🚔 RCMP charged a 28-year-old woman after reports of unsafe driving in #Colchester and #Pictou counties. Police say she failed to stop twice before the vehicle ended up in a ditch in #EastMountain. A child in the vehicle was taken to hospital. Read more: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #RCMP #Traffic

⚠️ Truro Police are warning about a “jewelry swap” scam after a victim reported being approached by two people in a black SUV who offered jewelry as payment for assistance. The victim later discovered their real jewelry had been stolen. Source: www.facebook.com/share/19UsbV... #Truro #Scam #Crime

🚔 New charge in #Halifax consulate case: #RCMP have charged a 54-year-old man with threatening an internationally protected person over the Aug. 9 bomb threat at the U.S. Consulate. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today. Read more: rcmp.ca/en/news/2026... #NovaScotia #Crime

⚡ Nova Scotia Power says systems are restored: At a public hearing, the company said it has strengthened cybersecurity and privacy controls following the 2025 cyberattack and is focused on rebuilding customer trust. More info: www.nspower.ca/about-us/art... #NovaScotia #NSPower #Cybersecurity

🚔 Multiple impaired driving charges in HRM: RCMP responded to several traffic incidents over the weekend, resulting in arrests, charges and licence suspensions, including five impaired driving cases. Official source: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #HRM #ImpairedDriving #RCMP

🚔 HRP weekend update: Police responded to 811 calls, including a robbery at Halifax Shopping Centre, a serious collision on Larry Uteck Blvd. and a weapons incident at Long Lake Provincial Park. Read more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/we... #Halifax #HRP #NovaScotia

🏥 Cancer care access improving in Eastern Nova Scotia: A centralized clinic is helping patients with suspected cancer access coordinated testing, specialist assessments and care more quickly. More info: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #CancerCare #Healthcare

🌱 Youth climate grants open in Halifax: Young innovators can apply for grants of up to $5,000 USD for climate projects in areas including food, conservation, clean energy, climate justice and resilience. Applications close Sept. 21. Official source: www.halifax.ca/about-halifa... #Halifax #Youth

♻️ Mobile waste depots return Aug. 22: Residents can drop off household hazardous waste not accepted through curbside collection. The first event is at Cole Harbour District High School, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More on this: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up... #Halifax #ColeHarbour #Waste

🚔 Child seriously injured in West Chezzetcook collision: RCMP say a motorcycle and Toyota Matrix collided at Hwy. 207 and Bellefontaine Rd. on Aug. 16. A child was taken to hospital by LifeFlight with life-threatening injuries. More info: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #WestChezzetcook #RCMP

⚠️ YourHealthNS services will be unavailable overnight: IT maintenance on Aug. 19 will affect the app and online bookings from midnight to 6 a.m., including blood collection, X-rays, EKGs and COVID-19 testing. Learn more: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #YourHealthNS #NovaScotiaHealth

🚔 Man charged after campground incident in Melbourne: RCMP say a 38-year-old Ontario man threatened campers and barricaded himself in a trailer. Officers seized three loaded shotguns and a loaded rifle. Read more: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #Yarmouth #RCMP #Crime

🚨 $800,000 to strengthen emergency response: Funding will support 12 regional organizations across Nova Scotia with communications, staffing, training and emergency planning. Full details: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/08/1... #NovaScotia #EmergencyManagement #CommunitySafety

🚧 Weekly roadwork update: Lane reductions, closures and bridge work are planned across Nova Scotia, including the Seal Island Bridge from Aug. 17-20. Learn more: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/08/1... #NovaScotia #RoadWork #Traffic #NSRoads

🌩️ Thunderstorm Advisory issued for parts of Nova Scotia. Heavy rain is possible, with reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions: nsalert.alertable.ca Areas: #Antigonish #Colchester #Cumberland #Guysborough #Inverness #Pictou #Richmond #CapeBreton #Victoria

🚨 RCMP are investigating a road-rage assault in Mount Uniacke after a man was shot with a pellet gun. Police are seeking dashcam footage and information about a grey 2010-2016 Honda Civic. More: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #MountUniacke #NovaScotia #RCMP #Crime

💉 Free vaccination and testing clinics are coming to communities across Nova Scotia, with drop-in services available Aug. 17-18. Source: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #PublicHealth #Vaccines #NSHealth

⛈️ Thunderstorm Advisory updated for parts of Nova Scotia. Heavy rain may cause difficult driving, flash flooding and reduced visibility. Affected: #Antigonish #Colchester #Guysborough #Halifax #Inverness #Pictou #Richmond #CapeBreton More info: nsalert.alertable.ca

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⛈️ A Thunderstorm Advisory is in effect for parts of Nova Scotia, including #Colchester, #Hants, #Kings and #Pictou counties. Heavy rain is possible and driving conditions may be difficult. Source: nsalert.alertable.ca #NovaScotia #NSStorm #Weather

🚨 RCMP are investigating after human remains were found in a wooded area near Debert. The remains were confirmed to be those of a man. Criminality is believed to be a factor, but there is no risk to the public. Source: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #Debert #NSNews

⛈️ A Thunderstorm Advisory is in effect for parts of Nova Scotia, including #Colchester, #Hants, #Kings and #Pictou counties. Heavy rain is possible and driving conditions may be difficult. Source: nsalert.alertable.ca #NovaScotia #NSStorm #Weather

📱 Nova Scotia Health has relaunched its emergency department wait times tool, with predicted wait ranges available for 14 emergency departments across the province. Learn more: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #Healthcare #NSNews

🧬 Nova Scotia is investing $1.2 million to expand biotechnology capacity at the Verschuren Centre in Cape Breton, supporting new training and about 100 highly skilled jobs. More info: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/08/1... #NovaScotia #Biotechnology #CapeBreton #NSNews

🏥 The number of Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry fell to 54,582 as of Aug. 1, down 3,891 from July. More info: www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not... #NovaScotia #Healthcare #NSNews

🚌 Public transit in Kings, Annapolis and Digby counties is getting $10 million in federal and provincial support for new buses, electric chargers and facility upgrades. More info: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/08/1... #NovaScotia #Transit #AnnapolisValley #NSNews

💻 Halifax Water says information linked to 16 customer accounts was accessed during a March privacy incident. No financial or water-system data was affected. Customer Connect remains offline. Official source: halifaxwater.ca/alert/halifa... #Halifax #NovaScotia #HalifaxWater

🚔 RCMP have charged a 55-year-old Dayton man with possessing and making child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Police believe there may be additional victims. Official source: rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #Yarmouth #RCMP #PublicSafety

🚨 Police are investigating a shooting at Green Road Park in Dartmouth. A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police say the incident is not believed to be random. Official source: www.halifax.ca/home/news/po... #Dartmouth #NovaScotia #Shooting #HRP

🚌 Halifax Transit service changes take effect Aug. 24, including updates to routes 330 and 415, plus temporary routing changes for routes 135, 138 and 330 near Kempt Road. Official source: www.halifax.ca/home/news/pu... #HRM #HalifaxTransit #NovaScotia #Halifax

🚜 Nova Scotia is investing $620,000 to expand farm equipment rental programs for farmers in Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness and Victoria counties. Official source: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/08/1... #NovaScotia #CapeBreton #Agriculture #Farming

🧩 Nova Scotia is developing a new individualized funding system for people with disabilities, giving them more choice and control over their supports. The system is expected to launch early next spring. Source: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/08/1... #NovaScotia #DisabilitySupport #Accessibility