Captain Natasha Prest is the first African Nova Scotian female career firefighter and the first African Nova Scotian woman promoted to career Captain with the HRFE
Info via Camp Courage Did you know? Captain Natasha Prest is the first African Nova Scotian female career firefighter and the first African Nova Scotian woman promoted to career Captain with the Halifax Regional Fire Service. She has also been a Camp Courage Program Director for many years...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Jenner
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Jenner Approx Age: 2 years Gender: Female Site: HRM Animal Redemption Centre Name: Jenner – Female/Spayed Breed: Pitbull Terrier Mix Age: 2 years Weight: 23 kgs / 51 lbs Home with cats: Possibly Dog savvy cats with training Home With Dogs: based on meet and greet Children: Ages 14...
TD Presents African Heritage Month at Halifax Public Libraries
**** Halifax Libraries Release TD Presents African Heritage Month at Halifax Public Libraries African Heritage Month at Halifax Public Libraries returns with in-person programs and performances for all ages. More than 35 workshops, performances, and community conversations are scheduled for February and beyond. This year’s program has been developed in collaboration with the African...
Helping Animals Find their “Fur”ever Homes
**** NS SPCA Release Helping Animals Find their “Fur”ever Homes Funding from PetSmart Charities of Canada™ aided adoptions Many families have been able to give second chances to animals from the Nova Scotia SPCA, thanks in part to a $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada™. The grant helped to prepare more animals for adoption...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Daisy
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Daisy Daisy Approx Age: 6 yearsGender: FemaleSite: DaisyFemale, Spayed~6 yearsCattle dog xNo childrenNo other petsNo apartmentsHigh energyAfter spending a few weeks with us to ensure her recovery, Miss Daisy is ready for her debut. Daisy arrived at the Dartmouth shelter with a broken leg, but it certainly hasn’t...
The Bide Awhile Shelter for Animals looks for forever homes for fuzzy friends
**** Original post from 2017 The Bide Awhile Shelter for Animals looks for forever homes for fuzzy friends Located in Dartmouth, the Bide Awhile shelter is a drop off and adoption center which primarily focuses on cats and dogs of all ages. They open their doors to most situations for surrendered and rescued animals and...
Leo came to the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic with a urinary blockage
**** Via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic Leo came to the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic with a urinary blockage “Blocked” cats are common patients at our hospital. Urinary blockages are often caused by the formation of small, sand- like crystals in the bladder (picture the bladder like a gritty glass of water and what settles at...
WHO CAN YOU INSPIRE TODAY?
Via Camp Courage WHO CAN YOU INSPIRE TODAY? In 2006, a firefighter named Andréa Speranza founded a charity called Camp Courage, The First Responder’s Society. It is a free, award-winning, life-changing camp that informs, educates, and inspires young women and gender-diverse youth toward emergency service careers. The ultimate goal is that the young women leave...
The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns
**** Info via LETR WE’RE BACK!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns in- person on Saturday, April 29th, 2023! Join NSLETR members, Special Olympics Athletes and cheering crowds at Grand Parade Square in Halifax for our Opening Ceremonies. Then be part of the Torch Run that will lead us to the Halifax waterfront at The Queen’s Marque located on Lower Water...
NS SPCA Adoptables Highlight – Kylie
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptables Highlight – Kylie My name is Kylie. I am a 6 year old gorgeous girl who loves to be the boss. I have been in foster for a long time and it would be great for me to find my furever home. I would be best suited for...