Health and Wellness

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

**** HRP Media Release Summer events safety tips With the upcoming long weekend, Halifax Regional Police is providing some tips to help everyone safely enjoy the celebrations in our region. The start of summer means there will a number of events happening throughout the municipality. To learn more about the lineup of events and festivities...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Halifax   Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic at 2751 Gladstone Street has these upcoming clinic dates: Tuesday, July 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a...

**** Recall via Health Canada Select Bose Acoustimass®, Lifestyle® and Companion™ Bass Modules recalled due to Fire Hazard Issue The bass module’s electrical components can fail, posing a fire hazard.   As of June 14, 2023, the company has received 21 reports globally of the bass modules igniting or melting including 3 reports of property damage, no...

**** HRM Media Release Outdoor pools and beaches open for 2023 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools, as well as all supervised municipal beaches, will open for the season on Saturday, July 1. The new Halifax Commons Aquatics Facility will be opening soon. Please visit our...

**** 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 1 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a temporary...

‘*** HRFE Release Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety What are Consumer Fireworks? Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and restricted to recreational use.  They include items like roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Other Types of Fireworks Include: Display fireworks are high-hazard and restricted to professional use.  They include items like aerial shells, cakes...

**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert : NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Dilaudid (8mg) in the Windsor/West Hants area. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of 2 meters and respect public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19...

**** CNS Media Release Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1 ——————————————————— Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin Saturday, July 1. About two dozen beaches in 12 counties are staffed each summer. Beaches are supervised daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for Mavillette Beach, Digby County, and Clam Harbour Beach, Halifax Regional...

**** Via Department of Environment and Climate Change There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations in Yarmouth County: ➡️Lake Ogden, Forest Glen ➡️Lake Fanning, Carleton To learn more about blue-green algae ** Release https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/51842-2...