Nova Scotia researchers join Atlantic Cancer Consortium to accelerate precision medicine for cancer patients
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia researchers join Atlantic Cancer Consortium to accelerate precision medicine for cancer patients Nova Scotia doctors and scientists are partnering with colleagues in New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador to focus on research that will improve cancer outcomes in Atlantic Canada. The group will work together under a joint...
Lake Echo Beach closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels in the water
**** HRM Media Release Lake Echo Beach closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels in the water The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Lake Echo Beach is a supervised...
Snower 3-drawer chest recalled due to tip-over and entrapment hazards
**** Recall via Health Canada Snower 3-drawer chest recalled due to tip-over and entrapment hazards Common name: Snower 3-drawer chest Product description: This recall involves White lacquered 3 drawer dresser with round metal tubular chrome legs. SKU # 64.93.96.10 Vendor product ID: Snower-80 3-Chest Hazard identified: Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the Snower 3-drawer...
Penhorn Lake Beach reopens to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Penhorn Lake Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Penhorn Lake Beach in Penhorn Lake, Dartmouth has reopened to swimming. Penhorn Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised...
Risk advisory in effect for Cunard Lake Beach due to possible blue-green algae bloom
**** HRM Media Release Risk advisory in effect for Cunard Lake Beach due to possible blue-green algae bloom The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a possible blue-green algae bloom, a risk advisory is in effect for Cunard Lake Beach on Williams Lake. Residents are encouraged to avoid...
Trusted USB Rechargeable FAN 5 inch/3 speed Fan 831 recalled due to Laceration Hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Trusted USB Rechargeable FAN 5 inch/3 speed Fan 831 recalled due to Laceration Hazard Common name: Trusted USB Rechargeable FAN 5 inch/3 speed Fan 831 Product description: This recall involves the Trusted USB Rechargeable FAN 5 inch/3 speed Fan 831 with battery and charging cable. Hazard identified: The fan blade may crack or...
Nova Scotia Public Health’s actions related to hepatitis A amid reported frozen fruit contamination
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Public Health’s actions related to hepatitis A amid reported frozen fruit contamination (Recall info below) The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis A infections occurring in Québec...
Kinap Beach Closed to Swimming
**** HRM Media Release Kinap Beach Closed to Swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Kinap Beach in Porters Lake is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Kinap Beach is a supervised beach (weekdays only). Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised...
Specified models of Usines Giant Factories Inc. gas water heaters recalled due to potential carbon monoxide leak
**** Recall via Health Canada Specified models of Usines Giant Factories Inc. gas water heaters recalled due to potential carbon monoxide leak Specified Usines Giant Factories Inc. gas water heaters Common name: Specified Usines Giant Factories Inc. gas water heaters Product description: This recall involves specified models of Usines Giant Factories Inc. gas water heaters distributed in...
Birch Cove Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Birch Cove Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Birch Cove Beach in Dartmouth is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Birch Cove Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at...