Category: General Intrests

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife On the first day of spring Hope for Wildlife received our first red foxes of 2023, and they are infant orphans, weighing just 85 and 105 grams. They were discovered after someone’s pet found the den and brought the little ones home. After an unsuccessful attempt to locate the […]

**** Fisheries Media Release Recommendations on Aquaculture Regulations —————————————————————————————————– The Province is moving forward with recommendations from an advisory committee to improve aquaculture regulations in Nova Scotia. A report from the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Regulatory Advisory Committee, released today, March 17, finds the sector’s current regulatory framework is a good foundation. It makes 17 recommendations […]

**** Via Hope for Wildlife In the past couple of weeks we have received two beautiful patients: bohemian waxwings! Both of them came in as a result of window strikes and are recovering well. Since glass is not a natural material, the reflection of the sky or trees, or even dark reflections can give birds […]

**** HRM Media Release Applications open for Youth Poet Laureate Program The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications have opened for the inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Program. Young poets (aged 12-21 at the time of application) are invited to apply and hone their writing skills, receive mentorship, and engage with others on issues […]

**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of new extortion scam ​ Halifax Regional Police have recently received a number of reports in relation to a new extortion scam circulating in the Halifax area. ​ Scammers call or text victims, accuse them of attempting to use an escort service and demand payment. The scammers then claim […]

**** CNS Media Release Michelin Expands in Nova Scotia with Provincial Support ——————————————————————————————————————— Michelin, one of Nova Scotia’s largest employers, is moving forward with a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bridgewater with the help of a recently enhanced provincial tax credit. “Nova Scotia is an amazing place to do business and Michelin’s decision […]

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police identify owner of found surveying equipment Police have located the owner of the surveying equipment that was found on March 10. We thank the public and the media for their assistance with this matter. . Police seeking owner of found surveying equipment ​ Police are looking for the owner […]

**** Info via Museum of Natural History Museum friends. Thank you for your continued support. Someone posting as the Museum is claiming that people have won a contest and is sending out links to claim a prize. This is a scam and is not from the Museum. We would never ask for credit card or […]

**** BMO Media Release BMO Confirms Agreement to Acquire LoyaltyOne’s AIR MILES Reward Program Business BMO’s acquisition would accelerate the future growth of AIR MILES, one of Canada’s largest loyalty programs A reinvigorated program would benefit all Canadians collecting AIR MILES, as well as merchants and partners across the country AIR MILES collectors benefit from rewards at […]

**** Competitive Bureau Media Release How can you avoid crypto investment fraud? ➡️ Be wary of “too-good-to-be-true” investment offers ➡️ Know the risks before investing ➡️ Verify if the investment companies are registered Are you looking to invest? Thinking about cashing in on the crypto craze? Think twice. It’s possible that the promise of a […]