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Hope for Wildlife is looking for volunteers!

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Hope for Wildlife is looking for volunteers!

January 6, 2026 · 12:34 PM

January can be an especially tough month for many, and #RCMPNS 911 police dispatchers often see an increase in calls from people needing emotional support

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January can be an especially tough month for many, and #RCMPNS 911 police dispatchers often see an increase in calls from people needing emotional support

January 6, 2026 · 10:11 AM

Those winter temperatures are no joke, so here are some reminders about safe temperatures for dogs and cats!

Traffic & Weather Health And Wellness

Those winter temperatures are no joke, so here are some reminders about safe temperatures for dogs and cats!

January 5, 2026 · 1:59 PM

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

In The Spotlight Health And Wellness

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

January 5, 2026 · 7:35 AM

In photos - Staying cool as a cucumber as the Darkside Dippers take on the chilly waters of Lake Banook!

Health And Wellness Sports And Rec

In photos - Staying cool as a cucumber as the Darkside Dippers take on the chilly waters of Lake Banook!

January 4, 2026 · 11:52 AM

Take note - The Darkside Dippers are back for another great season!

In The Spotlight Health And Wellness

Take note - The Darkside Dippers are back for another great season!

January 3, 2026 · 7:22 AM

Repost - Ice Safety - Know the dangers of ice

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Repost - Ice Safety - Know the dangers of ice

January 2, 2026 · 7:49 AM

In photos - 3...2... 1.. HAPPY NEW SPLASH DAY! The Darkside Dippers took on the chilly water as they hit Lake Banook on this new year day as the dippers return for a new season!

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In photos - 3...2... 1.. HAPPY NEW SPLASH DAY! The Darkside Dippers took on the chilly water as they hit Lake Banook on this new year day as the dippers return for a new season!

January 1, 2026 · 1:15 PM

HFW typically get about 40,000 calls/texts each year to our help line, but a lot of those calls turn out to be educational-type calls, or animals that fortunately didn't need any help

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HFW typically get about 40,000 calls/texts each year to our help line, but a lot of those calls turn out to be educational-type calls, or animals that fortunately didn't need any help

January 1, 2026 · 7:47 AM

Ring in 2026 safely. Halifax Regional Police will be watching for impaired drivers.

Traffic & Weather Health And Wellness

Ring in 2026 safely. Halifax Regional Police will be watching for impaired drivers.

December 31, 2025 · 12:36 PM

Repost - NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR DIP 2026

Health And Wellness Sports And Rec

Repost - NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR DIP 2026

December 30, 2025 · 3:13 PM

We couldn't let the year end without talking about one of our favourite days of the year!

In The Spotlight Health And Wellness

We couldn't let the year end without talking about one of our favourite days of the year!

December 30, 2025 · 12:38 PM

Repost - She's a firefighter, a mom, and a natural soap maker. Jade tells us how she got into the soap making business and why natural soap is a healthy and safe choice for many!

In The Spotlight Health And Wellness

Repost - She's a firefighter, a mom, and a natural soap maker. Jade tells us how she got into the soap making business and why natural soap is a healthy and safe choice for many!

December 27, 2025 · 6:09 PM

Worried about a friend or loved one?

Health And Wellness

Worried about a friend or loved one?

December 27, 2025 · 1:59 PM

Civic address signs are crucial during emergencies

Health And Wellness

Civic address signs are crucial during emergencies

December 27, 2025 · 7:35 AM

"Without hesitation, they stopped to check in and offer a few essentials, including warm wool blankets"

In The Spotlight Health And Wellness

"Without hesitation, they stopped to check in and offer a few essentials, including warm wool blankets"

December 25, 2025 · 6:03 PM

On the twelfth day of holiday fire prevention, your fire department reminds you to practice your home fire escape plan

In The Spotlight Health And Wellness

On the twelfth day of holiday fire prevention, your fire department reminds you to practice your home fire escape plan

December 23, 2025 · 9:31 AM

Health And Wellness

Certain Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon recalled due to E. coli O26

December 23, 2025 · 8:28 AM