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In photos – Today we remember.  Ceremonies held to remember the Halifax Explosion 

In photos – Today we remember.  Ceremonies held to remember the Halifax Explosion The devastating explosion occurred on Dec. 6, 1917 when two ships – the French munitions ship, the Mont Blanc, and the Norwegian relief ship, the Imo – collided in the Narrows of Halifax Harbour. Over 2,000 people were killed and an additional...

Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips!

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 1 – Always keep your Christmas tree well-watered. A hydrated tree is a safe tree. If you celebrate with a tree this year, make sure it gets a drink every day. Dry trees can catch fire quickly, so let’s keep...

In photos – The weather doesn’t care when an emergency occurs, and these soon to be HRFE firefighters are pushing through it as they near graduation!

In photos – The weather doesn’t care when an emergency occurs, and these soon to be HRFE firefighters are pushing through it as they near graduation! Wrapping up the latest CRT course, which pushes recruits through a significant and wide range of training, these recruits are eager to lose their orange helmets for the black...

The Sullivan’s Pond geese have arrived at their winter home!

**** Via Hope for Wildlife The Sullivan’s Pond geese have arrived at their winter home! The famous gaggle of Sullivan’s Pond geese that spend their summer months floating around the scenic Dartmouth pond and wandering the surrounding grounds come to stay at Hope for Wildlife for the winter. Here they are protected, fed, and maybe...

Cats vs. Dogs – the ultimate BFF Battle this GivingTuesday

**** NS SPCA Release Cats vs. Dogs – the ultimate BFF Battle this GivingTuesday Donor Matching up to $100,000 as Postal Strike threatens fund for animal care The Nova Scotia SPCA gets asked all the time, who is the better best friend, a cat or a dog? We can’t choose, but you can this GivingTuesday...

RECORD BREAKING Q Toy Drive!

Amazing! **** Via Q104 RECORD BREAKING Q Toy Drive! Thank you Q-NATION! Together with our amazing PARTNERS, The Q Toy Drive CRUSHED records this year, raising a mind-blowing $63,500+ in cash and a mountain of toys for kids in need! This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the rock’n support from our dedicated listeners...

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is accepting applications for career firefighters from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, 2025

**** HRFE Release Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency recruitment Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is accepting applications for career firefighters from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, 2025. Career firefighters serve their communities by protecting and preserving life, property and the environment through appropriate emergency management. The recruitment process is multi-phased and will include an...

Cats vs. Dogs – the ultimate BFF Battle this GivingTuesday

**** Via NS SPCA Cats vs. Dogs – the ultimate BFF Battle this GivingTuesday Donor Matching up to $100,000 as Postal Strike threatens fund for animal care The Nova Scotia SPCA gets asked all the time, who is the better best friend, a cat or a dog? We can’t choose, but you can this GivingTuesday...

Bar set high as Q104 Toy Drive comes to an end

Incredible! With over $60k in cash donations and a ton of toys, the Q104 Toy Drive, hosed by HRFE Stn 12, has raised the at for future drives! A huge thank you to everyone for their support this year!...

The annual Q Toy Drive is now!

Repost – Tomorrow! **** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters The annual Q Toy Drive is now! Join us at Station 12 on Nov 28 & 29, 6AM-7PM, as we team up with Q104 and Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank to collect toys for children in need this holiday season. Stop by with a donation and...