Health and Wellness

**** CNS Media Release Investments to Improve Community Accessibility   Accessibility upgrades will be made at 43 community facilities across the province with the help of almost $1 million in funding from the Community ACCESS-Ability Program. “Everyone deserves access to community spaces and services,” said Justice Minister Brad Johns, Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   Direct to Triage Policy Effective June 1 ———————————————————– A new Emergency Health Services (EHS) initiative at hospital emergency departments will get paramedics and ambulances back on the road faster so they can respond to emergency calls sooner. Starting Wednesday, June 1, paramedics will take low-risk patients to the emergency department...

**** Environment Media Release Blue-green Algae Reported in Stream ——————————————————— A blue-green algae mat is being reported in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake today, May 28. The rain and wind this weekend may transport the mat to shorelines where people and pets may easily come into contact with it. ​ The Department...

**** Recall via Health Canada Certain Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop brand peanut butter-containing chocolates recalled due to Salmonella Issue Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop is recalling certain Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop brand peanut butter-containing chocolates from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been sold in Nova Scotia and online. Affected products...

**** Canadian Red Cross Release Boating Safety Equipment Requirements Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you: Canadian-approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board Buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres in...

**** Recall via Health Canada Certain Jif brand Peanut Butters recalled due to Salmonella Issue Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is recalling certain Jif brand Peanut Butters from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been sold nationally and online. Affected products Product Size UPC Codes Jif Squeeze Creamy Peanut Butter 375 g 0 51500 24556 9...

National Patamedic Services Week is celebrated May 22-28. Via EHS – This week and every week we recognize Nova Scotia’s skilled and dedicated paramedics who contribute in many different ways to patient care and emergency healthcare delivery across the province, making our communities safer and healthier! Nova Scotians appreciate your professionalism and compassion in challenging...

**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Special air quality statement in effect for: Halifax Metro and Halifax County West Light southeasterly winds have transported smoke from a fire in the Burnside area of Dartmouth to some valleys downwind of the fire. Individuals sensitive to reduced air quality should limit outdoor activity if in the...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Maple Street – Water Shut Off Notice ​ Halifax Water crews will be shutting off water services for residents in the area of Maple Street and Ashdale Avenue. Water will be shut off on Tuesday May 24th, 2022 at 9:00 AM until approximately 5:00 PM. To ensure...

**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – Dartmouth System – High Demand ​ Halifax Water is experiencing unexpected high demand on the Dartmouth water system. As a result, there may be the potential for customers supplied through the Dartmouth system to experience temporary changes, including lower or higher water pressure or temporarily discoloured water...