Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration will be opening for fall recreation programs

**** 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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Halifax Fire did an amazing job at the Firefit event in Fredericton this weekend

**** 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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2024 Nova Scotia Harbour Swim for The United Way

**** 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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Funding to Upgrade Trails in HRM

**** CNS Media Release Funding to Upgrade Trails in HRM —————————————————— Nova Scotians and visitors will see upgrades to two popular trails in Halifax Regional Municipality with provincial grants announced today, July 15. “Trails are essential for improving physical and mental health and well-being, conserving natural ecosystems and boosting local economies,” said Timothy Halman, Minister […]

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The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools, as well as all supervised municipal beaches, will open for the season on Monday, July 1

**** HRM Media Release Outdoor pools and beaches opening for 2024 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools, as well as all supervised municipal beaches, will open for the season on Monday, July 1. The new Halifax Commons Aquatics Facility opened on Saturday, June 15, and the pool […]

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Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2024 challenge kicks off in Halifax

Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2024 challenge kicks off in Halifax Emergency service workers in Halifax Regional Municipality are continuing to answer the call to help save more lives as part of this year’s Sirens for Life campaign. The friendly challenge between Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, […]

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Halifax Common Aquatics Facility opening for the summer

**** HRM Media Release Halifax Common Aquatics Facility opening for the summer The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to announce that the Halifax Common Aquatics Facility will open for the 2024 summer season on Saturday, June 15. The Halifax Common Aquatic Facility, located at 5838 Cogswell Street, is an integral municipal recreation facility offering a […]

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Attention Recreational Fishers in DFO’s Maritimes Region

***’ Via DFO Attention Recreational Fishers in DFO’s Maritimes Region Recreational fishing for gaspereau is permitted by angling and with dip nets in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a bag limit of 20 fish. Gaspereau is also subject to daily and weekly close times. Contact your local fishery officer for close times where you […]

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Emera Oval opening for summer season

**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval opening for summer season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval is opening on Saturday, June 1 for the summer season. Residents will be able to enjoy the concrete surface for rollerskating, biking, skateboarding, in-line skating and more. Free equipment rentals, including bikes, scooters and […]

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The Halifax Regional Municipality is looking forward to hosting the SailGP Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix

**** HRM Media Release Municipality welcomes SailGP participants The Halifax Regional Municipality is looking forward to hosting the SailGP Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix. Over 1,000 athletes, team members and families will make their way to the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts for the sailing competition, taking place from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2. […]

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