In The Spotlight

World Bee Day is observed on 20 May each year to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy

**** Info via World Bee Day World Bee Day – 20 May World Bee Day is observed on 20 May each year to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy. It provides an opportunity for governments, organizations, civil society and concerned citizens everywhere to...

NS SPCA Adoptables – Marie

**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptables – Marie Marie Approx. Age: 6 years Gender: Female Site: Dartmouth Meet miss Marie, this 5 year old lady came into our care as an owner surrender due to her medical, Marie may need on going ear maintenance long term as well as a urinary diet that...

Daisy has some special news to share… you can book appointments at the SPCA Veterinary Hospital in Dartmouth ONLINE!

**** NS SPCA Release Daisy has some special news to share you can book appointments at the SPCA Veterinary Hospital in Dartmouth ONLINE! Yep – you read that right. You won’t have to call or e-mail during business hours anymore. Instead, no matter what time it is, you can book your appointment online here: https://spcans.use2.ezyvet.com/external/portal/main/login...

In photos – A busy day for HRFE HAZMAT crews as they took to a realistic training situation with members of Brenntag in Burnside

In photos – A busy day for HRFE HAZMAT crews as they took to a realistic training situation with members of Brenntag in Burnside With limited information for the crew, a call for a serious HAZMAT spill came in, sending a full specialty call from HRFE. Arrival – Crews began setting up and preparing required...

Thank you for your service Gordon!

Thank you for your service! **** Via HRFE Thank you for your service Gordon! What an incredible milestone!! Enjoy your retirement...

Halifax student’s heartwarming story about home is a runner-up in national writing contest

**** Info via Meaning of Home Halifax student’s heartwarming story about home is a runner-up in national writing contest Grade 5 student wins a $10,000 grant for Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia Today, Habitat for Humanity Canada is announcing the winners in Meaning of Home, a national writing contest where children from across Canada share...

Bide Awhile – We’re fundraising for animals like Bandit, our one-eyed buddy

**** Info via Bide Awhile We’re fundraising for animals like Bandit, our one-eyed buddy Bandit came to Bide Awhile in early March of this year. Upon his arrival, it was clear that the cards had not been in his favour. He had been suffering from a bad case of upper respiratory infection that went untreated...

In photos – HRFE teamed up with Air Liquide to take part in realistic HAZMAT training

In photos – HRFE teamed up with Air Liquide to take part in realistic HAZMAT training. Crews from HRFE were called to a business in Burnside for reports of an accident that saw a chemical tank rupture and leak a dangerous cloud of gas in a simulated but very realistic training scenario. From the moment...

NS SPCA – Meet our adorable bundle of joy, Whole Wheat!

**** Via NS SPCA NS SPCA – Meet our adorable bundle of joy, Whole Wheat! This sweet and playful pup is ready to steal your heart with their infectious energy and easy-going personality. Despite their unique features—a undershot jaw and the possibility of luxating patellas— Whole Wheat is as resilient and spirited as they come...