Health and Wellness

NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR DIP with the Darkside Dippers 

Chill out! Via the Darkside Dippers NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR DIP with the Darkside Dippers  We are kicking off the New Year with a good old fashion polar plunge into Lake Banook. Wednesday, January 1, 2025 · 12 – 1pm Lions Beach Park 10 Nowlan Street Dartmouth New Year’s Day Polar Dip hosted by Darkside...

Fire Safety During Winter Storms via HRFE 

**** Via HRFE Fire Safety During Winter Storms via HRFE  During the winter season HRM can experience extreme conditions and significant snow fall – both of which can contribute to increased hazards in your home. To help keep you and your family safe during winter storms consider the following fire safety tips: Clear snow around exits –...

Storm impacts on municipal services | Friday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. / Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone cancelled Saturday, December 21

**** HRM Media Release Storm impacts on municipal services | Friday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is providing the following updates on municipal service impacts. Overnight winter parking ban Residents are reminded that the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1 to 6 a.m. (in both Zone...

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, December 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

Holiday Fire Safety – 12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips!

Recap **** Via HRFE Holiday Fire Safety 12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Review the tips and full descriptions below for a safe holiday season. Find all 12 tips and a holiday fire safety checklist here . . . . . . . . . . . –...

12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips!

Recap **** Via HRFE Holiday Fire Safety 12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Review the tips and full descriptions below for a safe holiday season. Find all 12 tips and a holiday fire safety checklist here . . . . . . . . . . . –...

We have reached our final holiday fire safety tip

**** Via HRFE We have reached our final holiday fire safety tip Thank you for following along. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency wishes residents of the Halifax Region a happy and safe holiday season. Day 12 – Have a fire extinguisher accessible. Ensure everyone knows how to use it. Having a fire extinguisher nearby is...

Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips!

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 11 – Turn off the holiday lights before bed. Rest easy with safety in mind. Holiday lights add magic to the season, but turn them off before bed or when you leave home. It helps prevent overheating and ensures safety...

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, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips!

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 10 – Keep flammables 3 feet away from heat sources. After unwrapping, dispose of paper to keep the festivities safe. To keep your holidays safe, be sure to keep flammable items—like presents, Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and decorations—at least 3...