Public Service Announcement

HRM Hosts National Safe Communities Canada Day -October 3rd

(Wednesday, September 26, 2007) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s Safe Communities Network will host a National Safe Communities Canada Day on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at the Halifax Grand Parade from 11:30-1:30. Various safety organizations will be in attendance such as Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Canadian Red Cross, Child Safety Link, the “D.U.M.B.” Car from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, and many more.

Mayor Kelly will be present proclaiming National Safe Communities Canada Day. There will be a complimentary BBQ, cake and music by the Sons of Maxwell.

Forty-seven (47) designated members of the national network of Canadian Safe Communities will also celebrate Safe Communities Canada Day.

Safe Communities Canada Day celebrates community achievement in injury prevention and safety promotion, and honours individual volunteers and business partners who have made a difference in designated safe communities.

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For further information contact:

Jeanette MacKay,
Safe Communities Coordinator
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
490-6530
225-7432 (cell)