Scott Preston, ex military from North Carolina, is in HRM bringing awareness to mental health for first responders and the military
Scott Preston, ex military from North Carolina, is in HRM bringing awareness to mental health for first responders and the military In a hard to miss ride with very special images and words of inspiration swirled into the mesmerizing paint, they will be visiting bases and first responders through the week before moving on to...
Albro Lake Beach & Kearney Lake Beach reopens to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beac reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth has reopened to swimming. Albro 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...
There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations
**** Info via Department of Environment and Climate Change There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations: ➡️Lochaber Lake, Antigonish County (pictured) ➡️Beelers Lake, Annapolis County There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations: ➡️Lake Ainslie, Inverness County (pictured) ➡️Ameros Lake, Digby County ➡️Scotts Lake, Digby County There have...
Heat Exhaustion Safety
**** HRFE Release Heat Safety and Precautions for the Summer Heat Exhaustion Safety Bright summer days bring hot and humid temperatures, so we encourage everyone to take precautions. Heat Illnesses are preventable Wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing. Take a break from the heat by spending a few hours in a cool place. It could be...
Heat warning continues
**** Info via Environment Canada Heat warning continues Humidex values reaching 36 will continue. Very warm and humid weather continues. Time span: continuing today and Saturday. Locations: most inland areas of mainland Nova Scotia. Maximum temperature today: 29 to 31 degrees Celsius (Humidex 35 to 38), except cooler along parts of the coast. Minimum temperature...
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 Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a temporary service...
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 and Albro Lake Beach are closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Kearney Lake Beach and Albro Lake Beach are supervised...
On hot and humid days like today, it’s best to try to remain indoors in an air conditioned place, if possible
**** Info via REMO King’s Cty On hot and humid days like today, it’s best to try to remain indoors in an air conditioned place, if possible. If it’s not, remember to drink plenty of water and not exert yourself. Humidex — short for “humidity index,” a value that is calculated rather than measured —...
The community hub located in the lower parking lot of the St. Margaret’s Centre provides a place where residents affected by the fires can connect with community groups that offer support services
**** HRM Media Release The community hub located in the lower parking lot of the St. Margaret’s Centre provides a place where residents affected by the fires can connect with community groups that offer support services. Below is the remaining schedule for this week: July 5 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) – IWK mental health...
Where are the areas of risk for Lyme disease in Nova Scotia?
**** Info via REMO King’s Cty Where are the areas of risk for Lyme disease in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia has a suitable climate for tick populations. Blacklegged ticks survive best in areas that provide a moist habitat and are often found in and near wooded or forested areas, shrubs, long grass, leaf litter, urban...