A sobering whale sculpture sits at the end of Canal St in Dartmouth
A sobering whale sculpture sits at the end of Canal St in Dartmouth. Entangled in ropes, also partially stuffed inside the whale, and flanked by plastic bottle waves and candles in memorial style, this art is a stark reminder of our fragile aquatic environment. . . . . ...
Local Mi’kmaw Artist Loretta Gould Unveils New Permanent Display at Halifax Stanfiel
**** HIAA Media Release Local Mi’kmaw Artist Loretta Gould Unveils New Permanent Display at Halifax Stanfiel Beautiful images depicting Mi’kmaq culture and traditions created by local Mi’kmaw artist, Loretta Gould, are now on display for all to enjoy at Halifax Stanfield. Earlier this month, in recognition of Mi’kmaq History Month, a new, permanent display featuring...
Amendments to Nova Scotia Museum Act / Amendments to Improve Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Governance
**** CNS Media Release Amendments to Nova Scotia Museum Act —————————————————————- Amendments to the Nova Scotia Museum Act introduced today, October 13, will include the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission board chair as a member of the Nova Scotia Museum board of governors. “Adding the chair of the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission to the Nova Scotia Museum board...
More Focus on Growing Local Tourism
**** CNS Media Release More Focus on Growing Local Tourism ——————————————————— Tourism Nova Scotia is rolling out new pilot programs and activities to help more Nova Scotia communities grow tourism. The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will help local leaders throughout the province further understand what inspires people to visit and spend time and money in...
Higher Wages, Retroactive Pay for Early Childhood Educators
**** CNS Media Release Higher Wages, Retroactive Pay for Early Childhood Educators ——————————————————— Higher wages are coming for Nova Scotia’s early childhood educators working in regulated child-care settings thanks to a new provincial investment and the federal government’s contribution under the Canada-Nova Scotia Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Most of the 2,600 early...
As with every long weekend, we want to wish you all a safe Thanksgiving
As with every long weekend, we want to wish you all a safe Thanksgiving. Please do not drive impaired if you are travelling and pre adjust your belts before supper. Take care everyone!...
Canada awards contract for new Army pistols
**** CAF Media Release Canada awards contract for new Army pistols Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced a contract award valued at $3.2 million (USD) to provide the Canadian Army with new pistols and holster systems. Following an open and transparent competitive process, M.D. Charlton Co. Ltd. of Victoria, B.C., was awarded the...
It’s spooky season and our shelter is dangerously low on supplies. Can you help??
**** NS SPCA Release It’s spooky season and our shelter is dangerously low on supplies. Can you help?? The Dartmouth SPCA is most in need of: ???? Canned wet food for kitties and dogs (we proudly feed Hills Science but will accept all) ???? Non-clumping kitty litter ???? Dog and cat toys ???? Gently used...
Municipal service level adjustments for 2022 Thanksgiving Day
**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for 2022 Thanksgiving Day The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the following service level adjustments will be in place over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend: Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection services will take place on Thanksgiving Day...
Fire stations across HRM are looking to recruit volunteers this fall
Via HRFE – Fire stations across HRM are looking to recruit volunteers this fall. If you live in communities such as Cooks Brook, Meagher’s Grant, Middle Musquodoboit, Upper Musquodoboit, Dutch Settlement, Waverley, Wellington, or Grand Lake, join our amazing team of first responders! Visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers or email volff@halifax.ca for more information...