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**** Info via MARS Late yesterday, MARS received a notification that a dead endangered blue whale had been found floating off Sambro, Nova Scotia. By early this morning, the 82ft long carcass had washed ashore on Crystal Crescent Beach. MARS Responders were on-scene today to assess the situation and collect valuable research samples. While the...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police Youth Program Do you have an interest in policing and playing an active role in your community? If you are looking for a fun, meaningful way to build leadership skills and connect with others – the Halifax Regional Police Youth Program might be for you. Program members participate...

****  DND Media Release The Royal Canadian Navy hosts training event with key partners in the Atlantic​ ​ CUTLASS FURY is a bi-annual, medium-scale, training exercise which will take place off the coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland from 7 to 17 September 2021.​ The exercise will enhance mutual awareness, inter-operability, and readiness of Canada’s...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police launches Operation Fall-Back ​ On September 3, Halifax Regional Police launches its annual Operation Fall-Back campaign. As students head back to school, the campaign focuses on education and engagement,​ emphasizing that community safety is everyone’s responsibility.​ It also includes information on enforcement actions that may follow. ​ ​ Operation...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Labour Day Weekend 2021 ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Labour Day long weekend. ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection service will take place on Monday...

**** Recall via Health Canada Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowl recalled due to laceration hazard Common name: Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowl Product description: This recall involves the Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowl. The product is a set of two dog food bowls that are elevated off the ground on a metal base...

**** HRM Media Release 2021 Resident Survey underway ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched its 2021 Resident Survey. The survey is conducted to gather feedback from residents, measure performance, and help guide strategic policy and planning decisions. ​ ​ Mayor Mike Savage encourages residents to use this opportunity to share their opinions with members...

**** Info via NS Environment We’ve had reports that some people have been pouring dish soap into natural watercourses, like pools at the base of waterfalls, to form bubbles. Sure, it looks great on social media. But it’s toxic to fish and other aquatic life. Fish and their eggs die when small amounts of dish...

**** NS SPCA Release Nova Scotia SPCA Establishes New International Pet Transport Program ​ The Nova Scotia SPCA has established a new international pet transport program. When space and resources allow, they will safely bring pets into Nova Scotia from approved shelters in the United States that struggle with homeless pet overpopulation. Thanks to a...

**** NSLC Media Release NOVA SCOTIA LIQUOR CORPORATION–First-Quarter Results ——————————————————– The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its first-quarter financial results today, August 24, for April 1 to July 4, 2021. Total sales for the quarter were up 15.0 per cent with an increase in both beverage alcohol and cannabis. This was driven by extra...