Today marks the third anniversary of the disappearance of Ryan James Jessop
**** HRP Media Release Police continue to seek public assistance locating missing man Today marks the third anniversary of the disappearance of Ryan James Jessop and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. Ryan has not been in contact with family members since September 2020. This is...
Children (young and old alike) love trucks! Touch a Truck is coming to Porters Lake
**** Via Event Touch a Truck Children (young and old alike) love trucks! Touch A Truck is a fun family event to get up close and personal with vehicles and equipment that build, serve and protect our community. Meet the people who operate these trucks everyday. Climb in the drivers seat, blow the horn and...
Alderney Landing – Would you like to be a part of the most frightening haunted house yet?
**** Info via Alderney Landing Alderney Landing – Would you like to be a part of the most frightening haunted house yet? We are thrilled to be teaming up again with @east_coast_scares_hauntedhouse to bring you the Bluenose Ghosts Festival’s Haunted Mansion REBORN! Every year, Alderney Landing’s Bluenose Ghosts Festival attracts thrill-seekers from far and wide...
The Witches Picnic and Dance
**** Via The Witches Dance Eastern Passage The Witches Picnic and Dance Let’s all get together prior to the big event and have a witches picnic. Dress in your favorite witchy attire and bring a SandWitch and a drink to the park. From there we will have a little dress rehearsal and a small Flashmob...
Join Steele Wheels for a spooky night at the museum
**** Info via Steele Wheels Join Steele Wheels for a spooky night at the museum Family friendly movie downstairs and scary movie upstairs start at 8:00 pm Candy, cars, prizes Plus 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Atlantic Located at 66 Otter Lake Ct, Halifax, NS...
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...