In The Spotlight

During a recent tree lighting ceremony, something went ‘a fowl’

Great job! **** Via HRFE During a recent tree lighting ceremony, something went ‘a fowl’ This little guy was found disoriented. A caring resident brought him to our members so nothing ruffled his feathers. Our crew were just winging it until Hope for Wildlife could work their magic. We sure enjoyed our new feathered friend...

NS SPCA Festive Adoptables!

NS SPCA Festive Adoptables! We got to meet some very special fur babies who are looking for their forever homes! These festive fur babies are available at the NS SPCA Dartmouth shelter at 5 Scarfe Court! Check the images for more information! Binksy Male 3 years old – Elsa and Marshmellow females 4 months old...

New career firefighters join the ranks

Congratulations to 19 new career firefighters who graduated into service today in a ceremony in Dartmouth These new firefighters are eager to go and officially take post on Monday Thank you and stay safe!...

You donated, voted, and rallied for cats or dogs… The winner is… drum roll please…

**** Via NS SPCA Well, well, well we have a winner! And just as expected, they are rubbing it in everyone’s noses. We asked YOU to help pick the best pet. You donated, voted, and rallied for cats or dogs (or both if you simply could not choose). The winner is drum roll please TEAM...

NS SPCA Adoptable – Ella

**** Via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable – Ella Meet Ella! As one of our long-term residents at the Dartmouth SPCA, she has a waived adoption fee. She has been in our care for 100+ days waiting to meet her people. She has been searching far and wide for her purr-fect family! Her bags are...

The Camp Courage application deadline is now February 15th, 2025

**** Via Camp Courage Take Note! The Camp Courage application deadline is now February 15th, 2025. Don’t wait! Apply here...

Last week, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment participated in Cops + Kids Mic Mac Mall

Great job! **** Via RCMP Last week, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment participated in Cops + Kids Mic Mac Mall Each youth, nominated by their school, received a $200 gift card from the mall and shopped with one of more than twenty-five officers and public service employees, putting smiles on faces and spreading holiday cheer...

NS SPCA – Cat VS Dog – Which pet is best? It’s the great debate!

**** Via NS SPCA Cat VS Dog – Which pet is best? It’s the great debate! We need YOU to help solve this BFF Battle. Donate to either TEAM DOGS or TEAM CATS at www.novascotiaspca.ca/catsVSdogs and watch their PET-o-meter rise. A furr-bulous matching donor will DOUBLE your donation in loving memory of their fur-baby, Scamp...

In photos – Today we remember.  Ceremonies held to remember the Halifax Explosion 

In photos – Today we remember.  Ceremonies held to remember the Halifax Explosion The devastating explosion occurred on Dec. 6, 1917 when two ships – the French munitions ship, the Mont Blanc, and the Norwegian relief ship, the Imo – collided in the Narrows of Halifax Harbour. Over 2,000 people were killed and an additional...

Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips!

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 1 – Always keep your Christmas tree well-watered. A hydrated tree is a safe tree. If you celebrate with a tree this year, make sure it gets a drink every day. Dry trees can catch fire quickly, so let’s keep...