CTFFR welcomes K9 Siren, HRM Fire Captain Thompson
HALIFAX: Canine Therapy for First Responders Inc is pleased to welcome Halifax Regional Municipality Fire (HRM Fire Department) to the CTFF Atlantic team. Welcome to K9 Siren, our newest Facility…
NSGEU to Premier Houston: Keep our blood supply safe and available for patients
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union President Sandra Mullen is calling on the provincial government to protect Nova Scotians from pay-for-plasma corporate interests in…
HRM launches accessible taxi service
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to welcome a new accessible taxi service available to residents throughout the municipality. In March 2022, Regional Council unanimously approved a staff recommendation…
HRM hosting tree giveaway event
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) invites residents to participate in two upcoming tree giveaway events. Approximately 1,000 trees (500 at each location below) will be offered on a first…
Funding for Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society to allow for accessibility upgrades
From a press release NORTH PRESTON: Recently, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, AssociateMinister of National Defence and MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, announced an investment of $22,500…
Federal investment allows for “extensive” upgrades at Salvation Army of Halifax
From a press release HALIFAX: The Salvation Army in Halifax will be able to make extensive renovations to its Gesner Street location in Fairview thanks to support from the federal…
HRM encourages residents to nominate a deserving volunteer for 2023 Volunteer Awards
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents who have made a difference in…
COVID-19 booster shots for children 5-11 begin in September
HALIFAX: The province has announced that more doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to children and adults beginning in September. Starting the week of September 6, children aged five…
N.S., healthcare partners reducing barriers, adding support for Ukrainian healthcare providers
From a press release: HALIFAX: More than 230 newly arrived Ukrainian nationals with healthcare backgrounds are at various stages of getting the approvals needed to join Nova Scotia’s healthcare system.…
Deagle Gammon’s motion for HRM to support Keira’s Law passes
FALL RIVER: The councillor for Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley has advocated, on behalf of a resident, that HRM Regional Council show their support for Keira’s Law. A private members bill tabled…