N.S. contracts water bombers for wildfire season
DEBERT: Nova Scotia will be ready to respond this wildfire season, with four fixed-wing water bombers and a co-ordination plane to provide more protection for Nova Scotians. A contract for…
Emergency preparedness award nominations now open, province says
HALIFAX: The Department of Emergency Management is launching its first awards program to recognize people who are significantly enhancing emergency preparedness, response and recovery across Nova Scotia. “Nova Scotians never…
Project to gather data to support mineral exploration
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier for companies to explore and invest in the province’s mineral resources by undertaking a modern geophysical assessment of the province. A request for…
New legislation strengthens fire protection across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia has introduced the Support for Fire Protection Services Act on February 23, to strengthen fire services across the province. Under the new act, the Minister of…
Shubenacadie Sam set to make annual prediction on Monday
SHUBENACADIE: Nova Scotia’s famous groundhog, Shubenacadie Sam, is ready to make the annual Groundhog Day prediction on Monday, February 2, at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. Nova Scotians are invited to attend…
Funding for regional emergency management organizations
HALIFAX: Provincial funding will help regional emergency management organizations (REMOs) prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Seven organizations will receive regional emergency readiness grants for essentials, such as…
N.S. announces emergency financial support for Lake George wildfire evacuees
KINGS COUNTY: A new emergency financial support program will help residents who have been evacuated because of the Lake George wildfire in Kings County. Applications open on Wednesday, October 8,…
Nova Scotia launches new N.S. Alert App
HALIFAX: More Nova Scotians will have access to critical alerts with the new NS Alert app launched on Aug. 28. This free alert system works with mobile phones using older…
N.S. announces financial support for Long Lake wildfires evacuees
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is launching a new emergency financial support program to help residents who have been evacuated because of the wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis…
Province ends relationship with N.S. Firefighter School in Waverley
WAVERLEY: Nova Scotia is ending its relationship with the Waverley-based Nova Scotia Firefighter School (NSFS) following the release of a damning comprehensive value-for-money audit that the Minister of Emergency Management…