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Monster Energy says they take compliance very seriously following CFIA recall
Posted 17 August 2023

Monster Energy says they take compliance very seriously following CFIA recall

Monster Energy says they take compliance very seriously for all of its products intended for Canadian markets, after the Canadian Food inspection agency ordered a recall for some of their products earlier this week. The recall was over some products due to issues related to labeling accuracy and...

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Police ask for help in search for teenage girls
Posted 17 August 2023

Police ask for help in search for teenage girls

A pair of teenage girls are missing, and the Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance to help find them. Taylin and Tristin Earle are both 13 years old and were last seen in the area of Lacewood Drive in Halifax yesterday afternoon. Taylin is described as white, 5’3” tall,...

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More funding for Central Park
Posted 17 August 2023

More funding for Central Park

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund $490,000 to help complete construction of Central Park. That includes a new playground. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says the NOHFC helped with funding to rebuild the community club and the extra money is going towards the rest of the project. “It’s...

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Macdonald Bridge closed again this weekend
Posted 17 August 2023

Macdonald Bridge closed again this weekend

Make sure to plan your routes ahead this weekend if you’re leaving Halifax. The Macdonald Bridge is once again closed for the entire weekend. Halifax Bridges tweeted today that the bridge will close Friday night a 7 p.m. and won’t reopen again until Monday at 5:30 a.m. Crews will be doing...

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Seven Riverview playgrounds to be upgraded
Posted 17 August 2023

Seven Riverview playgrounds to be upgraded

Upgrades will be done to seven playgrounds in the Town of Riverview. An investment of $469,700 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) was announced on Thursday morning. “Investing in infrastructure that improves the lives of residents is a top priority for Riverview Town...

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LCBO subscriber data breached
Posted 17 August 2023

LCBO subscriber data breached

For the second time in a year there has been a data breach involving the LCBO. The alcohol retailer says it was notified by Conversion Digital, a 3rd party service provider it uses to send promotional material, that an unauthorized party obtained access to data including first names and email...

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Quispamsis to study issue of consumer fireworks
Posted 17 August 2023

Quispamsis to study issue of consumer fireworks

The Town of Quispamsis will create a committee to study the issue of consumer fireworks. It is the second time in less than two years that the matter has come back before council. After several discussions in early 2022, the conversation appeared to have fizzled out. But two residents appeared...

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Groups using funding to support wildlife habitats around Nova Scotia
Posted 17 August 2023

Groups using funding to support wildlife habitats around Nova Scotia

Thanks to universities, conservation funds and community organizations, funding is going to wildlife habitats around the province. The Habitats Conservation Fund is putting more than $220,000 to fifteen projects around Nova Scotia. It’s to support research, education and land acquisition to help...

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Crash involving RCMP police cruiser in Dieppe
Posted 17 August 2023

Crash involving RCMP police cruiser in Dieppe

No word if anyone was injured in a crash at the corner of Champlain and Notre Dame Streets. Dieppe Fire Platoon Chief Stephane Leblanc says two vehicles collided at around 8:20 am Thursday morning. Photos show a damaged RCMP police cruiser and SUV at the scene. Leblanc says no one was trapped,...

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Ideas wanted for programming at ‘Mariners on Main’
Posted 17 August 2023

Ideas wanted for programming at ‘Mariners on Main’

A chance to have your say on programming at Mariners on Main. A feedback session is happening Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the facility. The organization is looking for feedback about current programs and schedules, and suggestions for new programming. They also plan on sharing plans for the...

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