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**** Info via HRFE Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) will soon be accepting applications for the development of a candidate pool to fulfil hiring requirements for permanent full-time career Firefighters. Work for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) will soon be accepting applications for the development of a candidate...

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Nike Nike is an estimated 7-year-old female American Staffordshire Terrier mix. (~21 kg) She is looking for a home with children at least 16 years old or older. It is required that she is the only animal in the home. She is not available for apartments/condos...

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release Premier Reflects on 2020’s Tragedies and Graces———————————————————–NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Premier Stephen McNeil———————————————————–Tragedy. Strength. Horror. Resilience. Fear. Compassion. Sorrow. Kindness.All of these words come to mind – and I’m sure you can think of a few more – as we look back on 2020, a year we...

**** 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...

**** 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...

**** 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 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 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...

**** 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...

**** 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...