Porter's Lake

• Two people in Halifax region charged for violating N.S. Health Protection Act

  Two people have been charged under Nova Scotia's Health Protection Act after failing to self-isolate for 14 days.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2021
  
• CBSA charges man with 23 weapons-related offences following search in Porters Lake, N.S.

  "The search warrant resulted in various weapons and prohibited devices being seized, including a 3D printed gun and various other firearms."

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2020
  
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• Busing concerns in HRM continue as school year enters 2nd week

  According to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education’s website, dozens of buses have showed up late since school started on Sept. 8.

  Education

  Sep 14, 2020
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• Albro Lake Beach closed for swimming after Halifax detects high bacteria count

  The Dartmouth lake will remain closed until further notice, according to a release issued by the municipality on Thursday.

  Environment

  Jul 16, 2020
• Public advised to avoid swimming in Kinap Beach due to high bacteria levels

  "Recent test results indicate bacteria levels at this beach exceed Health Canada swimming guidelines."

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2020
• 1 dead after fatal single-vehicle crash in Newport Corner, N.S.

  First responders located a small passenger vehicle overturned on the side of the road. 

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2020
• Crews dealing with multiple out-of-control wildfires in Nova Scotia

  This wildfire comes after one in Porters Lake, N.S., forced the evacuations of over 1,000 people from their homes.

  Environment

  May 25, 2020
• Evacuation order lifted for Porters Lake residents after crews battle wildfire

  The Nova Scotia Department of Lands for Forestry says the 45-hectare fire was still considered out of control as of Sunday at 9:11 a.m.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020
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• Evacuations ongoing due to ‘significant’ brush fire in Porters Lake, N.S.

  Smoke from a brush fire that has forced the evacuation of residents in the area of Porters Lake, N.S. can be seen from kilometres away. 

  Fire

  May 23, 2020
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• Porters Lake, N.S. residents call for regulations to address floating houses

  "If something's floating in the lake, it's not the jurisdiction of the municipal government," said MLA Kevin Murphy.

  Jan 6, 2020