Nova Scotians are asked to pause for a moment of silence at noon on Thursday and Friday
A Nova Scotia flag sits at half mast at Alderney Landing Nova Scotians are asked to pause for a moment of silence at noon on Thursday and Friday as the province marks four years since the tragic events of April 18-19, 2020. #NSStong ***** Via Halifax Transit At 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 &...
Achilles has been with us since November 2023 and is hoping to be in a new loving home before the summer!
**** Info via NS SPCA Spring has sprung and Achilles is enjoying the sun! Achilles has been with us since November 2023 and is hoping to be in a new loving home before the summer! He is charming, handsome and independent boy looking for a home with someone loving and gentle! This dapper lad is...
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 14-20)
**** RCMP Media Release National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 14-20) The Nova Scotia RCMP is proud to recognize and honour our dedicated public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW). Public safety telecommunicators are the unsung heroes behind the scenes who play a crucial role in public safety. They are the first...
In photos – An emotional day as family and friends gather for the funeral of HRFE Capt. Billy Marr, who passed from his hard fought battle against cancer
In photos – An emotional day as family and friends gather for the funeral of HRFE Capt. Billy Marr, who passed from his hard fought battle against cancer. With a thunderous march from the pipes and drums and honour guard, complete with police escorts, his service was held in Woodlawn with a large overflow in...
Hope for Wildlife joined author Connie Dennis to talk about her book Pickles the Osprey!
**** Info via Connie Hope for Wildlife joined author Connie Dennis to talk about her book Pickles the Osprey! Proceeds from the book sales are being donated to us to help local wildlife – including Osprey, the official provincial bird of Nova Scotia! (photo left to right – George from Hope for Wildlife, author Connie...
Fundraiser alert – Come join the fun April 20th 1-4pm and help us raise money for a great cause, the NS Burn Treatment Society
**** Info via Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Fundraiser alert Come join the fun April 20th 1-4pm and help us raise money for a great cause, the NS Burn Treatment Society What a prefect way to close out Volunteer appreciation week!!! Find us (and the truck) at the Superstore Bedford highway 1650 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, Canada...
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week by thanking our volunteer firefighters across the region for their dedication to their communities
**** Via HRFE Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 14 – 20) by thanking our volunteer firefighters across the region for their dedication to their communities This year’s theme is “Every Moment Matters.” We’re proud of our volunteers who give their time to help their community in challenging circumstances. Volunteering...
This month is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
**** Via NS SPCA This month is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Today, we want to highlight Special Constable Balsor, one of our dedicated Enforcement Officers. Special Constable Balson has been with us for a year and a half. Always an animal lover, with a special place in her heart for animals in need...
National Pet Day takes place every year on April 11
National Pet Day takes place every year on April 11 Our pets do so much for us every day of the year, the world decided to dedicate an entire day to celebrating the joy and companionship that pets bring into our lives!...
Did you know in 2023 we intervened on behalf of over 4500 animals across Nova Scotia?
**** Info via NS SPCA Did you know in 2023 we intervened on behalf of over 4500 animals across Nova Scotia? April is the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Our Enforcement Officers receive reports of animals in need of help every day. And their help can come in a variety of ways: education, arranging...