The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns
**** Info via LETR WE’RE BACK!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns in- person on Saturday, April 29th, 2023! Join NSLETR members, Special Olympics Athletes and cheering crowds at Grand Parade Square in Halifax for our Opening Ceremonies. Then be part of the Torch Run that will lead us to the Halifax waterfront at The Queen’s Marque located on Lower Water...
African Heritage Month Celebrations Begin
**** CNS Media Release African Heritage Month Celebrations Begin —————————————————– A virtual celebration today, January 23, marked the launch of African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling. The month recognizes and highlights the contributions of African Nova Scotians throughout the province’s history. “The theme of African Heritage Month 2023 reminds us that...
Wishing everyone who celebrates, a safe and happy Lunar New Year!
The Lunar New Year is upon us, and if you type lunar new year in Google you will get a firework show surprise! Wishing everyone who celebrates, a safe and happy Lunar New Year!...
Camp Courage 2023 applications are now open.
Via Camp Courage Looking for a life changing experience? Camp Courage 2023 applications are now open. The deadline to apply to the camp is March 20th, 2023. Please click the link below for more info. https://campcourage.ca/apply/how-to-apply/ AAbout Camp Courage Camp Courage: Goals and Objectives ...
Celebrating African Heritage Month 2023
**** HRM Media Release Celebrating African Heritage Month 2023 February is African Heritage Month. This year’s theme, Seas of struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore, outlines the struggles that people of African Decent faced from the shores of Africa to the shores of Nova Scotia. This theme explores the adversity that was overcome and...
Ice Festival – MEET THE ICE CARVERS
**** Downtown Dartmouth Commission Release Ice Festival – MEET THE ICE CARVERS This year we have a talented line-up of 9 ice carvers for the Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival presented by East Coast Credit Union. ❄️Renowned ice artist, Richard Chiasson of Ice Creation Glace is back again from New Brunswick with decades of ice carving...
Update – ICE FESTIVAL STREET Party – Portland Street will be ???????????? ???????????????? from Alderney Drive to Victoria Road
**** Downtown Dartmouth Commission Release Update ❄️????♂️ICE FESTIVAL JUGGLING WORKSHOPS????♂️❄️ ????Join Breaking Circus this weekend for FREE Juggling Workshops at the Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival presented by ???????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? ☃️Breaking Circus will be along Portland Street by Wentworth Street, but will be moving around to stay out of the way of the carvers...
Firefighters step up for lung health as part of the 2nd annual Stair Heroes challenge
**** Stair Heroes Release Firefighters step up for lung health as part of the 2nd annual Stair Heroes challenge Nova Scotians and Islanders are invited to attend the 2nd annual stair climb challenge being hosted in Halifax on February 19th, 2023. The Stair Heroes challenge, which is a partnership between the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Prince...
DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH ICE FESTIVAL STAGES
**** Downtown Dartmouth Commission Release Update ❄️????DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH ICE FESTIVAL STAGES????❄️ ????Enjoy live music and entertainment on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th as a part of the Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival presented by East Coast Credit Union. ????On Friday from 6pm-8pm, get into the Ice Festival spirit and enjoy a Shirley Jackson show...
To celebrate Betty’s beautiful life and honour her memory, fans have started a movement for her heavenly birthday
**** NS SPCA Release Betty White was a devoted animal welfare advocate To celebrate Betty’s beautiful life and honour her memory, fans have started a movement for her heavenly birthday. ???? The challenge is simple: donate in Betty White’s honour and help local pets in need. ???? January 17th would have been Betty White’s birthday...