Victim services play a critical role in reducing the harmful effects of victimization and re-victimization
Via RCMP Did you know? Victim services play a critical role in reducing the harmful effects of victimization and re-victimization. Victim services How can victim services assist me? Victim services, provided in a timely manner, play a critical role in reducing the harmful effects of victimization and re-victimization. Referrals to victim services program From a...
Peloton Bike Model PL01 Seat Post recalled due to potential fall and injury hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Peloton Bike Model PL01 Seat Post recalled due to potential fall and injury hazard Issue The bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user. The issue has occurred primarily in users who are taller than 5’11” (180 cm) and above 250 pounds (114...
If you have a car, prepare an emergency car kit and keep it in the vehicle
**** Transport Canada Release Planning a road trip? Emergency Car Kit If you have a car, prepare an emergency car kit and keep it in the vehicle. The basic emergency kit for cars should include the following items: Print this page. Check off the items for your 72-hour emergency kit as you accumulate them. Emergency...
Construction Set to Begin on QEII’s Halifax Infirmary Site
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Construction Set to Begin on QEII’s Halifax Infirmary Site Construction is about to begin on a new hospital that will help deliver the healthcare that all Nova Scotians deserve. The Province announced today, May 12, it has reached an agreement with Plenary PCL Health to start advanced work on...
Misuse or modification of lithium-ion batteries in e-mobility devices can be extremely dangerous
**** Via Health Canada Misuse or modification of lithium-ion batteries in e-mobility devices can be extremely dangerous Summary Product Lithium-ion batteries used in e-mobility devices, such as e-scooters or e-bikes Issue Consumer products – Burn hazard Consumer products – Chemical hazard Consumer products – Electrical hazard Consumer products – Fire hazard Consumer products – Flammability...
Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Province Invests in Training More Nurses —————————————————————– Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening this fall. Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 11, the government will support...
Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone this
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone this The mobile primary care clinic run by Nova Scotia Health will be available this weekend at the following location: Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, from...
New pharmacy services at five pharmacist walk-in clinic locations, including new Bedford site -Nova Scotia Health & Lawtons Drugs to launch point-of-care testing service
**** NSHA Media Release New pharmacy services at five pharmacist walk-in clinic locations, including new Bedford site -Nova Scotia Health & Lawtons Drugs to launch point-of-care testing service Nova Scotians now have access to point-of-care testing for strep, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza at Pharmacy Walk-in Clinic+ locations in New Glasgow, Truro, Lower Sackville...
Members Named to Accessibility Committee
**** Justice Release Members Named to Accessibility Committee —————————————————————– NOTE: The list of committee members follows this release. —————————————————————– Twenty-two Nova Scotians will help develop the Province’s next accessibility standard as members of the Goods and Services Standard Development Committee. The committee will assist the Accessibility Advisory Board in preparing recommendations for the Justice Minister...
HRFE 16A tanker CREW (Eastern Passage) are serving up MCs miles (along with members of the MFRC) at Woodside McDonald’s as part of McHappy Day
HRFE 16A tanker CREW (Eastern Passage) are serving up MCs miles (along with members of the MFRC) at Woodside McDonald’s as part of McHappy Day. On McHappy Day, McDonald’s® will donate a portion of ALL MENU ITEMS all day to help RMHC families...