Issues relating to the ongoing fires in Halifax and Western Zone are forcing NS Health to cancel or redirect blood collection appointments today
**** NSHA Media Release Some blood collection appointments cancelled or redirected Update – KINGSWOOD GUARDIAN (3 KINGSWOOD DR.) IS OPEN REGULAR HOURS ON MONDAY, MAY 29. NS HEALTH APOLOGIZES FOR THE ERROR. Issues relating to the ongoing fires in Halifax and Western Zone are forcing NS Health to cancel or redirect blood collection appointments today...
Halifax Regional Municipality declares local state of emergency
**** HRM Media Release Halifax Regional Municipality declares local state of emergency Effective 11 p.m. tonight, Mayor Mike Savage and Regional Council have declared a local state of emergency in the communities affected by the fires. The local state of emergency will be in effect for seven days, unless otherwise lifted or extended. Emergency responders...
Comfort centres opened in support of those impacted by the fires in Tantallon and area – May 28, 8:50 p.m.
**** HRM Media Release Comfort centres opened in support of those impacted by the fires in Tantallon and area – May 28, 8:50 p.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that comfort centres have been opened to assist residents impacted by the fires in the Tantallon area. The comfort centres are located at: Black...
Air quality special statement issued
**** Info via Environment Canada Air quality special statement issued 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 Short range wind forecast: westerly 30 km/h with gusts to 50, becoming northwest 20 gusting to...
Climate change, air contaminants, and your health (Repost)
**** Info via Environment Canada Climate change, air contaminants, and your health (Repost) Nothing could be more fundamental to your health than the quality of the air you breathe. In Canada, air pollution and aeroallergens have significant implications for health. Health impacts include lung disease, heart disease and lung cancer. It is now well-established by...
More Nova Scotians Eligible for Meningococcal B Vaccine
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release More Nova Scotians Eligible for Meningococcal B Vaccine The Province is offering the meningococcal B vaccine for free to young Nova Scotians who will be living in a group setting such as a university residence for the first time. The high-risk vaccine policy now includes Nova Scotia youth aged...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic for the Central Zone is taking place at the following location and dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, May 28...
Water Service Advisory – North End Halifax – Water System Maintenance
**** Halifax Water Release Water Service Advisory – North End Halifax – Water System Maintenance At approximately 9:00 PM this evening, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking water system maintenance in the North End Halifax area. As a result of this work, customers in the area shown may experience changes in water pressure and potentially...
Trench rescue training puts HRFE members to the test
Trench rescue training puts HRFE members to the test Media observe a trench rescue course for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency’s Technical Rescue Team. Trench rescue training provides rescuers with the ability to rescue trapped individuals in complex trench scenarios and emergency scenes. The demonstration was held in Hammonds Plains and involved HRFE members with...
Medicine on the move: How mobile clinics are bringing health care to Nova Scotians in need
**** NSHA Media Release Medicine on the move: How mobile clinics are bringing health care to Nova Scotians in need Finding health care has been the ultimate exercise in patchwork for Carolyn James since her doctor of 30 years closed her practice two years ago. “It has been catch as catch can,” said James, who’s...