General Interests

Postmedia Enters Agreement to Acquire Saltwire

**** Info via Postmedia Postmedia Enters Agreement to Acquire Saltwire Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (“Postmedia” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain businesses and assets of Saltwire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Limited (together, “Saltwire”), Atlantic Canada’s largest...

Do you recognize me?

**** Via Bide Awhile Do you recognize me? Stray male cat found in Woodside Industrial Park, Dartmouth. If you are missing this cat, please call the office at 902-469-9578...

Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services

**** Via HRM Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Chicken Gender: Male Description: Black and white Location: Bull Rock Island, Dartmouth...

Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services

**** Via HRM Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Harlequin rabbit Gender: N/A Description: Brown and black Location: N/A Date: July...

More Support for Nova Scotia Beekeepers  

**** CNS Media Release More Support for Nova Scotia Beekeepers   —————————————————— Nova Scotia beekeepers will have access to more financial support this year. The Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program will provide eligible beekeepers up to $50,000, an increase from the maximum $27,000 in 2023. “Bees are important pollinators for the province’s fruit crops, particularly...

Funding for Shoreline Cleanups, Litter Prevention, Debris Recycling

**** Fisheries Release Funding for Shoreline Cleanups, Litter Prevention, Debris Recycling –—————————————————– Community organizations, seafood industry groups and others can access funding from the Marine Debris Clean-Up Program to help organize cleanups, prevent marine litter and recycle shoreline debris. “Keeping coastal areas clean and free from litter benefits communities and adds to our seafood industry’s...

Residents warned of bear sighting at Morris Lake in Dartmouth

FYI – This was posted at the Morris Lake gazebo (not sure how long it’s been there) off of Portland Hills Dr...

Temporary Suspension of Cape Breton Moose Hunt

**** DNR Release Temporary Suspension of Cape Breton Moose Hunt –—————————————————– The Province is suspending the licensed Cape Breton moose hunt for three years because of a significant drop in the population. The Mi’kmaq are also putting a moratorium on their rights-based moose harvest until population numbers are sustainable. “We recognize the importance of the...

Microsoft crash – Resolved

It was reported that a massive Microsoft crash had occurred earlier, affecting flights, banking and more. However, the MS website is now reporting all is well MS https://admin.microsoft.com/servicestatus...

Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove

**** CFB Halifax Release Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there will be nighttime helicopter firefighter training conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division in Herring Cove...