NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Ron
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Ron Please consider Ron as your new companion. Despite his rough start in life he has shown so much improvement with us and would love to find a home of his own. He has made new friends with staff and volunteers and loves the belly rubs...
L’NU AFFAIRS–New Exhibit Explores Mi’kmaq Connection to Land and Sea
**** CNS Media Release L’NU AFFAIRS–New Exhibit Explores Mi’kmaq Connection to Land and Sea Nova Scotians can learn more about the experiences of Mi’kmaw communities through a new exhibit, featuring Mi’kmaw historian and guest curator Salina Kemp, at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax. Ta’n me’j Tel-keknuo’ltiek, which translates to ‘how unique we...
Interested in volunteer firefighting? Come be part of Canada’s oldest fire service
**** HRFE Release Long before kids could go out dressed as their heroes, volunteers have been a crucial part of our fire service. Interested in volunteer firefighting? Come be part of Canada’s oldest fire service. Email volff@halifax.ca or learn more about recruiting stations at Learn more about our recruiting stations at www.halifax.ca/firevolunteers or email volff@halifax.ca...
Realistic training keeps fire crews on point
Realistic training keeps fire crews on point HRFE stations 21 (Lake Echo) and 22 (North Preston) participated in a realistic structure fire exercise recently. Aimed at keeping the vital steps all firefighters must perform to keep themselves and other crews safe, protect as much property as possible, and save the lives of others, the training...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Lola
**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Lola Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl???? Lola is a petite female who is estimated at 4 years old. She has a beautiful, short, tan tabby striped coat with slight hints of white specks. Lola was adopted from our shelter a few years...
Bide Awhile – Please say hello to Billy and Derek. They are our latest adoptables
**** Info via Bide Awhile Please say hello to Billy and Derek. They are our latest adoptables. Billy is a domestic short hair tabby male, 2 years old. This big fella is affectionate. He likes to be picked up and will melt in your arms when you scratch his chin. Derek is a domestic short...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Gloria
**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Gloria Meet Gloria, this lovely ball of fluff is ready to find herself a new home! Gloria is as lovely as can be but can be a bit shy at first, due to her coming in as a stray. She is estimated to be about...
Four Communities Recognized with Community Spirit Awards
**** Lieutenant-Governor Release Four Communities Recognized with Community Spirit Awards —————————————————————- The annual Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Awards is another way to celebrate and recognize the exemplary civic and community spirit shown by people and their communities. “I was delighted to see applications from all over Nova Scotia for this year’s award,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur...
Please say hello to Mela! She is looking for a home in our Long-Term Foster/Palliative Care Program
**** Bide Awhile Release Please say hello to Mela! She is looking for a home in our Long-Term Foster/Palliative Care Program. Mela is a 10 year old medium hair tabby. She would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She has renal disease and is hyperthyroid, requiring medication twice daily. All medical care...
HRFE contests during Fire Prevention Week
**** HRFE Release Get ready! Fire Prevention Week is October 3 – 9 and this year’s theme is Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety. From Oct. 3 – 9, you can take one of two quizzes and enter our contest for your chance to win some great prizes! Learn more about the contest at https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/fire-prevention-safety/fire-prevention-week...