Events & Entertainment

Stop by Station 52 between 10am and 2rpm and drop off a non perishable food donation to our annual Feed Nova Scotia food drive

**** Via HRFE Stn 52 Stop by Station 52 between 10am and 2rpm and drop off a non perishable food donation to our annual Feed Nova Scotia food drive There will be hot chocolate and candy canes. I hear a jolly guy in a red suit might make an appearance as well! Hope to see...

In photos – We popped back into Hal-Con this morning as the last day of this super fun convention kicked off

In photos – We popped back into Hal-Con this morning as the last day of this super fun convention kicked off As usual, the crowd was packed with incredible costumes from across the board, featuring characters from anime, cartoons, sci-fi and more! Events continue through the day, including a costume contest, and vendors continue to...

In photos – Recap of our time at Hal-Con 2024 (Saturday)

In photos – Recap of our time at Hal-Con 2024 (Saturday) We spent part of the day checking out some of the amazing and fun costumes, vendors and a Delorean at this year’s event! Costumes based from video games, anime, sci-fi and more were the focus of attention, showcasing incredible talent and skill for those...

The beautiful poppy display is set up at Sullivan Pond, one of many sites in HRM hosting Remembrance Day ceremonies

The beautiful poppy display is set up at Sullivan Pond, one of many sites in HRM hosting Remembrance Day ceremonies. **** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission Monday, November 11th marks Remembrance Day There will be a ceremony held at the Sullivan’s Pond Cenotaph at 11am. Sullivan’s Pond is decorated with beautiful handmade poppies made by...

The following Public Service Announcements highlight five separate parades taking place in the region on Monday, Nov. 11

**** HRM Media Release The following Public Service Announcements highlight five separate parades taking place in the region on Monday, Nov. 11 Traffic Delay – Remembrance Day Parade in Halifax Location: Beginning and ending at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic parking lot Date: Monday, Nov. 11 Time: 10 a.m. to noon Details: This is to...

Mark your calendars for November 26th! We’re excited to join the ‘Q Toy Drive’

**** Via Lawrenctown Beach Firefighters Association Mark your calendars for November 26th! We’re excited to join the ‘Q Toy Drive’ and collect brand-new, unwrapped toys. Together, we’ll deliver these toys to the Highfield Park Fire Station and the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank. A huge shoutout to the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters and Midland...

In photos – Firefighters from all over and supporting civilians, as well as dispatchers, came together for the LUNGNSPEI Stair Heroes Challenge in Halifax

In photos – Firefighters from all over and supporting civilians, as well as dispatchers, came together for the LUNGNSPEI Stair Heroes Challenge in Halifax, a 36-flight stair climb to raise funds for a great cause! Wearing heavy gear, participants from HRFE and beyond challenged themselves to make great times racing to the top of the...

Newly elected Mayor and Regional Council to be sworn in

**** HRM Media Release Newly elected Mayor and Regional Council to be sworn in The Halifax Regional Municipality invites residents to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor and Regional Council. The ceremony will take place in the Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library (5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax) on Tuesday...

Book event – She is Hope for Wildlife: The Story of Wildlife Rescuer Hope Swinimer

**** Info via Event She Is Hope for Wildlife Come and join us for a ‘wild’ afternoon celebrating the official launch of Wanda Baxter & Leah Boudreau’s latest book, She is Hope for Wildlife: The Story of Wildlife Rescuer Hope Swinimer. ***This is a FREE ticketed event, please select as many tickets as needed for...

413 Transport and Rescue Squadron to Conduct Marine Extraction Training in Halifax Harbourr

**** CFB Halifax Release 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron to Conduct Marine Extraction Training in Halifax Harbourr Aircraft and personnel from 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron, 14 Wing Greenwood, will lead a maritime extraction training exercise in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard and other Search and Rescue (SAR) organizations in Halifax...