A non-profit group in Dartmouth wants you to know what kinds of life live in our waters and to bring awareness on why it’s important to protect our fragile oceans ecosystem
***** Info via Back to the Sea A non-profit group in Dartmouth wants you to know what kinds of life live in our waters and to bring awareness on why it’s important to protect our fragile oceans ecosystem by displaying an interactive touch tank system in Dartmouth. You may be surprised at what you’d learn...
The might of volunteers – Halifax Search and Rescue
The might of volunteers – Halifax Search and Rescue Chances are, at some point, you’ve seen the big orange trucks, the bright orange clothes, and the utilities of the Halifax Search and Rescue. You may have seen them in person at active scenes, training, or even at public relation events such as with the HRFE...
Nova Scotia Observes Emancipation Day
**** AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS Nova Scotia Observes Emancipation Day ——————————————————– Nova Scotia will observe Aug. 1 as Emancipation Day, recognizing the anniversary of the abolishment of slavery across the British Empire. Ceremonies in the province began with a virtual launch event held today, July 28. The Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which took effect on...
Municipality observes Emancipation Day 2021
***** HRM Media Release Municipality observes Emancipation Day 2021 The Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging residents to observe Emancipation Day on August 1. (via HHB) The Province of Nova Scotia officially designated August 1 as Emancipation Day, in recognition of the history and impacts of slavery in our region. As this year...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Callie and Silver
***’ NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Callie and Silver This adorable pair is Silver and Callie. These little guinea pigs are young adults and are looking for a home with children 12 years and older. They have lived with children previously, but we’re very frightened and so staff feel they would feel...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Christof
***** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Christof Floofy boi alert!! Christof is so floofy it is too much too handle. Estimated at 7 years young this big guy is the newest candidate for our Palliative Care program. He was diagnosed as Hyperthyroid and to help keep this under control he does require...
Bide Awhile – Introducing Shelbie! She is looking for a home in our Long-Term Foster/Palliative Care Program
**** Info via Bide Awhile Introducing Shelbie! She is looking for a home in our Long-Term Foster/Palliative Care Program. Shelbie is a domestic short hair brown tabby female, 15 years old. She has hyper thyroidism and requires medication daily – but don’t worry, she takes it very well. She is a little more shy than...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Troy and Corbin
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Troy and Corbin Bonded pair Corbin and Troy are the cutest little pair. These brothers came into the shelter throughout TNR program (Trap, Neuter and Return). This means that they were born outdoors and up until recently had very little interactions with humans. These siblings came...
Bide Awhile – Featured Adoptable
**** Info via Bide Awhile Featured Adoptable Shadow is a beautiful white and grey cat who is around fourteen years old. She is a quiet girl who is timid at first and takes awhile to come out of her shell. Once she does, though, she is an absolute sweetheart. Although she is a little shy...
The Turtle Patrol’s goal is to help our native turtles survive in the wild, to share turtle news and talk turtles with like minded individuals
**** Info via the NS Turtle Patrol The Turtle Patrol’s goal is to help our native turtles survive in the wild, to share turtle news and talk turtles with like minded individuals. If you see a turtle in the wild we want to hear about it. Thank you for taking an interest in our turtle...