Are you curious about the wildlife and trees at Dollar Lake? Join us this Saturday August 12 at Dollar Lake Provincial Park, for fun and educational events organized by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables.

Wed. Sept 13 - 9:00 p.m. Hurricane Lee is now on a northward course to the Maritimes. While timing and landfall may change, anticipate heavy rains and winds. Be 72 hour prepared. Visit Environment Canada for up-to-date info: ow.ly/h1Y450PLo75

An apartment building in Halifax will be the first location on the East Coast to have a supportive living program for older adults set up by Ontario-based Oasis.cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Rafflebox: Help support the Weekly 50/50 Jackpot Supporting N.S. Firefighters! Draw #186 and have a chance to win some real prizes. rafflebox.ca/raffle/nsfd

#RCMPNS officers are responding to multiple motor vehicle collisions across the province due to inclement weather. Avoid unnecessary travel and call 511 or follow 511 Nova Scotia for the latest road conditions. Pls share.

Department of Natural Resources and Renewables snowmobile teams helped with winter storm recovery efforts today. Staff snowshoed to deliver medical supplies, perform wellness checks and help with snow removal in Pictou County.

elink 2.1A USB Charger recalled due to fire hazard recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recal…

It’s wildfire season. Please burn safely. See if burning is allowed in your county today. Visit Novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Is burning permitted in your county today? Check the updated burn ban map and know your municipal bylaws: Novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Is burning permitted in your county today? Check the updated burn ban map and know your municipal bylaws: Novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

As of today, the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions has increased to $25,000. Check the BurnSafe map at 2 p.m. every day to see if burning is allowed in your county. Be sure to follow municipal bylaws as well. novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Reminder

An unusually large eruption of one of Yellowstone’s geysers occurred at Biscuit Basin moments ago. x.com/NomisRensiew/s…

Nova Scotia Sending Firefighters to Jasper, Alberta news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/08/02/…

NS firefighters continue to help Alberta crews fight fires around Jasper. 29 DNRR firefighters and an agency rep left Nova Scotia on August 4. Good luck and safe work to all the crews working to keep the people of Jasper safe.

IN PHOTOS: Firefighters don't take time off from training, even when the weather gets hot. Here's some photos from a recent Windsor Fire Department training session. saltwire.com/atlantic-canad…

Another great example of how government and community partners are working together to bring more affordable, supportive housing solutions to Nova Scotians, faster. news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/09/08/…

It’s Fire Prevention Week. In NS, about 24 per cent of fatalities happen in homes without smoke alarms or with alarms that don’t work. To protect yourself and others, install smoke alarms, test them at least once a month, and replace the alarm (or their batteries) when needed.

“Posts and comments have increasingly become negative, abusive, hateful, non-evidence based, misleading, threatening, and in many cases, heightened community division.” West Hants staff is turning off commenting on its social media platforms on Nov. 1. saltwire.com/atlantic-canad…

This great political cartoon by Mike Luckovich tweeted by the amazing author,Margaret Atwood herself! Let’s go, sisters! It’s truly our chance to save the world!