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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 1d

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider deals with playoff pressure: 'You feel like people in Nova Scotia might want to come murder you'

Toronto Blue Jays manager addressed what it feels like to have the pressure of a nation on him in the American League Division Series.

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The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · 6d

Parents hoping for answers on opening date for new Halifax school

Temporary school space for St. Joseph’s A. McKay Elementary School students 'a dreadful place for them to be'

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 8d

The latest in the Lake George wildfire: The evacuation area has been expanded again after conditions worsened this morning.

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Evacuation area expanded again as Lake George wildfire advances

As the Lake George wildfire continues to burn out of control, conditions are still bad enough that officials worry about what may yet come.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 14d

I did notice these cameras are everywhere in Ontario and Google Maps lets ya know about it. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Watch out Larry Lead Foot, photo radar could be coming to Nova Scotia roads

Houston government considering electronic enforcement in the future, opening the door for the implementation of photo radar and cameras

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 16d

A difficult, but must-read: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Young woman killed in Halifax car-pedestrian collision was 'a gift' to family and friends, judge says at driver's sentencing

James Wortman says his life didn't truly begin until 2003, when his first child, Alexandria, was born.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 22d

This is the question.

a man in a tie is standing in front of a sign that says `` what is going on ? ''

ALT: a man in a tie is standing in front of a sign that says `` what is going on ? ''

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 22d

Didn't we do this song and dance not too long ago? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Costco not coming to Middle Sackville, mayor’s comment ‘taken out of context’

Halifax Mayor Fillmore's comment that retail giant heading to Middle Sackville ‘taken out of context’

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 24d

Love seeing @nziafati.bsky.social's byline back in The Chronicle Herald 🥲 Even if it's a freelance article. Read it here: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Man seeking permanent residence in Nova Scotia faces months-long battle, ‘immigration anxiety’

With immigration streams like the Provincial Nominee Program significantly reduced, many are experiencing long wait times, uncertainty

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 25d

How can one say no to the farmers market?

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 29d

Stop watering your lawns, people. Good gravy. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Mandatory water restrictions issued for several areas of Halifax Regional Municipality

Communities served by Lake Major are going into the first stage of water restrictions.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 29d

Did you visit the emergency department in the Halifax Infirmary late Sunday/early Monday or the diagnostic imaging department on Monday? Then this is for you. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Measles exposures detected at Halifax's QEII Infirmary

Public Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at the QEII Halifax Infirmary.

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The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · Sep 5

Former IWK CEO Tracy Kitch convicted of fraud after retrial

It was the second trial for Kitch, who used IWK money for more than $40,000 in personal spending

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Sep 4

Football is back. All is well again.

a man with red hair and a beard is standing in the woods

ALT: a man with red hair and a beard is standing in the woods

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Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency @hfx-fire.bsky.social · Sep 3

Smelling smoke in your community—especially in the morning? It’s likely from the Long Lake (West Dalhousie) wildfire, still out of control. Before calling 911, check: Do you see a column of smoke, visible flames, or a new dark plume? If you're unsure or concerned, call 911.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Aug 15

BREAKING: A helicopter involved in fighting the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie has crashed in or near a lake. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Helicopter crashes while fighting Long Lake wildfire complex

A helicopter involved in fighting the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie has crashed in or near a lake.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Aug 15

It was nice to see some rain fall last night, but it wasn't nearly enough. The latest on the wildfires in Nova Scotia: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

LIVE: More than 100 homes evacuated as Annapolis County wildfire remains out of control

Rain provides some relief, but not enough for Long Lake wildfire

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Aug 14

And a look at what some of the residents in West Dalhousie are facing right now: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

'It was so smoky we could barely breathe': Raging wildfire forces Annapolis County residents to evacuate their homes

The fire in West Dalhousie was reported Wednesday afternoon after a storm cell crossed the area, resulting in multiple lightning strikes.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Aug 14

The fire in Annapolis County is ripping fast through the woods. The latest update here: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

LIVE: Annapolis County wildfire now covers over 740 acres as Nova Scotia firefighters battle multiple blazes

The Department of Natural Resources says the Susies Lake wildfire in Halifax is currently being held.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Aug 14

You can smell the smoke in Bedford tonight, but some potential good news: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Halifax wildfire now being held, but 'could change positively or negatively'

The Department of Natural Resources says the Susies Lake wildfire in Halifax is currently being held.

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The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · Aug 13

Susies Lake wildfire related to human activity, says Dept. of Natural Resources manager

wildfire update

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Aug 13

Starting soon: Premier Tim Houston is to give an update on the Nova Scotia wildfires. You can watch here: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

LIVE: Premier Tim Houston gives update on Nova Scotia wildfires

Premier and manager of forest protection at DNR to provide an update on Nova Scotia's wildfire situation at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · Aug 13

The fire in Bayers Lake is still considered out-of-control. And an FYI for people who might be trying to go to Costco for some reason: Just don't. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...