat and it’s happening right here in Nova Scotia

**** Via RCMP Sextortion is a growing threat and it’s happening right here in Nova Scotia Youth in the 14-24 age range are being targeted by online offenders, and are sometimes deceived and manipulated into sending explicit photos or videos. The offender then blackmails the victim into sending more images, money or both. The victim...

Security exercise to be conducted at Canadian Forces Base Halifax

**** Via CFB Halifax Security exercise to be conducted at Canadian Forces Base Halifax Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there will be a security exercise conducted at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax Stadacona, His Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Dockyard and Shearwater during the week of February 5-9, 2024. The exact...

(Update) Municipal 311 system currently unavailable | Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m.

**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: 311 service has been restored as of 1:40 p.m. Thank you for your patience.   Municipal 311 system currently unavailable | Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that we are currently experiencing a technical issue with our 311 system and cannot receive any calls or...