Police seek owner of found money
**** HRP Media Release Police seek owner of found money Police are seeking the public’s assistance in returning found money to its rightful owner. On October 28, 2022 a citizen contacted police to turn in a quantity of cash that her son and friends had found in the area of the trails and...
Christmas Island Family Donates Christmas Tree for Boston
**** CNS Media Release Christmas Island Family Donates Christmas Tree for Boston —————————————————————- The Tree for Boston, a deeply rooted Nova Scotia tradition, hails from the aptly named community of Christmas Island this year. The 45-foot (13.7-metre) white spruce was donated by landowner Roddy Townsend, along with his children Angela, Carmen and Andrew. “The holidays...
Royal Canadian Navy ships return from Operation REASSURANCE
**** Navy Media Release Royal Canadian Navy ships return from Operation REASSURANCE Today, the ships’ companies of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside returned to their homeport of Halifax, N.S., after successfully completing their deployment on Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in European waters. The deployment of Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels...
On October 18, 2022, a resident came forward with concerns that a recent trail construction along Russel Lake was impacting nesting sites for painted turtles
**** HRM Media Release Please find information below in response to your inquiry. On October 18, 2022, a resident came forward with concerns that a recent trail construction along Russel Lake was impacting nesting sites for painted turtles. Upon learning of these concerns, municipal Public Works staff took immediate action and directed that construction...
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) residents and visitors are reminded that drone operation over any Department of National Defence (DND) establishment is prohibited
**** DND Media Release Drone Operation over Defence Establishments and Vessels Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) residents and visitors are reminded that drone operation over any Department of National Defence (DND) establishment is prohibited for reasons of safety and security and in accordance with federal regulations. Within HRM, Defence establishments include all DND-owned, land-based...
Another Record-Breaking Season for Nova Scotia Provincial Parks
**** CNS Media Release Another Record-Breaking Season for Nova Scotia Provincial Parks ———————————————— For the second year in a row, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks have broken their record for the highest number of camper nights. Camping parks hosted 99,304 paid overnight stays in 2022, an increase of nine per cent from 2021. About 1.5 million...
The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford has arrived in Halifax
The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford has arrived in Halifax. With aircraft on deck, this huge nuclear powered ship is hard top miss while moored near Shearwater. . . . . ...
Nova Scotians are reminded to put safety first during hunting and fur harvesting seasons
**** Natural Resources Release Nova Scotians are reminded to put safety first during hunting and fur harvesting seasons. The general deer hunting season opens Friday, October 28, and continues to December 3. The dates vary for other types of game. “We want everyone to be safe and enjoy the outdoors during hunting season,” said Natural...
US Nuclear Aircraft Carrier to Arrive in Halifax on Friday
**** US Navy Release One of the largest aircraft carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford, will visit Halifax this weekend USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Depart on First Deployment The Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) will deploy and operate alongside a coalition of allied forces together...
Advance CBSA Declaration option now available at Halifax Stanfield International Airport
**** CBSA Media Release Advance CBSA Declaration option now available at Halifax Stanfield International Airport The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is exploring safe, secure and innovative ways to deliver a better and faster border experience for travellers visiting or residing in Canada. Effective today, the optional Advance CBSA Declaration feature is available to all travellers arriving...