💉 Nova Scotia Health is offering free vaccination clinics from Oct. 17-22, with COVID-19, flu and other vaccines available for eligible residents. Clinic locations, dates and booking details: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #PublicHealth

⛴️ Nova Scotia has extended the Yarmouth ferry agreement, keeping sailings between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine, running from May to October 2027. The province will also explore long-term options for the service. Official announcement: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #NovaScotia #Yarmouth

🦞 Two businesses in southwestern Nova Scotia have been charged following a two-year investigation into alleged illegal lobster buying. The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations have not been proven in court. Official announcement: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #NovaScotia #Fisheries

⚖️ Nova Scotia has released recommendations following a review of a death in custody. The report is public, with identifying details removed to protect privacy. Full details: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #NovaScotia #Justice

🌲 A Lunenburg County family has been named Nova Scotia’s 2026 Woodland Owner of the Year for 50 years of sustainable woodland management. Ross and Carla Pentz of Camperdown also won the western region award. Full details: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #NovaScotia #LunenburgCounty

⚠️ Nova Scotia has confirmed a novel synthetic opioid, etodezitramide, in three deaths in HRM between April and June 2026. This is the first confirmed detection of the substance in the province, according to a drug alert issued Oct. 15. Drug alert: www.facebook.com/share/1EyJVr... #NovaScotia

🚔 A 33-year-old Halifax woman was arrested for impaired driving in Upper Tantallon on Oct. 14. RCMP stopped her vehicle on Westwood Boulevard after receiving a report of a suspected impaired driver. RCMP update: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #UpperTantallon #NovaScotia

🎗️ Light the Night Halifax takes place Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Halifax Convention Centre to support people affected by blood cancers. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event raises funds for research, education and support services. Event details: secure.llscanada.org/site/TR/LTN/... #Halifax #NovaScotia

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🚔 A head-on collision involving an unmarked RCMP truck and an SUV in West Northfield on Oct. 14 sent four people to hospital, including an RCMP officer. The crash happened on Highway 10, and the investigation is ongoing. RCMP update: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #WestNorthfield

🚗 A 44-year-old woman suffered a broken arm and other injuries after crashing into a utility pole at Victoria Road and York Street in Bridgewater on Oct. 11, shortly after 8 a.m. Police update: www.bridgewaterpolice.ca/news-room/ps... #Bridgewater #NovaScotia

🚨 RCMP are seeking information after an armed robbery at a Blockhouse store on Oct. 13 at about 8:30 p.m. The suspect threatened the clerk with a firearm and fled in a small white SUV. Police release: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #Blockhouse

🌬️ Nova Scotia and the federal government are partnering on $100 million to advance offshore wind development, supporting research and data collection to help attract investment and grow the clean-energy sector. Details: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #NovaScotia #CleanEnergy

🚔 RCMP arrested a man for impaired driving after a golf cart overturned at a Timberlea golf course on Oct. 10. A passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries. RCMP release: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #Timberlea #NovaScotia #RCMP

🚔 Three young people under 18 have been charged after a break-in at a King Street business in Bridgewater on Oct. 13. Police say merchandise and cash were stolen and windows damaged. Police release: www.bridgewaterpolice.ca/news-room/ps... #Bridgewater #NovaScotia #Police

🏗️ The new QEII Halifax Infirmary tower has reached Level 8. The 14-storey hospital expansion is on track to open in fall 2031. Project details: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #Halifax #NovaScotia #Healthcare

🏥 The number of Nova Scotians waiting for a family doctor or nurse practitioner fell by 3,433 in September to 49,338, or 4.5% of the population. Latest figures: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #Healthcare #FamilyDoctor

🏥 Nova Scotia will appoint a new Chief Medical Officer of Health in January, as the current chief retires after 27 years in the province’s healthcare system. Announcement: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #NovaScotia #PublicHealth #Healthcare

🚔 Halifax police’s weekly update covers a woman charged in a Dartmouth hit-and-run and a fraud investigation involving spoofed bank and RCMP phone numbers. Police responded to 990 calls over the long weekend. Details: x.com/HfxRegPolice... #Halifax #Dartmouth #NovaScotia

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Weekend update Halifax Regional Police responded to 990 calls for service over the long weekend. Some notable incidents are as follows: Police charge woman following hit and run (update) Police have charged a woman following a hit and run that occurred on Oct. 11 at approximately 10:35 a.m., at…

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🚔 RCMP have charged a man after recovering stolen vehicles, an ATV and other property in North Noel Road. Police are seeking help identifying two others who fled the scene. RCMP update: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #RCMP #EastHants

🚧 Bedford Highway will close in both directions at Windsor Street from 10 p.m. Oct. 17 to 7 a.m. Oct. 18 for overhead sign removal. Detours will be in place, and delays are expected. Closure details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ro... #Halifax #HRM #Traffic

♻️ HRM’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend runs Oct. 17-18, inviting residents to give away and pick up free household items. Repair cafés, food waste workshops and free document shredding are also planned across the municipality through Oct. 24. Event details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/cu... #HRM #Halifax

🏫 North Preston Day Care Centre is receiving $100,000 to replace its oil heating system with energy-efficient electric heat pumps. The project will also plan further building upgrades. Project details: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/1... #NovaScotia #NorthPreston #ChildCare

🚔 A 58-year-old man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Dartmouth this morning. Police say a black Ford F-150 fled after the collision and has not been located. The incident has been referred to SIRT. Police update: x.com/HfxRegPolice... #Dartmouth #Halifax #NovaScotia #HRP

🥶 A frost advisory is in effect for central and western Nova Scotia early Sunday morning, with temperatures expected to drop to 0-5°C. Cold-sensitive plants and crops may be at risk. Details: nsalert.alertable.ca #NovaScotia #Weather #Frost

💉 Mobile health clinics will visit six Nova Scotia communities Oct. 12-16, offering free vaccines, naloxone kits and support accessing health and social services. Clinic schedule: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #PublicHealth #Healthcare

🚔 RCMP have charged a 47-year-old Pictou woman with cocaine trafficking offences after a traffic stop near Salt Springs on Oct. 6. Police seized cocaine, crack cocaine and cash from her vehicle. RCMP release: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #PictouCounty #RCMP #NovaScotia #Crime

🚨 Halifax Regional Police say the threat that led to a lockdown at Halifax West High School on Oct. 8 was a hoax. The call came from outside Canada. The investigation is ongoing, with no charges laid so far. Police update: www.halifax.ca/home/news/po... #Halifax #NovaScotia #HRP

🚧 Road and bridge work continues across Nova Scotia, with closures, lane restrictions and detours in several counties. Drivers should check 511 Nova Scotia for current traffic conditions before travelling. Traffic notices: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/0... #NovaScotia #Traffic #RoadWork #511NS

⚡ Nova Scotia has approved new regulations allowing Nova Scotia Power to seek approval for a financing option intended to spread certain costs over a longer period and help limit sudden electricity rate increases. Full details: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/0... #NovaScotia #Energy #PowerRates

🚨 Update: Halifax Regional Police have completed their search of Halifax West High School and found no evidence to support the threat. The lockdown has been lifted, and police say there is no ongoing threat to the school. More on this: x.com/HfxRegPolice... #Halifax #HalifaxWest #HRP #NovaScotia

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Police are investigating threat to local high school Police have completed a search of Halifax West High School and students and staff have been released from the building. At approximately 12:25 p.m., police were notified of a threat received by Halifax West High School, located at 283 Thomas Ra…

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🚨 Halifax Regional Police are investigating threats received by Halifax West High School around 12:25 p.m. Students and staff outside the school were moved to a safe gathering point. Police are asking the public to avoid the area. Details: x.com/HfxRegPolice... #Halifax #HalifaxWest #NovaScotia