Nova Scotia Supports Humanitarian Aid for Lebanon
**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release Nova Scotia Supports Humanitarian Aid for Lebanon —————————————————————– Nova Scotia will provide $1 million to the Lebanese Red Cross to support those affected by the Beirut explosion. “We are all seeing the devastating impact of the tragedy in Beirut,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “The Lebanese community has deep roots in...
New Glasgow Regional Police charge a 60-year-old female with four counts of Abandoning Child, New Glasgow
**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police charge a 60-year-old female with four counts of Abandoning Child, New Glasgow, N.S. On August 06, 2020, New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a 60-year-old with four counts of Abandoning Child, Section 218 of the Criminal Code. The charges stemmed upon a lengthy investigation where...
Police continue to investigate the murder of Jonathan Reader
**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Jonathan Reader Today marks the 15th anniversary of the murder of Jonathan Reader and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On August 7, 2005 at 4:10 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Radcliffe Drive and Dunbrack Street and...
Police were called to an armed robbery that had just occurred in the 2800 block of Gottingen Street
**** HRP Media Release On August 7th, 2020 at approximately 4:24 a.m. police were called to an armed robbery that had just occurred in the 2800 block of Gottingen Street, Halifax. A lone male suspect with his face covered, entered the business with a knife and obtained cigarettes as well as the...
CFIA update on unrequested packages of seeds
****CFIA Media Release CFIA update on unrequested packages of seeds The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is committed to protecting the health of Canada’s plant resources, our environment and our economy. To date, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received reports from more than 750 individuals across all Canadian provinces who have received unrequested packages...
Man arrested following threats with a firearm
**** RCMP Media Release Man arrested following threats with a firearm At 9:10 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP with assistance from Halifax Regional Police (HRP) and RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT), responded to a report of an assault and threats from a home on Mallard Lane in West Chezzetcook. Police determined that the suspect...
Police have charged a woman in relation to an arson that occurred in Halifax
**** HRP Media Release Police charge woman with arson Police have charged a woman in relation to an arson that occurred earlier this week in Halifax. At approximately 8:37 a.m. on August 4, police, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency and Emergency Health Services (EHS) responded to a fire at a residence in the 3400 block...
Multiple charges laid, drugs and weapons seized in Truro and Colchester County
**** RCMP Media Release Multiple charges laid, drugs and weapons seized in Truro and Colchester County An eight-month investigation by police in Colchester County has led to two people being charged with drug and weapons offences. On July 30 and 31, the Colchester RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) with assistance from Truro Police Service and New...
Can you help East Hants RCMP solve a theft of a towable boom lift?
**** RCMP Media Release Can you help East Hants RCMP solve a theft of a towable boom lift? At approximately 2:20 a.m. on August 2, suspect(s) entered a business on Hwy. 2 in Elmsdale and left with the towable boom lift valued at $45,000. The model number is 4527A, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is...
Cole Harbour man arrested for uttering threats
**** RCMP Media Release Cole Harbour man arrested for uttering threats Halifax District RCMP arrested a 24-year-old man from Cole Harbour, following threats at a home in Cole Harbour yesterday. At 8:57 p.m. Halifax District RCMP received a report of threats from a home on Chameau Cres. in Cole Harbour. The suspect made threats to...