The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigates railway occurrences that take place on federally regulated track anywhere in Canada
**** TSB Release Rail transportation Canada has one of the largest railway networks in the world. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigates railway occurrences that take place on federally regulated track anywhere in Canada. Since the TSB’s creation in 1990, Rail and Pipeline Investigations Branch investigations and Board recommendations have helped lead to...
It’s been a busy raccoon year for us, and Hope for Wildlife are still receiving orphans!
**** Info via Hope for Wildlife It’s been a busy raccoon year for us, and Hope for Wildlife are still receiving orphans! While raccoon births peak during May, in many necks of the woods it isn’t unusual to see babies arrive late into the year. So the raccoon in your yard may still be a...
(Update) Screened Wastewater Overflow
**** Halifax Water Release UPDATE: Halifax – Screened Wastewater Overflow Halifax Water crews are continuing to work as quickly and as safely as possible to repair a failed wastewater pump that is causing screened but untreated wastewater to be released into Halifax Harbour. While this work continues, residents and visitors are strongly advised not to...
“We’re touched by the outpouring of concern for the trees in the Halifax Public Gardens”
**** Info via Halifax Parks and Rec We’re touched by the outpouring of concern for the trees in the Halifax Public Gardens Municipal Parks and Urban Forestry staff are consulting with industry experts and taking appropriate measures to ensure damaged trees have the best chance for recovery. Updates will be shared as more information becomes...
RCMP warns about emerging sextortion scam
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns about emerging sextortion scam The Nova Scotia RCMP provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is warning the public about a new sextortion scam. In recent months, the RCMP has received a large number of money-motivated sextortion reports where boys and girls are being targeted. In these incidents, a suspect...
Province Invests in Satellite Internet
**** CNS Media Release Province Invests in Satellite Internet ———————————————————- The government is helping homes and businesses get internet where there is no access to wired or wireless solutions. The Satellite Internet Service Rebate program announced today, July 29, will cover the cost of installing satellite internet equipment for eligible households or businesses...
Raccoons are very clever and curious animals and the smells coming from the types of household compost bins used for municipal pick-up is very tempting for them
**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Raccoons are very clever and curious animals and the smells coming from the types of household compost bins used for municipal pick-up is very tempting for them They frequently get into these containers, but often can’t get back out again. Either they fall asleep for the night in there...
Art Gallery Project on Hold
**** CNS Media Release Art Gallery Project on Hold —————————————————– Premier Tim Houston announced today, July 27, that the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia build is on hold. The project was originally expected to cost about $137 million but a recent independent estimate projected a cost increase of at least $25 million, most likely...
Removal of trees in DeWolf Park due to Emerald Ash Borer
**** HRM Media Release Removal of trees in DeWolf Park due to Emerald Ash Borer Beginning July 25, approximately 80 ash trees in DeWolf park will be removed due to infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle, an invasive species. Emerald Ash Borer is a beetle that feeds on ash tree species and is native...
Residents invited to participate in second Cornwallis Street renaming survey
**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to participate in second Cornwallis Street renaming survey The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents across the municipality to participate in a second survey regarding the renaming of Cornwallis Street in Halifax, from Monday, July 18 until Tuesday, Sept. 6. Through the second survey, residents are invited to select their...