NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Nimbus
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Nimbus Nimbus is a sweet little bunny who was found in a cage in the woods by a Good Samaritan. Nimbus is a female rabbit, but we are not very experienced with telling what type of breed she is. She came in with a head tilt...
Fire Prevention & Safety
**** HRFE Release Fire Prevention & Safety HRM has an exceptional fire service but fire and smoke can travel very quickly. Underwriter Laboratories (UL), a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization, determined that “fires today are more dangerous and pose more risks than in the past. Fire spread is faster, and time to flashover...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Midnight
**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Midnight Midnight is a very handsome and snuggly guy. If you are searching for an affectionate cat to add to your home, look no further! At only 10 years old Midnight still has lots of love to give a home. He was surrendered due to...
Truth and Reconciliation Day Recognized in Nova Scotia
**** CNS Media Release Truth and Reconciliation Day Recognized in Nova Scotia —————————————– Nova Scotia will annually recognize Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day beginning in 2021. Provincial government offices, public schools and regulated child care will be closed. Businesses will have the choice, as they do on other occasions, to remain open. “We...
On Sept. 2, 1998, 229 souls boarded Swissair Flight 111
On Sept. 2, 1998, 229 souls boarded Swissair Flight 111. Tragedy struck shortly after take off and the plane crashed into the ocean killing everyone onboard. From Peggy’s Cove and surrounding a massive operation scrambled for a hopeful rescue quickly realized to be recovery operations. Many people were affected by this crash along with family...
Discarded garbage is a big problem for baby turtles
**** Info via NS Turtle Patrol When one hears garbage and turtles in the same sentence most people think of difficulties that Sea Turtles face. However discarded garbage is also a big problem for baby freshwater turtles. Since baby turtles are only days away from hatching here in Nova Scotia the NSTP is busy once...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Peppermint Patty
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Peppermint Patty Are you looking for a nice and calm senior kitty companion? Peppermint Patty is a lovely cat who is estimated at 12 years old, and she will be an ideal roomie! Her stunning calico colors will surely catch your eye but wait till you...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Nellie
**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Nellie This boisterous female American Staffordshire Terrier is Nellie. At 4 years old she has found herself in search of a new loving home as the only animal. Nellie seems to be reactive to other animals and with this will need an experienced owner able...
Officially established in 2008, the National Peacekeepers’ Day date was chosen to commemorate the events of August 9
**** RCMP Media Release Officially established in 2008, the National Peacekeepers’ Day date was chosen to commemorate the events of August 9, 1974, when nine Canadian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt and Israel lost their lives when their plane was shot down over Syria. Every year, police, veterans and military...
Halifax Harbour boardwalk BioKit circuit
**** Info via Canadian, ca Halifax Harbour boardwalk BioKit circuit Introduction Welcome to your Halifax Harbour Boardwalk BioKit Circuit. Use the activities in this circuit, with the HRM Urban BioKit, to explore the natural treasures and unique places in this park – utilizing your keen powers of observation. Location: Along the Halifax Harbour boardwalk between Purdys Wharf and...