Today is the 22nd anniversary of the Swissair Flight 111 tragedy
Today is the 22nd anniversary of the Swissair Flight 111 tragedy that killed 229 people in the crash. Many people were affected by this crash along with family, including residents of the area, first responders, military members and volunteers who worked tirelessly in various roles after the tragic event...
HIAA’s Emergency Response Services team is always onsite and ready to respond
**** HIAA Release HIAA’s Emergency Response Services team is always onsite and ready to respond, including our team of firefighters. The Platoons respond to requests for aircraft assistance upon landing and medical calls on the airport property. In 2019, the Emergency Response Services team and Duty Managers responded to 48 flight diversions and over 600...
NS SPCA: Some warm fuzzies to kick start your weekend
Happy news via the NS SPCA “Some warm fuzzies to kick start your weekend! ???? Bilbo Waggins was medically cleared and posted for adoption online our website on August 4th. Applications came flooding in! We began booking meet-and-greets to match Bilbo up with the perfect fit. ???? On August 12th, after receiving interest from several...
Meeting the heroes: A family says thanks after toddlers life is saved.
(FAMILY) This is a special story originally posted elsewhere during the summer of 2019. It meant a lot to those involved so I am reposting here Meeting the heroes: A family says thanks after toddlers life is saved. Sasha and Matt, proud parents, and twin brother Zach, with son John were able to meet the...
NS SPCA. Weekly Highlight – Mocha and Magnolia
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA. Weekly Highlight – Mocha and Magnolia These little cute ratties are Magnolia and Mocha. They are hoping to find a loving, kind, and rat experienced home to help them bloom into the social little ladies we know they can be. At around 1 year old Magnolia and Mocha have...
NS SPCA : Kira is available for adoption from the Dartmouth SPCA
**** NS SPCA Release ????⬇️ Available for Adoption ⬇️???? At the age of 10, sweet Kira was un-spayed and pregnant when she was brought to the SPCA by a kind volunteer. After giving birth and sending all of her kittens off to loving forever homes, Kira is hoping her turn is next ???? Since being...
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...
Looking good, Bilbo! NS SPCA rehabilitation makes significant difference for Yarmouth dog
Looking good, Bilbo! The NS SPCA say an update on this lovable pooch will be coming up within a week, but I thought I would check in before hand and see how this survivor was doing. Bilbo was rescued after an enforcement officer noticed the dog in Yarmouth. He was sickly, and underweight for his...
NS SPCA : Adoptable Weekly Highlight – Hailey
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA : Weekly Highlight – Hailey There is not enough good things that we can say about this dog, Hailey! She made her way in to our care back in April of this year and was noted to have some discomfort with her rear legs. After examination from our vets...
9 August also commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
9 August also commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It is celebrated around the world and marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations at the United Nations in 1982. (Info via the UN)...