In photos – Chill out! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – Chill out! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the bitter cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental health and other...
Repost – Ice Safety: Know the dangers of ice
**** Red Cross Release Repost – Ice Safety Know the dangers of ice Ice Factors Many factors affect ice thickness including type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as: Water depth and size of body of water. Currents, tides and other moving water. Chemicals including salt. Fluctuations in water...
(Update) QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department disruption due to power failure
**** Via NSHA Update – QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department resumes operations The QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department has resumed normal operations. Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911. For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor/primary care provider. For general health advice and information call 811, a service offered 24 hours a day...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary...
Cold-Related Emergencies: Staying Warm and Safe in Canadian Winters
**** Via Red Cross Cold-Related Emergencies: Staying Warm and Safe in Canadian Winters Winter does not just bring snow and cold temperatures, it also brings enjoyable winter activities such as skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, sledding, ice fishing, snowshoeing and fat biking. While these activities create lasting winter memories, they also have the potential to cause...
In photos – You’re as cold as ice! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – You’re as cold as ice! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the bitter cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental...
President’s Choice brand Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts recalled due to pieces of plastic
**** Recall via Health Canada President’s Choice brand Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts recalled due to pieces of plastic Issue President’s Choice brand Mediterranean Sea Salts and Himalayan Pink Rock Salts recalled due to pieces of plastic. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes President’s Choice Mediterranean Sea Salts 360 g 0...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary...
In photos – The new years day polar dip at Lake Banook made quite a splash as many brave dippers, some veterans and some new, took to the icy waters with the Darkside Dippers!
In photos – The new years day polar dip at Lake Banook made quite a splash as many brave dippers, some veterans and some new, took to the icy waters with the Darkside Dippers! This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and physical aches. Today saw...
Ice ice baby
The Darkside Dippers will be hitting the icy waters of Lake Banook at noon, but there have already been a few early dips this morning. Brrrr...