In photos – The Final Dip! The last dip of the season splashes down today as the Darkside Dippers took on the still chilly temperatures of Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!

In photos – The Final Dip! The last dip of the season splashes down today as the Darkside Dippers took on the still chilly temperatures of Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the chill today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote […]

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Get the facts on ticks and tick-borne diseases. There are many myths!

**** Via REMO Kings Cty Get the facts on ticks and tick-borne diseases. There are many myths! ๐Œ๐˜๐“๐‡: Chronic Lyme Disease will go away on its own over time. ๐Œ๐˜๐“๐‡: Lyme advocates are ‘anti-science’. ๐Œ๐˜๐“๐‡: Lyme disease is the ‘disease du jour’. ๐Œ๐˜๐“๐‡: If the patient doesn’t look sick, they can’t have Lyme disease. ๐Œ๐˜๐“๐‡: […]

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Darkside Dippers – HALIFAX! Itโ€™s only right we come visit our beloved neighbours

**** Via Darkside Dippers HALIFAX! Itโ€™s only right we come visit our beloved neighbours Weโ€™re crossing the bridge and hosting a Community Polar Dip with @coldplayns this weekend WHEN โฐ: this Saturday @ 11am WHERE๐Ÿ“: Sir Fleming Sandford Park (The Dingle) ๐Ÿ‘‰If youโ€™ve been wanting to join us this winter but couldnโ€™t make the trek […]

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Avian influenza, also known as โ€œbird flu,โ€ has been detected in Nova Scotia. There are steps you can take to limit the spread between birds and protect yourself

**** NS Gov Release Avian influenza Avian influenza, also known as โ€œbird flu,โ€ has been detected in Nova Scotia. There are steps you can take to limit the spread between birds and protect yourself. About avian influenza Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is a viral infection that spreads easily between birds. The infection can cause […]

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New security measures for Dartmouth General Hospital emergency department

**** NSHA Media Release New security measures for Dartmouth General Hospital emergency department New security measures are coming to Dartmouth General Hospitalโ€™s emergency department (ED) to keep patients, families, and care providers safer. Beginning this week, anyone entering the hospital’s emergency department will be searched with hand-held metal-detecting wands and can expect to have their […]

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As the temperatures begin to warm up, a friendly reminder to be wary of other warm weather fans too- Tick safety

As the temperatures begin to warm up, a friendly reminder to be wary of other warm weather fans too- Tick safety **** NS Government Release Tick safety Ticks like moist and humid environments and can be found in or near woods, shrubs, leaf litter, long grass, urban parks and gardens. They are very small, which […]

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In photos – Shamrock wow! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! (and fundraiser!)

In photos – Shamrock wow! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! (and fundraiser!) The brave took on the cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental health and […]

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