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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

**** 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...

Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety

‘*** 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...

Latest outlook for NYE

Uh oh! The latest outlook from Environment Canada for NYE is a chance of showers! But time will tell as the big night draws closer...

Free and Extended Service on New Year’s Eve

**** 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 to...

Possible dry evening for NYE

With mild weather ahead, there’s a chance of showers during the day on the 31st. But Environment Canada is calling for a cloudy NYE in the HRM at this time. Although its still days away, here’s hoping for a calm and dry NYE...

MEET & GREET: BLUEY & BINGO

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission MEET & GREET: BLUEY & BINGO We have an exciting announcement about some visitors we will be having for the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival in downtown Dartmouth! Bluey & Bingo will be joining in on the winter celebration this February. Stop by to say hello and snap...

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces: NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight

**** DND Release A friendly reminder from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces: NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces remind you that North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is ready to track Santa on December 24, 2024, for the program’s...

Have a safe and happy holiday!

From us at WFMHFX  Have a safe and happy holiday!  ...

Residents invited to attend New Year’s Levee

**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to attend New Year’s Levee Mayor Andy Fillmore and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to join them in celebrating the arrival of 2025 at the New Year’s Levee. When: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. Where: Halifax City Hall (Halifax Hall), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax All residents are welcome to...

NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR DIP with the Darkside Dippers 

Chill out! Via the Darkside Dippers NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR DIP with the Darkside Dippers  We are kicking off the New Year with a good old fashion polar plunge into Lake Banook. Wednesday, January 1, 2025 · 12 – 1pm Lions Beach Park 10 Nowlan Street Dartmouth New Year’s Day Polar Dip hosted by Darkside...