General Interests

MARS received a call on our hotline regarding a stranded common dolphin in Eastern Passage,

Thank you for the effort. Info via MARS “MARS received a call on our hotline regarding a stranded common dolphin in Eastern Passage, NS. Unfortunately, the animal passed away shortly after MARS Responders arrived on the scene. We were able to collect it for necropsy, to hopefully learn more about the health of this animal...

The following electoral districts reported delayed openings at voting locations. Voting at these locations will be extended by 30 minutes today until 8:30 pm

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release DELAYED OPENING Today, Tuesday, August 17, 2201, is election day in Nova Scotia. The following electoral districts reported delayed openings at voting locations. Voting at these locations will be extended by 30 minutes today until 8:30 pm: ​ Antigonish – Club 60 Antigonish, 121 Frank McGibbon Lane Antigonish Bedford South...

Last Chane to Vote Anywhere

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Last Chane to Vote Anywhere   Today, Saturday August 14th is the last chance for eligible voters in Nova Scotia to cast their ballot in any electoral district. ​ Nova Scotia has a vote anywhere system for the early voting period, until 6 pm on Saturday, August 14. Voters can vote at...

Extended hours today and What to Bring When You Vote

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Extended hours today and What to Bring When You Vote Voters are reminded that there are extended hours for early voting until 8 pm today, Friday August 13, 2021. All returning offices and early voting locations (community polls and advance polls) are open today from 9 am – 8 pm...

Extended hours for Early Voting

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Extended hours for Early Voting ​ There are extended hours for early voting until 8 pm for the next two days, Thursday August 12th and Friday August 13th. All returning offices and early voting locations (community polls and advance polls) are open today and tomorrow from 9 am – 8 pm...

Over the next few weeks, peaking on the night of August 11th and before dawn on August 12th, you might get your chance to wish upon a shooting star

**** ENVIRONMENT Canada Release The Perseids meteor shower Star light, star bright, First star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, Have this wish I wish tonight. Over the next few weeks, peaking on the night of August 11th and before dawn on August 12th, you might get your chance to wish...

One Week Remaining in the 41st Provincial General Election / Voter Information Cards (VIC)

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release One Week Remaining in the 41st Provincial General Election ​ There is just one week remaining in the 41st provincial general election. Election day is Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Voters are encouraged to vote safely and take advantage of early voting options available at a returning offices, community polls, and advance polls...

Get Your Completed Write-in Ballot Back on Time!

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Get Your Completed Write-in Ballot Back on Time! ​ Voters who have applied to vote by write-in ballot are reminded to return their completed ballot before 8 pm on election day, August 17, 2021, so it can count. ​ To count in the election, all completed write-in ballots must be...

The SPCA College of Animal Welfare is offering FREE TUITION in their accelerated full-time, one-year Veterinary Assistant Diploma Program

****  Info via the NS SPCA Calling all animal lovers ❗️ Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can help pets and loving families? ???? The SPCA College of Animal Welfare is offering FREE TUITION in our accelerated full-time, one-year Veterinary Assistant Diploma Program. ???? But spots are filling up quickly! ⏰ Apply...

Nova Scotia Health warns public about telephone scam

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health warns public about telephone scam Nova Scotia Health is advising the public of a telephone scam related to the in-home COVID-19 vaccination program. The caller fraudulently claimed to be from Nova Scotia Health’s continuing care program and asked for financial information. Nova Scotia Health does not ask for...