Municipality recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaw History Month and Treaty Day
**** HRM Media Release Municipality recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaw History Month and Treaty Day The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Treaty Day and Mi’kmaw History Month. The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaw people...
Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services
**** Via HRM Found pets currently in the care of Halifax Animal Services If you recognize your missing pet, please contact Animal Services at 3-1-1 from anywhere within the municipal boundary or 1.800.835.6428 toll-free outside of the municipal boundary but within Nova Scotia. Breed: Labrador Retriever mix Gender: Male Description: White and black Location: Nestor Crescent...
The province’s nearly 1,300 paramedics are being celebrated today, September 23, on Medic Monday
**** CNS Media Release Province Celebrates Medic Monday ——————————————————————— The province’s nearly 1,300 paramedics are being celebrated today, September 23, on Medic Monday. “Paramedics are truly unsung heroes. They are often the first on the scene, saving lives in some of the most traumatic circumstances,” said Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson. “On this Medic...
Turtle power!
Beating the frost! A new clutch of snapping turtles emerged from their nest to the delight of the NS Turtle Patrol, roaming through Dartmouth this evening to check on nests expected to hatch in the weeks to come. Turtle nests are in danger from various causes including development and pollution, putting turtle species at risk...
NS SPCA Adoptable – Fluffy
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable – Fluffy Attention – Looking for a forever home! Meet Fluffy, this handsome gentleman is looking for a home. He’s easy going and doesn’t mid being handled. He will need all supplies and a cage, as he’s in a borrowed home currently. Interested? Come by the Dartmouth SPCA...
In photos – Look up! Look way up! HRFE members spent the last week undergoing highrise and technical rescues, leading to a 150′ construction crane and various ways to perform risky rescues way up in the open!
In photos – Look up! Look way up! HRFE members spent the last week undergoing highrise and technical rescues, leading to a 150′ construction crane and various ways to perform risky rescues way up in the open! You don’t have to look far to find new construction in HRM. And with new construction comes tall...
Turtle power!
Turtle power! Turtle nests continue to open up across the Maritimes, like this one in Brookfield! To the surprise of Josh Brown (photos) and company, a snapper nest opened up whipe on a stroll in the area. Turtle nests are in danger from various factors and snapping turtles are a species at risk in NS...
Remembering 9/11
**** Via HIAA When 40 aircraft and 7,000+ passengers diverted to Halifax Stanfield on September 11, 2001, the airport community and Nova Scotians stepped up to help in any way possible. This day and always, we remember and honour all who lost their lives on 9/11...
Today, Capt. Brian “Chico” Strangward’s name is placed on the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall in Ottawa
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Today, Capt. Brian “Chico” Strangward’s name is placed on the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall in Ottawa On this Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, we remember all who have given everything to protect their communities. ...
The second Sunday in September of each year is designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty, named Firefighters National Memorial Day
**** Info via Bedford Volunteer Firefighters DID YOU KNOW? The second Sunday in September of each year is designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty, named Firefighters National Memorial Day. Today we recognize the dangers firefighters often face when carrying out their duties, the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters who...