Health and Wellness

**** Via NS Government Blue-green algae Watch for blue-green algae from May to October. Blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) occur naturally in surface waters like lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The toxins in the algae can make people sick and be fatal for pets if ingested.   If you think you see blue-green algae, don’t touch...

**** HRM Media Release Cunard Lake Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae bloom The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of potentially toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom, Cunard Lake Beach in Halifax is closed for recreational use. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is naturally occurring in freshwater environments and may...

**** Recall via Health Canada Various brands of caffeinated drinks recalled Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. The affected products have been sold nationally and online. Affected products Brand Product Additional Information 3D Alphaland Energy Drink All flavours which contain caffeine and do not...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches Halifax Transit safety campaign Halifax Transit has launched a new Transit Code campaign focused on creating a safe transit environment. The campaign’s core message is that everyone, including staff, deserve to feel safe on Halifax Transit buses, ferries and at terminals, with the goal to support a safe space...

**** RCMP Media Release Operation Headwind: RCMP launch Nova Scotia Youth Centre investigation hotline  The Nova Scotia RCMP Major Crimes Unit has launched a confidential hotline as part of an investigation into reports of sexual assault that occurred at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre, commonly referred to as “Waterville,” between the years of 1988 and...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Expanded Dialysis Unit Now Open at Halifax Infirmary Starting today, July 12, patients will begin receiving treatment at the expanded dialysis unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Six dialysis stations have been added, bringing the total to 18. The new space is more...

**** 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 at all...

**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert July 2023 NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Crack in the East Hants area. Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted with Methamphetamine. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance...

***** HRFE Release Pets During Emergencies Consider your pets when planning for emergencies. Know where to take your pets in an emergency and remember their needs when creating your family preparedness kit. Before Find a safe place for your pets to stay Make sure your pets wear current ID tags all the time, and that...

**** NSHA Media Release Queens General Hospital emergency department closure Queens General Hospital in Liverpool’s emergency department will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, July 12. It will re-open on Thursday, July 13, at 8 a.m. Call 911 if you experience a medical emergency. For general health advice and information call 811, which is a service offered 24...