In The Spotlight

Local author and Hope for Wildlife volunteer Wanda Baxter has written a book about Hope!,

**** Via Hope for Wildlife She is Hope for Wildlife!  We have some exciting news! Local author and Hope for Wildlife volunteer Wanda Baxter has written a book about Hope! It’s a fully illustrated young reader, celebrating the life and work of our favourite wildlife rehabilitator! With artwork by Leah Boudreau and published by the...

NS SPCA Adoptable – George

**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable – George Meet George! Approx Age: 12 years Gender: Female Site: Dartmouth Introducing George, the elegant lady of the feline world. Despite her moniker, George is a lady with a gentle spirit and a heart full of warmth. At her mature age, George exudes an air of...

Open fridge coming to Eastern Passage fire station 16

Open fridge coming to Eastern Passage fire station 16 Currently hosting an open fridge inside the station on Thursdays (from 1 – 6pm), HRFE Stn 16 will soon host a 24 hour drop off / pick up open fridge, a place where those struggling with food insecurities can drop by and select goods from the...

Thank you!

Thank you! As Facebook continues to block Canadian content, it’s more important now than ever for WFMHFX to keep pushing our presence on other social media sites such as this. We continue to work hard at keeping our communities informed and bring interesting content to you. Thank you for following us here and social media!...

In photos – The heat is on at the Waverley fire school hosted once again the HRFE CRT course. With graduation only weeks away, there’s no rest for these soon to be grads!

In photos – The heat is on at the Waverley fire school hosted once again the HRFE CRT course. With graduation only weeks away, there’s no rest for these soon to be grads! Firefighting presents so many challenges, and being well trained to deal with sudden and unexpected situations is always an important part of...

The 2023-2024 year has been Halifax Search and Rescue’s busiest year

**** Via Halifax SAR The 2023-2024 year has been Halifax Search and Rescue’s busiest year Our dedicated volunteers, with their unwavering commitment, continue to have an impact on our community. They have responded to unprecedented calls, working tirelessly to aid the lost, missing, and injured not just in our coverage area, but during mutual aid...

NS SPCA Adoptables – Jupiter

**** Via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptables – Jupiter Jupiter Approx Age: < 1 year Gender: Male Site :Dartmouth Dogs: Yes based on meet and greet Kids: 12+ Jupiter is a delightful 7-month-old Great Dane – English Mastiff mix who is bursting with energy (and legs!), ready to find his forever home! Jupiter is a...

In photos –  HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at UnivarSolutions in Burnside

In photos –  HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at UnivarSolutions in Burnside The last wave of recent HAZMAT training came back to Burnside as a new challenge unfolded in windy and wet conditions. Upon arrival, command crews met with staff.  Fire responded due to a call regarding a spill or leak of a...

In photos –  HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at General Liquids Canada

In photos –  HRFE HAZMAT training continues with realistic training at General Liquids Canada Another wave of HAZMAT training came to Bedford as General Liquids Canada created a scenario to test the responders. Upon arrival, command crews met with staff.  Fire responded due to a call regarding a vehicle crashing into a building known to...

A tale of a lost turtle in distress in Dartmouth 

Wildlife A tale of a lost turtle in distress in Dartmouth  Recently, a young (believed to be a female) snapping turtle found herself a ways from home, and she was in trouble! Somehow finding herself in Woodside (Dartmouth) and a long ways from any fresh water source, residents began to see her in brush and...