Fundraiser aims to help a dog in need of a life-saving heart surgery
**** Fundraiser Months ago, the HRFE lost the comforting and loving therapy dog Hicks from sub-aortic stenosis and pulmonary stenosis. Annette, Hicks’ handler, now wants to help another friend in need with this fundraiser, dedicated in Hicks memory. Camo has pulmonary stenosis and needs razor balloon surgery, the same type of surgery Hicks had. “In...
Paramedics Recognized During Medic Monday
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Paramedics Recognized During Medic Monday —————————————————————– Every day paramedics work on the front lines of the provincial health-care system, providing care and comfort to Nova Scotians. On this eighth annual Medic Monday, the province wants to recognize and thank the many highly skilled and dedicated paramedics for their service. “When Nova...
The Halifax Regional Municipality will be painting the words “Black Lives Matter” on the following streets beginning Saturday, Sept. 26
**** HRM Media Release Black Lives Matter street art installation The Halifax Regional Municipality will be painting the words “Black Lives Matter” on the following streets beginning Saturday, Sept. 26: Alderney Drive between Ochterloney and Queen streets from 7 p.m. Saturday, September 26 until the installation is complete. Brunswick Street between Carmichael and Prince...
Twenty-one Paramedics Recognized for Exemplary Service
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Twenty-one Paramedics Recognized for Exemplary Service ————————————————————– Twenty-one Nova Scotia paramedics have been awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal for their dedication to the health and safety of all Nova Scotians. These paramedics have dedicated their careers to providing high-quality care to Nova Scotians in their time of greatest...
NS SPCA: Weekly highlight – Spud
**** Via the NS SPCA NS SPCA: Weekly highlight – Spud Spud is a handsome boy with lots of energy to burn off. He loves to be outside going for walks or just hanging out in the backyard. This young guy does have some separation anxiety that we are working with so he would require...
Bide Awhile: Chaz is a special guy looking for a special home
**** Bide Awhile Release ???? Featured Adoptable ???? Chaz is a special guy looking for a special home. Chaz has been with Bide Awhile a little longer than most, as it took some extra time for him to adjust to life in our cat room. While he is still adjusting to shelter life, we truly...
Women Making Waves 2020
**** East Coast Surf School Release Women Making Waves 2020 East Coast Surf School is offering it’s 4th annual women’s surfing clinic on Friday, September 18th! (4pm) * Pre-registration is necessary! Please email: [email protected] prior to Friday September 18th, 2020 to sign up! Looking for more rad gals to surf with? New to surfing? Feeling the...
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). If you know someone who is struggling, reach out. If you need help, call the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team 902.429.8167 or 1.888.429.8167...
Bide Awhile: Palliative Care Adoption
**** Bide Awhile Release ???? Palliative Care Adoption ???? Queenie is a gorgeous girl who is around eight-months-old. She came into our care in the early stages of renal disease, which we believe to be congenital. Because of her renal disease and the extra care this will require, she will be adopted through our palliative...
NS SPCA: Weekly highlight – Piper, Peaches, and Peppa
**** NS SPCA Media Release NS SPCA: Weekly highlight – Piper, Peaches, and Peppa Who could say no to these little piggies?? Peaches (under 1 year), Piper (momma), and Peppa (5 months old) have asked us to help find them a new home. This trio is a bonded set and we are looking for a...