Holiday fire safety tip 9: Give space heaters space
**** Via HRFE Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season! Holiday fire safety tip 9: Give space heaters space. Keep materials such as curtains, sofas, beds, clothes, and papers at least three feet away from the front, sides and rear of the heater. Find all 12 tips at https://fal.cn/3uEE4...
Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season!
**** Via HRFE Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season! Holiday fire safety tip 7: Don’t use damaged cords. Damaged power cords pose serious hazards to appliance users, including electrical shock and fire risks. If you are attending a holiday gathering, make smart choices and plan how you will...
Supports to Help Seniors Stay in Their Homes
**** CNS Media Release Supports to Help Seniors Stay in Their Homes —————————————————— A new pilot program, the first of its kind in Canada, will soon help seniors in the Preston area, Kings County and on the Halifax peninsula live more independently in their homes. The Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders...
FG Square Santa Sleigh recalled due to fire hazard
**** Info via Health Canada FG Square Santa Sleigh recalled due to fire hazard Issue The recalled product can overheat, posing a fire hazard. As of December 12, 2023, the company has received 2 reports of the product overheating/smoking in Canada, and no reports of injury or property damage. Affected products This recall involves...
Helping the homeless – With homeless tents popping up in more areas, Nadya and Red teamed up with Marco to visit three camp areas in Dartmouth
Helping the homeless – With homeless tents popping up in more areas, Nadya and Red teamed up with Marco to visit three camp areas in Dartmouth providing supplies to those in need. Supplies such as warm clothes, a new tent, blankets and feminine products to name a few, they were happily met by many of...
LOGiiX Piston Power 10,000 & 5000 Mini Power Banks recalled due to fire hazard
**** Info via Health Canada LOGiiX Piston Power 10,000 & 5000 Mini Power Banks recalled due to fire hazard Issue A small number of power banks may overheat when used to charge a device or when charging the power banks, posing a fire hazard. As of December 1, 2023, the company has received 5 reports of...
Holiday fire safety tip 5: Do not leave candles unattended / Holiday fire safety tip 6: Clean your chimney for Santa!
**** Via HRFE Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season! Holiday fire safety tip 5: Do not leave candles unattended. Unattended candles are a big fire risk this time of year. . Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season! Holiday fire safety tip...
To ensure the safe disposal of wood ashes, store them in a metal container until cooled
**** Via HRFE Follow along as we share fire safety tips for a safe holiday season! Holiday fire safety tip 4: Dispose of ashes safely. To ensure the safe disposal of wood ashes, store them in a metal container until cooled. Find all 12 tips at https://fal.cn/3uDuW...
Funding to Help End Gender-Based Violence
**** CNS Media Release Funding to Help End Gender-Based Violence —————————————————- A historic funding agreement signed today, December 14, will see the federal government invest $18.3 million over four years to help Nova Scotia end gender-based violence. Through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, the Province can help fund programming by community-based service...
Fresh cut cantaloupe products sold at Loblaw banner stores recalled due to Salmonella
**** Recall via Health Canada Fresh cut cantaloupe products sold at Loblaw banner stores recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. List of Loblaw banners: Ontario: Loblaws, Superstore, Zehrs, Valu-Mart, Fortinos, Your Independent Grocer Quebec: Provigo Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Your Independent Grocer Western Canada: Superstore, Your Independent...