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🌐 Nova Scotia has formalized an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for its provincial immigration programs. The new process will select candidates from a pool to best meet the province's evolving labour market needs.

liveinnovascotia.com/eoi-process

#Immigration #Canada
November 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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📱 Nova Scotians can now access a secure Patient Summary in YourHealthNS — a snapshot of allergies, meds, tests, imaging, vaccines and recent visits. It can be safely shared for 24 hours with a trusted provider.

www.nshealth.ca/patient-summ...

#NovaScotia #Health #YourHealthNS
November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🏘️ Four Nova Scotia communities—Middleton, Windsor, Shubenacadie and Springhill—will get up to 64 new public housing units, with construction expected to begin this spring.

nspha.ca/news/four-si...

#NovaScotia #Housing #Community
November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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✈️ New summer 2026 routes will connect Canada with more European destinations, including a Halifax–Brussels link operating three times weekly.

www.aircanada.com/media/more-e...

#NovaScotia #Travel #Aviation
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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🍁 A centennial grove honouring the air force has opened at Open Hearth Park in Sydney, featuring 100 trees shaped as a maple leaf and supported by provincial funding.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/2...

#NovaScotia #Community #Military
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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🏕️ Winter RV spaces at Shubie Campground will stay open with provincial funding, supporting up to 17 rentals and providing essential winter services and outreach.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/2...

#NovaScotia #Housing #Halifax
November 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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📢 Reminder: The national Alert Ready test is scheduled for today, Nov. 19, at 1:55 p.m. across Nova Scotia. Source:

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/1...

#AlertReady #NovaScotia
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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♻️ A new recycling model starts Dec. 1 as the region adopts an extended producer responsibility system. More materials will be accepted for recycling, while some items will need to be reused, donated, or taken to depots.

www.halifax.ca/home-propert...

#Recycling #HRM #WasteManagement #NovaScotia
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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A national test of the Alert Ready system is happening on Nov. 19. In Nova Scotia, the test will run at 1:55 p.m. AST. Full details here: www.alertready.ca
Please don’t call 911 for info — keep the line free for real emergencies.

#AlertReady #NovaScotia
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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RCMP are investigating a shooting in Cole Harbour after a 31-year-old man was found injured on Forest Hills Pkwy early this morning. His injuries are non-life-threatening. Police say it wasn’t random and are asking the public for information

rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot...

#ColeHarbour #RCMPNS #NovaScotia
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Police are investigating a shooting in the Cole Harbour area, with one person taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No ongoing risk to public safety, but residents can expect continued police presence during the investigation. Source:

x.com/RCMPNS/statu...

#ColeHarbour #RCMP
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Police are investigating a shooting in the Cole Harbour area, with one person taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No ongoing risk to public safety, but residents can expect continued police presence during the investigation. Source:

x.com/RCMPNS/statu...

#ColeHarbour #RCMP
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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🚧 Upgrades begin Nov. 13 on the Exit 3 southbound off-ramp to Hammonds Plains Rd (Highway 102). The 6-week project will widen the ramp, improve visibility, and enhance safety. Expect brief 10-min closures during blasting. Details:

linknovascotia.ca/upgrades-for...

#Halifax #Traffic #NSRoads
Upgrades for Exit 3 on Highway 102 - Link Nova Scotia
Starting November 13, 2025, Public Works is making upgrades to Highway 102, Exit 3 southbound off-ramp to Hammonds Plains Road.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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We honour the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve, in Canada’s military — defending our freedoms at home and abroad. Lest we forget.

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #CanadaRemembers
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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❄️ Stay safe on the roads this winter. Check real-time road conditions, plow tracker, highway webcams, and safety tips at

novascotia.ca/tran/winter/

#WinterSafety
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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💰 Nova Scotians are invited to share ideas for the 2026–27 provincial budget, focused on growing the economy and addressing the deficit. Submissions are open until Dec. 12. Details:

novascotia.ca/budget-engag...

#NovaScotia #NSBudget #PublicEngagement
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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🗳️ Halifax residents are invited to apply for volunteer positions on municipal boards, committees, and commissions. Applications are open until Nov. 26. The municipality aims for diverse and inclusive representation. Learn more at:

halifax.ca/serve

#Halifax #CommunityEngagement
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November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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🌿 Nova Scotia has added 1,267 hectares of land across 16 sites to its parks and protected areas, supporting biodiversity and climate action. The province aims to protect 20% of its land and water by 2030. Source:

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/0...

#NovaScotia #Environment #ClimateAction
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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🚌 A free Transit Cape Breton pass is now available for eligible low-income residents through Nova Scotia’s Community Bus Pass Program. About 7,300 people in Cape Breton can benefit from free access to transportation starting November 4. Source:

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/0...

#CapeBreton
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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🔍 Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found with gunshot wounds near Cain St. and Clarence St. in North Preston on November 2. The victim later died in hospital. Investigators are seeking public information and dashcam footage. Source:

rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot...

#Halifax #RCMP
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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💨 Nova Scotia will see strong east to southeast winds Friday, with gusts reaching 70 km/h and shifting southwest by evening. Heavy rain in the morning will ease to scattered showers later in the day. Secure loose outdoor items. Source:

weather.gc.ca

#NSStorm #WeatherAlert
October 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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📮 Mail delivery through #CanadaPost is resuming in Nova Scotia starting Friday, October 31. Access Nova Scotia centres will no longer serve as mail pickup locations. Delays are still expected, and using online services is recommended. Source:

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/3...

#NovaScotia
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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⚖️ A Halifax Regional Police officer has been charged with multiple criminal offences, including breach of trust and possession of property obtained by crime. The charges follow an investigation into the sale of stolen property. Source:

sirtnsnb.ca/investigatio...

#Halifax #PoliceAccountability
October 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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🔐 A youth has been arrested in Halifax for participating in an online violent extremist group. The investigation revealed involvement in groups using social media and gaming apps, leading to several exploitation-related charges. Source:

x.com/HfxRegPolice...

#CyberSecurity #Halifax
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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🚓 Halifax police handled 664 calls over the weekend, including two major incidents — a bomb threat at Halifax Shopping Centre (unfounded, 13-year-old charged) and a robbery attempt at a Dartmouth Sobeys (53-year-old arrested).

x.com/HfxRegPolice...

#Halifax #PublicSafety #HRP
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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🚨 Nova Scotia RCMP has arrested a man from Queens County who was wanted on a province-wide warrant for multiple sexual offences. Police thank the public for their assistance.

rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot...

#NovaScotia #RCMP #PublicSafety
October 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM