Police presence in Dartmouth – Newcastle St
Police presence in Dartmouth Police are on Newcastle near Parker in Dartmouth, focused on an apartment building. Some in the area say they heard a loud bang earlier. Some police are beginning to clear with some remaining. No other information at this time . –...
Police charge Antigonish man with drug trafficking offences, seize drugs and weapons / Search warrant execution leads to seizure of fentanyl, fluorofentanyl
**** RCMP Media Release Police charge Antigonish man with drug trafficking offences, seize drugs and weapons Police have charged an Antigonish man with drug trafficking offences and seized drugs and weapons after executing a search warrant in Afton Station. On April 2, the Antigonish-Guysborough RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a...
Funding to Support Gender-Based Violence Initiatives
**** NS Gov Release Funding to Support Gender-Based Violence Initiatives ——————————————————- NOTE: A list of funding recipients and project descriptions follows this release. ——————————————————- Community-based organizations across the province are receiving funding to support their work to address gender-based violence. The funding is through the 10-year National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, an agreement...
Queens District RCMP charge man with attempted murder
**** RCMP Media Release Queens District RCMP charge man with attempted murder Queens District RCMP has charged a man with attempt to commit murder. On March 28 at approximately 3:30 a.m., RCMP officers and EHS responded to a weapons call at a home on Hwy. 3 in Mill Village. When officers arrived at the scene...
The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the shooting last year at the Africville National Historic Site during the annual reunion
**** Justice Release Shooting in Africville Added to Rewards Program ——————————————————- The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the shooting last year at the Africville National Historic Site during the annual reunion. This is the first time the Rewards...
Update – Police are investigating a homicide that occurred outside a residence in Dartmouth last night
**** HRP Media Release Update to homicide investigation Police are investigating a homicide that occurred outside a residence in Dartmouth last night. On Monday, March 31 at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to a report of gunshots on Ancona Place in Dartmouth. Officers arrived on scene and located a man who had been shot outside...
Nova Scotians experiencing domestic violence have access to more paid leave starting today, April 1
**** NS Gov Release Expanded Paid Domestic Violence Leave Takes Effect ——————————————————– Nova Scotians experiencing domestic violence have access to more paid leave starting today, April 1. The Province has increased paid domestic violence leave from three to five days, giving employees more time to seek medical, legal and social supports without the added concern...
Police Investigate Homicide in Dartmouth
**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Homicide in Dartmouth At approximately 9pm, police responded to a report of gunshots on Ancona Place in Dartmouth. Officers arrived on scene and located a man who had been shot; he was pronounced deceased at the scene. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are...
Update: Police seek information regarding home invasion in West Dover
**** RCMP Media Release Update: Police seek information regarding home invasion in West Dover The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to seek the public’s assistance in relation to a home invasion in West Dover. On December 13, at approximately 7:35 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a home invasion on West...
Starting Tuesday, April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 per hour to $15.70
**** NS Gov Release Minimum Wage Increases to $15.70 ————————————————————— Starting Tuesday, April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 per hour to $15.70. The increase will be one of two this year, with another on October 1 to $16.50. “Inflation is putting pressure on Nova Scotians, and as a government, we must...