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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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**** HRM Media Release Registration opening for Parks & Recreation fall programming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration will be opening for fall recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming lead by local, passionate instructors in a judgement-free zone. Programming is offered in a variety of fields […]
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**** Info and photos via Cory Detchkoff Halifax Fire did an amazing job at the Firefit event in Fredericton this weekend! Proud of all the effort and great to see a big showing to represent Halifax again in this competition! We walked away with some solid times and medals. 🥇Womens Team Relay (Kelsey Lafleur, Krystal […]
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**** Info via United Way 2024 Nova Scotia Harbour Swim for The United Way This fall the Provincial United Way campaign is swimming across the province. From Tuesday, September 3rd to Friday, September 6th fearless fundraising swimmers will plunge into harbours across the province where, one stroke at a time, they will engage in harbour […]
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