Hants County

• Nova Scotia mass shooting: Government commits more money to mental health programs

  The Nova Scotia government has announced more mental health resources for people who live in the three counties most affected by the mass shooting in April 2020.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
  
• N.S. police charge man in relation to 90 thefts of catalytic converters

  The value of the metals inside catalytic converters — especially platinum and rhodium — are worth the chance for some thieves.

  Crime

  Apr 30, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Halifax restaurants shake off the dine-in service rust after five-week lockdown

  Restaurants and bars reopen in HRM and Hants County after a five-week lockdown.

  Economy

  Jan 4, 2021
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• Halifax restaurant owners feel left in the dark when it comes to COVID-19 restrictions

  COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place well into the new year for restaurants and bars across the HRM and Hants county.

  Health

  Dec 17, 2020
• Nova Scotia reports 14 new coronavirus cases, sets new record for daily tests

  Twelve of the new cases are located in the central zone, one is located in the western zone and one is located in the northern zone.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2020
• N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

  Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant, capped at $5,000, for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
• 2 people injured after ATV crash in Hants County

  Police say the pair was riding an ATV at the back of a group when the collision occurred in Gore, N.S. Saturday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2020
• Homicide victim found in burned-out van in Hants County identified

  Police say Robert Campbell’s homicide is one of two serious incidents that occurred on May 24, within two hours of one another in Kings and Hants counties.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2020
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• N.S. RCMP arrest 7 people for online cannabis sales network

  The six men range in age from 22 to 33 and hail from both Hants County and the Halifax area.

  Cannabis

  Mar 25, 2020
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• Man dies after being knocked from boat in Hants County, N.S.

  Police, EHS and fire personnel attended the scene and provided first aid to the man, but he eventually succumbed to his injuries.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2019