In The Spotlight

NS SPCA ADOPTABLE – Vega the Tegu

**** NS SPCA Release ????No, this is NOT an dinosaur from the Jurassic Park movies! ???? This little dude is Vega, and is a Tegu, which is a species of lizard. To be specific, Vega is an Argentinian black and white Tegu. The diet for this prehistoric looking lizard is a vast variety of vegetables...

NS SPCA Adoption Highlight – Thumper

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoption Highlight – Thumper What is soft as velvet, cuddly as a teddy bear, and as curious as George?​ Why it is Thumper!​ Little Thumper is a curious young boy who would do well with another friendly and social bunny. His petite size makes him that much more adorable...

Can you help Tobias and his shelter friends?

**** NS SPCA Release Can you help Tobias and his shelter friends ⁉️ Tobias noticed we are dangerously low on wet food here at the shelter! This handsome boy really looks forward to breakfast and supper, he just LOVES wet food He also knows how busy the shelter has been getting and those new kitties...

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, observed each year on 4th May.

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, observed each year on 4th May You are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving their community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, we can show our support and appreciation to the firefighters world wide who continue...

PLEASE SHARE and help us find a loving family for Harold

**** NS SPCA Release Alright friends, we need you to do your thing. ???? PLEASE SHARE and help us find a loving family for Harold. Harold has been with the Colchester SPCA for 75 days! Harold is a handsome boy who is full of potential, energy, and love. Like many youngsters, he just wants to...

Royal Canadian Navy Commemorates 77th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic

**** 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!

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...

The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced the recipients of the 2022 Volunteer Awards

**** 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 have teamed up to highlight some of the marine species found in Canadian waters that are currently listed as species at risk

**** 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 Adoptable Highlight – Mindy

**** 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...