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**** Lawrencetown Beach Surfer Association Release đź’Ą Quick update on the 2nd Lawrencetown Beach Surfers Alliance Kids Surf Comp and Fun day. ▪️1 day event ▪️Waiting period starting August(Weekends) ▪️Sign up soon(60 kids maximum) sign up early as last event had over 80 participants. ▪️ Price $20 per kid – this includes 🔥 […]
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**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Running race in Dartmouth ​ Location: Lakeshore Park Terrace, Micmac Boulevard and Highway 111 ramps ​ Date: Thursday, June 30 ​ Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ​ Details: Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the EPIC Multisports’ EPIC Canadian Run for Canada 6.1K. ​ Traffic impact: Traffic delays are expected […]
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**** Natural Resources Release Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1 ——————————————————– Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin on Friday, July 1. About two dozen beaches in 12 counties are staffed each summer. Beaches will be supervised daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Mavillette Beach in Digby County, which is supervised on […]
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**** HRM Media Release Outdoor pools and beaches open for 2022 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools, the Halifax Common splashpad, and all supervised municipal beaches will open for the season on Friday, July 1. Bookings are required for the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor […]
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**** CNS Media Release Premier Houston Congratulates Nathan MacKinnon —————————————————————- Premier Tim Houston is congratulating Nova Scotian Nathan MacKinnon on his Stanley Cup victory with the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, June 26. ​ “In the final game, Nathan MacKinnon helped clinch the victory with a goal and an assist, and we are so proud of […]
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**** HRM Media Release Splashpads open for 2022 season  The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bayers-Westwood, George Dixon, Isleville Street, Westmount, and Sackville splashpads will open today, Friday, June 17, for the 2022 season. The Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools, the Halifax Common splashpad, and all supervised municipal beaches will open […]
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**** CNS Media Release Recreation Facilities Receive Funding for Upgrades Community groups can move forward with projects that promote healthier communities, improve infrastructure and foster economic growth with the help of a $1.7-million investment from the Province. The government is funding 47 projects through the Recreational Facility Development Grant program. These funds help community groups, […]
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**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval opens for summer season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval is opening today, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, for the summer season. Residents will be able to enjoy the concrete surface for rollerblading, biking, skateboarding, in-line skating, and more. Free equipment rentals, including bikes, scooters, […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Fishing and weather myths Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water and reel in that “big catch,” you suddenly realized that you completely forgot to check the latest weather conditions… Many anglers believe that atmospheric pressure can be a good indicator as to whether […]
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**** Natural Resources Release Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks ——————————————————– NOTE: A list of opening dates for camping parks follows this release. ——————————————————– Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will start opening Friday, May 20, for another season filled with camping, hiking, swimming and exploring nature. “Visiting our provincial parks is a wonderful way for Nova Scotians […]
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