If you think your pet might be stressed when they’re alone, here are some tips that can help them get comfortable
**** NS SPCA Release Now that hybrid work is a reality for many companies, it leaves pet owners wondering if their pets are going to be okay at home. If you think your pet might be stressed when they’re alone, here are some tips that can help them get comfortable: ???? Put on a nature...
In late summer and early fall you may see some birds that look a bit less stylish than usual
**** Info via Hope for Wildlife In late summer and early fall you may see some birds that look a bit less stylish than usual. Like this blue jay, they lose all of their head and neck feathers and go around bald for a while. While this can look a bit alarming, it’s usually harmless...
Royal Canadian Air Force welcomes new Commander
**** DND Release Royal Canadian Air Force welcomes new Commander This morning, Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny assumed command of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger. The ceremony was presided over by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario. ...
Halifax Regional Police statement on Meagher Park
**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police statement on Meagher Park In response to media and public interest, Halifax Regional Police today issued the following statement with regards to the upcoming remediation of Meagher Park in Halifax. “This morning, Meagher Park was physically secured by Halifax Regional Municipality staff for upcoming remediation...
Nicknaming the sun Phoebus
**** Info via Environment Canada Nicknaming the sun Phoebus On a cloudy day, a person looks out the window saying: “Oh, come out Phoebus!”. . Whether you’ve heard it or not before, that’s the name some Canadians call the sun. So, where does that come from? In poetic language, Phoebus is a personification of the sun...
Funding Available for Ocean, Shoreline Cleanup
**** FISHERIES Release Funding Available for Ocean, Shoreline Cleanup —————————————————————- Community groups, fishing-related organizations and others can once again access funding to support ocean and shoreline cleanup projects throughout Nova Scotia. The Marine Debris Cleanup Program covers up to 75 per cent of eligible costs for shoreline projects and up to 50 per cent for...
Uniacke Fire would like to take a minute to thank our dedicated community, partner agencies and fellow fire departments spanning from Sackville to New Minas and everywhere in between
**** Info via Uniacke and District Fire Uniacke Fire would like to take a minute to thank our dedicated community, partner agencies and fellow fire departments spanning from Sackville to New Minas and everywhere in between, for all the assistance rendered today enabling us to get a tricky brush fire under control and keeping everyone...
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment in Halifax
**** HRFE Release Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment in Halifax If you like helping people, appreciate continuous learning, and are physically fit, you may be an ideal candidate for a position as a volunteer firefighter. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) is dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, fire suppression, and public education...
Water Service Advisory – Hollis Street – Water Shut Off Notice
**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Hollis Street – Water Shut Off Notice Halifax Water crews will be shutting off water services for residents in the area of Hollis Street, from the Cogswell Interchange to Duke Street. Water will be shut off on Monday, August 8th and Tuesday, August 9th, from 9:00 AM...
Update – Wastewater System has returned to Normal Operations
**** Halifax Water Release Update – Wastewater System has returned to Normal Operations Halifax Water has safely completed emergency repairs to its Duffus Street wastewater pump station, and the system has returned to normal operations. The pump went into operation Wednesday evening and was monitored overnight. Wastewater and stormwater are now being pumped from...