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In photos – Dip, dip, hooray!! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! (and fundraiser info) 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 […]
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**** NS Gov Release Temporary Emergency Shelter Opening in Halifax –—————————–————————— A new temporary emergency shelter at St. Patrick’s church in Halifax opens today, February 28, with 25 beds for people experiencing homelessness. The Brunswick Street shelter will offer a safe, warm space, providing critical support during extreme weather events and will stay open until […]
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As spring draws closer, many of are excited for warmer weather, longer days and no shovelling of snow. But as we draw closer to spring, Hope for Wildlife has injured and orphaned wildlife on their minds! Report an injured or orphaned animal to Hope for Wildlife (any time of year!) **** Via Hope for Wildlife […]
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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 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Effective Thursday, Feb. 27, QEII’s Halifax Infirmary emergency department is implementing a new visitor pass system to enhance security and safety at the site. This is a pilot program as part of the safety improvements underway in the emergency department. What you need to know: – All emergency department visitors will […]
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We all know that the HRFE members are trained very well as MFR (medical first responders). From structure fires to car accidents, the need to be able to quickly and professionally assist the injured is a daily occurrence. (A cat is unhappy but alive as he receives oxygen after being rescued from a house fire) […]
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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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In photos – They’re baaaaackkkk! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! 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 other inflammatory […]
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Repost **** Via Lace up for Life Lace up for Life! Join us for the first ever Lace Up For Life skating event, hosted by the Canadian Transplant Association! This entirely free to attend networking and community building event is an open skate for all people impacted by organ donation – recipients, donors, families, friends, […]
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**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission LEAD A JANE’S WALK Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. It takes place in hundreds of cities around the world during the first weekend in May (May 3rd-4th, 2025). You can sign up as a @janeswalkhfx Walk Lead to share […]
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