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UPDATE: Missing woman found safe

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman found safe The 28-year-old woman who was reported missing on September 8 and last seen in Dartmouth has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

East Hants RCMP seize thousands of grams of illegal cannabis under Cannabis Act

**** RCMP Media Release East Hants RCMP seize thousands of grams of illegal cannabis under Cannabis Act East Hants District RCMP has seized thousands of grams of illegal cannabis, including a variety of items that could be mistaken for candy, after executing a search warrant under the Cannabis Act. On September 3, officers attended an...

A convicted sexual violence offender has been extradited from Italy to Canada, thanks to international co-operation and the relentless efforts of all involved

**** CNS Media Release Sexual Violence Offender Extradited from Italy ————————————————- A convicted sexual violence offender has been extradited from Italy to Canada, thanks to international co-operation and the relentless efforts of all involved. Bassam Al-Rawi returned to Canadian soil on Thursday, September 5, after being extradited from Italy to serve the remainder of his...

New Affordable Housing in Dartmouth

**** CNS Media Release New Affordable Housing in Dartmouth —————————————————————————————– The first residents of 32 new affordable homes for women and their children in Dartmouth have moved in, with more to follow in the coming weeks.Residents of these townhomes, in the Mount Hope neighbourhood, will also have access to wraparound services tailored to meet their...

(Update) UPDATE: Missing woman found safe

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman found safe The 28-year-old woman who was reported missing on September 8 and last seen in Dartmouth has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

Nova Scotia RCMP apologizes for historical use of street checks

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP apologizes for historical use of street checks Today, Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, Commanding Officer of the Nova Scotia RCMP, apologized to African Nova Scotians and all people of African descent, for our historic use of street checks and other harmful interactions. “I am deeply sorry for the harm...

Three suspects broke into Foodland on Commercial St. in Middleton

**** RCMP Media Release Hey Middleton! Do you recognize these people? On August 13, at approximately 2:50 a.m., and then again at 4:25 a.m., two males and a female broke into Foodland on Commercial St. in Middleton. They left with approximately $10,635 worth of cigarettes and meat. Anyone with information is asked to contact Annapolis...

Changes to Rent Cap, Residential Tenancies Act

**** CNS Media Release Changes to Rent Cap, Residential Tenancies Act –—————————————————– The Province is making changes to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act and the Residential Tenancies Act to help tenants and landlords address the challenges in today’s housing market. The rent cap will be extended to December 31, 2027; it would otherwise...

(Update) Halifax Regional Police has returned to the scene of the shooting that occurred yesterday in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police continue to investigate shooting Halifax Regional Police is no longer on scene on Rosemeade Avenue. Rosemeade Avenue between Normandy Drive and Leeds Street is now open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. – Police continue to investigate shooting Halifax Regional Police has returned to the scene of the shooting that...

Dog saved from fire in Dartmouth

Emergency crews responded to a possible fire on Lilac St in Dartmouth earlier tonight. Upon arrival, crews found thick black smoke coming from a house A search and rescue found no people at home, but this scared pooch was found hiding. He was safely brought out of the home and was happy to pose for...