In photos – Meet Shadow and Jasper, gentle giants who are superheroes for some youth in the HRM
In photos – Meet Shadow and Jasper, gentle giants who are superheroes for some youth in the HRM Shadow Shadow came into our lives by chance. She had been surrendered to a rescue and had been placed in many homes, however by her 5th year, she had not been comfortable in any of the offerings. ...
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze A big turnout as dippers took an icy plunge into a lake in Dartmouth earlier. This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and aches. Ofcourse, it isn’t as easy as it looks. It is always a...
More seniors in Halifax Regional Municipality will soon have access to a new program that helps them live safely and independently at home
**** CNS Media Release Teams Help Halifax Seniors to Stay in Their Homes More seniors in Halifax Regional Municipality will soon have access to a new program that helps them live safely and independently at home. The Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) pilot program is expanding to Spryfield, Herring Cove...
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, February 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
New School of Nursing at Acadia Will Train More Nurses in Annapolis Valley
**** CNS Media Release New School of Nursing at Acadia Will Train More Nurses in Annapolis Valley ———————————————————————- The Province is investing in a new state-of-the-art nurse training facility at Acadia University that will help educate more of these much-needed healthcare professionals. The facility is expected to be open for the 2026-27 academic year...
Taylor Farms brand Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit recalled due to Salmonella
**** Recall via Health Canada Taylor Farms brand Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Code Taylor Farms Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit 329 g What you should do...
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze A brave turnout as dippers took an icy plunge on a chilly day into Lake Banook in Dartmouth. With a windchill of -14c and icebergs to cling on to, that didn’t stop the brave from taking the plunge! This increasingly popular activity is said to...
Frigidaire-Branded rear-control Range recalled due to electrical shock and electrocution hazards
**** Recall via Health Canada Frigidaire-Branded rear-control Range recalled due to electrical shock and electrocution hazards Issue The control panel (user interface) located on the rear of the range can detach from the unit, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards. Affected products Range Type Model Serial No. Range Electric FCRE306CAS VF34410621 thru VF34410752 What you...
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 Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care...
Snow safety and snow shovelling tips
Repost **** Via NSHA Snow safety and snow shovelling tips 1. The Blade. A larger bladed shovel is great for pushing light snow to the side – the best method of snow clearing. Use a small (25-35 cm wide) blade for lifting. 2. Shaft: Pick either a straight shaft or a simple ergonomic shaft. Don’t...