Matt Dagley This almost happened about 10 years ago, when a container ship lost power heading for the narrows. IIRC, Since then, they’ve had a tug tethered to their stern when they come in to act as an emergency brake. professionalmariner.com/box-ships-powe…

This is terrible, terrible news, albeit not unexpected
BREAKING: private equity firm puts SaltWire in receivership
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Our Community Health Boards (CHBs) are thanking the more than 6,700 Nova Scotians who took part in their health planning process over the past four months. To learn more, visit engageCHBs.ca .

Encampments exist only because of a larger, systemic failure to uphold the right of all ppl to permanent, adequate housing w/o discrimination.

The Federal Housing Advocate (Office of the Federal Housing Advocate) is calling for a National Encampments Response plan by Aug 2024: loom.ly/mlZIV6c

Houston's Jan/24 emergency order 'protects' Windsor/West Hants from wildfires but doesn't issue same for Cape Breton heavy snowfall dangers.

BREAKING: Toronto to host Canada's first 2026 FIFA World Cup match at BMO Field
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Even your companions need to #GetPrepared . That means including their needs in your emergency plans and emergency kits! Learn more: getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/plns/ptsnd…

Everyone’s different, but here are 6️⃣ things that could help you be kind to your mind and get through a difficult time. #MentalHealth #BellLetsTalk

Take the Community Health Board (CHB) survey by Jan. 31 to help improve health and wellness in your community!

Find the survey by visiting engageCHBs.ca and go to your health zone’s specific page, or by calling 1-844-983-1240, to provide your input.

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Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Gender-Based Violence. Join us at 10:30 a.m. to honour the 14 young women who lost their lives while attending an engineering class. Learn more: loom.ly/cUGL-e0 #WorldWithoutLimits

Our new kitties Cinnamon and Winston “Cinnie + Winnie” 🥰

Mark your calendar for Nov. 15! At our last Faculty Author Series talk of the season, Dr. Gavin Fridell joins us for a conversation about his latest co-authored book, 'Global Libidinal Economy.' Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/FridellAuthorT… SMU Faculty of Arts @GDS_SMU

Stop George St Before Hollis St (6733) will be closed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. due to a film project. Passengers on Routes 2, 29, & 84 are directed to available stops nearby. For more info, visit: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#…

Brad Johns won’t ban NDAs, won’t say why. Why? We thought you’d never ask.
My latest for the Examiner. No longer paywalled.
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Ukraine's September grain exports down 51%, ministry says reut.rs/3t6v8VN

Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic is coming to Middleton on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Cobequid on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m. For details on how to access care, visit nshealth.ca/mobileprimaryc…

Several Comfort Centres have opened on behalf of Region of Queens Municipality.  Comfort Centres provide a place to charge devices and equipment, get warm or cool, and light snacks.
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When there's a disaster, there are always people who want to help.

Unfortunately, there are also people who will use it as an opportunity for a scam. Learn how to spot scams and make donations safely:
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