Category: In The Spotlight

It won’t be long before we start to see our province’s official birds returning home! Check out this story – When Eagles try and take over an Osprey nest 

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It won’t be long before we start to see our province’s official birds returning home! Check out this story **** Via Osprey of Nova Scotia OSPREY FUN FACT FRIDAY When Eagles try and take over an Osprey nest A feud between an osprey and eagles perched in its nest has sent waves through the Cape […]

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Wildlife – Yesterday, the incredible Hope for Wildlife’s responded to a local HRM beach after receiving multiple calls regarding a young seal pup who appeared to be lethargic

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Wildlife – Yesterday, the incredible Hope for Wildlife’s responded to a local HRM beach after receiving multiple calls regarding a young seal pup who appeared to be lethargic. Hope and her team responded and agreed that the little pup needed help, relocating the seal to her rehab center where the puo will be very well […]

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Take heed! Warnings posted in and around the Penhorn area in Dartmouth warn of mobsters spotted in the area, and a werewolf in Westphal!

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Take heed! Warnings posted in and around the Penhorn area in Dartmouth warn of mobsters spotted in the area, and a werewolf in Westphal! These comically written posters are scattered along power poles in the area. But since Nova Scotia translates to New Scotland, could the Penhorn Lake monster be a vacationing Nessy? . . […]

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Renowned Canadian Wildlife Rehabilitator Hope Swinimer Returns to TV Screens with Hope for Wildlife: The Next Generation

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Repost ****Via Hope for Wildlife Renowned Canadian Wildlife Rehabilitator Hope Swinimer Returns to TV Screens with Hope for Wildlife: The Next Generation, Premiering March 4 During Cottage Life’s Nationwide Free Preview Event The highly-anticipated new season spotlights urgent wildlife threats, including the climate crisis, population growth and disease outbreaks Hope for Wildlife: The Next Generation […]

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As we draw closer to spring, Hope for Wildlife has injured and orphaned wildlife on their minds! Report an injured animal

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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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DYK? HRFE crews are also equipped to help our fur babies in distress too!  And St John’s Ambulance offers pet first-aid!

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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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In photos – Things are looking up as HRFEs 12 company (Highfield Park) took to some cooperative aerial training today

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In photos – Things are looking up as HRFEs 12 company (Highfield Park) took to some cooperative aerial training today 12 company, which consists of an engine, midmount aerial and Tactical unit, headed out today to get in some practical training, using individual and cooperative techniques required in structure fires. Engine 12 took in hose […]

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