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In photos – Camp Courage raises the bar as police day 2 sees the campers continue to learn and explore law enforcement

In photos – Camp Courage raises the bar as police day 2 sees the campers continue to learn and explore law enforcement Multiple police agencies, including military police, sheriff and corrections, HRP and Kentville police were hosted by RCMP as the campers took part in classes and interactive demos. Human trafficking held the crowd as...

In photos – Camp Courage Police Day 1 rocked on as the eager campers took in a lot of amazing information during demonstrations and classes, many interactive

In photos – Camp Courage Police Day 1 rocked on as the eager campers took in a lot of amazing information during demonstrations and classes, many interactive. From forensics and WRT classes to meeting the HRP mounted unit and K9, campers experienced a very full police day. They learned about the role of the public...

In photos – Camp Courage EHS day 2! Campers, eager to go, we’re hosted by EHS at LifeFlight for another interactive day as Camp Courage 2024 steams on!

In photos – Camp Courage EHS day 2! Campers, eager to go, we’re hosted by EHS at LifeFlight for another interactive day as Camp Courage 2024 steams on! Campers, in teams, rotated through some interactive and interesting classes, putting some of their knowledge from yesterday into today while picking up new skills via the incredible...

IN PHOTOS – Camp Courage tears into another day as EHS day 1 (of 2) kicks off Canada Day!

IN PHOTOS – Camp Courage tears into another day as EHS day 1 (of 2) kicks off Canada Day! The campers experienced a full day as EHS hosted them in Dartmouth. They were part of demonstrations and interactive activities showcasing some of many challenges Paramedics experience during their shifts.  From airway trauma and treatment to...

In photos – Camp Courage made a splash today as the campers were hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard!

In photos – Camp Courage made a splash today as the campers were hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard! The campers, in groups, rotated through a series of interactive sessions, learning about the various types of safety gear (helmets flotation devices, flares and more), vessels (both big and small), radars and communication gear and so...

In photos – 25 campers prepare to conquer as Camp Courage 2024 gets ready to soar!

In photos – 25 campers prepare to conquer as Camp Courage 2024 gets ready to soar! Find out more about this incredible first responder / military driven program below! **** Info via Camp Courage Goals and Objectives The primary purpose of the camp is to introduce young women to careers as first responders. The camp...

Sgt. Dayne Campbell with Vancouver Police Department rolled into Nova Scotia yesterday as part of his solo ride across Canada in support of Cops for Cancer

**** Via RCMP Sgt. Dayne Campbell with Vancouver Police Department rolled into Nova Scotia yesterday as part of his solo ride across Canada in support of Cops for Cancer. Sgt. Campbell received a warm welcome in true East Coast fashion as the RCMP joined forces with Truro Police Service, Amherst Police Department, and Halifax Regional...

Bravo Zulu! Sergeant Scott Baker from The Nova Scotia Highlanders was awarded his Canadian Forces Decoration which celebrates his long, honourable, and dedicated service to the CAF

**** Via 36 Canadian Brigade Group Bravo Zulu! Sergeant Scott Baker from The Nova Scotia Highlanders was awarded his Canadian Forces Decoration which celebrates his long, honourable, and dedicated service to the CAF. In addition, Sgt Baker was awarded the King’s Coronation medal for his exceptional service to the province through his civilian employment as...

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada

**** Via HRFE June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada More than 1.8 million Indigenous people of First Nations, Inuit and Metis backgrounds live in Canada in over 600 Indigenous communities, speaking more than 70 distinct languages. We encourage everyone to recognize a spirit of solidarity and reconciliation. Let’s acknowledge our history and...

What is Juneteenth?

**** Via HRFE What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth (short for June nineteenth, 1865) commemorates the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the United States in 2021. The holiday is also called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.” In Canada...