Municipal service level adjustments for Remembrance Day
**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Remembrance Day The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for Remembrance Day on Nov. 11, 2024. Solid Waste There will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection services on Monday, Nov. 11. Curbside collection regularly scheduled for...
(Update) Voting location information for community polls, advance polls and election day polls is now available / Introducing Supportive Voting Locations
**** Elections NS Release Voting Location Information / Introducing Supportive Voting Locations Voting location information for community polls, advance polls and election day polls is now available. Voters can easily find an early voting location near them or their election day voting location by calling their returning office, calling the public call centre at 1-800-565-1504...
e-Ballot will Begin Tomorrow in the Provincial General Election
**** Elections NS Release e-Ballot will Begin Tomorrow in the Provincial General Election Nominations for the provincial general election close today, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2 pm. Early voting before the close of nominations is done using write-in ballots. After the close nominations early voting is done by Elections Nova Scotia’s secure e-Ballot system...
Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services
**** 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: Mastiff Gender: Female Description: Tan and black Location: Highway 2, Fall River...
Please note: The 2025 Firefighter application period will begin starting on January 2, 2025
**** Via HRM Please note: The 2025 Firefighter application period will begin starting on January 2, 2025 Please keep an eye on our website for information sessions that will be beginning in early December. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is committed to being the best Fire & Emergency service and reflective of the diverse...
RCMP warns Retailers of increased credit card scams
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns Retailers of increased credit card scams Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section is reminding retailers that a province-wide trend continues where scammers are using stolen or compromised credit cards to pay for high-volume or expensive orders. Retailers should exercise extra caution when conducting sales over the phone, particularly in...
(Update) A CH-149 Cormorants SAR helicopter touches down on Devils Island for a breather before returning to action
In photos – A multi agency training exercise conducted in and around the Halifax Harbour lead by 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron from CFB Greenwood. A CH-149 Cormorants SAR helicopter touches down on Devils Island for a breather before returning to action outside of the mouth of the harbour. Very cool! Photos from training today...
The union representing Canada Post workers may be in a legal strike position early next week
**** CNS Media Release Potential Postal Strike –——————————————————– The union representing Canada Post workers may be in a legal strike position early next week. If the Canadian Union of Postal Workers goes on strike, the Province will ensure Nova Scotians receive cheques and other important information from the government normally received by mail. Information will be...
Ship support
Split ship – A ship sits silently support a split ship in the Halifax Harbour . . –...
Remember to turn your clocks back for Daylight Saving Time
**** Via REMO Kings Cty Remember to turn your clocks back for Daylight Saving Time On Saturday night, November 2nd, set your clocks BACK 1 hour (i.e., we GAIN an hour) to “fall back” so you’ll wake up in the morning with the correct time. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on...