Curbside Give Away Weekend is back!
**** HRM Media Release Curbside Give Away Weekend is back! FREE yourself of clutter and find some great FREE items of your own during Curbside Give Away Weekend on October 15 & 16. This event takes place rain or shine all across the municipality. Put your unwanted household items at the curb during the weekend...
Fire Prevention Week is October 9 – 15, 2022
**** HRFE Release Fire Prevention Week is October 9 – 15, 2022 This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as...
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire
**** Info via Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Association The Origin of Fire Prevention Week The Historical Origin of Fire Prevention Week Commemorating a conflagration Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more...
Join HRM for an upcoming tree giveaway
**** HRM Media Release Interested in planting a tree on your property? Join HRM for an upcoming tree giveaway. A selection of trees will be available in various sizes, including a limited number of edible fruit trees. You can walk, roll, cycle, or take Halifax Transit to pick up your tree: ????Saturday Oct. 8...
October is Women’s History Month in Canada
**** Canada.ca Release October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding...
Seniors Week Focuses on Safety Following Hurricane Fiona
**** CNS Media Release Seniors Week Focuses on Safety Following Hurricane Fiona —————————————————————- October 1 to 8 is Seniors Week in Nova Scotia, a chance to celebrate seniors and highlight their community contributions. In the wake of hurricane Fiona, Nova Scotians are asked to check in on older Nova Scotians as cleanup continues. “We know...
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
**** HRM Media Release September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Formerly Orange Shirt Day, it’s a day to recognize the on-going legacy and impacts of residential schools. It is a day for quiet reflection. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In its commitment to reconciliation and ensuring that the tragic...
Municipality recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month and Treaty Day
***’ HRM Media Release Municipality recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month and Treaty Day The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Treaty Day and Mi’kmaq History Month. The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq...
The 40th annual NS Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial is taking place Sunday, October 16
Via HRP – The 40th annual NS Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial is taking place Sunday, October 16 at 1 p.m. Join in-person at Grand Parade, Halifax or virtually on Halifax Regional Police’s Facebook Page to honour peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice...
In light of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Fiona on Nova Scotia, we have made the decision to postpone the Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics
Via Truck Convoy for Special Olympics In light of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Fiona on Nova Scotia, we have made the decision to postpone the Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia to Saturday, October 15. The safety of our drivers, volunteers, hosts, athletes, sponsors and all other stakeholders in the event...