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NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Ola

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Ola Name: Ola Age: 3 years old Breed: Amstaff mix Sex: Neutered male Weight: 36.4 kg (80lbs) Energy Level: Low – medium Recommended for Children: Yes, kids that are 12+ Homed with Dogs: Dogs his size yes, no small dogs Homed with Cats: No Dear Santa...

The annual RCMP Christmas Eve blood donor event has more than one special meaning this year.

**** CBS Media Release The annual RCMP Christmas Eve blood donor event has more than one special meaning this year. Every year, the RCMP in Dartmouth donate blood on Dec. 24 to ensure patients have the blood they need over the holidays. But this year, the event also honours the memory of fellow officer, Corporal...

FIGHT4LIFEHALIFAX calendars are still available, and money raised goes towards FIGHT4LIFEHALIFAX programs

**** Info via Fight4LifeHalifax FIGHT4LIFEHALIFAX calendars are still available, and money raised goes towards FIGHT4LIFEHALIFAX programs. Fight4LifeHalifax has been established to support our first responders to maintain mental wellness and deal with the challenges they face in their day to day work place activities. The “2021 Firefighters and the Pets” calendar showcases our local firefighters...

NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Cookie

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Cookie This handsome cat is available for adoption at the Pictou SPCA shelter. Please follow the link below to show your interest in adopting this feline friend!   Don’t let his age fool you, at just 10 years old Cookie is young at heart! He loves...

Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2020 challenge kicks off in Halifa

Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2020 challenge kicks off in Halifax Emergency service workers in Halifax Regional Municipality are continuing to answer the call to help save more lives as part of this year’s Sirens for Life campaign. The friendly challenge between Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency...

The SPCA Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients at their brand new state-of-the-art animal hospital

**** NS SPCA Release The Nova Scotia SPCA has established the province’s first full service, not-for-profit veterinary facility. The newly renovated animal hospital is open and accepting new patients. Located at 7 Scarfe Court in Dartmouth, families can book services including medical, surgical, wellness and preventive health care. Appointments can be made by contacting the...

Canadian NORAD Region is ready to track Santa with announcement of 2020 escort teams and trackers

**** CAF Media Release Canadian NORAD Region is ready to track Santa with announcement of 2020 escort teams and trackers ​ The countdown to December 24th has begun! With the clock ticking as the big night approaches, we at the Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region are today naming our CF-18 Hornet pilots...

NS SPCA: We have a special update for you on the rescued kitties

**** NS SPCA Release Happy Caturday! ???? We have a special update for you on the rescued kitties. Five more cats were brought into our care bringing our final tally to 85 cats and kittens rescued. ???? Thanks to generous animal-lovers, they are receiving the care and support they need. And that’s not all There...

Free menstrual products now available in municipal facilities​

**** HRM Media Release Free menstrual products now available in municipal facilities​ ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality will now be offering free menstrual products at municipal recreation facilities, community centres, and Halifax Transit terminals. ​ Tampons and sanitary pads will be available and restocked daily. Products will be available at the following locations: ​ Acadia...

NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Forrest and Cove

**** NS SPCA Release Weekly Highlight – Forrest and Cove “Dear Santa Paws, My sister, Forrest and I were born in care when our mum was rescued as a stray. We are 6 months old, very sweet, and active rabbits, who are spayed, microchipped and up to date on our flea medicine. We now have...