5 lost hikers rescued in New Brunswick with assistance of search and rescue helicopter
The group of five hikers was located in a wooded area approximately 26 kilometres north of Saint John. Continue reading
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Charges stayed against former West Edmonton Mall pet store owner accused of abandonment
At the time, the Edmonton Humane Society called the seizure one of the largest its officers had ever conducted. Continue reading
RCMP investigate fatal motor vehicle collision in Yarmouth
Police say that shortly before 1 a.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle motor collision on Black Point Road in Yarmouth, N.S. Continue reading
Former Bissell Centre executive becomes new CEO of Edmonton Humane Society
The Edmonton Humane Society announced Tuesday that its board of directors has appointed the former executive of a local anti-poverty group as its new chief executive officer. Continue reading
Report proposes City of Edmonton create animal protection unit consisting of 4 officers
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The prospect of more expensive pet licences is being mulled over as part of the creation of a new City of Edmonton unit to look after animals in distress. Continue reading
2 transported to hospital after single-vehicle collision in East Uniacke, N.S.
Police say the crash occurred at 4:41 p.m., in the 300 block of East Uniacke Rd. Continue reading
EHS Nova Scotia launches interactive map of emergency defibrillators
There are 684 registered devices located in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
1 man injured in industrial accident in Halifax
A 24-year-old man has been transported to hospital by EHS and the province’s Department of Labour are now investigating. Continue reading
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Halifax woman runs defibrillator to a patient in need, with help from registry
One woman says her experience is evidence of the benefits of a public registry for automated external defibrillators. Continue reading
Plan expected soon to improve ambulance response to 911 in Nova Scotia: minister
The paramedics union released figures today to highlight what it says is a growing problem for the province’s health care system. Continue reading