In The Spotlight

**** DND Media Release Royal Canadian Navy Commemorates 77th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Today, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will commemorate the 77th anniversary of the end of action in the Battle of the Atlantic and the sacrifices of the thousands of Canadians who fought valiantly from 1939-1945 during the longest campaign of...

The brrrrrrave divers took to the waters of Halifax Harbour today as the Law Enforcement Torch Run raised money for the Special Olympics with the ever popular Polar Plunge! Participants were cheered on by on lookers and team mascots as divers watched on (luckily not needed). Members of HRP, RCMP, Halifax Search and Rescue as...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality announces 2022 Volunteer Awards recipients The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced the recipients of the 2022 Volunteer Awards. This annual event puts a spotlight on residents that have made a difference in their community by donating their time and skills to various programs and services. The 2022 Volunteer Awards recipients...

**** Ingenium and Fisheries and Oceans Canada Release Species at Risk in Canada Ingenium and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have teamed up to highlight some of the marine species found in Canadian waters that are currently listed as species at risk under the Species At Risk Act. Each of the posters found on this page...

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Mindy Mindy is a beautiful dog with a big smile! She is great with new people and loves everyone she meets. She is believed to be a Labrador Retriever/ American Staffordshire terrier mix who is estimated at 3 years young.​ Mindy is a dog who loves...

**** HRFE Release It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re proud of our 500 volunteers that support their community in the most challenging circumstances. They offer support day and night to ensure a safer Halifax Regional Municipality. To learn more about volunteering with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers This week we also recognize the many...

Even through a pandemic, the important work of the amazing Hope for Wildlife continued Hope for Wildlife provides an important service bridging educating the public on wildlife behaviour, environment and respect as well as providing vital healthcare and rescue for the injured. For many rescued wildlife, they will be rehabilitated and eventually released back into...

Cute (and a bit sad) story via CFB Halifax – We are thrilled to introduce this week’s #CFBFurryFriend siblings – Derek and Meredith! We are thrilled to introduce this week’s #CFBFurryFriend siblings – Derek and Meredith! In November 2021, a wild rabbit had baby bunnies under the deck of a post office. The babies were...

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Did you know that mother deer leave their fawns alone on purpose? Many of the calls on deer we receive at Hope for Wildlife are for fawns that are found by themselves without a mother around. This may seem scary for human parents, but in the animal kingdom it...

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoption Highlight – Dodge and Chevy Our much anticipated, bonded pair, Chevy (4 years old) and Dodge (6 years old) are ready to make their adoption debut! These sweet boys have been off and on the adoption floor over the past few months and everyone that meets them absolutely...