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**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval closing for summer season The Halifax Regional Municipality is reminding residents that they have a few more days to enjoy the Emera Oval before it closes for the summer season on Monday, Oct. 15. Residents are able to enjoy the concrete surface for rollerskating, biking, skateboarding, in-line skating and […]
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**** Info via SailGP CONFIRMED: CANADA SAILGP EVENT WILL RETURN IN 2026 SailGP is set to return to the waters of Canada to stage an event in 2026, the league has confirmed The news came as SailGP announced the sale of the team to biotech entrepreneur Dr Greg Bailey, which secures the team’s spot on the SailGP […]
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**** Info via Truro Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge Date: Oct 5th, 2024 In March 2019, Truro lost Skyler Blackie, a community asset and an extremely passionate firefighter. To honour the late Skyler Blackie, an obstacle race was created in his memory, combining his love of fitness, Victoria Park, and Truro. The […]
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In photos – A huge shout out to the over 50 swimmers who took to the chilly water of Halifax Harbour for the United Way Harbour Swim fundraiser! Big congrats to former HRFE DC Chuck Bezanson for his incredibly fast performance crossing the water and HRFE captain Thompson on her second of third Harbour Swim […]
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**** Via Zatsman Sportsplex Our pools will be CLOSED this long weekend for maintenance (August 30th – Tuesday September 3rd). The closure will begin at 5pm on Friday the 30th and will reopen at 6am on September 3rd. The lower level locker rooms will also be closed during this time as well.
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**** Info via HRM Residents advised that Halifax Common Outdoor Pool will be closed on Aug. 28 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Halifax Common Outdoor Pool will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28. This closure is resulting from a water service shutdown on Bell Road related to the QEII Halifax Infirmary […]
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**** Info via LSA The Reef Rumble kids surfing event will happen on August 31, Sept 1, or Sept 2 Low tide around 12 pm(lunch) The final call will be made on Thursday night(aug 29) on which day it’ll be hosted. Final groups, heats, day timeline, and and maps posted on the website. Check them […]
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Surfers take advantage of the waves, compliments of Ernesto, as the storm moves well offshore A rainy start to the work week is expected, however, Environment Canada isn’t directly linking the rain with Ernesto. Big surf is still expected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]
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**** Via LSA Due to safety concerns , we have to postpone the Reef Rumble The next possible dates will be August 24(Sat) or August 25(Sun). We got some epic surf coming this weekend. Great for the more experienced watermen/women, not so good for the little ones. If you have some extra time this weekend […]
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**** CNS Media Release Support for Banook Canoe Club’s Climate Change Action ————————————————————————————————- Banook Canoe Club in Dartmouth is making upgrades to reduce its carbon footprint for a more sustainable future, with support from the Province announced today, August 15. “Banook Canoe Club has long been a hub for our community, and these upgrades will […]
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