Security exercise to be conducted at Canadian Forces Base Halifax
**** DND Media Release Security exercise to be conducted at Canadian Forces Base Halifax Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there will be a security response exercise conducted at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax Stadacona and His Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Dockyard at an unspecified time during the week of...
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to one of our very special guests at Hope for Wildlife
**** Info via Hope for Wildlife It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to one of our very special guests. The old Sullivan’s Pond goose with the bad eye passed away peacefully from old age last week. The beloved community gaggle of geese spend their summers at Sullivan’s Pond in Dartmouth and their...
The Province is investing more in the child-care system that thousands of Nova Scotia families rely on to care for their young children
**** CNS Media Release More Funding for Child-Care Centres ——————————————————– The Province is investing more in the child-care system that thousands of Nova Scotia families rely on to care for their young children. Child-care operators will receive more funding for infant spaces, rising operational costs and staff wages under new annual agreements with the Province...
New Rules to Help Prevent Use of Companies for Criminal Activities
**** CNS Media Release New Rules to Help Prevent Use of Companies for Criminal Activities ———————————————————– Nova Scotia is joining other provinces in reducing the potential for companies to be used for money laundering, tax evasion and other crimes. Changes to the Companies Act that take effect April 1 will require more transparency about who...
February is African Heritage Month and NSHA are celebrating the rich contributions that African Nova Scotians and Black Immigrants from the Caribbean and Africa have made in our society
**** NSHA Media Release February is African Heritage Month and NSHA are celebrating the rich contributions that African Nova Scotians and Black Immigrants from the Caribbean and Africa have made in our society despite their ongoing struggle for equity and social justice. It is a time to recognize the strength and resiliency of Black people...
Did you know Bedford Volunteer Firefighters dedicate approx. 12 hours a month in training alone?
Via Bedford Volunteer Firefighter Association ????Did you know Bedford Volunteer Firefighters dedicate approx. 12 hours a month in training alone? This doesn’t include members responding to emergencies, teaching recruits or taking courses like Driver Engineer, Volunteer Fire Instructor or Officer Training ????. It’s a big commitment but extremely rewarding! Interested in volunteering at Halifax Regional...
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Reach SiRT Agreement
**** Justice Media Release Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Reach SiRT Agreement ——————————————————- NOTE: The following is a joint announcement with the Province of New Brunswick. ——————————————————– Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have reached an agreement on oversight for serious incidents involving police in both provinces. The agreement ensures both provinces will benefit from the Nova...
Just when you thought you’d seen everything!
Via Hope for Wildlife Just when you thought you’d seen everything! Over a week ago, these two female eagles were found on the ground with their talons locked together, and they refused to let go of each other. Concerned about injuries, they were brought to our medical staff for examination and it was at least...
NS SPCA – Found a Stray?
***** NS SPCA Release Found a Stray? Stray Cats If the cat is in immediate need of medical help please call your local SPCA right away. If the cat is not in immediate need of medical help, click hereand follow the steps to attempt to identify if the cat has an owner. Depending on the space and time of...
Police are reminding citizens to be suspicious if someone calls pretending to be a loved one who had an emergency and needs money
**** HRP Media Release Police are reminding citizens to be suspicious if someone calls pretending to be a loved one who had an emergency and needs money. Don’t be pressured to act immediately. Scammers try to create a sense of urgency so you will take immediate action and don’t have time to think the situation...