Municipality announces key dates for the 2024/25 Municipal Budget process
**** HRM Media Release Municipality announces key dates for the 2024/25 Municipal Budget process The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following key dates as part of the 2024/25 Municipal Budget process. Beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 31, municipal business units will present their proposed budgets and business plans for the 2024/25 fiscal year...
The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning members of the public about a phone scam where the caller poses as a Nova Scotia Power (NSP) employee
**** RCMP Media Release The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning members of the public about a phone scam where the caller poses as a Nova Scotia Power (NSP) employee The scammer wants you to believe that you didn’t pay for your smart meter installation, indicating that if you don’t pay up immediately, your power will...
Halifax Regional Police launches its 2025 cadet recruitment campaign
**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police launches its 2025 cadet recruitment campaign Today, Halifax Regional Police (HRP) is launching a recruitment campaign for its 2025 cadet class, which follows on the success of the last three HRP Police Science Program classes. The next HRP Police Science Program is scheduled to begin in the fall...
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: Bluetick Coonhound Gender: Female Description: Black, white and tan Location: Southgate Drive...
Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services
**** Via HRM Found Pet Photos 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: French Bulldog Gender: Male Description: Tan, black & white...
HSAR are recruiting for field responders (searchers) again!
**** Via Halifax Search and Rescue We are recruiting for field responders (searchers) again! Intake process will be open until Feb 4/24. Follow the link to start: https://youtu.be/YaPM15BhE70?si=FY3WPkNDAXJmgsgm...
Applications open for the next municipal Poet Laureate
**** HRM Media Release Applications open for the next municipal Poet Laureate The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications have been opened for the next municipal Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate’s term will begin on April 1, 2024, and will end on March 31, 2027. The municipal Poet Laureate is a resident...
Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase to $15.20 per hour on April 1
**** CNS Media Release Minimum Wage Increasing on April 1 ———————————————————- Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase to $15.20 per hour on April 1. The increase follows the formula previously recommended by the Minimum Wage Review Committee and accepted by the government. Starting this year, the rate is to be adjusted by the national consumer...
Top Baby Names in Nova Scotia in 2023
**** CNS Media Release Top Baby Names in Nova Scotia in 2023 —————————————————- NOTE: A list of the top baby names for 2023 follows this release; the 2023 information is current as of Thursday, December 28. —————————————————- Henry is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2023. The top 10 names for 2023 are Henry, Theodore...
As many of you know Oaklawn will not be opening in “24”
Sad to hear Via Oaklawn Farm Zoo As many of you know Oaklawn will not be opening in “24”. We would like to Thank You for your kindness and support over the past 40 plus years. Arrangements have been made at responsible facilities for the animals seeking new homes. Having reached our declining years, we...