Upcoming dip via Cold Play NS
Upcoming dip via Cold Play NS. See pics for details. Repost We spoke to Jule about Cold Play NS about what it’s about and why it’s good for you! ** Release We spoke to Jule about Cold Play NS about what it’s about and why it’s good for you!...
Scotch™ Thermal Laminator TL1302 recalled due to potential fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Scotch™ Thermal Laminator TL1302 recalled due to potential fire hazard Issue A safety feature may not operate correctly to turn off power if the product enters an overheating state due to a thermal malfunction, posing a potential fire hazard. As of November 4, 2022, the company has received no reports of...
New Investments Support Caregivers in Long-Term Care Facilities, At Home
**** SENIORS/LONG-TERM Care Release New Investments Support Caregivers in Long-Term Care Facilities, At Home ——————————————————– NOTE: A list of the new investments follows this release. ——————————————————– Long-term care facilities and home-care agencies will receive increased funding to help ensure ongoing, responsive care for seniors and other Nova Scotians relying on their services. The Province is...
DYK? There is a Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline
Via RCMP DYK? There is a Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline, 902-449-2425, which is monitored 24/7 by a police officer. If you have concerns or would like to provide information to the police about suspected human trafficking, call the hotline today...
New Endoscopy Room Open at Dartmouth General Hospital
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New Endoscopy Room Open at Dartmouth General Hospital More Nova Scotians are receiving potentially life-saving cancer screening and treatment with the opening of a new endoscopy room at Dartmouth General Hospital. It is the third endoscopy room at the hospital and allows about 125 more people each month to...
The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to register for the Eastern Shore Lifeguard Training Program.
**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for Eastern Shore Lifeguard Training Program The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to register for the Eastern Shore Lifeguard Training Program. This free program will provide residents of the Eastern Shore with free transportation to training facilities from central community pick-up locations in the Eastern Shore area. This...
New Online Program Helps People Manage Depression, Anxiety
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Online Program Helps People Manage Depression, Anxiety ——————————————————- Nova Scotians with mild to moderate depression or anxiety can now get free online coaching and skills development to help them cope. The Province has expanded an agreement with Tranquility, a program that helps people experiencing depression and anxiety better understand their...
IKEA is recalling METALLISK espresso maker for cooktop 0.4L
**** Recall via Ikea IKEA is recalling METALLISK espresso maker for cooktop 0.4L IKEA urges all customers who own METALLISK espresso maker for cooktop 0.4L with the stainless-steel safety valve, date stamps between 2040 and 2204 (yyww), to stop using it and to contact IKEA for a full refund. Safety is a top priority...
H for Happy™ 50- Count LED Basic Christmas String Lights in White recalled due to electric shock hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada H for Happy™ 50- Count LED Basic Christmas String Lights in White recalled due to electric shock hazard Issue Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that the decorative lighting strings may pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. As of November 29, 2022, the company has received...
Emergency Overnight Winter Shelter in Lower Sackville
**** CNS Media Release Emergency Overnight Winter Shelter in Lower Sackville ——————————————————- The Province will contribute $378,000 to support a new emergency shelter in Lower Sackville this winter to serve people experiencing homelessness. The shelter at St. Elizabeth Seton Church will open early this month and provide 20 beds for all genders. It will operate...