LEAD A JANE’S WALK – Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs
**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission LEAD A JANE’S WALK Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. It takes place in hundreds of cities around the world during the first weekend in May (May 3rd-4th, 2025). You can sign up as a @janeswalkhfx Walk Lead to share...
Show your love this Valentine’s Day by putting fire safety first
**** Via HRFE Show your love this Valentine’s Day by putting fire safety first Follow these steps to keep things safe and romantic: • Cook with care: Keep an eye on that special dinner and never leave cooking unattended. • Set the mood safely: Flameless candles are the safest option. If using real candles, place...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, February 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
New security measures for Halifax Infirmary emergency department
**** NSHA Media Release New security measures for Halifax Infirmary emergency department New security measures are coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department to keep patients, families and care providers safer. Beginning Friday, Feb. 14, anyone entering the emergency department’s main entrance (Bell Road) will be required to go through a metal detector and...
In photos – Helping the purr! An address in the Southdale area of Dartmouth is helping the local strays stay out of the harsh winter with various shelters, providing a little bit of security for the unfortunate furry friends
In photos – Helping the purr! An address in the Southdale area of Dartmouth is helping the local strays stay out of the harsh winter with various shelters, providing a little bit of security for the unfortunate furry friends. Smaller tupperwear style boxes were fashioned together and insulated before being placed outside while a larger...
Chimney Fires Can Occur At Anytime: If Your Chimney Hasn’t Been Properly Cleaned And Checked For External And Internal Damage Prior To Use. But Do You Know What To Look For?
**** Info via the Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Association Repost Chimney Fires Can Occur At Anytime: If Your Chimney Hasn’t Been Properly Cleaned And Checked For External And Internal Damage Prior To Use. But Do You Know What To Look For? Chimney fires can occur at anytime if your chimney hasn’t been properly cleaned and checked...
In photos – How many dips can an ice dipper dip if an ice dipper did ice dip? The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – How many dips can an ice dipper dip if an ice dipper did ice dip? The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend...
NSHA have received a report from a community partner of unexpected reactions to benzodiazepine, namely Desalkylgidazepam, in the Amherst area
**** Via NSHA Verified Drug Alert NSHA have received a report from a community partner of unexpected reactions to benzodiazepine, namely Desalkylgidazepam, in the Amherst area in Nova Scotia. Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted with Fentanyl and caffeine. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep...
Call the peer support phone service at 1-800-307-1686 for a safe space to talk with people who’ve been there themselves
**** NSHA Release Call the peer support phone service at 1-800-307-1686 for a safe space to talk with people who’ve been there themselves. When you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to listen. – ...
Burn Awareness Week Reminder!
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Burn Awareness Week Reminder! Hot liquids like bath water, coffee, & microwaved soup can cause devastating burns. 🚸 Teach kids to stay 3 feet away from the stove 💧 Test bath water before getting in 🔥 If burned, cool with water for 3-5 min & cover with a clean cloth...