In The Spotlight

Friends, families and pups made their way to HRFE Stn 13 (King St) as Capt. Keating and Eng Kennedy take thier last day before retirement

(HRFE) Friends, families and pups made their way to HRFE Stn 13 (King St) as Capt. Keating and Eng Kennedy take thier last day before retirement. With a combined 71 years of service, we thank you for all you have done! . . . .    ...

Four individual Nova Scotians and three groups received Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards

**** CNS Media Release New Wel-lukwen Award, Other Nova Scotia Human Rights Honours Presented —————————————————— Four individual Nova Scotians and three groups received Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards in honour of their work creating a more equitable, inclusive and respectful province at an event in Halifax today, December 9. The awards included a new honour...

The history of the Halifax Explosion

**** HRM Media Release The history of the Halifax Explosion Thursday, December 6, 1917, dawned bright and clear in Halifax. World War I raged in Europe, and the port city was busy with the movement of war ships carrying troops, relief supplies and munitions. Around eight that morning, the Norwegian ship carrying relief supplies to...

NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Sophie

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Sophie Sophie It has been a long 5 months for Sophie.​ At 8-years-old, Sophie, made her way into our care after being found as a stray cat. After no luck in finding an owner, and being medically cleared for adoption, Sophie was all set to begin...

Another awesome year for the Toy Drive

With a bit over $35k in cash and a ton of toys the Q104 / Professional Firefighters Toy Drive is wrapping up another year. Incredible! . (via Janice Langley) . . (via James Turple) . . . . . .        ...

With a combined 71 years of service, two HRFE members set to retire

A big thank you to FF Kennedy and Capt. Keating from Stn 13 (King St) who will be retiring soon after a combined 71 years of service. Enjoy the retirement! .    ...

Donate and vote for either TEAM CATS or TEAM DOGS at

Via NS SPCA ❗️ Cats VS Dogs is back ❗️ For Giving Tuesday last year, we asked YOU to help settle this BFF battle. Cats took the crown and just as expected, they have been rubbing it in everyone’s noses. ???? But can they win two years in a row?? ???????? Donate and vote for...

Buddy the Bald Eagle needs your help!

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Buddy the Bald Eagle needs your help! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/hope-for-wildlife-society This is Buddy the Bald Eagle before the groundbreaking surgery to fix his spine. In October of 2021, he was brought to the Atlantic Veterinary College unable to stand or walk. Despite his strong will to get better and his long...

NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Jessie

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Jessie Jessie has been seeking a new home for over a month now with no luck. She is eager to start this new chapter of her life and knows that there is a loving home waiting just for her.​ “Jessie is a very refined 4-year-old kitty...

Bide Awhile – Please say hello to Luna, our featured adoptable cat

**** Info via Bide Awhile Please say hello to Luna, our featured adoptable cat Luna is a domestic long hair brown female, 5 years old. She is a little shy at first but quickly comes around with a few chin scratches. She can be very affectionate but wants all of your attention so would prefer...