105 years ago – Anti-Chinese riots in Halifax, 1919
**** Via HRM 105 years ago – Anti-Chinese riots in Halifax, 1919 Less than a year after City Hall was besieged by drunken rioters, unruly mobs again rampaged through the streets of Halifax. On the evenings of February 18 and 19, 1919, just months after the First World War had come to an end, Halifax businesses...
PetSmart Charities Continues to Support Nova Scotian Families at the Nova Scotia SPCA
**** NS SPCA Release PetSmart Charities Continues to Support Nova Scotian Families at the Nova Scotia SPCA Affordability and the rising costs of basic needs have been in the news and talked about around kitchen tables in Nova Scotia. The exponential increase in cost of living is not just impacting people living below the poverty...
More Training, Support for Skilled Trades Professionals
**** CNS Media Release More Training, Support for Skilled Trades Professionals —————————————————————————————————— The Province is making it easier for people to become certified in the skilled trades sector with two new initiatives as part of the plan to grow Nova Scotia’s skilled trades workforce. Funding more training seats in high-demand trades has resulted in almost...
Residents invited to participate in the development of new Urban Forest Management Plan
**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to participate in the development of new Urban Forest Management Plan The Halifax Regional Municipality is reviewing and updating its Urban Forest Management Plan (formerly the Urban Forest Master Plan). This review will evaluate the awareness, understanding and satisfaction with the municipality’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) and creates an opportunity...
In photos – Firefighting is a technical job, and as cities get bigger and buildings get taller, firefighters have to know how to tow the line
In photos – Firefighting is a technical job, and as cities get bigger and buildings get taller, firefighters have to know how to tow the line Hosted by Dockyard Fire once again, both they and HRFE with Truro fire members took part in a specialized hands on session held by HighRise Firefighting (out of Toronto)...
RCMP warns Nova Scotians about romance scams
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns Nova Scotians about romance scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the RCMP is urging Nova Scotians to be mindful of fraudsters who pull on people’s heart strings to pull off scams. “Online dating, social media sites, and texting platforms are used by scammers to gain people’s trust and affection for...
NS SPCA – Supplies needed
**** Via NS SPCA **Supplies needed** With lots of critters currently being housed we always have a need for a few select items. With lots of daily cleaning and feeding that takes place to ensure the animals are happy and healthy we go through so much on a daily basis. We are currently in need...
Panda Jr. is looking for your help!
**** NS SPCA Release Panda Jr. is looking for your help! This happy guy is sending out a request for some dry cat food for his friends back at the shelter! The cold weather has brought lots of new friends into the shelter so that means alot more mouths to feed! While Panda Jr. himself...
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: Rabbit Gender: Female Description: Grey Location: Willowdale Drive, Musquodoboit Harbour Date: February...
The Province is working to improve efficiency and reduce backlogs and delays in the provincial court by providing the resources to set up Nova Scotia’s first bail court
**** CNS Media Release Province to Establish New Bail Court ————————————————————————————————————– The Province is working to improve efficiency and reduce backlogs and delays in the provincial court by providing the resources to set up Nova Scotia’s first bail court. The new bail court will be established in Halifax Regional Municipality and will be able to hear...