Today in 1812, the Firewards ordered the following equipment for the town of Halifax
Via the Halifax Fire Historical Society “Today in 1812, the Firewards ordered the following equipment for the town of Halifax, which would be used by the newly appointed “Fire-Men” (future members of the Axe Fire Company): 10 fire hooks, 10 chains, 10 ropes, 3 34 foot ladders, 12 axes, and 6 saws.” Follow the Society...
Be Coyote Smart
**** Info via Novascotia.ca Coyotes are permanent residents in our province, so seeing or hearing them from time to time is not unusual. They have become part of the ecosystem as a top-line predator. Nocturnal by nature, coyotes tend to be most active and vocal at night. Coyotes are normally shy and fearful of people...
Animal Services in HRM
**** HRM Media Release Animal Services in HRM Found pets Each year, Animal Services picks up hundreds of lost pets in the Halifax region. See photos of the pets that are currently in the care of Animal Services. Dogs wearing licence tags Reuniting a lost dog with its family is simple if the dog is wearing a...
Residents encouraged to help clean up litter in their communities
**** HRM Media Release Residents encouraged to help clean up litter in their communities Residents are invited to help clean up litter in their communities by using several municipal resources – including the Litterati mobile app, challenges issued by the municipality through the app, and the Great Nova Scotia Pick Me Up. By using the Litterati...
Municipal service level adjustments for the Easter long weekend
**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for the Easter long weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Easter long weekend from Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours: There will be no garbage, organics...
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for summer recreation programs
**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for Parks & Recreation summer programming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for summer recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming lead by local, passionate instructors in a judgement-free zone. Programming is offered in a variety of fields –...
More Opportunity For Skilled Trades Refund Program Opens
**** CNS Media Release More Opportunity For Skilled Trades Refund Program Opens ——————————————————————————————————————— Young Nova Scotians can now apply for the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) provincial income tax refund. Beginning with the 2022 tax year, the refund will return the provincial income tax paid on the first $50,000 of income earned by workers...
Fertility and Surrogacy Tax Credit Program Opens
**** CNS Media Release Fertility and Surrogacy Tax Credit Program Opens ————————————————— Nova Scotians who have paid for fertility care and surrogacy to expand their families can now apply for a new tax credit to help offset the cost. Beginning with the 2022 tax year, the Province will offer a refundable tax credit equal to...
HIAA are conducting an exercise at the airport today with emergency response personnel and partner organizations
Via HIAA We are conducting an exercise at the airport today with emergency response personnel and partner organizations. During the exercise, you may see and hear emergency vehicles and equipment – do not be alarmed. Regular airport operations will not be affected. Thank you...
RCMP Name the Foal contest
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Name the Foal contest Hey kids, we have a contest just for you! The Musical Ride’s Breeding Program has welcomed new foals born at the RCMP Breeding Farm in Pakenham, Ontario. We’re asking for your help in naming up to 12 of these adorable foals. Wouldn’t it be cool if 1 of...