In The Spotlight

Act of Kindness – A quick response by our @HFXFirefighters ensured damage was minimized at a fire 

**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters A quick response by our @HFXFirefighters ensured damage was minimized at a fire  Our firefighters didn’t stop there – taking extra time to sign a young girl’s cast and hand out helmets. We’re proud to be apart of our community, keeping our neighbours safe. Our firefighters didn’t stop there –...

Today is International Cat Day

International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year In The Spotlight August 8, 2023Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Commenton International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for...

One is a HRFE volunteer and the other is a emergency dispatcher, but both are dedicated cyclists ready to take on the MS Bike Ride

One is a HRFE volunteer and the other is a emergency dispatcher, but both are dedicated cyclists ready to take on the MS Bike Ride – He is a volunteer firefighter and interested in policing, and Samuel Gong is ready to tackle the MS Bike Ride.  He tells us a little more about the ride...

“Gun-violence in our communities must stop, so let’s talk as a community.”

This was posted via 902 Man Up in response to the senseless violence that occurred recently at a community event in Africville. See the image for more information “Gun-violence in our communities must stop, so let’s talk as a community.”...

Meet Little & Simba – two sweet seniors looking for their retirement homes!

**** Via Bide Awhile Meet Little & Simba – two sweet seniors looking for their retirement homes! – If you want to book an adoption appointment to meet our companions – please contact us during business hours to make arrangements at 902-469-9578. For more information and to check adoption statuses, visit our website at www.bideawhile.org...

Halifax Fire did an amazing job at the Firefit event in Fredericton this weekend

**** Info and photos via Cory Detchkoff Halifax Fire did an amazing job at the Firefit event in Fredericton this weekend! Proud of all the effort and great to see a big showing to represent Halifax again in this competition! We walked away with some solid times and medals. 🥇Womens Team Relay (Kelsey Lafleur, Krystal...

Join us to celebrate the one and only Gus the Gopher Tortoise!

**** Info via Museum of Natural History Gus the tortoise hatchday celebration Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11 Join us to celebrate the one and only Gus the Gopher Tortoise! Each August, we celebrate the hatchday of Gus. This year, we are celebrating 102 years of our favourite tortoise. On Friday, August 9th, visit...

Bide Awhile – Meet our Seasons Crew, Pretty Mama, Marble, Reba & Dolly who are all now ready to find their new homes!

**** Via Bide Awhile Bide Awhile – Meet our Seasons Crew, Pretty Mama, Marble, Reba & Dolly who are all now ready to find their new homes! – If you want to book an adoption appointment to meet our companions – please contact us during business hours to make arrangements at 902-469-9578. For more information...

Oscar and Ethel, osprey at Russell Lake, have two beautiful new kids in the nest this year, Heidi and Skylor

Oscar and Ethel, osprey at Russell Lake, have two beautiful new kids in the nest this year, Heidi and Skylor Oscar and Ethel are parents of last year’s baby, Pickles, who is the subject of a wonderful book about the beautiful species Repost Meet Connie, author of the book “Pickles the Osprey – An Ospreys...

Traffic Delay – Halifax Pride Parade

**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Halifax Pride Parade Location: Beginning on Cogswell Street at the Halifax Common and ending at Garrison Grounds. Date: Saturday, July 20 Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Details: This is to facilitate the Halifax Pride Parade Traffic impact: The parade will begin on Cogswell Street at the Halifax Common...