Halifax Water Update on Status of Fluoridation of Drinking Water

**** Halifax Water Release Halifax Water Update on Status of Fluoridation of Drinking Water Halifax Water acknowledges that it should have notified customers about the interruption of fluoridation at both Pockwock Lake and Lake Major water supply plants over the past several years. We take feedback very seriously and want to assure customers and the […]

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Mange is a terrible disease. It’s caused by parasitic mites burrowing in or living on the skin

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Mange is a terrible disease. It’s caused by parasitic mites burrowing in or living on the skin, and it causes intense pain, itching, swelling, and crusting of the skin. And, as with this poor porcupine, hair and quill loss. It’s often fatal. This porky came to us back in […]

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Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, November 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic […]

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UPDATE – Water Conservation Measures Continue for Customers served by Lake Major

**** Halifax Water Release UPDATE – Water Conservation Measures Continue for Customers served by Lake Major Halifax Water is continuing to ask customers supplied by the Lake Major Supply Plant to conserve water use. While recent rainfall has aided in water levels, a significant amount of rain is still required for the lake to return […]

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Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic […]

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LungNSPEI Launches COPD Awareness Campaign on World COPD Day

**** LungNSPEI Release LungNSPEI Launches COPD Awareness Campaign on World COPD Day In recognition of World COPD Day, LungNSPEI is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive COPD Awareness Campaign aimed at raising awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), its signs and symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis through spirometry testing. This […]

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Stokke ® YOYO³ stroller recalled due to injury hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada Stokke ® YOYO³ stroller recalled due to injury hazard Issue The parking brakes on strollers with “142AA” in the serial number may disengage, posing an injury hazard. Affected products This recall involves Stokke ® YOYO³ strollers.  It is a Compact four-wheel stroller for children from age 0 months. It is […]

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Repost – Low Water Levels at Lake Major Require Water Conservation Measures

A pond at Shubie Park sits dry in November as a water conservation order remains in effect from Halifax Water for many in the Lake Major water supply zone. Repost **** Info via Halifax Water Low Water Levels at Lake Major Require Water Conservation Measures A prolonged period of low precipitation has resulted in lower-than-normal […]

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Repost – Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives

**** HRFE Release Repost – Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms What is a smoke alarm? A smoke alarm is an early warning device that saves lives.  They detect fires by using different technologies to sense smoke particles in the air.  Once detected the alarm will sound to alert […]

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