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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 RCMP is investigating after gunshots struck a home on Riverside Dr. in Lower Sackville around 1 a.m. on Oct. 15. No injuries were reported. Anyone with info is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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

#NovaScotia #LowerSackville #RCMP #CrimeAlert

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 1d

👶 Infants under eight months can now receive free protection against RSV in Nova Scotia. The program runs from Oct. 15, 2025, to Apr. 30, 2026, offering doses at hospitals, primary care, and public health clinics.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/1...

#NovaScotia #RSV #Health #Immunization

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 2d

🔥Burn ban and woods restrictions have been lifted in Annapolis County as of Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Daily burn limits remain across Nova Scotia until Oct. 31. Fines for violations can reach $25,000. Stay alert and check the BurnSafe map.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/1...

#NovaScotia #WildfireSafety

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 3d

🌐 Nova Scotia launches NovaMINE, a new online portal to simplify and modernize mine permitting. The system increases transparency and access to information while supporting responsible resource development.

mining.novascotia.ca

#NovaScotia #Mining #NovaMINE #NaturalResources

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 7d

⚖️ A new chair and two commissioners have been appointed to the human rights commission, with one member reappointed. The changes aim to strengthen the focus on equity and justice. Source:

humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...

#HumanRights #NovaScotia #Government

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 7d

🌱 Discover Transitions Stories, a Nova Scotia project sharing real stories of communities adapting to climate change — from coastal protection to clean energy and sustainable housing.

transitionsstories.ca

#NovaScotia #ClimateAction #Sustainability

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 8d

💉 Nova Scotians can now book seasonal vaccines — COVID-19, flu, and RSV — at pharmacies, drive-through clinics, or Public Health Mobile Units. Appointments can be made online with a valid NS health card. Details:

novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/booking/c...

#NovaScotia #Vaccines #PublicHealth

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 8d

🚒 Nova Scotia expands the Emergency Services Provider Fund — 144 first responder groups across the province will get up to $30,000 each for new equipment. Total program funding rises to $4 million to better support local heroes.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

#NovaScotia #FirstResponders

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 The evacuation order for the #LakeGeorge wildfire will be lifted on Oct. 9 in two phases. Re-entry begins from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (Aylesford Lake & North River Rd) and noon–2 p.m. (Lake George & Aylesford Rd 3847–4955). Bring ID and expect delays. Details:

www.kingsremo.ca

#Wildfire #KingsCounty

Kings REMO

The information on this website is provided to assist residents of Kings County, NS in understanding, planning for, and responding to a variety of risks and hazards in their homes, their community and...

www.kingsremo.ca

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 9d

🏘️ Nova Scotia and Rooted are preserving nearly 200 affordable housing units in Dartmouth and Truro. With $6.8M in provincial funding, the homes will remain affordable for at least 30 years, ensuring stability for tenants.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

#NovaScotia #Housing #Dartmouth #Truro

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 10d

🚱 Mandatory water restrictions in #Lantz, #Elmsdale, and #Enfield:
❌ No lawn watering
❌ No at-home car washing
❌ No filling pools or hot tubs
❌ No pressure washing
Your cooperation helps protect the community’s water supply. Details:

www.easthants.ca/water-status/

#EastHants #WaterConservation

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 10d

🧰 Nova Scotia has eliminated the 5-year certification renewal for most compulsory trades and cut exam fees from $644.15 to $350, reducing costs and red tape for thousands of tradespeople.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

#NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeship

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 10d

The province launched emergency financial support for residents evacuated due to the Lake George wildfire in Kings County. Applications open Oct. 8. Eligible adults may receive up to $3,000, minors up to $1,750. Details:

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

#NovaScotia #Wildfire #LakeGeorge

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 11d

🚗 You can now book and pay for a Class 5 road test online in Nova Scotia. See all the details, eligibility criteria, and required documents at the link below:

novascotia.ca/book-a-road-...

#NovaScotia #RoadTest #DriversLicence

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 14d

🏘️ Nova Scotia has designated HRM as an interim planning area to accelerate housing. New rules remove barriers like parking and unit mix requirements, permit temporary housing, and unlock 9 suburban growth sites.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

#Halifax #HRM #Housing

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 15d

🔥 Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5–11, 2025 in Halifax. This year’s theme: lithium-ion battery safety — buy certified devices, charge safely, recycle responsibly. Take the quiz & win prizes:

www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...

#Halifax #FireSafety #FirePreventionWeek

Fire Prevention Week

Each year, during the week of October 9, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency observes and promotes Fire Prevention Week.

www.halifax.ca

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 16d

🚒 The Halifax Professional Fire Fighters (IAFF Local 268) state that lasting progress requires further senior leadership changes to ensure a stronger organizational culture.

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#hfxfirefighters#Halifax

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 16d

🚒 The Executive Director and Fire Chief of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency will retire on December 1, 2025, after eight years of service. An acting chief will lead until a permanent replacement is found through a national search.

www.halifax.ca/home/news/fi...

#Halifax#FireService

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 16d

🔥 The fire season in Nova Scotia has been extended and will now end at 12:01 a.m. on November 1, 2025, for the entire province.

novascotia.ca/alerts/docs/...

#NovaScotia #FireSeason #Wildfire

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 16d

💨 Premier meets with federal leaders to discuss Wind West, a major clean energy project in Nova Scotia aimed at boosting energy security, creating jobs, and supporting Canada’s clean energy future.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

#NovaScotia #WindWest #CleanEnergy

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 16d

NS author news 📚💙
Matt Rouse (Port Royal) wrote his latest book at Sissiboo Cafe in Annapolis Royal. “Will AI Take My Job? 2” is about the future impacts of Artificial Intelligence on jobs, organizations, and businesses.
Available on Amazon and coming soon to local bookstores across Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 16d

💵 The minimum wage in Nova Scotia will increase to $16.50 per hour, effective October 1, 2025.

novascotia.ca/lae/employme...

#MinimumWage#NovaScotia

Minimum Wage | novascotia.caMinimum Wage : NS Labour and Advanced Education, Employment Rights

The employment relationship is governed by regulations and legislation. These rules cover vacation and holidays, minimum wage, overtime, pregancy/parental leave and others. Both employers and employe...

novascotia.ca

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 Evacuation ordered for residents around Lake George, Kings County due to wildfire risk. Reception Centre at Louis Millett Centre, New Minas. More details:

www.kingsremo.ca

#NovaScotia #KingsCounty #Wildfire #Evacuation

Kings REMO

The information on this website is provided to assist residents of Kings County, NS in understanding, planning for, and responding to a variety of risks and hazards in their homes, their community and...

www.kingsremo.ca

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 18d

🚑 Medic Monday recognizes Nova Scotia's nearly 1,300 paramedics for their service to communities across the province.

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/2...

#MedicMonday#NovaScotia

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Nova Scotia - What's New? @novasc0tia.bsky.social · 20d

novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Fire restrictions

Burn Restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily.

novascotia.ca

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