In photos – Camp Courage made a splash today as the campers were hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard!
In photos – Camp Courage made a splash today as the campers were hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard! The campers, in groups, rotated through a series of interactive sessions, learning about the various types of safety gear (helmets flotation devices, flares and more), vessels (both big and small), radars and communication gear and so...
In photos – 25 campers prepare to conquer as Camp Courage 2024 gets ready to soar!
In photos – 25 campers prepare to conquer as Camp Courage 2024 gets ready to soar! Find out more about this incredible first responder / military driven program below! **** Info via Camp Courage Goals and Objectives The primary purpose of the camp is to introduce young women to careers as first responders. The camp...
Sgt. Dayne Campbell with Vancouver Police Department rolled into Nova Scotia yesterday as part of his solo ride across Canada in support of Cops for Cancer
**** Via RCMP Sgt. Dayne Campbell with Vancouver Police Department rolled into Nova Scotia yesterday as part of his solo ride across Canada in support of Cops for Cancer. Sgt. Campbell received a warm welcome in true East Coast fashion as the RCMP joined forces with Truro Police Service, Amherst Police Department, and Halifax Regional...
Bravo Zulu! Sergeant Scott Baker from The Nova Scotia Highlanders was awarded his Canadian Forces Decoration which celebrates his long, honourable, and dedicated service to the CAF
**** Via 36 Canadian Brigade Group Bravo Zulu! Sergeant Scott Baker from The Nova Scotia Highlanders was awarded his Canadian Forces Decoration which celebrates his long, honourable, and dedicated service to the CAF. In addition, Sgt Baker was awarded the King’s Coronation medal for his exceptional service to the province through his civilian employment as...
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada
**** Via HRFE June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada More than 1.8 million Indigenous people of First Nations, Inuit and Metis backgrounds live in Canada in over 600 Indigenous communities, speaking more than 70 distinct languages. We encourage everyone to recognize a spirit of solidarity and reconciliation. Let’s acknowledge our history and...
What is Juneteenth?
**** Via HRFE What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth (short for June nineteenth, 1865) commemorates the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the United States in 2021. The holiday is also called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.” In Canada...
Nine Halifax Regional Police officers were promoted at a ceremony held at City Hall earlier today
**** Via HRP Nine Halifax Regional Police officers were promoted at a ceremony held at City Hall earlier today Please join Chief Don MacLean and HRP in congratulating the following new Inspectors, Staff Sergeants and Sergeants (L-R): Inspector Mo Chediac, Inspector Kim Robinson, Inspector Chris Marinelli, Staff Sergeant Joanne Sweeney, Staff Sergeant Stephen McCormack, Sergeant...
Congratulations to the 20 new firefighters joining the active ranks of the HRFE after a family and friend packed graduation ceremony today in Dartmouth
Fire – Congratulations to the 20 new firefighters joining the active ranks of the HRFE after a family and friend packed graduation ceremony today in Dartmouth. Many of these new firefighters will start their first day of duty in communities through the HRM on Monday. Good luck, stay safe, and thank you!...
Hope for Wildlife has a unique orphan in their care – A piebald fawn
Hope for Wildlife has a unique orphan in their care – A piebald fawn **** Info via Hope for Wildlife A rare patient! The other day we received an orphaned piebald white-tailed fawn. Piebald deer are the result of a rare genetic mutation that causes random patches of their skin to lack the pigment which...
In photos – A little mama dinosaur, determination on her face, nested near the water in Dartmouth earlier today
In photos – A little mama dinosaur, determination on her face, nested near the water in Dartmouth earlier today Many turtles in Nova Scotia are considered a species at risk. Turtles next near the exact spot they were hatched, sometimes making treacherous journies to get back to their nesting spots, but with city expansion, pollution...