Food Safety After a Power Outage
**** Info via NS Government Food Safety After a Power Outage Food ma not be safe to eat during or after an emergency. Food may become contaminated with chemicals or bacteria during hurricanes, floods or other severe events and foods that require refrigeration may not be safe to eat if there is no power for...
New Mental Health Centre Opens in Halifax
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New Mental Health Centre Opens in Halifax ——————————————————- A groundbreaking partnership between Dalhousie University and the Province is connecting more people to mental health and addictions services – and bringing Nova Scotia one step closer to universal mental health and addictions care. Brian Comer, Minister responsible for the Office...
Paqui brand 2023 One Chip Challenge recalled due to reported adverse reactions
**** Recall via Health Canada Paqui brand 2023 One Chip Challenge recalled due to reported adverse reactions Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to reported adverse reactions. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Paqui 2023 One Chip Challenge 6 g 8 10002 65040 6 All codes What you should...
NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Carfentanil in Halifax/Windsor
**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert September 7, 2023 NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Carfentanil in Halifax/Windsor. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of 2 meters and respect public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 if using...
Generator Safety
**** Info via Canadian Red Cross Generator Safety Using a Generator Safely at Home Using a portable generator after a power outage is definitely handy, but generators can be dangerous if they’re used incorrectly. Be cautious and always follow all safety instructions provided by the manufacturer. The following are some safety tips and information about...
Boon Flair & Flair Elite High Chairs recalled due to fall hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Boon Flair & Flair Elite High Chairs recalled due to fall hazard Issue The bolts used to secure the seat of the highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard. As of August 24, 2023, the company has received no...
Halifax donors needed this long weekend!
Via Canadian Blood Services Halifax donors needed this long weekend! We are open Friday, Saturday and Monday and have 100 spots to fill! ** https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate/select-time?apt-cap=5&apt-typ=Whole+Blood&apt-sdf=2023-08-28&apt-sdt=2023-11-27&apt-dis=50&apt-slc=Halifax%2C+Nova+Scotia%2C+Canada&apt-sdc=2023-09-01&apt-lid=33024&apt-dte=2023-09-04&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social-hootsuite&utm_campaign=atl-+wb&utm_content=Halifax+LW&fbclid=IwAR0aZ3phOtGWIsHGN3Q5mg-cNogC9IG2LKdgwnZyBF3aXSzG4L8sIUHsE40_aem_AZjxvwz8HYHILFm5nqEnwkgg-SNKFkIMF2eQu_kp7G5tzGCkqbmSXFLj-geO7IZeUkR_N4O16ZB0gLd8LBYDasbX...
Every year, Nova Scotians make dangerous contact with powerlines
**** NSP Release Every year, Nova Scotians make dangerous contact with powerlines Whether you come across a downed wire, or are working on repairs or construction around your home, ask yourself: Am I at least six metres away from the powerline? To help you stay safe, please keep these electrical safety tips in mind: ✅...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics 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, September 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, September 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Saturday, September 9 from...
We reached out to Halifax Water about what to do if you find a missing manhole cover during a storm. Here’s what they said
We reached out to Halifax Water about what to do if you find a missing manhole cover during a storm. Here’s what they said. “To protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, all displaced manhole covers should be reported to Halifax Water immediately. Our staff will respond as quickly as possible to safely put...