Category: In The Spotlight

Photos HRFE introduced and inaugurated a Spiritual Advisor, Elder Debbie Eisan, to the fire service in a small ceremony. Her role as a Spiritual Advisor will be a valuable addition within the HRFE service. . . . . . .

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release Premier Proclaims HMCS Kootenay Day————————————————————- Premier Stephen McNeil has proclaimed today, Oct. 23, as HMCS Kootenay Day in Nova Scotia in remembrance of the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy.On Oct. 23, 1969, nine crewmen died and 53 were seriously injured after an explosion at […]

**** RCMP Media Release Cst. Heidi Stevenson’s name was unveiled on the Wall of Honour at Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters in Dartmouth during a private ceremony for family and invited guests. Etched in stone on the granite memorial wall of the Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters are the names of those Nova Scotia RCMP members who […]

A rally in solidarity with Mi’kmaq Fisher folks took place in Grand Parade. “We are all Treaty people and it is our duty to uphold Mi’kmaq treaty rights.” They are calling for the DFO to uphold the 1752 treaty of peace and friendship and the Marshal decision to support the Mi’kmaq right to a moderate […]

**** NS SPCA Release Weekly Highlight – Linden Let this little one hop right into your heart! Linden is still just a baby at only 5 months old. He is a neutered male who was born in care with his siblings and he is now ready for adoption. He did spend time with his littermates, […]

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP officer helping women in Iraq RCMP Supt. Marie-Claude Côté is in Iraq on an international peacekeeping assignment to help improve women’s participation within the security sector.   The desire to broaden her horizons prompted RCMP Supt. Marie-Claude Côté to consider international police peacekeeping. The 26-year RCMP veteran joined the Combined Joint […]

**** NS SPCA Release (By Judy Layne) It is National Pet Preparedness Month! Are you and your pet ready if disaster strikes?  The best way to protect your family is to have a plan in place Keep Your Pets Safe in an Emergency: 8 Things You Need to Know Emergencies come in many forms – […]

**** NS SPCA Release Weekly Highlight – Eric Big, bold, and beautiful! Eric is a very handsome American Staffordshire Terrier and is only about 1.5 years old. He is still young and full of energy and would benefit from an owner willing to work on his leash manners.​ He is big lovable guy who wants […]