Health and Wellness

Nova Scotia Health launches mobile primary care service​ ​

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health launches mobile primary care service​ ​ ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health is launching a mobile primary care clinic in partnership with EHS and local communities. Its first location is in Sydney on Thursday, Sept. 29, at Seventh Exchange, (Churchill Drive Extension, Kenekala Court, Membertou, Exit 7A off of Highway 125)...

Province Supports New Emergency Shelter in HRM

**** CNS Media Release Province Supports New Emergency Shelter in HRM ———————————————————– The Province will provide funding for an emergency shelter this winter in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) to ensure people experiencing homelessness have a safe, warm place to stay. “We know that people experiencing homelessness deserve a dignified place to shelter in the colder...

Comfort centres open – Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 a.m.

**** HRM Media Release Comfort centres open – Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 a.m. ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents the following comfort centres are open:​ Moser River Community Hall, 28975 Highway 7 |​ 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre, 1583 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m...

NSP SAFETY MESSAGE: HELPING KEEP OUR CUSTOMERS AND CREWS SAFE

**** NSP Release NSP SAFETY MESSAGE: HELPING KEEP OUR CUSTOMERS AND CREWS SAFE The safety of our customers and crews is priority as we continue to work to restore power across the province. Thousands of Nova Scotians have had their every day lives interrupted with damage caused by Hurricane Fiona. It has generated national and...

There will be a feee food truck today at the Dartmouth North Community Centre to help provide hot meals

Take note: According to Councillor Tony Mancini, there will be a food truck today at 330pm at the Dartmouth North Community Centre to help provide hot meals to those still without power and the municipality is paying the bill.   The truck will be available while supplies last...

Municipality distributes water to residents in need

**** HRM Media Release Municipality distributes water to residents in nee The Halifax Regional Municipality is offering drinking water for those dealing with impacts from Hurricane Fiona and dry wells due to dry conditions. The municipality is working alongside the Province of Nova Scotia and using its Joint Emergency Management teams to ensure residents without...

Public Service Announcement Comfort centres open – Tuesday, September 27, 9 a.m.

**** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement Comfort centres open – Tuesday, September 27, 9 a.m. UPDATE: The Fairview Family Resource Centre will be closed today.​   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the following comfort centres are open:​ Royal Canadian Legion Branch #58, 23566 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Sheet Harbour | 9 a.m. to...

Woodlawn Medical Clinic will remain closed Tuesday, September 27th,

Update via Woodlawn Medical Clinic “Woodlawn Medical Clinic will remain closed Tuesday, September 27th, as we are still without power. Will update with re-opening as soon as our power has been restored.Thank you!”...

Comfort centres open – Monday, September 26, 11:30 a.m.

**** HRM Media Release Comfort centres open – Monday, September 26, 11:30 a.m.   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the following comfort centres are open: Prospect Road Community Centre, 2141 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake | 1 to 5 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #58, 23566 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Sheet Harbour | 9 a.m...

Paramedics Recognized on Medic Monday

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS- Release Paramedics Recognized on Medic Monday —————————————————————- Today, September 26, is Medic Monday in Nova Scotia, a day to celebrate the more than 1,200 paramedics who provide emergency care, comfort and hope to people across the province. “Paramedics have a special place in the hearts of Nova Scotians. They always give their best...