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Take note Premier Houston said that effective as of 4 pm on Tuesday, all activities ( hiking, camping, fishing, ATV use) is prohibited. The ban includes forestry and mining industries and other commercial activities on government land. (photo contributed)
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Via Department of Environment & Climate Change Blue-green algae sightings have started We have a suspected sighting of blue-green algae in Lake Echo near 493 Ponderosa Dr. If you think you see blue-green algae, don’t touch it, swim or play in it, or drink the water. Be alert, know what to look for and learn […]
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**** NSHA Media Release NS Health launches free mental health and wellness Text4HopeNS tool to support those affected by wildfires Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions program, in collaboration with the QEII Foundation and the Global Psychological eHealth Foundation, is launching a supportive text message tool today for any Nova Scotian affected by the […]
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**** EMO Release How to Help During the Wildfires We know Nova Scotians are looking for ways to help the communities impacted by the wildfire. #NSFire Right now, the needs of evacuated families are being met by the Canadian Red Cross and other organizations. At this time, please do not donate food, clothing or household […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal fires and impacts update – May 30, 3 p.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is providing residents with the following update in response to the ongoing fires. Update to the fire evacuation zone map Municipal officials received a briefing from the Fire Incident Commander today. The Incident Commander discussed selected areas of […]
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Reminder Via DNR Effective 29 May 2023, a province-wide ban on open fires is in effect because of dry conditions. Open fires are not permitted anywhere in the province. The ban applies to fires in provincial parks and private campgrounds. It also applies to backyard campfires and brush burning. The ban also applies to fireworks […]
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Repost A Facebook page has been set up focusing on Tantallon Fire lost pets. Please check the link to join the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/207451542181623/?ref=share
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**** NSHA Media Release St. Margaret’s Bay blood collection clinic closed, patients redirected St. Margaret’s Bay Blood Collection, 5110 St Margaret’s Bay Rd, suite 204, Upper Tantallon will be closed Wednesday, May 31 due to smoke in the building and loss of all internet applications related to the ongoing fire situation in that area. Signage has […]
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**** Recall via Transport Canada Recall: On some Volkswagen Atlas vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction, causing the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag, even when occupied. This can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Transport Canada Recall # 2023-183 Recall Date 2023-03-29 Last Updated 2023-04-05 Notification Type Safety […]
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**** RCMP Media Release As safety remains our top priority, we’re reminding people to continue to follow evacuation orders related to the Tantallon area and Shelburne County fires. As difficult as the situation is for evacuees, we’re asking residents to stay away from evacuated communities; it’s the safest thing for them to do. At this […]
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