Health and Wellness

Sgt. Dayne Campbell with Vancouver Police Department rolled into Nova Scotia yesterday as part of his solo ride across Canada in support of Cops for Cancer

**** Via RCMP Sgt. Dayne Campbell with Vancouver Police Department rolled into Nova Scotia yesterday as part of his solo ride across Canada in support of Cops for Cancer. Sgt. Campbell received a warm welcome in true East Coast fashion as the RCMP joined forces with Truro Police Service, Amherst Police Department, and Halifax Regional...

Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in 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, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Dartmouth Mobile Primary...

A program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel (PSP) that started as a pilot program will continue

**** CNS Media Release Therapy Program for First Responders Continues —————————————————— A program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel (PSP) that started as a pilot program will continue. “We know many first responders face mental health challenges due to the nature of their work,” said...

Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety

‘*** HRFE Release Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety What are Consumer Fireworks? Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and restricted to recreational use.  They include items like roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Other Types of Fireworks Include: Display fireworks are high-hazard and restricted to professional use.  They include items like aerial shells, cakes...

There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location

**** Via DNR There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location ➡️Chocolate Lake in Halifax. It Is Important For People To Know About And Watch For Blue-Green Algae While Enjoying Nova Scotia’s Freshwater Shorelines ** Release As the weather gets warmer, it is important for people to know about and watch...

Lifeguard Supervision Starts June 29

**** DNR Release Lifeguard Supervision Starts June 29 —————————————————————————————————— Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin on Saturday, June 29. Most supervised beaches will have lifeguards on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until August 25. Three beaches will have supervision until early September: – Aylesford Lake in Kings County and Lake...

Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2024 challenge kicks off in Halifax

Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2024 challenge kicks off in Halifax Emergency service workers in Halifax Regional Municipality are continuing to answer the call to help save more lives as part of this year’s Sirens for Life campaign. The friendly challenge between Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency...

Public Health warns of potential exposure to hepatitis A in Amherst

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health warns of potential exposure to hepatitis A in Amherst Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of hepatitis A in the Northern Zone. Though risk to the public is low, there may be members of the public who were exposed to the virus. Public Health is asking anyone who ate...

In photos – Training for a day at the beach. Lifeguards take to a local lake to train as supervised beaches set to open soon

In photos – Training for a day at the beach. Lifeguards take to a local lake to train as supervised beaches set to open soon. Using various tools of the trade, including just themselves, the group are excited to see you at the beaches this summer! Lifeguard supervision and water quality testing takes place between...

There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location

**** Info via DNR There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location Lake William in Waverley. To learn more about blue-green algae ** Release waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/51842-2...