IAFF: Occupational cancer is killing firefighters
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month From a release sent to The Laker News by the IAFF OTTAWA, ONT.: Occupational cancer is claiming the lives of more fire fighters…
N.S. sending wildfire firefighter crew to Winnipeg
From a release HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: Nova Scotia is sending 12 firefighters to help with out-of-control wildfires in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The crew will partner up with firefighters from Prince Edward…
Fine for illegal burning increasing to $25,000 during wildfire season
HALIFAX: Beginning May 16, Nova Scotia has increased the fine for violating daily burn restrictions to $25,000. Premier Tim Houston made the announcement in a release issued on May 16.…
Red Cross launches donor appeal for N.S. wildfires; will administer provincial aid program
HALIFAX: Households in Nova Scotia under mandatory orders to evacuate their primary residence due to wildfires may be eligible for one-time emergency financial aid of $500 from the Government of…
Air quality statement issued due to fires in HRM
HALIFAX: Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from wildfire may be reducing local air quality. Locations: near Tantallon in Halifax Metro County…
From the Firehouse – June 2021
Brought to you by: INDIAN BROOK: The fire call numbers are beginning to pickup for area volunteer fire fighters as they resume responding to medical assists calls. Here’s a look…
RCMP investigating suspicious fires in Wyses Corner
WYSES CORNER: Just after midnight on August 1, Halifax District RCMP responded to a suspicious fire at a home on Murphys Rd. in Wyses Corner. Officers attended and the Fire…