As wildfire fighters continue to work and nature begins to heal itself, please remember to enjoy your summer campfires safely and follow the latest fire restrictions
**** NS Government Release As wildfire fighters continue to work and nature begins to heal itself, please remember to enjoy your summer campfires safely and follow the latest fire restrictions: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ Image descriptions: 1. A doe and fawn walk through a burned forest in Shelburne. 2. Wildfire fighter Emilie Rossignol, from the Windsor field office...
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
Via Canada.ca June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In...
TURTLE RESCUE in Halifax!
Info via NS Turtle Patrol TURTLE RESCUE in Halifax! We received a call that a turtle was stuck, wedged between the concrete and the grate! With permission, the caller removed the grate and lifted it up about 5 inches to pull the turtle out! The turtle was not injured and swam happily away!! Such a...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight Sanza
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight Sanza Sanza Approx Age: 3 years Gender: Male Site: Dartmouth Sanza is a young and playful love bug looking for his forever family. While at his foster home there hasn’t been a single guest he didn’t cuddle up next to, and no one who didn’t immediately fall...
Musicians & Fans Raise over $27,000 for Nova Scotia Wildfire Relief
**** CNS Media Release Musicians & Fans Raise over $27,000 for Nova Scotia Wildfire Relief In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Nova Scotia, a group of talented musicians and passionate fans rallied together to raise over $27,000 for wildfire relief efforts. With two levels of government dollar matching for Red Cross...
23 new career firefighters graduated from their CRT program today at an event in Dartmouth
23 new career firefighters graduated from their CRT program today at an event in Dartmouth These recruits had an unusual finale to their course when they aided recently with the Tantallon fires. Three grads are also from the Camp Courage Program! Thank you all and stay safe...
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency recruitment
**** HRFE Release Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency recruitment Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is accepting applications for career firefighters. Career firefighters serve their communities by protecting and preserving life, property and the environment through appropriate emergency management. The recruitment process is multi-phased and will include an application, aptitude testing, physical abilities testing, a...
The BVFA wants to take a moment to recognize Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Volunteer Platoon Captain Core Blake Mann (Stn 8), Volunteer Firefighters Jesse Organ (formerly Stn 8, now Stn 58), Riley Coffey (Stn 58) and Shervin Kannanchira Shibi (Stn 58).
Via Bedford Volunteer Firefighter Association “The BVFA wants to take a moment to recognize Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Volunteer Platoon Captain Core Blake Mann (Stn 8), Volunteer Firefighters Jesse Organ (formerly Stn 8, now Stn 58), Riley Coffey (Stn 58) and Shervin Kannanchira Shibi (Stn 58). The following event occurred during the devastating fire...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight- Robbie
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight- Robbie Approx Age: 2 years Gender: Male Site: Dartmouth Meet Robbie, he is a 2 year old boy. He came into our care as a stray cat back in early March. He started having some urinary issues not long after coming into our care, after doing a...
Many turtles, including snappers, have been or are beginning to migrate to nesting grounds to lay their clutch / If you need to help a turtle crossing the street, only assist if it is safe for you to do so
Many turtles, including snappers, have been or are beginning to migrate to nesting grounds to lay their clutch Repost Many turtles, including snappers, have been or are beginning to migrate to nesting grounds to lay their clutch. As drivers, please keep your eyes open for turtles, both big and small, on or near roadways. The...