Visitor season extension, in response to high interest, for Georges Island National Historic Site
**** Parks Canada Release Visitor season extension, in response to high interest, for Georges Island National Historic Site Extended for five consecutive weekends until October 11, 2020, these additional days will allow more opportunities for the public to visit Georges Island National Historic Site September 4, 2020 Halifax, Nova Scotia Parks Canada Agency Georges...
Municipal program and service level adjustments – Labour Day weekend
**** HRM Media Release Municipal program and service level adjustments – Labour Day weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the Labour Day weekend: Recreation Facilities, Programs and Services: Public washrooms and first aid at the Emera Oval pavilion will be open on Monday...
THE 2020 CONVOY IS DESIGNED TO BE A SAFE EVENT! ANNOUNCING A QUIET ZONE ON THE ROUTE THIS YEAR
**** LETR Release THE 2020 CONVOY IS DESIGNED TO BE A SAFE EVENT! September 19th We are very excited to let you know that plans for the 2020 Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia are well underway. We have an active and enthusiastic Steering Committee have an event plan that meets all the...
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Halifax
**** Parks Canada Release This is cool! Parks Canada and partners are pleased to welcome local residents and visitors to explore Georges Island on five select weekends starting August 8 and 9 from 12 noon to 5 pm each day. Take in a guided tour of the historic tunnels and enjoy the scenic views from a new perspective. This...
Organizers announce that they are unable to offer an in-person Blue Nose Marathon experience in 202020.
**** Info via Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Blue Nose Nation, thank you for your patience. We’ve made an official decision on the 2020 edition of the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon. Being the largest organized fitness event in Atlantic Canada is both a blessing and a burden in these challenging times. We’re so proud to welcome...
Municipal Services, Enhanced Transit & Celebration Information for Natal Day Weekend 2020
**** HRM Media Release Municipal Services, Enhanced Transit & Celebration Information for Natal Day Weekend 2020 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for Natal Day weekend: Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection service will take place on...
Halifax Busker Festival is ONLINE July 31 to August 2!!
**** Info via the Buskers Event Halifax Busker Festival is ONLINE July 31 to August 2!! 2020 Online Schedule Watch the performances starting at 1pm Atlantic Daylight Time on the Halifax Busker Festival Facebook page at www.facebook.com/halifaxbuskers. Friday, July 31 Day 1 Performances start at 1pm ADT EMCEE Jack Wise 1. Mighty Mike 2. The Great Balanzo 3. Michael James...
THE ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO PRESENTS: THE ROYAL NANNY INTERNATIONAL TATTOO
**** Media Release THE ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO PRESENTS: THE ROYAL NANNY INTERNATIONAL TATTOO The Royal Nanny International Tattoo was presented today at the Stadacona Base at CFB Halifax, to honour a long-time Tattoo fan who has turned the show into her family’s summer tradition. Nanny Joyce Meikle has attended every single Tattoo...
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency will be celebrating our 2SLGBTQ+ members and residents during the 2020 Halifax Pride Festival across K’jipuktuk
**** Via HRFE Message from Chief Stuebing From July 16 to 26, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) will be celebrating our 2SLGBTQ+ members and residents during the 2020 Halifax Pride Festival across K’jipuktuk (Halifax Regional Municipality). This year’s theme is Pride//Amplified. HRFE members have a unique and important role in creating a municipality where...
Hal-Con 2020 cancelled
**** Hal-Con Release To the Hal-Con community of fans, geeks, nerds, and friends: We have made the difficult decision to cancel Hal-Con 2020. To us—and to many of you—Hal-Con is more than just an annual event. It’s a celebration of all of the wonderful geeky communities that thrive in this city, in this country, and...