NS SPCA Adoptable – Nova
**** Via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable – Nova Available for Adoption! Meet Nova! This beautiful girl is available for adoption from her foster home. She is seeking the puurrfect home that is quiet with no small children. Nova is a very sweet girl! She likes cuddles and being close to you, but sometimes will...
Happy birthday, Siren!
Happy birthday, Siren! Via K9 Siren / K9 Annie “Siren had an amazing 4th birthday with cake, treats and presents from family and friends.” Follow Siren and Annie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/122Y5Mp16pV/ –...
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics great success!
Awesome job! **** Via LETR Torch Run We did it!!! Race to raise $20,000 for our 7th annual Halifax Polar Plunge was a success. Thanks to our plungers, donors & supporters...
Elbows up! Despite the dreary weather, a large crowd showed up for the Elbows Up rally in Dartmouth
Elbows up! Despite the dreary weather, a large crowd showed up for the Elbows Up rally in Dartmouth, currently still going on. Guest speakers and musical guests have so far kept the crowd cheering as Canadian music and call for unity and patriotism rings out as nit just Canada, but a global community grapples with...
One year ago, we lost our brother, Captain Billy Marr, at just 46 years old to occupational colorectal cancer
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters One year ago, we lost our brother, Captain Billy Marr, at just 46 years old to occupational colorectal cancer. Billy was known for his strength, kindness, and dedication to the job. Today, we remember him and continue to push for early cancer screening and prevention for all fire fighters. Cancer...
Devons celebration of life will take place Sunday July 13 2025
**** Info via Justice for Devon Marsman FB Group Devons celebration of life will take place Sunday July 13 2025 at St Agnes church in the hall from 2 till 5pm –...
In rural areas of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), fire fighters rely on dry hydrants — non-pressurized connections to lakes, ponds, or other static water sources
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters 🚒 Did You Know? 🚒 In rural areas of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), fire fighters rely on dry hydrants — non-pressurized connections to lakes, ponds, or other static water sources . These water sources are lifesavers in places without traditional pressurized hydrants! This spring, our members are out inspecting dry...
Fire Prevention & Safety
**** HRFE Release Fire Prevention & Safety HRM has an exceptional fire service but fire and smoke can travel very quickly. Underwriter Laboratories (UL), a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization, determined that “fires today are more dangerous and pose more risks than in the past. Fire spread is faster, and time to flashover...
Derelict Structures Continue to Pose Major Safety Risk in Halifax
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Derelict Structures Continue to Pose Major Safety Risk in Halifax Halifax Professional Fire Fighters are once again urging caution and vigilance around derelict buildings in our city following multiple fire responses in recent days. On Wednesday of last week, fire fighters responded to a working fire on the second floor...
They’re baaaaackkkk! Downtown Dartmouth’s favourite little traffic jammers are home!
They’re baaaaackkkk! Downtown Dartmouth’s favourite little traffic jammers are home! The iconic Sullivan’s Pond geese have returned home after their winter break at Hope for Wildlife! Seen splashing in the pond this morning, walkers are taking notice. Another sure sign of spring! . . . . . . . –...