Health and Wellness

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP is asking the public to consume responsibly during homecoming in Wolfville this weekend Kings District RCMP is expecting a festive atmosphere as homecoming activities occur this weekend in Wolfville. Kings District RCMP is encouraging the responsible consumption of alcohol and cannabis by those who choose to participate in...

**** HRFE Release National Fire Prevention Week and Contest National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8 to 14. This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is reminding residents that cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries. To prevent a cooking-related...

**** HRFE Release National Fire Prevention Week and Contest National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8 to 14. This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is reminding residents that cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries. To prevent a cooking-related...

**** HRFE Release National Fire Prevention Week and Contest National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8 to 14. This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is reminding residents that cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries. To prevent a cooking-related...

**** HRFE Release National Fire Prevention Week and Contest National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8 to 14. This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is reminding residents that cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries. To prevent a cooking-related...

**** HRFE Release National Fire Prevention Week and Contest National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8 to 14. This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is reminding residents that cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries. To prevent a cooking-related...

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP reminds hunters of firearm safety The Nova Scotia RCMP would like to remind hunters of safe and responsible practices related to firearms. Fall has arrived in Nova Scotia and with that, various hunting seasons. Every year, the Nova Scotia RCMP responds to reports associated to the use of...

**** 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. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a...

**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert October 2023: NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Crystal MDMA in the Dartmouth area. Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted with Fentanyl. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Free Vaccines Available to Protect Against Influenza, COVID-19 —————————————————————– For the first time, Nova Scotians aged 65 years and older can get the high-dose influenza vaccine for free. The high-dose vaccine will be available starting this week at local pharmacies and medical clinics. This vaccine contains a bigger dose...