19 new veterinary assistants graduated and join the workforce, helping with employee shortages in the veterinary medical field
Big congratulations to all! **** Via NS SPCA 19 new veterinary assistants graduated and join the workforce, helping with employee shortages in the veterinary medical field “We are dedicated to our mission of supporting the veterinary profession,” says Dr. Mike West, Director of Veterinary Education Programs for the Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare. “We’re...
Oakfield Park Beach, Penhorn Beach, and Sandy Lake Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect
**** HRM Media Release Oakfield Park Beach, Penhorn Beach, and Sandy Lake Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that there is a recreational water quality advisory in effect at Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield, Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth and Sandy Lake Beach in Bedford until further notice...
Nova Scotia Health is making changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary Starting August 26
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health is making changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary Starting August 26 -The main entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary will be on Summer Street. Parking for patients and visitors will be at the Summer St. parkade, as the Robie St. parkade is...
Tick Safety – What you need to know
**** NS Government Release Tick safety There are several kinds of ticks in Nova Scotia, but only the blacklegged tick carries the bacteria and virus that cause tick borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. Ticks like moist and humid environments and can be found in or near woods, shrubs, leaf litter, long grass, urban parks...
Nova Scotians who quilt, knit or crochet, we need your help! The QEII Cancer Centre [Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program] is once again in need of handmade, lap-sized blankets
**** Via NSHA Nova Scotians who quilt, knit or crochet, we need your help! The QEII Cancer Centre is once again in need of handmade, lap-sized blankets This time, we’re also happily accepting full-size blankets for our Palliative Care patients. The “lapghans” will be handed out by volunteers to the...
Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches in HRM
**** Via NS Professional Parks Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches in HRM Swimming is not recommended at Clam Harbour Beach in HRM until further notice. Please avoid the water – swimming may cause illness due to elevated bacteria levels in the water. The advisory will remain in effect for at least a...
With these skyrocketing temperatures, our SPCA Enforcement Team are out patrolling parking lots
**** Via NS SPCA With these skyrocketing temperatures, our SPCA Enforcement Team are out patrolling parking lots Please keep your pet safe and cool inside at home. High temperatures make it difficult for pets to cool themselves and heatstroke can be fatal. If you see a pet in a hot car, remember to ACT. A-C-T...
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, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care...
Springfield Lake Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect
**** HRM Media Release Springfield Lake Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that there is a recreational water quality advisory in effect at Springfield Lake Beach in Middle Sackville until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Residents are advised to avoid swimming at...
One is a HRFE volunteer and the other is a emergency dispatcher, but both are dedicated cyclists ready to take on the MS Bike Ride
One is a HRFE volunteer and the other is a emergency dispatcher, but both are dedicated cyclists ready to take on the MS Bike Ride – He is a volunteer firefighter and interested in policing, and Samuel Gong is ready to tackle the MS Bike Ride. He tells us a little more about the ride...