Category: Sports And Rec

**** CNS Media Release Province Invests in Community Recreation Infrastructure ———————————————————————————————— NOTE: A list of projects receiving funding follows this release. ———————————————————————————————— The Province is investing nearly $14.5 million to help community groups, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations develop and improve recreation infrastructure so Nova Scotians can stay healthy and active. The Barrington Recreation Centre in […]

**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval closing for 2022/23 season ​ Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval, which is closing for the winter season on the evening of Sunday, March 19. ​ Staff monitor ice conditions throughout each day. If ice conditions deteriorate, the Emera […]

**** CNS Media Release Reminder to Claim Children’s Sports, Arts Tax Credit ————————————————— Parents and guardians are reminded to take advantage of a new tax credit that will help with the costs of their children’s sports and arts programs. The Children’s Sports and Arts Tax Credit is a $500 per child refundable credit that helps […]

**** CNS Media Release FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE–Free Sportfishing This Long Weekend ————————————————- Anglers can sportfish at 63 lakes this Heritage Day long weekend, February 18-20, without a general fishing licence. “Our free sportfishing weekends are a perfect time to get outside and do something fun with family or friends,” said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig. “Thanks […]

**** Halifax Mooseheads Release QMJHL suspends L’Heureux for 10 games The QMJHL has decided on a length of suspension for Halifax Mooseheads forward Zachary L’Heureux. QMJHL Director of Player Safety, Eric Chouinard has settled on a 10-game suspension for the Nashville Predators prospect following an incident involving a fan after last Wednesday’s game in Gatineau. Here […]

**** HRM Media Release Residents advised of Emera Oval closure for PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval will be closed beginning Saturday, Feb. 18 and is tentatively scheduled to re-open on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. This closure is to facilitate long-track speed skating events, which […]

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**** FISHERIES/Aquaculture Release Winter Sportfishing Season Now Open in Nova Scotia —————————————————— The winter sportfishing season is now open in Nova Scotia. “Sportfishing is a great way to get outside during the winter months – on your own, with friends, or as a family,” said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig. “Whether you’re an experienced […]