Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor recalled due to burn and fire hazards
**** Recall via Health Canada Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor recalled due to burn and fire hazards Issue The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage. As of August 8, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries...
Aug-Sep-Oct is the most active period for Tropical Cyclone development. Are you and your family Hurricane Prepared?
**** EMO Media Release Hurricane Preparedness Tips The Emergency Management Office (EMO) is reminding Nova Scotians to take steps to help minimize risk of property and personal damage from a hurricane or tropical storm. Strong winds, heavy rains and storm and power surges can cause significant damage. All Nova Scotians are asked to prepare in...
We’re asking you to earn your arm band by donating blood or plasma
Via Canadian Blood Services You know who you are! We’re asking you to earn your arm band by donating blood or plasma at one of our donor centres this summer Book today at https://ow.ly/BnOU50PxsLP ????...
Monster brand caffeinated energy drinks / Mateína brand Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions recalled due to caffeine labelling requirements
**** Recall via Health Canada Monster brand caffeinated energy drinks recalled due to caffeine content and labelling issues Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. Affected products Brand Product Additional Information Monster Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not...
Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates: 2751 Gladstone Street, Halifax Thursday, August 17 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 and will remain...
Kearney Lake Beach and Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Kearney Lake Beach and Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Kearney Lake Beach in Halifax and Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth are closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Kearney Lake Beach and Albro Lake Beach...
Hey, dog owners. Just an ask to please keep your dogs away from flooded areas and fast moving water
Hey, dog owners. Just an ask to please keep your dogs away from flooded areas and fast moving water. Some waterways may be deeper than before, have dangerous contamination, and faster currents than usual which could pose a risk to your fur babies...
Walker Edison Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds recalled due to Fall and Impact Hazards
**** Recall via Health Canada Walker Edison Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds recalled due to Fall and Impact Hazards Issue The wooden slats supporting the bunk beds can break while in use, posing fall and impact hazards. As of July 12, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In...
Celebrations are in order… NS SPCA’s second Veterinary Assistant class has graduated today!
**** NS SPCA Release Celebrations are in order NS SPCA’s second Veterinary Assistant class has graduated today! This class has 18 graduates, and this year’s valedictorian is Kristen Kelly . Reflecting back to the very first day, Kristen shared, “We did the orientation, but I remember the instructors gave us a tour of the shelter...
There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location
Via Dept of Environment and Climate Change There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: ➡️Sandy Bottom Lake, West Springhill, Annapolis County To learn more about blue-green algae ** Release https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/51842-2...