The civil emergency alert for parts of Nova Scotia has been cancelled. The armed individual is in custody, medical assistance is being provided, and there is no longer a public safety risk. #NSAlert #NovaScotia #Emergency

🚨 A civil emergency alert is active for parts of Nova Scotia. Reports of an armed individual near Highway 236 northbound toward Mosherville and Stanley. Residents are advised to stay inside; motorists should avoid the area. nsalert.alertable.ca#/details/202... #NSAlert #NovaScotia #Emergency

🚢 Alderney Ferry service is reduced to every 30 minutes on weekdays from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. until further notice due to vessel repairs. No date yet for full service restoration. www.halifax.ca/home/news/al... #Halifax #HalifaxTransit #Ferry

🧠 Applications open Jan 12 for a Nova Scotia research program focused on mental health and addictions. Expression of Interest deadline is Feb 11. Program details and eligibility are available at the link. researchns.ca/mharfa/ #NovaScotia #MentalHealth #Research

🚗 Uber is urging drivers to oppose proposed licencing changes in the Halifax region, with the proposals scheduled to be considered by the regional council on Tuesday, Jan. 13. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/ube... #Halifax #NovaScotia #Uber #rideshare

🌨️ A weather advisory is in effect for northern Nova Scotia, including #Antigonish County, #Pictou County, #Cumberland County, and #Colchester County, from late Sunday morning through late Sunday night. Mixed winter precipitation expected. nsalert.alertable.ca#/details/202... #NSWeather

🏛️ Senior leadership changes in the provincial public service were announced on Jan 9, with new appointments taking effect Jan 12, including updates within justice and health-related portfolios. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0... #NovaScotia #PublicService #Government

🔒 Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) will be introduced on Jan 28 for Halifax Water Customer Connect accounts, adding an extra security step during login. No action required before then. www.halifaxwater.ca/2FA #HalifaxWater #CyberSecurity #2FA

🚧 Lane closures on Chebucto Road and Armdale Rotary from Jan 9, 7 PM to Jan 12, 5 AM for wastewater maintenance. Local access only; expect delays. Services unaffected. halifaxwater.ca/notice/chebu... #HalifaxTraffic #HalifaxWater #RoadMaintenance

🌱 Nova Scotia launches the CSA Incentive Pilot Program for 2026–27. Farms must apply to join — approved participants can offer a 10% CSA discount (reimbursed), get up to $2,000 for marketing, plus a free Local Line subscription. nsfa-fane.ca/csaincentive #NovaScotia #LocalFood #CSA #NSFarming

🔥 A small fire linked to exterior construction broke out earlier today at Scotiabank Centre. Halifax Fire quickly responded, the fire was extinguished, the building evacuated, and no injuries were reported. x.com/i/status/200... #Halifax #NovaScotia #ScotiabankCentre #FireUpdate

🏳️‍🌈 Nova Scotia releases its first 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan to advance equity, improve access to services, and build safer, more inclusive communities. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0... #NovaScotia #2SLGBTQIA #Equity #Inclusion

🌨️ Snowfall Advisory – 15–25 cm of snow expected tonight. Locations: Cumberland County North & Cobequid Pass, Colchester County North, Pictou County. nsalert.alertable.ca#/details/202... #NovaScotia #NSWeather #Snowfall #WeatherAlert #Cumberland #CobequidPass #Colchester #Pictou

🚧 The Angus L. #MacdonaldBridge will be closed to vehicles from 8:00 p.m. Jan. 9 to 5:30 a.m. Jan. 12 for final bearing replacement work. Pedestrians and cyclists can use the walkway with possible delays. Use alternate routes and plan ahead. halifaxharbourbridges.ca/news/macdona... #Halifax

🕊️ RCMP say the investigation continues into a fatal dog attack in #Welshtown, Shelburne County. The incident occurred Jan. 3 and involved three large-breed dogs. Police continue to gather evidence and are asking anyone with information to contact RCMP. rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #ShelburneCounty

🌧️ Heavy rain advisory in parts of Nova Scotia this evening. 25–50 mm of rain expected, with melting snow increasing runoff and water pooling in low-lying areas. Affected counties include #Lunenburg, #Kings, #Hants, and #Colchester ( #Truro south & #CobequidBay) nsalert.alertable.ca#/details/202...

🚢 Marine Atlantic has signed a five-year charter to add the ferry A Nepita, boosting capacity on routes between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. The vessel is set to enter service this fall after modifications. www.marineatlantic.ca/media-galler... #FerryTravel #AtlanticCanada

🎒🚸 Back-to-school safety reminders from Halifax Regional Police: traffic safety, safe routes, stranger awareness, school bus rules, and reduced speeds in school zones to protect students. www.halifax.ca/safety-secur... #Halifax #NovaScotia #BackToSchool #RoadSafety #CommunitySafety

🚨 Explosive hazard reported in Sydney, Cape Breton. Police have located a live grenade at 153 Pitt St. The area is secured, and the Explosives Unit is en route. The public is asked to avoid the area. nsalert.alertable.ca#/incidents/6... #NovaScotia #CapeBreton #SydneyNS #PublicSafety

🕯️ A Grade 8 student from Shelburne Regional High School has died after injuries from a dog attack in Shelburne County. The incident happened Jan. 3 in Welshtown. School supports are in place as the community mourns. halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/06/g... #NovaScotia #ShelburneCounty #Community

⚠️SCAM ALERT: A number of fake stories and social media posts claim driving rules for seniors are changing. There is no truth to this — no changes to driving rules for seniors are planned in Nova Scotia in 2026. This is part of a misinformation campaign spreading across Canada. x.com/i/status/200...

🚨 RCMP are investigating a life-threatening dog attack in Welshtown, N.S. A youth was attacked by three large-breed dogs while riding a bicycle on Jan. 3 and was airlifted to Halifax. rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #Welshtown #RCMP #PublicSafety

🚨 Police are seeking information after shots were fired in North Preston, N.S. on Jan. 3. Investigators say occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other. No injuries reported. rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #NorthPreston #RCMP #PublicSafety

💰 Income assistance rates in Nova Scotia will increase by 1.6% in 2026, marking the second year payments are indexed to inflation. Disability Support Program standard household rates will also rise. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0... #NovaScotia #IncomeAssistance #CostOfLiving #Inflation

🌨️ Snow squalls are expected today in parts of Nova Scotia. Heavy snow may quickly accumulate (5–10 cm) with sharply reduced visibility. Strong gusts up to 70 km/h could create brief whiteout conditions. Areas: #Annapolis #Kings #Hants #Colchester nsalert.alertable.ca#/details/202... #WeatherAlert

✨ “A new year is a chance to reset and rebuild, one step at a time.”

👶 Charlotte was the most popular baby name in Nova Scotia in 2025. The top 10 also included Henry, William, Noah, Jack, Violet, Oliver, Theodore, Wesley and Lainey. A total of 7,184 births were registered this year. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/3... #NovaScotia #BabyNames #Canada

🌨️ Snow squall advisory for #Annapolis, #Kings, #Hants, #Colchester and #Cumberland counties — conditions may change quickly with heavy bursts of snow and reduced visibility through late Wednesday. alertable.ca#/details/202... #NSWeather #SnowSquall #NovaScotia

⚠️ Freezing rain advisory is in effect for parts of Nova Scotia Monday morning through Monday afternoon. Roads and walkways may become icy and slippery — use caution when walking or driving. alertable.ca#/details/202... #NSWeather #NovaScotia #FreezingRain #Safety

How's she goin'? Happy Holidays from Nova Scotia - What's New?! Bundle up and enjoy the season right some good. 🫶☃️ #NovaScotia

🚨 Businesses in #Yarmouth are being warned about calls from people claiming to be from the Office of the Fire Marshal, offering “inspections” to gain access. ✅ Always verify ID. More info: www.facebook.com/share/1Auq3b... #FireSafety #NovaScotia

💧 Halifax Water submitted revised rates to NSRAB. Pending approval, the average residential bill may rise by 12.1% in Jan 2026 and 5.5% in Apr 2026. Details: halifaxwater.ca/news/halifax... #Halifax #WaterRates #NSRAB #UtilityUpdate

🎉 Residents are invited to the New Year’s Levee on Jan 1, 2026, 9:30–11 a.m. at City Hall, Halifax. Light refreshments will be provided. Details: downtownhalifax.ca/event/new-ye... #Halifax #NewYearsLevee #CommunityEvent

🛒 Nova Scotia is launching the new Feeding Communities Fund, providing $4M in one-time grants to support food security initiatives like meal programs, community fridges and food pantries across the province. Applications open Dec 29. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/2... #NovaScotia #FoodSecurity

🌍 Updated info on how climate change will continue affecting #NovaScotia shows rising temperatures, stronger storms, higher sea levels, and changing rainfall patterns. This will help plan and adapt. Full report: climatechange.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul... #ClimateChange #Adaptation #Environment

🏥 🏠 Nova Scotia plans a tech platform to improve home care coordination, connecting agencies with Nova Scotia Health. Expected mid-2027. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1... AlayaCare: alayacare.com Services: www.nshealth.ca/clinics-prog... #NovaScotia #HomeCare #HealthTech #ContinuingCare

🌱 Nova Sustainable Fuels approved to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Goldboro, Guysborough County, using forestry waste biomass to cut emissions and support jobs. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1... Project info: novasustainablefuels.com #NovaScotia #CleanEnergy #SustainableAviationFuel

🚌 Halifax Transit bus and Access-A-Bus riders may experience service disruptions due to unexpected technical issues. Staff are working to maintain service. Ferry service is not impacted. www.halifax.ca/transportati... #HalifaxTransit #Halifax #TransitAlert #NovaScotia

🎗️ A new awareness campaign in Nova Scotia helps youth recognize early warning signs of gender-based violence in relationships, including non-physical forms such as control and manipulation. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1... Resources: www.stopgbv.ca #GBV #Youth #NovaScotia #Education

🌨️ Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Nova Scotia, including winter storm warnings, snowfall warnings and special weather statements in several counties. Residents are advised to monitor conditions and plan accordingly. weather.gc.ca/index_e.html... #NovaScotia #WeatherAlert #Winter

🚗 Starting Monday, Dec 15, the municipal overnight winter parking ban across #Halifax Regional Municipality will be in effect through March 31, enforced from 1–6 a.m. during declared weather events and snow removal, with rules varying by zone. www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu... #WinterParking

⛸️ The Emera Oval, an outdoor refrigerated ice surface on the Halifax Common, opens for the winter season on December 15. Check for weather-related closures before visiting. www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea... #EmeraOval #Halifax #WinterActivities

🎒 Province selected the site for a new pre-primary to Grade 8 school in Trenton, replacing two existing schools and moving into the design phase with community input. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1... #NovaScotia #Education

🚓 Nova Scotia RCMP Southwest Traffic Services ran Dec 2–6 operations in three counties, targeting impaired and dangerous drivers. The checks led to multiple tickets, arrests and several vehicle seizures. rcmp.ca/en/nova-scot... #NovaScotia #RCMP #RoadSafety

❄️ Snow squall advisory for parts of Nova Scotia tonight, with heavy flurries, up to 10 cm of snow, and wind gusts near 70 km/h. Expect sudden near-zero visibility and challenging travel conditions. alertable.ca#/incidents/u... #NSStorm #NovaScotia #WeatherAlert

🎆 Halifax is hosting a free New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 at Grand Parade from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., featuring Skratch Bastid, Lane Hall and JupiterReign. Fireworks at midnight. Halifax Transit will offer free service from 6 p.m. www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea... #Halifax #NYE2026

🚰 Halifax Water has lifted the precautionary boil-water advisory for customers in the Waverley Road area, effective immediately. More info: halifaxwater.ca/notice/preca... #Halifax #WaterSafety

🚰 A boil-water advisory is in effect for about 2,000 customers in the Waverley Road area of Halifax after a water main repair. Boil water for 1 minute before use. halifaxwater.ca/notice/preca... #Halifax #WaterSafety