QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Underway
**** CNS Media Release QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Underway —————————————————– Generations of Nova Scotians will have better access to healthcare as the largest healthcare construction project in Nova Scotia’s history gets underway. Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now in place. Construction...
Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide
**** Info via purpleday.org What is Purple Day? Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in more than 85 countries on all...
Have a fire extinguisher in your home?
**** Info via Beaver Bank – Kinsac Stn 48 Have a fire extinguisher in your home? Here are some things to check regularly to ensure it will be working properly if and when you need it. -Check the pressure gauge monthly. (The pressure gauge needle needs to be in the green area) -Check if your...
Blood Donors are needed in Halifax this long weekend
**** Via Canadian Blood Services Blood Donors are needed in Halifax this long weekend Halifax Donor Centre 7071 Bayers Rd Unit 252 Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2 187 open appointments available this long weekend. Book your appointment today! Link https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate/select-time?apt-cap=5&apt-typ=Whole+Blood&apt-sdf=2024-03-15&apt-sdt=2024-06-14&apt-dis=50&apt-slc=Halifax%2C+Nova+Scotia%2C+Canada&apt-sdc=2024-04-01&apt-lid=33024&apt-dte=2024-04-01&utm_source=501&utm_medium=social-hootsuide&utm_campaign=atl-wb&utm_content=Halifax+donor+centre&fbclid=IwAR1pDM9UcE0oTNYvmJP9NL6oMN6wmbtc7OTq6p0KJ4SuKvsdMOIRL6DKY_M_aem_AYPeQymmd-aSMeb_y2P9eeXNuCTeWFI16mIQoAZdqrHQp_INRV6iEwcC6sIpQlaujIbjcXLZ8t_C3Sg1zevEPRFK...
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, March 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
Fisher-Price Little People Mickey & Friends Figure Packs Recalled due to Choking Hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Fisher-Price Little People Mickey & Friends Figure Packs Recalled due to Choking Hazard Issue The heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can become detached during use and pose a choking hazard. As of March 21, 2024, the company has received no reports of product detachments or injuries...
Be coyote smart
**** Info via Novascotia.ca Be coyote smart Be coyote smart – Coyotes are permanent residents in our province, so seeing or hearing them from time to time is not unusual. They have become part of the ecosystem as a top-line predator. Nocturnal by nature, coyotes tend to be most active and vocal at night. Coyotes...
Update to water leak at Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building
**** NSHA Media Release Update to water leak at Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building A water leak that occurred on Friday, March 15, in the Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building at the QEII Health Sciences Centre has caused disruptions in the provision of Mental Health and Addictions services, leading to the relocation of patients from...
Insignia™ Digital Air Fryers, Insignia™ Analog Air Fryers and Insignia™ Digital Air Fryer Ovens recalled due to potential fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Insignia™ Digital Air Fryers, Insignia™ Analog Air Fryers and Insignia™ Digital Air Fryer Ovens recalled due to potential fire hazard Issue The Air Fryers may overheat, and handles may melt or break, posing a potential fire or burn hazard. In addition, the air fryer ovens may overheat and glass on...
In photos – On this St Patrick’s Day, dozens took to the chilly waters of Lake Banook, some in green and some for the first time!
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze On this St Patrick’s Day, dozens took to the chilly waters of Lake Banook, some in green and some for the first time! This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and aches. Ofcourse, it isn’t as...