Public Health Notice: Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to raw pet food and contact with cattle
**** Info via Health Canada Public Health Notice: Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to raw pet food and contact with cattle Why you should take note The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Salmonella infections...
It’s time for HRFE Stn 48 6th annual Fill a Port-a-Tank for a local food bank!
**** Via Beaver Bank – Kinsac Stn 48 Once again it’s that time of year! It’s time for our 6th annual Fill a Port-a-Tank for a local food bank! The last five years were a great success and we want to continue it again this year. On Tuesday evenings (our regular training nights) from 7pm-9pm...
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 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a temporary service to...
New Mental Health Supports for Volunteer Firefighters, Ground Search and Rescue
**** CNS Media Release New Mental Health Supports for Volunteer Firefighters, Ground Search and Rescue —————————————————————- Nova Scotia’s volunteer firefighters and volunteer members of ground search and rescue teams will soon have access to new mental health supports. The new Nova Scotia Firefighter and Ground Search and Rescue Volunteer Assistance Program will give these vital...
DYK? Via Paws for Purple Hearts
DYK? Via Paws for Purple Hearts “If a service dog approaches you unattended, you should follow them to see if their owner is alright. You might just be the person that saves someone’s life that day! Like any dog, trained service dogs play an exceptional role in the lives of their owners and can bring...
The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) to assist residents who may require more support during emergency situations
**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) to assist residents who may require more support during emergency situations. The VVPR provides essential information to first responders and Emergency Management staff and volunteers to help prioritize responses to residents’ needs in...
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...