Category: Health And Wellness

Cold-Related Emergencies: Staying Warm and Safe in Canadian Winters

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**** Via Red Cross Cold-Related Emergencies: Staying Warm and Safe in Canadian Winters Winter does not just bring snow and cold temperatures, it also brings enjoyable winter activities such as skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, sledding, ice fishing, snowshoeing and fat biking. While these activities create lasting winter memories, they also have the potential to cause […]

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In photos – You’re as cold as ice! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!

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

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President’s Choice brand Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts recalled due to pieces of plastic

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**** Recall via Health Canada President’s Choice brand Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts recalled due to pieces of plastic Issue President’s Choice brand Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts recalled due to pieces of plastic. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes President’s Choice Mediterranean Sea Salts 360 g 0 […]

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Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

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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, January 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary […]

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In photos – The new years day polar dip at Lake Banook made quite a splash as many brave dippers, some veterans and some new, took to the icy waters with the Darkside Dippers!

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In photos – The new years day polar dip at Lake Banook made quite a splash as many brave dippers, some veterans and some new, took to the icy waters with the Darkside Dippers! This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and physical aches. Today saw […]

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Dogs and other pets can have extreme anxiety and may panic when they hear fireworks. Many dogs go missing on New Years Eve

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**** Via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic Who doesn’t love a great fireworks display? Most dogs, actually! Dogs and other pets can have extreme anxiety and may panic when they hear fireworks. Many dogs go missing on New Years Eve. Please ensure that your dog is inside during expected fireworks displays and that you take them […]

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Bring in the New Year with Halifax Transit! Enjoy free service on Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. in support of MADD Halifax

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Repost **** Via Halifax Transit Bring in the New Year with Halifax Transit! Enjoy free service on Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. in support of MADD Halifax. Over 40 bus routes & the Alderney Ferry will also offer extended service hours. – Free and Extended Service on New Year’s Eve Halifax Transit is pleased […]

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Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety

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‘*** HRFE Release Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety What are Consumer Fireworks? Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and restricted to recreational use.  They include items like roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Other Types of Fireworks Include: Display fireworks are high-hazard and restricted to professional use.  They include items like aerial shells, cakes, […]

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