RCMP Name the Foal contest
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Name the Foal contest Hey kids, we have a contest just for you! The Musical Ride’s Breeding Program has welcomed new foals born at the RCMP Breeding Farm in Pakenham, Ontario. We’re asking for your help in naming up to 12 of these adorable foals. Wouldn’t it be cool if 1 of...
(Update) Police are requesting the public’s assistance in finding the owner of a quantity of money found in Halifax earlier this year
**** HRP Media Release Update: Owner of backpack found A child’s backpack that was found in Halifax last month was returned to its owner yesterday. On March 24, police requested the public’s assistance in locating the owner of child’s backpack that was found on March 18 in the area of the Halifax Seaport district. We...
We’re thrilled to announce that we will open our next locations on Tuesday, April 4th!
Via @zellers We’re thrilled to announce that we will open our next locations on Tuesday, April 4th! We know what you’re thinking: what about the The Zellers Diners on Wheels?! Don’t worry, the trucks are just refuelling – they’ll be back on the road and pulling up in all these communities over a series of...
The Royal Canadian Navy introduces a new recruitment opportunity
**** DND Media Release The Royal Canadian Navy introduces a new recruitment opportunity Starting today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is launching a new recruitment program to give Canadians the opportunity to experience the Navy as a sailor on a one-year contract and provide them with exposure to a variety of naval trades before...
Municipality updates Open Data website and adds new datasets
**** HRM Media Release Municipality updates Open Data website and adds new datasets The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched an improved and revised Open Data website – the Halifax Data, Mapping & Analytics Hub. This centralized resource improves user experience and continues the municipality’s commitment to provide public access to data and visualizations of its uses...
Police caution public not to share information contrary to the Youth Criminal Justice Act
**** HRP Media Release Police caution public not to share information contrary to the Youth Criminal Justice Act Halifax Regional Police have been made aware of social media posts where a youth charged in a recent incident at C.P. Allen High School may have been identified. We are urging the public to use caution...
Funding for Community, Arts and Culture Infrastructure
**** CNS Media Release Funding for Community, Arts and Culture Infrastructure ——————————————————————————————– NOTE: A list of projects receiving funding follows this release. ——————————————————————————————– Nova Scotia is making new investments in local arts, cultural and community organizations across the province to strengthen the role they play in their communities. Eleven organizations are receiving about $15.5 million...
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to find the owner of property found in Halifax
**** HRP Media Release Police seek public’s assistance to return found property Police are requesting the public’s assistance to find the owner of property found in Halifax. On March 23 at approximately 2:30 p.m. police received a report of an abandoned backpack that was found on March 18 in the area of the...
Legislation Supports Off-Highway Vehicle Use
**** CNS Media Release Legislation Supports Off-Highway Vehicle Use ———————————————– The new Road Trails Act, introduced today, March 24, creates a permanent set of rules so off-highway vehicle (OHV) operators can safely enjoy their vehicles on roads at approved locations. This also gives riders improved trail connections and better access to services like gas stations...
On the first day of spring Hope for Wildlife received our first red foxes of 2023
**** Info via Hope for Wildlife On the first day of spring Hope for Wildlife received our first red foxes of 2023, and they are infant orphans, weighing just 85 and 105 grams. They were discovered after someone’s pet found the den and brought the little ones home. After an unsuccessful attempt to locate the...