Premier’s Statement on Racism
**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Release Premier’s Statement on Racism ——————————————————– NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Iain Rankin. ——————————————————– Nova Scotians and Canadians – of all ages and from all different backgrounds and ethnicities – were heartbroken by the hate-motivated killings of four members of a Muslim-Canadian family in London, Ont., last weekend. These...
Bide Awhile – We are looking for a long term foster home for Newt who is diabetic
**** Via Bide Awhile We are looking for a long term foster home for Newt who is diabetic. He is part of our Long Term Foster/ Palliative Care program. This is what his current foster mom has to say about him.. “For a 16 year old cat Newt is still as playful as he...
Cornwallis Park is now officially Peace and Friendship Park.
**** HRM Media Release Cornwallis Park is now officially Peace and Friendship Park. (A worker begins work to remove the Cornwallis statue 2018) Regional Council approved changes to Administrative Orders 46 & 29, which allows for more flexibility when naming assets (streets, buildings, parks, commercial vessels, ferries, etc). Regional Council has approved the renaming of...
New Proposed Protected Area Near St. Margarets Bay Added to Consultation
**** ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE CHANGE/LANDS/FORESTRY Release New Proposed Protected Area Near St. Margarets Bay Added to Consultation The Nova Scotia government has added a wilderness area near St. Margarets Bay to the list of proposed protected areas slated for consultation. The 5,000-hectare Ingram River area is three times larger than peninsular Halifax. It includes Island Lake...
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency unveils new fire rescue boat
**** HRFE Release Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency unveils new fire rescue boat To better support Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency’s (HRFE) fire and rescue capabilities, the municipality is launching a new harbour fire rescue boat. The ‘Kjipuktuk (Halifax)’ is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, June 17. The new fire rescue boat will...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Ellie
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Ellie Beautiful calico seeking quiet loving home. Ellie is a sweet and gentle 8 year old female cat. She loves to receive head pets and gentle conversations. She will quickly become your shadow and be an amazing feline companion. Ellie is searching for a home with...
First celebrated in 2011, the National Animal Rights Day is a growing global movement
**** Info via the Marine Animal Response Society First celebrated in 2011, the National Animal Rights Day is a growing global movement to give a voice to all animals and raise awareness for their rights (anyone else think of the Lorax?) We’re celebrating the progress that is being made towards ending the suffering of animals...
HRFE Capt Thompson reached a milestone recently. She has made 150 donations at Canada Blood Services
(Health) HRFE Capt Thompson reached a milestone recently. She has made 150 donations at Canada Blood Services! Giving life both on and off duty. You can book an appointment to give here http://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate?_ga=2.119341641.1188215536.1622728910-1951835551.1622728910 Good job and thank you Captain...
NS SPCA – Donations of Cat Carriers needed
**** Info via the NS SPCA ???? Donations of Cat Carriers needed ???? We have found ourselves very low on cat carriers/kennels and are seeking the help of the community. Do you happen to have an extra cat kennel/carrier around your house that you may no longer have a use for? We would love to...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Keeta
**** NS SPCA Release Adoptable Highlight – Keeta I spy with my little eyes, a loving, beautiful, happy doggo! Keeta is an American Staffordshire Terrier mix and is estimated at 6 years old, but you would never guess! This lovely lady gets so excited to see her humans, that she shows you the biggest smile...