Applications open for the next municipal Poet Laureate
**** HRM Media Release Applications open for the next municipal Poet Laureate The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications have been opened for the next municipal Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate’s term will begin on April 1, 2024, and will end on March 31, 2027. The municipal Poet Laureate is a resident...
Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase to $15.20 per hour on April 1
**** CNS Media Release Minimum Wage Increasing on April 1 ———————————————————- Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase to $15.20 per hour on April 1. The increase follows the formula previously recommended by the Minimum Wage Review Committee and accepted by the government. Starting this year, the rate is to be adjusted by the national consumer...
Top Baby Names in Nova Scotia in 2023
**** CNS Media Release Top Baby Names in Nova Scotia in 2023 —————————————————- NOTE: A list of the top baby names for 2023 follows this release; the 2023 information is current as of Thursday, December 28. —————————————————- Henry is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2023. The top 10 names for 2023 are Henry, Theodore...
As many of you know Oaklawn will not be opening in “24”
Sad to hear Via Oaklawn Farm Zoo As many of you know Oaklawn will not be opening in “24”. We would like to Thank You for your kindness and support over the past 40 plus years. Arrangements have been made at responsible facilities for the animals seeking new homes. Having reached our declining years, we...
Due to extreme staffing shortages, the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will be functioning strictly at level Priority 1 from December 23rd to January 3rd
**** Via Metro Animal Emergency **IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT** Due to extreme staffing shortages, the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will be functioning strictly at level Priority 1 from December 23rd to January 3rd. This means we will ONLY be seeing pets that are critical or in a life threatened state. To help our clients assess whether or...
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: Pit Bull Gender: Female Description: Brown brindle and white Location: Highway 7...
Moneri, a Canadian payment processing firm who is responsible for many debit and credit machines, is reporting technical issues
FYI – Moneri, a Canadian payment processing firm who is responsible for many debit and credit machines, is reporting technical issues that could affect the use of credit and debit payments in Canada. “We are currently experiencing service degradation that may result in intermittent processing issues. Our team is actively investigating this matter with the...
Municipal service level adjustments for Christmas and New Year’s
**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Christmas and New Year’s The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments in effect over the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours There will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection...
(Update) Can you help? “Our cat Bambi got stolen by people in the following video”
Update – The kitty is back and safe! This was sent to us and we hope you can help! Call the included number if you have any information “Hello everyone from Halifax. We need your help!!! Our cat Bambi got stolen by people in the following video. If anyone recognizes any of those people please...
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: Lion Head rabbit Gender: N/A Description: White and brown Location: Blackbear Circle...