Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank recalled due to fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank recalled due to fire hazard Issue An internal screw could drop between the cover rib and the cell printed circuit board and cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Affected products This recall involves Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks used for backup power...
Nova Scotia Health and Varian continue to advance cancer care in Nova Scotia
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health and Varian continue to advance cancer care in Nova Scotia A new phase has been reached in Nova Scotia’s ongoing commitment to transforming cancer care. Cancer care patients in Nova Scotia will start receiving care on the first-in-the-world Ethos radiotherapy system with HyperSight imaging solution in January 2024. Powered by...
Province Adding, Replacing More Long-Term Care Rooms
**** CNS Media Release Province Adding, Replacing More Long-Term Care Rooms ———————————————————- More seniors will receive needed long-term care with additional new and replacement rooms across the province. The government announced today, November 20, that 2,200 more long-term care rooms will be added or replaced by 2032. This is in addition to about 3,500 new...
Therapy dogs Siren and Bishop are more than happy to say hello when they are out and about
Therapy dogs Siren and Bishop are more than happy to say hello when they are out and about These two gentle giants play an important role as therapy dogs for first responders with puppy mom HRFE Capt. Thompson. Follow their adventures on Facebook at K9 Siren the Bear and K9 Bishop the moose. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087430636145&mibextid=ZbWKwL...
Fight4Life is set up at Halifax Shopping Centre
Fight4Life is set up at Halifax Shopping Centre. This great fundraiser raises money for PTSD in firefighting. Therapy dogs Siren and Bishop are more than happy to say hello. These two gentle giants play an important role as therapy dogs for first responders. Follow their adventures on Facebook at K9 Siren the Bear and K9...
Chimney Fires Can Occur At Anytime: If Your Chimney Hasn’t Been Properly Cleaned And Checked For External And Internal Damage Prior To Use. But Do You Know What To Look For?
**** Info via the Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Association Repost Chimney Fires Can Occur At Anytime: If Your Chimney Hasn’t Been Properly Cleaned And Checked For External And Internal Damage Prior To Use. But Do You Know What To Look For? Chimney fires can occur at anytime if your chimney hasn’t been properly cleaned and checked...
A three-year agreement was ratified by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 727
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Contract with Paramedics Ratified —————————————————– A three-year agreement was ratified by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 727 today, November 17. The agreement covers the areas of compensation, health benefits and a retention allowance for paramedics employed in a permanent or term position. “I would...
Fight4Life – The annual calendar of firefighters and their pets will be on sale all day starting Friday Nov17
**** Info via Fight4Life Halifax The annual calendar of firefighters and their pets will be on sale all day starting Friday Nov17 at Halifax Shopping Centre. Saturday Nov 18 at MicMac Mall (with Woody and Santa). Calendars will be sold every weekend going forward at Halifax Shopping Centre until Christmas. Calendars are also available on...
New Glasgow Regional Police recently welcomed a new member. Napoleon, who is a Canine Therapy for First Responders
**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police recently welcomed a new member. Napoleon, who is a Canine Therapy for First Responders CTFFR Atlantic has provided iNapoleon, a 3yo fully trained golden doodle, to join the ranks and members of the New Glasgow Regional Police in New Glasgow, NS. Born July 31/2021, Napoleon comes...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** CNS Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note: This is a drop-in...