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**** Info via Hope for Wildlife When winter comes, snapping turtles may spend the entire time underwater brumating. Like hibernation, their body temperature drops until their metabolism is very slow. This means their heart rate and respiration rate drops, and they require less energy and oxygen to survive. But they are still able to get […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Fall Equinox September 22 marks the arrival of the astronomical fall equinox in Canada. The equinox is the exact moment in time when the Sun stands directly above the equator – the imaginary line around the Earth halfway between the poles – while crossing from north to south. It also […]
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Via Truck Convoy for Special Olympics In light of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Fiona on Nova Scotia, we have made the decision to postpone the Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia to Saturday, October 15. The safety of our drivers, volunteers, hosts, athletes, sponsors and all other stakeholders in the event […]
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The cancellations have begun. Via the Halifax Mooseheads Friday’s Home Opener has postponed until a later date due to Hurricane Fiona. Our road game on Saturday vs Charlottetown is also postponed. Fans who purchased individual tickets can use their tickets for the rescheduled date or receive a refund from Ticket Atlantic.
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**** HRM Media Release Residents asked to prepare in advance for the possible effects of Hurricane Fiona The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to prepare in advance for the effects of Hurricane Fiona. The impacts from Hurricane Fiona are expected to arrive in the Halifax region with minor effects as early as Thursday, […]
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**** Info via Hope for Wildlife In July Hope for Wildlife posted about an orphaned baby bobcat that was found very dehydrated and very cold. Look at him now – showing off his incredible balancing skills! A tiny 836 grams when he came in, he now weighs almost 4 kg, and he will be with […]
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Via Transport Canada When you take your eyes and attention off the road, you put everyone at risk – including Canada’s wildlife! Encourage friends and family to drive distraction-free to help keep yourself and those around you safe
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Via HRFE Are you interested in being a volunteer firefighter? (Video message below) HRFE are recruiting volunteers across HRM this fall to begin training in January 2023. Come join our amazing team of first responders! Hear what some of our members have to say about what it’s like to volunteer. Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment in Halifax […]
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**** DND Media Release Operational pause of CT-114 Tutor fleet lifted Major-General Iain Huddleston, Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Operational Airworthiness Authority, has lifted the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet effective September 20. The operational pause was implemented following an accident involving a 431 (Air Demonstration) […]
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**** NSP Release Prepared for Hurricane Fiona: Nova Scotia Power to Activate Emergency Operations Centre Nova Scotia Power will be activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Friday at 8am, (September 23) ahead of the first Hurricane expected to impact Nova Scotia this season. Customers are encouraged to monitor their local weather forecasts and be prepared […]
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