General Interests

**** Info via the NS SPCA We are URGENTLY seeking donations of dehydrated liver treats to help with the continued training of the dogs in our care. They seem to be very picky and turn up their snouts to anything but these! These yummy treats ensure the dog’s have motivation to work through their uncertainty...

**** AxAir Media Release AxAir Aviation launches Air Charter Services in Eastern Canada. AxAir Aviation Inc. has completed their much-anticipated first chartered passenger flight in Eastern Canada. The company, acquired by Port Hastings, NS based Celtic Air Services in the summer of 2020, experienced significant delays in clearing the regulatory hurdles to restart airline operations...

**** HRM Media Release Regional Council approves 2021-22 municipal budget Today, Regional Council approved $833-million in total municipal expenditures, provincial mandatory contributions of $173.8-million and a capital plan of $177.9-million as part of the 2021/22 municipal budget. Council approved a residential tax rate increase of 1.0 per cent. The average single-family home tax bill will...

**** HRP Media Release Online shopping tips ​ Halifax Regional Police is sharing some tips to help you shop safely online. ​ Shopping online: Verify secure connections and make sure you are on a secure website. Look for the padlock icon in the address bar and check for the valid certificate by clicking on the...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Name the Puppy 2021: Announcing the winners The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Name the Puppy contest. The winning names will be given to the first 13 puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in 2021. We received over 20,000 online entries, which was very exciting as...

**** Canadian Anti-Fraud Release Fraud Alert! Many Canadians are experiencing financial hardship as a consequence of the current pandemic and, unfortunately, the reporting of fraudulent loan websites and grant scams are increasing. Business grants and loans Scammers use websites that look like official government sites to attract people looking for small- and medium-sized business financing...

**** HRM Media Release Annual spring cleanup & maintenance program underway ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that municipal staff have transitioned to annual spring cleanup activities across the region, now that the winter season has wrapped up. ​ Crews are working in all areas to address litter, remove downed branches and other...

**** Kentville Police Release Kentville Police are warning the public about an online scam. The contact is made while victim is online. A message pops up on the screen which appears is from Microsoft. The message indicated your banking information is compromised and to call the phone number on the screen. When you call the...

**** LG Media Release LG TO CLOSE MOBILE PHONE BUSINESS WORLDWIDE LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced that it is closing its mobile business unit. The decision was approved by its board of directors earlier today. LG’s strategic decision to exit the incredibly competitive mobile phone sector will enable the company to focus resources in growth...

**** NSGEU Media Release Dalhousie Staff Reject Employer’s Final Offer, Poised to Strike Approximately 844 NSGEU members who work at Dalhousie University in​ administrative and technical support​ bargaining unit​ roles are poised to strike after their employer has refused to remove a proposal that would strip them of the new Federal Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)...