In photos – The heat is on at the Waverley fire school hosted once again the HRFE CRT course. With graduation only weeks away, there’s no rest for these soon to be grads!
In photos – The heat is on at the Waverley fire school hosted once again the HRFE CRT course. With graduation only weeks away, there’s no rest for these soon to be grads! Firefighting presents so many challenges, and being well trained to deal with sudden and unexpected situations is always an important part of...
The 2023-2024 year has been Halifax Search and Rescue’s busiest year
**** Via Halifax SAR The 2023-2024 year has been Halifax Search and Rescue’s busiest year Our dedicated volunteers, with their unwavering commitment, continue to have an impact on our community. They have responded to unprecedented calls, working tirelessly to aid the lost, missing, and injured not just in our coverage area, but during mutual aid...
NS SPCA Adoptables – Jupiter
**** Via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptables – Jupiter Jupiter Approx Age: < 1 year Gender: Male Site :Dartmouth Dogs: Yes based on meet and greet Kids: 12+ Jupiter is a delightful 7-month-old Great Dane – English Mastiff mix who is bursting with energy (and legs!), ready to find his forever home! Jupiter is a...
In photos – HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at UnivarSolutions in Burnside
In photos – HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at UnivarSolutions in Burnside The last wave of recent HAZMAT training came back to Burnside as a new challenge unfolded in windy and wet conditions. Upon arrival, command crews met with staff. Fire responded due to a call regarding a spill or leak of a...
In photos – HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at General Liquids Canada
In photos – HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at General Liquids Canada Another wave of HAZMAT training came to Bedford as General Liquids Canada created a scenario to test the responders. Upon arrival, command crews met with staff. Fire responded due to a call regarding a vehicle crashing into a building known to...
A tale of a lost turtle in distress in Dartmouth
Wildlife A tale of a lost turtle in distress in Dartmouth Recently, a young (believed to be a female) snapping turtle found herself a ways from home, and she was in trouble! Somehow finding herself in Woodside (Dartmouth) and a long ways from any fresh water source, residents began to see her in brush and...
The Turtle Patrol’s goal is to help our native turtles survive in the wild, to share turtle news and talk turtles with like minded individuals. If you see a turtle in the wild we want to hear about it.
**** Info via the NS Turtle Patrol Repost The Turtle Patrol’s goal is to help our native turtles survive in the wild, to share turtle news and talk turtles with like minded individuals. If you see a turtle in the wild we want to hear about it. Thank you for taking an interest in our...
DYK? Today, May 23, is World Turtle Day
DYK? Today, May 23, is World Turtle Day Over 200 kinds of turtles are known in the world, with 7 species in Nova Scotia! “American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is sponsoring our annual World Turtle Day® on May 23. The day...
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
**** Via Connie BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Connie and Don Dennis will be back at Chapters Dartmouth on Saturday, May 25th from 11-1pm to sign copies of their book “Pickles the Osprey”! If you are in the area please stop by! There will be copies available to purchase...
Bide Awhile – Meet our feature companion: Lenny
**** Info via Bide Awhile Meet our feature companion: Lenny Lenny is a loving 5 year old male Himalayan who has Cystitis. While he appears to be a shy guy, Lenny loves attention from humans and other cats. He enjoys chin/cheek scratches, nuzzling the palm of your hand, catnip, and playing with dormant toys. Little...