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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 **** 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!) 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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With warmer weather comes sketchy ice. Many lakes in the HRM are showing signs that its time to stay off them. Please keep first responders in station and avoid the ice. –
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**** NS SPCA Release March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month What better time than now to learn how to protect your pet from accidental poisoning? Keep an eye out for these pet hazards in your home or yard: ❌ Cleaning products ❌ Medications ❌ Toxic plants, Pesticides & fertilizers Consider Nova Scotia SPCA Pet […]
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**** Via RCMP St. Patrick’s Day festivities will be a green go for this weekend Remember, if you choose to consume, do so responsibly. Plan for a safe way home, stick close with friends and be mindful of your surroundings. If you do find yourself in an emergency situation, call 911.
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**** Red Cross Release Repost – Ice Safety Know the dangers of ice Ice Factors Many factors affect ice thickness including type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as: Water depth and size of body of water. Currents, tides and other moving water. Chemicals including salt. Fluctuations in water […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Reported drink tampering under investigation by Antigonish County District RCMP Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating two incidents of suspected drink tampering. Since the start of March, police have learned about two incidents involving people who believe an unknown substance was put in their drink without their knowledge. Investigators are following […]
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**** Via Darkside Dippers 🍀ST. PATRICK’S DAY POLAR DIP🍀 Throw on your lucky bathing suit, flip flops and a touch of green and join us for a St. Patrick’s Day Community Polar Dip with @lakecitycider. WHEN/WHERE📍: Lion’s Beach Park (Lake Banook) this Sunday @ 11am. @lakecitycider will be serving up hot cider and drink vouchers […]
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**** 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, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic […]
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**** Fundraiser via GUT Get Up There 2025 – In Memory of Billy Marr Fundraising for Dartmouth General Hospital Charitable Foundation GUT is a community event supporting the fight against colorectal cancer in collaboration with the DGHF. Join us on March 14 as we climb the hills of Wentworth to help improve FIT test return […]
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