Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Albro Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised...
Additional resources for Nova Scotians with tick-borne infections
**** NSHA Media Release Additional resources for Nova Scotians with tick-borne infections Summer is a time for outdoor adventures. But it’s important to remember that fun in the sun can come with potential risks, like tick-borne infections. The Nova Scotia Health Tick Service offers Nova Scotians access to timely and relevant information and education, along...
Lake Echo Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Lake Echo Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Lake Echo Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality...
Rissers Beach in Lunenburg County is closed to swimmers until further notice
Via DNR Rissers Beach in Lunenburg County is closed to swimmers until further notice due to poor water quality. Updates will be shared once new water quality test results are received...
Dan-D Pak brand Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled due to Salmonella
**** Recall via Health Canada Dan-D Pak brand Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Dan-D Pak Raw Macadamia Nuts 100 g 7 70795 52260 4 What you should do If you think you became sick from...
NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Cocaine in the Sydney area
**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert July 18, 2023 NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Cocaine in the Sydney 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...
Kearney Lake Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Kearney Lake Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Kearney Lake Beach in Halifax is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Kearney Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised...
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 two unsupervised beaches, during...
Here is what Dr. Kyla Wuhr, Veterinarian at the Nova Scotia SPCA Veterinary Hospital says about keeping dogs cool
**** Info via NS SPCA Here is what Dr. Kyla Wuhr, Veterinarian at the Nova Scotia SPCA Veterinary Hospital says about keeping dogs cool. Have a cool environment at home for your dogs, such as fans, fresh water and even ice cubes as treats. All ways can help cool them down. The best times to...
There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location / Bayswater Beach and Queensland Beach are closed until further notice
**** Info via Department of Environment and Climate Change There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: ➡️Governor Lake, Timberlea, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) To learn more about blue-green algae ** Release https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/51842-2 **** Info via DNR Bayswater Beach and Queensland Beach are closed until further notice due to poor water...