In photos – Fire and Water Cultural Festival in Dartmouth
In photos – The Fire and Water Cultural Festival kicked off at Alderney with incredible music, dancing, fire acts and more. Meet a blacksmith and so much more. Saturday will be the last day, starting at 5pm. And stick around for the finale, it’s incredible, as Serpentine Studios fire act with incredible aboriginal dancing and...
Canadian Coast Guard Day open houses are taking place in St. John’s and Dartmouth on Saturday, September 23!
**** Via Canadian Coast Guard News from the Atlantic: You’re invited! Canadian Coast Guard Day open houses are taking place in St. John’s and Dartmouth on Saturday, September 23! There will be lots to do and see. Come tour a ship (remember to wear closed toe shoes) and helicopter, see some on the water demonstrations...
Residents invited to Paint the Street Placemaking project
**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to Paint the Street Placemaking project The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in the Paint the Street Placemaking Project – a community-led, group-oriented mural painting by Mi-kmaw artist Tayla Fern Paul at the intersection of Larch Street and Jennings Street. This event will take place on Saturday...
Rail Safety Week kicks off today across North America!
Via CN Rail Rail Safety Week kicks off today across North America! If you witness an unsafe situation near railroad property or equipment, call CN Police at 1-800-465-9239. **** Transport Canada Release Rail Safety in Canada With nearly 41,711 route-kilometers of track, Canada has the third-largest rail network in the world. Railways played a...
(Update) In light of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Lee on Nova Scotia, we have made the decision to postpone the Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia
Via the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Update – New Date Confirmed Thank you for your patience and understanding. After working with our fantastic partners at CFB Halifax, we are pleased to inform you that the Truck Convoy will take place on Sunday, October 15th. Driver check-in and registration will begin at 9:30 am, with...
Update – The Halifax Zombie Walk is back 08 Oct 2023 at 1pm in Halifax
**** Via Zombie Walk Rescheduled ***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*** Unfortunately due to weather we will be postponing the Zombie Walk to SATURDAY OCTOBER 21ST @ 1PM. Please spread the word, share this post if you’d like, and please, don’t show up on Sunday as a lone zombie caught in the rain! Event will meet at the Public...
One Week until the Truck Convoy rolls through Dartmouth in support of Special Olympics Athletes
**** Info via Truck Convoy for Special Olympics One Week until the Truck Convoy rolls through Dartmouth in support of Special Olympics Athletes We look forward to seeing everyone along the route. The trucks will leave Shearwater at 11:00am. Check out the route map below to scope out the best viewing areas and to plan...
Heroes Brunch Buffet
Via Casino Nova Scotia We are hosting a Heroes Brunch Buffet on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. It is free for first responders...
This year’s Fire and Water Cultural Festival is not far away!
**** Info via Alderney Landing This year’s Fire and Water Cultural Festival is not far away! Free fun for all ages – mark your calendars! On September 22nd & 23nd, we welcome live art, music, dance and more to the events plaza here at Alderney Landing. FIRE & WATER CULTURAL FESTIVAL September 22nd & 23rd...
Happening tonight! A pyrotechnic show & salute to the fleet
Via Halifax International Fleet Week Happening tonight! A pyrotechnic show & salute to the fleet. Come down to the Halifax Waterfront to enjoy the show...