Do you know what to do if you face a cybercrime?
**** RCMP Media Release Have you been a victim of cybercrime? Do you know what to do if you face a cybercrime? Victims of cybercrime can experience drastic impacts, such as financial loss, stolen data or designs, business disruptions, and reputational damage. To prevent or reduce these impacts, Canadians need to learn how to identify...
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in returning found money to its rightful owner
**** 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 3, 2021 at approximately 1:20 p.m. a man attended Police Headquarters to turn in a quantity of cash that he had just found on the sidewalk in...
Forensic dentists helping ID human remains in RCMP investigations
**** RCMP Media Release Forensic dentists helping ID human remains in RCMP investigations To identify human remains, forensic dentists analyze the teeth and possibly other identifying structures of the skull using x-rays and other dental records. When human remains need to be identified, and the usual ways of putting a name to the deceased have...
New Glasgow Regional Police is looking to locate the owner(s) of a Kayak that was found on the shores of the East River
**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police is looking to locate the owner(s) of a Kayak that was found on the shores of the East River near the Nova Scotia Power Plant, Trenton, N.S. On Saturday October 30, 2021, at 11:45a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a found Kayak that...
Municipality launches illegal dumping and anti-litter campaign
**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches illegal dumping and anti-litter campaign The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching a new Illegal Dumping and Anti-Litter campaign, beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The campaign will include three phases: raising awareness of disposal options; exploring the social and environmental burdens of illegal dumping/litter; and reinforcing the consequences of illegal dumping/litter. This...
RCMP warn public about common Cybercrime and online scams
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warn public about common Cybercrime and online scams The RCMP in Nova Scotia have noted an increase in Cybercrime and Online Scams in recent weeks. Many of these scams are common and we are providing the following tips to help you avoid being a victim of these crimes. Gift Card...
Cyber Security Awareness
**** Anti-Fraud Centre Release Cyber Security Awareness Since the beginning of the pandemic, Canadians have turned to the internet for more and more services. There is a huge overlap between fraud and cybercrime. This month, the CAFC asks everyone to take time to learn more about cyber security and how to protect themselves. Be sure...
Visiting Venus
**** Info via Environment Canada Visiting Venus Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. As the brightest natural object in Earth’s night sky after the Moon, Venus can cast shadows and can be, on rare occasions, visible to the naked eye in broad daylight. Sometimes...
Government to Create Over 1,100 New Affordable Housing Units / Province Takes Action to Increase Housing, Protect Tenants / Homes and Supports for People Experiencing Homelessness / Amendments Strengthen Tenant Protections and Provide Clarity for Landlords
**** MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Release Government to Create Over 1,100 New Affordable Housing Units ———————————————————– The Province will spend nearly $35 million to support over 1,100 new affordable housing units in communities throughout Nova Scotia and make 425 new rent supplements available immediately. “We want people to have a place to live that is safe and...
NS SPCA – Breaking Mewsl! Starting Tuesday, October 19th we will be reopening our shelter doors!
**** NS SPCA Release Breaking Mewsl! Starting Tuesday, October 19th we will be reopening our shelter doors! Due to the limited space at our shelter, we have a new vaccination policy for staff, volunteers and visitors to protect our community and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Masks are still mandatory. ???? So, what does that...