Retired nurses returning to the front lines under new program
**** NSHA Media Release Retired nurses returning to the front lines under new program Nova Scotia Health’s new Retire-to-Rehire program has seen 73 retired nurses return to work since November 2022. The program, which accelerated the hiring process and removed barriers, has been implemented across all four health care zones, with 39 nurses coming out...
Residents invited to help identify hazards, risks and vulnerabilities in communities
**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to help identify hazards, risks and vulnerabilities in communities The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking input from residents on hazards, risks and vulnerabilities across communities. Feedback will inform the development of a comprehensive Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA), allowing the municipality to help plan for emergencies. The HRVA...
Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax / Oxford
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has the following upcoming clinic dates: Halifax 2751 Gladstone Street Thursday, Aug. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note: This is NOT a drop-in clinic. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-410-6672. Phone lines are now open...
Albro Lake Beach and Penhorn Beach reopen to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beach and Penhorn Beach reopen to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Albro Lake Beach and Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth have reopened to swimming. Albro Lake Beach and Penhorn Beach are supervised beaches. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal...
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 Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a...
We are excited to have the Transplant Trot back for 2023!!
**** Info via Event We are excited to have the Transplant Trot back for 2023!! The Transplant Trot is one of the main fundraisers for the Canadian Transplant Association. We have made a couple of changes since the last Trot. We are no longer the Running Room as our registration platform. Instead we are using...
There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location
Via Department of Environment and Climate Change There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: ➡️Raynards Lake, Pleasant Valley, Yarmouth County To learn more about blue-green algae ** Release waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/51842-2...
Halifax Water would like to inform residents of a wastewater system backup, resulting in untreated, unscreened wastewater entering the Northwest Arm
**** Halifax Water Release Wastewater Overflow into Northwest Arm Halifax Water would like to inform residents of a wastewater system backup, resulting in untreated, unscreened wastewater entering the Northwest Arm. Halifax Water crews are working as safely and quickly as possible to return the system to normal operations. It is strongly advised that people and...
Simplay3 Toddler Towers recalled due to Fall and Injury Hazards
**** Recall via Health Canada Simplay3 Toddler Towers recalled due to Fall and Injury Hazards Issue The towers can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to young children. As of August 16, 2023, the company has received 1 report of tip over in Canada, and 2 reports of injuries. In the...
Penhorn Beach and Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Penhorn Beach and Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Albro Lake Beach and Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth are closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Penhorn Beach and Albro Lake Beach are supervised beaches. Municipal staff...