General Interests

Latest news from the CUPW in regards to recent events From CUPW “As you may know by now, the Minister of Labour, Steve MacKinnon, is using his powers under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to request that the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) determine if the CUPW and Canada Post can negotiate a...

Emergency crews responded to reports of a sinking boat in Bedford earlier. Police, HRFE and JRCC responded. The owner was tracked down and it was confirmed that nobody was on board. (photos contributed) . . . –...

DownDetectorvis is showing problems for many things, including glitches with social media sites, banking and entertainment, and more. Some problems seem to have stabilized Link to Down Detectors https://downdetector.ca/ . . . –...

**** 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: Boxer Gender: Female Description: Tan and black brindle and white Location:...

**** HRM Media Release Councillor Mancini elected Deputy Mayor District 6 Councillor Tony Mancini was elected today by his fellow Councillors to serve for the next year as Deputy Mayor for the Halifax Regional Municipality. The new Deputy Mayor takes over from Deputy Mayor Cathy Deagle Gammon, who held the position for the past 12...

**** CFB Halifax Release Airspace restrictions and Halifax Harbour public access restrictions in effect in the vicinity of His Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard Maritime Forces Atlantic wishes to advise the public of airspace restrictions and Halifax Harbour public access restrictions in effect in the vicinity of His Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Dockyard until December 15, 2024. Public...

**** Via Zach Churchill Over the past two weeks, I’ve had time to reflect on the election outcome and what it means for our party and for me personally. First, thank you to everyone who has reached out with kind words of support and encouragement. It means so much to me and my family. This...

**** RCMP Media Release Holiday property crime prevention tips from Nova Scotia RCMP The Nova Scotia RCMP is urging the public to take precautions this holiday season to help prevent your home, vehicle, or property from being a target. During this time of year, with an increase in online shopping, and parcels being left outside...

**** 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: Corgi Gender: Female Description: Tan, white and black Location: Isleville Street, Halifax...

Check your tracking! Posted by Purolator “Due to weather and significant volume we are currently experiencing service disruptions across the network.” –...