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With our clocks officially falling back, that means our hours of daylight have been cut short! While this slight adjustment might not change your routine, it changes significantly for emergency services while they are responding to emergencies. In most cases first responders struggle to locate homes in the dark, this is due to improperly displayed […]
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🧱 🔥🧹 Each year, firefighters across Nova Scotia respond to numerous chimney fires due to improper maintenance. Most chimney fires are caused by creosote, which is a by-product resulting from the incomplete burning of wood. Creosote builds up on the sides of your chimney as a liquid and later forms into a solid. As it […]
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The 2025 Wildfire Season has officially come to an end. Each year the wildfire season spans from March 15th to October 15th, with restrictions in place for campfires and brush domestic burning. Due to unprecedented drought and fire conditions, the wildfire season for 2025 was extended to October 31st. Throughout the summer, our volunteer firefighters […]
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This is a friendly reminder to make sure you get your chimney cleaned! With our days getting shorter and shorter and even colder, many homeowners are using their chimneys for the first time. It’s always best practice to have chimneys cleaned and inspected by a certified professional, once a year before first use. Especially at […]
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While many gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s a grave reminder how important it is to drive safely. Many are celebrating without their loved ones this year as a result of impaired and careless driving. The last thing any of our first responders want to do is extricate someone from their vehicle, more importantly during […]
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We are extremely grateful for the aerial support from across Canada over our 2025 wildfire season. Out of the plethora of assets that aided, were the super scoopers from Quebec. CL-415s from the province of Quebec came on numerous occasions to Nova Scotia, for wildfires in Halifax County, Annapolis County and Kings County. Their support […]
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Last year, I was dedicated to educating those within our communities on how vital having civic signs are. Many got the message and worked to get signs displayed but it’s still a good time to put out another friendly reminder, as our days are getting shorter! Members of our volunteer fire departments and local ground […]
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⚠️ Wildfire Season Extended along with Burn Restrictions: Due to continued fire activity in Nova Scotia, wildfire season is extended provincewide to October 31. Daily restrictions are posted to social media and at https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ The full burn ban will remain in effect in Annapolis County and daily burn restrictions will continue to apply in all […]
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Burning is now permitted in some areas of Nova Scotia starting at 8PM this evening! Please ensure you check your municipal bylaws. Burning is permitted in Kings & Hants Counties after 8PM this evening. No burning permitted in Annapolis. View the NS Burn Map for more information in other counties: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ Adrian J.
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The Province is changing regulations under the Wildlife Act to create more hunting opportunities for Nova Scotians. Hunting of big game species such as deer and bear is a popular recreational activity for many Nova Scotians. The amendments will lengthen the season for deer hunting, ensure gun safety and training remains a priority and make […]
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