In The Spotlight

Are you or someone you know looking for a barn cat?

**** NS SPCA Release Are you or someone you know looking for a barn cat? The cats in this program are not your typical house cat, they have come from an environment where they have lived outside for most or all of their lives. These cats can not be rehabilitated without often years of intensive...

National Senior Safety Week, a time for seniors and their loved ones to reflect on and talk about ways to stay safe and secure

**** RCMP Media Release It’s National Senior Safety Week, a time for seniors and their loved ones to reflect on and talk about ways to stay safe and secure. The RCMP’s Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security has information and tips on a range of topics that will help get the conversation started. The more...

Bide Awhile: Palliative Care Adoption

**** Bide Awhile Release ???? Palliative Care Adoption ???? Gwen is ready to find her forever home. Please read the full description before reaching out! Gwen is a sweet girl who is around 10-years-old. She is a gentle lady who loves receiving attention from humans but would prefer not to have any feline companions at...

(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...