N.S. residents invited to name four new helicopters
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians have a chance to name the Province’s four new helicopters. “Nova Scotians are proud of the work we do with our helicopters to fight wildfires and support…
Nova Scotians encouraged to be prepared for emergencies
HALIFAX: Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, and Nova Scotians are encouraged to prepare themselves and their household for emergencies. “An emergency can happen at a moment’s notice, which is…
Province sets wildfire fines at $25,000 permanently
NOVA SCOTIA: Residents across the province are being reminded to follow the daily burn restrictions during wildfire season or face a $25,000 fine. That amount was an interim penalty set…
HRM launches new online tool, Before You Burn, to check for daily burn restrictions
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched Before You Burn, a new online tool that provides residents and visitors with up-to-date information on whether burning is allowed in the Halifax…
Some tips as wild fire season approaches quickly
NINE MILE RIVER: Less than three weeks remain until the start of fire risk season, which begins on March 15, until October 15. During this period, no open fires are…
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…
Province urges residents for information in wildfire investigation
UPPER TANTALLON: The province is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of last year’s Upper Tantallon/Hammonds Plains wildfire. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables has gathered a…
N.S. sending fire crew to help at wildfires in B.C.
HALIFAX: The province is sending help to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Prince George, British Columbia. Twenty firefighters and an agency representative from the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables…
COLUMN: MPs News & Views with Darrell Samson
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADS! Congratulations on graduating! Chasing a dream requires effort, passion, and hard work. Keep it up and continue to strive. I am looking forward to attending as…
Wildfire awareness day events set for May 4 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Community residents are encouraged to stop by a local shopping mall to check out information on wildfires this Saturday May 4. Wildfire Awareness Day will be taking place…