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...
Portuguese man o’ war have been sighted on South Shore beache
Via DNR Portuguese man o’ war have been sighted on South Shore beaches including Summerville Beach Provincial Park. Sightings are relatively common at this time of year. Our South Shore beaches remain open...
Albro Lake Beach and Oakfield Park Beach reopen to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beach and Oakfield Park Beach reopen to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth and Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield have reopened to swimming. Albro Lake Beach and Oakfield Park Beach are both supervised beaches. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality...
A new EHS (Emergency Health Services) LifeFlight airplane will soon transport non-critical care patients from Yarmouth and Sydney to Halifax for tests and treatment
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New LifeFlight Airplane Unveiled A new EHS (Emergency Health Services) LifeFlight airplane will soon transport non-critical care patients from Yarmouth and Sydney to Halifax for tests and treatment. The new service will free up ambulances and paramedics for local emergency calls – reducing wait times – and save patients...
With the upcoming long weekend, Halifax Regional Police is providing some tips to help everyone safely enjoy the events in our region
**** HRP Media Release Natal Day safety tips With the upcoming long weekend, Halifax Regional Police is providing some tips to help everyone safely enjoy the events in our region. There are a number of events this weekend including: Halifax Busker Festival African Nova Scotian Music Association ‘Freedom Festival’ Concert Union of Black Artists Society...
The Province announced a new physician assistant program at Dalhousie University is expected to begin in January
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New Master’s Program to Train Physician Assistants ——————————————————- The Province announced today, August 3, a new physician assistant program at Dalhousie University is expected to begin in January. The two-year master’s program will be open to 24 students. Priority will be given to Nova Scotian applicants who meet the...
Sandy Lake Beach reopens to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Sandy Lake Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Sandy Lake Beach in Bedford has reopened to swimming. Sandy Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised beach, during the summer...
Birch Cove Beach reopens to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Birch Cove Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Birch Cove Beach in Dartmouth has reopened to swimming. Birch Cove Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as two unsupervised beaches, during...
Danby Space Heater 1500 Watt (11”) recalled due to fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Danby Space Heater 1500 Watt (11”) recalled due to fire hazard Issue The heater’s power cord may sustain a mechanical failure or break, causing an electrical failure and posing a fire hazard. As of July 11, 2023 the company has received 2 reports of incidents, and no reports of injuries...
Kearney Lake Beach reopens to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Kearney Lake Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Kearney Lake Beach in Halifax has reopened to swimming. Kearney Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as two unsupervised beaches, during the summer...