Rail Safety Week kicks off today across North America!

Via CN Rail Rail Safety Week kicks off today across North America! If you witness an unsafe situation near railroad property or equipment, call CN Police at 1-800-465-9239.   **** Transport Canada Release Rail Safety in Canada With nearly 41,711 route-kilometers of track, Canada has the third-largest rail network in the world. Railways played a […]

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(Update) In light of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Lee on Nova Scotia, we have made the decision to postpone the Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia

Via the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Update – New Date Confirmed  Thank you for your patience and understanding. After working with our fantastic partners at CFB Halifax, we are pleased to inform you that the Truck Convoy will take place on Sunday, October 15th. Driver check-in and registration will begin at 9:30 am, with […]

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Update – The Halifax Zombie Walk is back 08 Oct 2023 at 1pm in Halifax

Update – The Halifax Zombie Walk is back 08 Oct 2023 at 1pm in downtown Halifax (Public Gardens)  Via event “BRRAAAAIINNNNSSS. . . The Halifax Zombie Walk returns!! Dig yourself up from the grave of every day life, and get your ZOMBIE on for an afternoon stroll. Guaranteed tomfoolery and nonsense. Meet at the Public […]

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One Week until the Truck Convoy rolls through Dartmouth in support of Special Olympics Athletes

**** Info via Truck Convoy for Special Olympics One Week until the Truck Convoy rolls through Dartmouth in support of Special Olympics Athletes We look forward to seeing everyone along the route. The trucks will leave Shearwater at 11:00am. Check out the route map below to scope out the best viewing areas and to plan […]

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This year’s Fire and Water Cultural Festival is not far away!

**** Info via Alderney Landing This year’s Fire and Water Cultural Festival is not far away! Free fun for all ages – mark your calendars! On September 22nd & 23nd, we welcome live art, music, dance and more to the events plaza here at Alderney Landing. FIRE & WATER CULTURAL FESTIVAL September 22nd & 23rd […]

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2023 Nova Scotia Harbour Swim for The United Way

Via United Way Harbour Swims start on Wednesday, September 6th with Shelburne swim at 2 p.m.; Chester at 6 p.m.  Thursday, September 7th at Halifax at 11:30 a.m. and Sydney Harbour at the Fiddle at 6:30 p.m. and we finish up on Friday, September 8th with St. Peter’s Locks at 8:30 a.m. and Pictou Harbour […]

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