Nova Scotia Health highlights care options during severe weather
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health highlights care options during severe weather Nova Scotia Health facilities in the Northern, Central and Western Zones are all affected by the extreme rain. There are no significant infrastructure impacts at our sites, but we are working with other agencies to receive and care for people affected by...
Using well water after a flood
**** HRM Media Release Using well water after a flood After a flood, your well water may be contaminated with bacteria and chemicals that can make you sick. Here are some great tips from the Nova Scotia Government Department of Environment and Climate Change website: First steps: 1. Stop using your well water for drinking...
The municipality has opened two comfort centres for residents dealing with power outages and flooding
Via HRM The municipality has opened two comfort centres for residents dealing with power outages and flooding. Beaver Bank Community Centre and East Dartmouth Community Centre will remain open overnight...
Kinap Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Kinap Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Kinap Beach in Porter’s Lake is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Kinap Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches...
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 Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, July 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a temporary service to...
Province Partnering on Shelter Meals, Training Program
**** CNS Media Release Province Partnering on Shelter Meals, Training Program ————————————————— The Province is supporting a new, innovative service that provides nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness and will offer a related skills training and work experience program. It is partnering with the North End Community Health Centre and Upward Mobility Kitchens East and...
Bayswater Beach, Lunenburg County and Queensland Beach in HRM have both reopened for swimming
Via DNR Bayswater Beach, Lunenburg County and Queensland Beach in HRM have both reopened for swimming following satisfactory retests...
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...