Health and Wellness

Working smoke alarms save lives

**** Via REMO King’s Cty Working smoke alarms save lives, so please check yours regularly. And while you are at it – check the date. If it’s 10 years or older, time to replace it...

Recall: On certain 2022-2024 Polaris RZR 200 side-by-sides, the steering rack could fail and cause a loss of steering, creating the risk of a crash

**** Recall via Transport Canada Recall: On certain 2022-2024 Polaris RZR 200 side-by-sides, the steering rack could fail and cause a loss of steering, creating the risk of a crash. Transport Canada Recall # 2023-510 Recall Date 2023-09-12 Last Updated 2023-09-22 Notification Type Safety Mfr System Steering Issued by POLARIS Manufacturer Recall Number Z-23-06 Units...

In photos – What is Lana’s Dream come true?  Well, it happens today

In photos – What is Lana’s Dream come true?  Well, it happens today Lana is 67 years young and during a recent touch a truck event that she desperately wanted to attend she couldn’t, she was in the hospital being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given 18 months to enjoy life. Lana had...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the leading causes of unintentional poisoning deaths in Canada

**** Via REMO King’s Cty Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the leading causes of unintentional poisoning deaths in Canada. Since it has no smell, no colour, and no taste, it can only be detected with a carbon monoxide alarm in your homes. Reduce your risk by paying attention to possible symptoms of CO poisoning...

Clocks fall back this weekend, making reduced visibility during evening commutes

Info via HRP Clocks fall back this weekend, making reduced visibility during evening commutes Motorists remember to turn on headlights. When approaching crosswalks be extra cautious for pedestrians & do double checks for all road users. Make Road Safety a priority...

Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a temporary service to...

The temporary winter shelter in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will open in mid-November at 197-199 Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth

**** CNS Media Release Emergency Winter Shelter Opening in HRM The temporary winter shelter in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will open in mid-November at 197-199 Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth. “As the weather starts to get colder, I am pleased to say we have secured a location for the winter shelter,” said Trevor Boudreau, Minister of...

New Mobile App Provides Better Access to Care, Information

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New Mobile App Provides Better Access to Care, Information ————————————————————— Healthcare services, resources, and information are now a tap away with a new mobile app that connects Nova Scotians with care. YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians better navigate the healthcare system – it is a one-stop shop to book services...

Mobile primary care clinic in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has the following upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a temporary...

Halloween safety tips via HRP

**** HRP Media Release Halloween safety tips via HRP Halloween – a night filled with candy, creepy costumes and time with friends – is just around the corner. To ensure that the night is fun and memorable, Halifax Regional Police is sharing these Halloween safety tips: Trick-or-treaters, parents and guardians: Follow normal pedestrian safety rules...