Lawrencetown Surfers Association Summer update
**** Info via the LSA ???????? LSA Summer update ???????? ⛱️ We’re working on lots of stuff right now. ???? 2023 kids comp/fun day scheduled for JULY 29th – look for an event posting from LSA soon. Still working on posters and lining up sponsors. This event will be capped at 80kids.(last 2 events sold...
Get your motor running, head out to Steele Wheels! A museum of chrome, muscle and style revs up in Halifax
Get your motor running, head out to Steele Wheels! A museum of chrome, muscle and style revs up in Halifax **** Info via Steele Wheels Epic. Elegant. Exciting. Steele Wheels is a new and spectacular classic and exotic car museum and event venue in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Steele Wheels presents an exclusive opportunity to create...
Happy birthday, Episode IV
May 25, 1977, Star Wars: Episode 4 – A New Hope was released setting in motion a future for sci-fi story telling and movie magic. 1977, that was, uh, a long time ago…...
Curbside Give Away Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, June 3 & 4 , 2023
**** HRM Media Release Curbside Give Away Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, June 3 & 4 , 2023 FREE up some space and get some FREE stuff! Rid yourself of clutter and find some great FREE items of your own! Put out your unwanted household items during Curbside Give Away Weekend instead of discarding them...
Today, Halifax District RCMP is hosting free BBQs at detachments across communities
Via RCMP Today, Halifax District RCMP is hosting free BBQs at detachments across communities, as the RCMP marks its 150th Anniversary as Canada’s national police service. Come join us at RCMP detachments in: • Cole Harbour: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1171 Cole Harbour Rd. • Lower Sackville: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 711 Old...
DYK? Today, Tue, May 23, is World Turtle Day
DYK? Today, Tue, May 23, is World Turtle Day Over 200 kinds of turtles are known in the world, with 7 species in Nova Scotia! “American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is sponsoring our annual World Turtle Day® on May 23. The...
(Update) A bridge walk is planned as the school support worker strike continues
A bridge walk is planned as the school support worker strike continues Via CUPE 5047 Join CUPE 5047 to walk the Bridge! Public: Meet near the Dartmouth Doubletree/Dartmouth Common Skate Park at 2pm! (Update – Event is said to begin at 1pm) Bring Your Family, Wear Pink, Bring Signs! Note – There’s no specific information...
Safe Boating Awareness Week – May 20 -26, 2023
**** Info via the Canadian Safe Boating Council Safe Boating Awareness Week May 20 -26, 2023 Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2023 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, may be a little...
Today is World Bee Day
Today is World Bee Day, a day to recognize the specific and important contribution of our fuzzy little pollenators. DYK? According to WWF Canada “There are an astounding 800 or so species of native bees in Canada alone! Imagine all the new bee acquaintances you could meet right outside your door.”...
Municipal service level adjustments for the Victoria Day long weekend
**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for the Victoria Day long weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend, with a statutory holiday on Monday, May 22. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours There will be no garbage...