Here is our next organized dip!
**** Info via Cold Play NS Here is our next organized dip! Hope to see those of you who can make it!...
As with every long weekend, we want to wish you all a safe Thanksgiving
As with every long weekend, we want to wish you all a safe Thanksgiving. Please do not drive impaired if you are travelling and pre adjust your belts before supper. Take care everyone!...
Dozens took to the waters of Rainbow Haven for a Cold Dip
Dozens took to the waters of Rainbow Haven this morning (including a curious little seal) as Cold Play NS hosted a Cold Dip. Participants ranged from new cold dippers to veterans and all seemed to enjoy the experience! Cold dips are believed to be both a physical and mental health aide, however some participants are...
First “ice breaker” meet up Sat, Oct 8th @ Rainbow Haven beach, rain or shine
**** Info via Cold Play NS First “ice breaker” meet up Sat, Oct 8th @ Rainbow Haven beach, rain or shine Everybody is welcome (all ages, all swimming levels, newbies and veterans), our first group cold dip to kick off the season will be a great time to ask seasoned Cold Players questions about: gear...
Curbside Give Away Weekend is back!
**** HRM Media Release Curbside Give Away Weekend is back! FREE yourself of clutter and find some great FREE items of your own during Curbside Give Away Weekend on October 15 & 16. This event takes place rain or shine all across the municipality. Put your unwanted household items at the curb during the weekend...
Fire Prevention Week is October 9 – 15, 2022
**** HRFE Release Fire Prevention Week is October 9 – 15, 2022 This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as...
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire
**** Info via Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Association The Origin of Fire Prevention Week The Historical Origin of Fire Prevention Week Commemorating a conflagration Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more...
Join HRM for an upcoming tree giveaway
**** HRM Media Release Interested in planting a tree on your property? Join HRM for an upcoming tree giveaway. A selection of trees will be available in various sizes, including a limited number of edible fruit trees. You can walk, roll, cycle, or take Halifax Transit to pick up your tree: ????Saturday Oct. 8...
October is Women’s History Month in Canada
**** Canada.ca Release October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding...
Seniors Week Focuses on Safety Following Hurricane Fiona
**** CNS Media Release Seniors Week Focuses on Safety Following Hurricane Fiona —————————————————————- October 1 to 8 is Seniors Week in Nova Scotia, a chance to celebrate seniors and highlight their community contributions. In the wake of hurricane Fiona, Nova Scotians are asked to check in on older Nova Scotians as cleanup continues. “We know...