(Update) 72 cats and kittens were rescued and transported to the Nova Scotia SPCA for urgent medical care. They expect even more to arrive soon.
**** NS SPCA Release ❗ EMERGENCY ❗ 72 cats and kittens were rescued and transported to the Nova Scotia SPCA for urgent medical care. Tragically, we expect even more to arrive soon. The Nova Scotia SPCA is asking for help from the community after rescuing 72 cats and kittens in need of urgent medical care...
Canadian soldier of the Second World War identified
**** CAF Media Release Canadian soldier of the Second World War identified The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have identified the grave of a Canadian soldier of the Second World War as that of Trooper Henry George Johnston. Trooper Johnston was buried as an unknown soldier in 1945 in the...
November is #DomesticViolenceAwarness month
**** HRP Media Release November is #DomesticViolenceAwarness month. Every day of every month is a good time to help someone find freedom from violence. If you’re a victim or know someone who is, don’t be silent. Connect with HRP Victim Services Unit and get help today. Victim services in Halifax Halifax Regional Police offers support...
The Quint firetrucks are on duty with the HRFE
The Quint firetrucks are on duty with the HRFE. These trucks provide an impressive array of resources for modern day firefighters in the HRFE. Quints are large, multipurpose trucks. They carry a water tank allowing a limited, but at times critical supply of water to initiate a quick fire attack before connecting to a fire hydrant...
NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Smokey
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Smokey How handsome is this tabby boy?? Looking at him it is hard to believe that he is a senior kitty at 13 years young! Smokey, like most older pets, you start to notice some troubles with them and this fella is no exception. This fella...
HRFE introduced and inaugurated a Spiritual Advisor, Elder Debbie Eisan, to the fire service
Photos HRFE introduced and inaugurated a Spiritual Advisor, Elder Debbie Eisan, to the fire service in a small ceremony. Her role as a Spiritual Advisor will be a valuable addition within the HRFE service...
Premier Proclaims HMCS Kootenay Day
**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release Premier Proclaims HMCS Kootenay Day————————————————————- Premier Stephen McNeil has proclaimed today, Oct. 23, as HMCS Kootenay Day in Nova Scotia in remembrance of the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy.On Oct. 23, 1969, nine crewmen died and 53 were seriously injured after an explosion at...
Cst. Heidi Stevenson’s name was unveiled on the Wall of Honour at Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters
**** RCMP Media Release Cst. Heidi Stevenson’s name was unveiled on the Wall of Honour at Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters in Dartmouth during a private ceremony for family and invited guests. Etched in stone on the granite memorial wall of the Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters are the names of those Nova Scotia RCMP members who...
A rally in solidarity with Mi’kmaq Fisher folks took place in Grand Parade
A rally in solidarity with Mi’kmaq Fisher folks took place in Grand Parade. “We are all Treaty people and it is our duty to uphold Mi’kmaq treaty rights.” They are calling for the DFO to uphold the 1752 treaty of peace and friendship and the Marshal decision to support the Mi’kmaq right to a moderate...
NS SPCA: Weekly Highlight – Linden
**** NS SPCA Release Weekly Highlight – Linden Let this little one hop right into your heart! Linden is still just a baby at only 5 months old. He is a neutered male who was born in care with his siblings and he is now ready for adoption. He did spend time with his littermates...