Health and Wellness

Carnegy Animal Hospital will be offering a free support group to anyone coping with the stress of missing pets that are the result of the recent Nova Scotia fires

Via Carnegy Animal Hospital In light of our provinces tragic and devastating wild fires, please share with anyone you know who has lost, or is missing their pet. ???? No one should be left alone to deal with the worry and stress of missing pets. ???? Carnegy Animal Hospital will be offering a free support...

This was sent to us from a trusted source and is a very generous offer to help first responders involved with the current fires

This was sent to us from a trusted source and is a very generous offer to help first responders involved with the current fires. “My friend is a registered social worker and is offering her help to the families of the first responders.” Check the image for more information...

All residents and businesses who have been required to evacuate must register with 311

Via HRM All residents and businesses who have been required to evacuate must register with 311 by filling out the online form. Staff will follow up with those who have registered when more information becomes available. https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/fires-tantallon-hammonds-plains/wildfires-evacuee-registration...

Alert issued in Bedford

Alert issued Fire and potential ammonia leak Due to a wildfire and potential ammonia leak, there is a mandatory evacuation ordered for the following streets in Bedford: Olive St, Bernard St, Estelle St, Lewis St, Famers Dairy, Giles, Bluewater Rd, Topsail, Command, Gary Martin, Lasalle, Castlestone, and Hammonds Plains Rd from intersection of Giles to...

Blue-green algae sightings have started

Via Department of Environment & Climate Change Blue-green algae sightings have started We have a suspected sighting of blue-green algae in Lake Echo near 493 Ponderosa Dr. If you think you see blue-green algae, don’t touch it, swim or play in it, or drink the water. Be alert, know what to look for and learn...

NS Health launches free mental health and wellness Text4HopeNS tool to support those affected by wildfires

**** NSHA Media Release NS Health launches free mental health and wellness Text4HopeNS tool to support those affected by wildfires Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions program, in collaboration with the QEII Foundation and the Global Psychological eHealth Foundation, is launching a supportive text message tool today for any Nova Scotian affected by the...

How to Help During the Wildfires

**** EMO Release How to Help During the Wildfires We know Nova Scotians are looking for ways to help the communities impacted by the wildfire. #NSFire Right now, the needs of evacuated families are being met by the Canadian Red Cross and other organizations. At this time, please do not donate food, clothing or household...

St. Margaret’s Bay blood collection clinic closed, patients redirected

**** NSHA Media Release St. Margaret’s Bay blood collection clinic closed, patients redirected   St. Margaret’s Bay Blood Collection, 5110 St Margaret’s Bay Rd, suite 204, Upper Tantallon will be closed Wednesday, May 31 due to smoke in the building and loss of all internet applications related to the ongoing fire situation in that area. Signage has...

Update – Special air quality statement remains in effect

Update ***** Info via Environment Canada Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from wildfire may be reducing local air quality. Locations: near Tantallon in Halifax Metro County Locations: southwestern Nova Scotia near Clyde River. Short range wind forecast: light and variable winds this morning will become southwest...

Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has opened a drop-in clinic for those displaced by the Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire. Canada Games Comfort Centre 26 Thomas Raddall Dr., Halifax Monday, May 29 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May...