(Update) QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department disruption due to power failure

**** Via NSHA Update – QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department resumes operations The QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department has resumed normal operations. Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911. For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor/primary care provider. For general health advice and information call 811, a service offered 24 hours a day, […]

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Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services

**** HRM Media Release Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Husky Gender: Male Description: Black and white Location: Auburn Drive, Cole […]

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In December 2024, Halifax Regional Police conducted a retail theft blitz

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police Retail Theft Blitz In December 2024, Halifax Regional Police conducted a retail theft blitz. This initiative, supported by the Retail Council of Canada, involves retailers and police working together to combat retail crime. Halifax Regional Police focused efforts on enforcement, information/intelligence gathering, and arresting and charging chronic offenders. […]

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Nova Scotia is taking action to stabilize capped property assessment values for people who have rebuilt homes that were destroyed in the 2023 wildfires

**** CNS Media Release Taking Action to Help 2023 Wildfire Victims —————————————————————– Nova Scotia is taking action to stabilize capped property assessment values for people who have rebuilt homes that were destroyed in the 2023 wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Shelburne County. Today, January 10, the government approved amendments to the Residential and […]

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UPDATE: RCMP charge man with murder after two homicides in Colchester County

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: RCMP charge man with murder after two homicides in Colchester County The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) has charged a Bathurst, New Brunswick, man with two counts of Murder (second degree) in relation to two homicides in Colchester County. On January 8, at approximately 3:30 p.m., 35-year-old Ronald […]

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Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary […]

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UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Daniel Allen Parsons, 54, of Popes Harbour, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, was located and safely arrested on January 9. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.

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EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL ICE CARVING WORKSHOP

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL ICE CARVING WORKSHOP Join us for an Ice Carving Workshop with renowned carver, Richard Chiasson of @creationglace.ltee as a part of the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival! The workshop will be held outdoors at @alderneylanding by the outdoor market area on Friday, […]

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Truro Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run Case

**** Truro Police Service Release Truro Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run Case After a lengthy and complex investigation, the Truro Police Service Criminal Investigation Division has arrested Rishonda Raquel Beals, 26, from Dartmouth, in connection with a fatal hit and run that occurred on June 28, 2024, at the intersection of King […]

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