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Via HRFE – Are you ready to be a volunteer firefighter? We’re looking for new volunteers in communities across HRM, including Sheet Harbour, Moser River, Tangier, and Three Harbours. Come join our team! Visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers or email volff@halifax.ca for more information...

**** HIAA Media Release Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), in cooperation with airport tenants and several public sector emergency response agencies, will be conducting an emergency response exercise at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. The exercise will run from approximately 1 – 3 p.m. It will take place at the airports...

**** CNS Media Release Survey on Housing Needs Now Open ​ ——————————————————- The government is asking Nova Scotians to provide feedback on housing needs. The online survey, which opened today, October 3, is part of a provincewide housing needs assessment that will help identify gaps in current and projected housing requirements and guide future housing...

**** HRM Media Release Cat Ownership As a responsible cat owner in Halifax, you should help your cat stay on the right side of the law. Halifax’s Animal By-law A-700   sets the following rules for humans. You must:  keep your cat(s) from damaging public or private property pick up after your cats if they defecate on any property...

**** HRM Media Release Lost pets What do I do if I’ve lost my pet in Halifax? If you’ve lost your pet, call 311 or 1.800.835.6428 (toll free in Nova Scotia only) to file a lost pet report. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your pet, including: licence tag number distinguishing markings microchip number tattoos...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police statement in relation to large unsanctioned party causing significant disruption and risk​ ​ Halifax Regional Police is releasing a statement in relation to a large disturbance in Halifax last night related to unsanctioned Dalhousie Homecoming events. ​ Last night at approximately​ 10 p.m.​ large crowds of intoxicated people...

**** HRM Media Release Bi-weekly green cart collection resumes ​  The Halifax Regional Municipality is reminding residents that the weekly green cart collection service will end on Saturday, Oct. 1 Weekly curbside green cart collection is provided to all residents during the months of July, August and September. Green cart collection service will return to...

Virgin Plus Member, check it out.  Via Virgin Plus “As the Virgin Plus team continues efforts on the ground to keep Atlantic Canadians connected and informed, we’re extending the extra 50GB of mobile data for eligible Members in the Atlantic and Îles-de-la-Madeleine region until October 3. For more information, visit https://virginplus.ca.”...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal offices and facilities reopen ​ The​ Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that many municipal offices and facilities will reopen on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. However, some municipal sites remain without power therefore residents are advised to call ahead to the respective facility for updates. To view the latest information...

**** Truro Media Release Colchester Legion Stadium Closure- September 26   The Colchester Legion Stadium has suffered significant damages from Hurricane Fiona. At this point, we are still assessing the damages done. ​ The damage to the roof alone is so substantial that we must close the facility until further notice. ​ We remain hopeful...