Health and Wellness

Dogs and other pets can have extreme anxiety and may panic when they hear fireworks. Many dogs go missing on New Years Eve

**** Via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic Who doesn’t love a great fireworks display? Most dogs, actually! Dogs and other pets can have extreme anxiety and may panic when they hear fireworks. Many dogs go missing on New Years Eve. Please ensure that your dog is inside during expected fireworks displays and that you take them...

One poor choice could mean missing life’s biggest moments

Something to think about via NSLC – “One poor choice could mean missing life’s biggest moments.” Have a safe and happy New Years Eve! Please plan ahead, never drive impaired!...

Bring in the New Year with Halifax Transit! Enjoy free service on Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. in support of MADD Halifax

Repost **** Via Halifax Transit Bring in the New Year with Halifax Transit! Enjoy free service on Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. in support of MADD Halifax. Over 40 bus routes & the Alderney Ferry will also offer extended service hours. – Free and Extended Service on New Year’s Eve Halifax Transit is pleased...

Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety

‘*** 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...

Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety

‘*** 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...

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, December 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

Snow safety and snow shovelling tips

Repost **** Via NSHA Snow safety and snow shovelling tips: 1. The Blade. A larger bladed shovel is great for pushing light snow to the side – the best method of snow clearing. Use a small (25-35 cm wide) blade for lifting. 2. Shaft: Pick either a straight shaft or a simple ergonomic shaft. Don’t...

The Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Nova Scotians to stay fire-safe this holiday season and all year long

**** CNS Media Release Fire Safety for the Holiday Season and Year Round ————————————————- The Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Nova Scotians to stay fire-safe this holiday season and all year long. “As you and your loved ones deck the halls over the holidays, be sure to keep fire safety in mind,” said...

Pet safety tips via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic

Pet safety tips via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic Ember and Morty are here with a little holiday advice! Ahhhh…Christmas. The holiday season is a very busy one at the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic! There are certain things we see a lot of over the holidays, so here are a few of the most common ones...

Holiday Fire Safety – 12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips!

Recap **** Via HRFE Holiday Fire Safety 12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Review the tips and full descriptions below for a safe holiday season. Find all 12 tips and a holiday fire safety checklist here . . . . . . . . . . . –...