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In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze A big turnout as dippers took an icy plunge into a lake in Dartmouth earlier. This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and aches. Ofcourse, it isn’t as easy as it looks. It is always a […]
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In photos – Flurries fell as more brave souls tackled the icy waters of Lake Banook in Dartmouth as part of a Darkside Dip. Dippers of all levels of experienced met to take the chilly plunge. This growing popular hobby is said to be good for both mental and physical health. It is highly recommend […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches Parks & Recreation summer staff recruitment The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching recruitment efforts for casual Parks & Recreation summer staff positions. A diverse range of positions are available in aquatics, inclusion and recreation at municipal facilities across the region. This opportunity is ideal for students and young adults […]
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**** CNS Media Release Winter Sportfishing Season Opens New Year’s Day ——————————————————– Winter sportfishing provides an opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy many lakes and waterways across Nova Scotia beginning Monday, January 1. “Getting outside at this time of year is fun for established anglers and those discovering sportfishing for the first time,” said Kent […]
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**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval opens for the 2023/24 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval, located on the Halifax Commons, will open today at 4 p.m. Every year, the Emera Oval is transformed into the largest outdoor, artificially refrigerated ice service east of Quebec City. The skating surface […]
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**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for Parks & Recreation winter programming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for winter recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming led by local, passionate instructors in a welcoming environment. Programming is offered in a variety of fields – […]
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**** HRM Media Release E-scooters permitted on select municipal trails The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising that e-scooters are now permitted on select municipal trails. The operation of e-scooters (also known as electric kick scooters) is guided by By-law M-300, the Micromobility By-law. It is also guided by the Province of Nova Scotia’s Motor Vehicle Act (MVA). […]
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**** Service NS Release Funding for Flood-Damaged Trails Across the Province ——————————————————- NOTE: A list of trails being repaired and trail organizations follows this release. ——————————————————- Trails in Nova Scotia that were damaged in the July floods play an important role in the daily lives of Nova Scotians. The Province is investing $5 million to […]
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**** CFB Halifax Release Canadian Armed Forces Transition Unit NS/NL will conduct the 2023 X-Treme Relay from CFB Halifax to CFB Greenwood Media are invited to attend the departure ceremony of the 2023 X-Treme Relay on October 25 to promote fitness and support the Soldier On program. This two-day relay will see Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) […]
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**** Info via Bluenose Marathon Emera Blue Nose Marathon Achieves Gold Standard as Atlantic Canada’s First Certified Responsible Sporting Event The Emera Blue Nose Marathon has joined the ranks of world-class sporting events, such as the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Bank of American Chicago Marathon and TCS London Marathon, that have achieved third-party verified certification […]
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