Halifax Regional Police is looking for the rightful owner of a child’s bicycle that was located in downtown Halifax
**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police is looking for the rightful owner of a child’s bicycle that was located in downtown Halifax. On July 24 at approximately 7:30 a.m. police received a report of an abandoned bicycle that was found in the area of South Park and Sackville streets. The bicycle is purple with...
About leeches
**** Via NS Government LEECH (Class Hirudinea) There are about 9,000 species of annelids, or segmented worms, found worldwide. Two-thirds of the annelids are marine worms. The most familiar annelids are earthworms and freshwater worms (oligochaetes) and leeches (hirudineans). Leeches are found primarily in fresh water, with some species occurring in marine waters and moist areas...
Statement on Passing of Two People Following Floods
**** Premiers Office Statement on Passing of Two People Following Floods ——————————————————— NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. ——————————————————— On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I extend my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the two people who passed away following floods caused by the weekend storm. Today is...
Users of the Woodside trail take note
If you use the Woodside trails use caution behind Maple Hurst (bottom of Tupper) as part of the path has collapsed. It will be reported to the city soon. . . . ...
Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove
**** CFB Halifax Release Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there will be nighttime helicopter firefighter training conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division in Herring Cove...
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
**** DNR Release Canadian soldier of the First World War identified The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed that the grave of an unknown soldier in Bois-Carré British Cemetery, in Thélus, France, is that of Sergeant Arthur Melvin, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. Arthur Davidson Melvin was born...
Be cautious of online rental scams
Via HRP Be cautious of online rental scams When searching for rentals, visit the address in-person if possible. Review any lease and paperwork carefully before exchanging any money or personal information. ...
Effective July 15, 2023, the operation of e-scooters (also known as electric kick scooters) is guided by By-law M-300, the Micromobility By-law
**** HRM Media Release Use of e-scooters in the municipality Effective July 15, 2023, the operation of e-scooters (also known as electric kick scooters) is guided by By-law M-300, the Micromobility By-law. It is also guided by the Province of Nova Scotia’s Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) . By-law M-300, the Micromobility By-law permits e-scooter use in municipality in the...
If you’re looking to live your best epic storyline, you’re in luck, because Hal-Con is still accepting volunteer
**** Via Hal-Con Have you ever noticed that some of the best stories include characters who volunteer for adventure? It’s because volunteers are champions! So if you’re looking to live your best epic storyline, you’re in luck, because Hal-Con is still accepting volunteers. Be sure to check out our Volunteer page at https://buff.ly/3PUui8a to learn...
More Support for Shoreline, Ocean Cleanup
**** CNS Media Release More Support for Shoreline, Ocean Cleanup —————————————————————– Three community organizations are getting provincial support for shoreline and ocean cleanup. Atlantic Coastal Action Program Cape Breton, Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada and Scotian Shores have each been awarded a $10,000 marine debris strategic grant to help keep Nova Scotia’s oceans and...