Events & Entertainment

**** United Way Release The Provincial United Way campaign is swimming across the province From Tuesday, September 6th to Friday, September 9th fearless fundraising swimmers will plunge into harbours across the province where, one stroke at a time, they will engage in harbor hopping, United Way Style! Swim dates and sites: Chester Swim – September...

**** RCMP Media Release Digby RCMP plans for the 18th Annual Wharf Rat Rally Digby RCMP is planning for an increase in pedestrian, motorcycle and vehicle traffic in Digby during the 18th Annual Wharf Rat Rally this weekend. The Wharf Rat Rally runs from September 1 to 4 and it’s expected that over 50,000 people will descend...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Labour Day weekend 2022   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.   Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection service will take place on Monday...

**** Info via Alderney Landing Alderney Landing presents the 6th Annual Fire and Water Festival on September 9 and 10 on the Dartmouth Waterfront! We celebrate Nova Scotia’s cultural diversity through music, art, dance, food, and storytelling. This FREE festival promises fun for the whole family with fantastic fire performances!...

**** HRP Media Release On October 16, 2022 NS Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial will mark a historic milestone in its 40th year It’s an important day to honour the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Join loved ones, peace officers from around NS & community members who will come...

**** Halifax Libraries Release Coming This FallA Full Season of Timely Conversations Halifax Public Libraries Announces Featured Events for September-November 2022 Halifax Public Libraries is filling its fall calendar with plenty of engaging conversations. From September to November, over 20 Canadian leaders in social justice, academics, and the creative industries are speaking at Halifax Central...

Grand Reunion drew to a close with concerts, acrobats, fire and mermaids and more Both sides of the harbour had their share of entertainment topped with a big firework display (photo via Brian Cameron) About some of the performers (Spotlight) We got to meet the incredibly talented Luminosity at the Keloose festival.​ ​ We asked...

**** HRM Media Release Nominate an outstanding volunteer for the 2023 Volunteer Awards   The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents who have made a difference in their community by donating their time and skills to various programs and services. Nominating...

Via HRP – Today is International Dog Day????. Police Service Dog Morgan (left) and Police Service Dog Jynx (right) are two of the pawsome members of the Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit. Our K-9 teams have many duties. To name a few: they help track lost people; search for suspects & detect illicit drugs...

You’ve seen them in parades and at various events.   We had a chance to chat with magical royalty about transferring into beloved Little Princess “We are “Little Princess Parties Halifax” and we have been in business since 2013. Little Princess Parties is a children’s entertainment company​ that brings fairytale characters to life for the joy...