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Visit the HRFE today, April 19, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Superstore locations on Braemar Drive in Dartmouth and Young Street in Halifax as we Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025wfmhfx_local

Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy Canada today! Visit the HRFE today, April 19, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Superstore locations on Braemar Drive in Dartmouth and Young Street in Halifax as we Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy Canada! This year marks 71 years of fire fighters raising funds for MDC—and 61 […]

The big NS flag flies at half mast at Alderney Landing, in memory of the victims of the 2020 tragedy that shook a community, a province, and the country

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025wfmhfx_local

The big NS flag flies at half mast at Alderney Landing, in memory of the victims of the 2020 tragedy that shook a community, a province, and the country “As each day, month and year passes, we continue to reflect and remember those lost, and we continue to support survivors. All Nova Scotians are encouraged […]

Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025wfmhfx_local

**** 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, April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic […]

It was a busy night for our Hazardous Materials Team

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025wfmhfx_local

**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters It was a busy night for our Hazardous Materials Team At 5:07 PM, #hfxfirefighters from Station 8 responded to a business on Larry Uteck Blvd in Bedford after reports of a noxious substance in a local business. Our Hazardous Materials team was called in to assist. While several individuals reported […]

By-law M-200 requires landlords to provide working smoke alarms in all rentals. If your unit has fuel-fired appliances, a CO alarm is required too

April 15, 2025wfmhfx_local

**** Via HRFE By-law M-200 requires landlords to provide working smoke alarms in all rentals. If your unit has fuel-fired appliances, a CO alarm is required too. If you’re missing one, contact your landlord. If unresolved, call 311. Learn more

HRFE responded to a suspected carbon monoxide incident in an 18-unit apartment building on Albro Lake Rd

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025wfmhfx_local

**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters At 1:10 AM this morning, #hfxfirefighters from Stations 5 (Bayers Road) and 12 (Highfield Park) responded to a suspected carbon monoxide incident in an 18-unit apartment building on Albro Lake Rd in Dartmouth. Quick-thinking staff at Dartmouth General Hospital discovered elevated blood CO levels in a patient, prompting a call […]

Questions have been asked about the toxicity and longevity of the Quinpool Road fire. The Halifax Professional Firefighters have answered!

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025wfmhfx_local

Questions have been asked about the toxicity and longevity of the Quinpool Road fire. The Halifax Professional Firefighters have answered! Via the Halifax Professional Firefighters Why was the smoke so toxic—and why is it still burning? These are two questions being asked a lot since the Quinpool Road fire began over 36 hours ago. The […]

HRFE is still engaged in active firefighting at 6380 Quinpool Road and the fire scene continues to release very toxic smoke

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025wfmhfx_local

**** Via HfxAlerts Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is still engaged in active firefighting at 6380 Quinpool Road and the fire scene continues to release very toxic smoke. All residents are being requested to stay away from this location for their safety. Homes and businesses in the area are being advised to keep windows / […]

Public Health warns of potential exposure to hepatitis A in Bridgewater

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025wfmhfx_local

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health warns of potential exposure to hepatitis A in Bridgewater Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of hepatitis A in the Bridgewater area. While the overall risk to the public is low, there may have been individuals exposed to the virus. Public Health is advising people who ate and/or drank […]

Proper smoke alarm placement saves lives. Check your home today

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025wfmhfx_local

**** Via HRFE Proper smoke alarm placement saves lives. Check your home today • Bedrooms: Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom. • Hallway outside of sleeping areas: Install one in hallways outside sleeping areas. • Every level: Ensure that alarms are installed on every level, including the basement. For maximum protection, install interconnected alarms in […]

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