Events & Entertainment

**** CNS Media Release Truth and Reconciliation Day Recognized in Nova Scotia —————————————– Nova Scotia will annually recognize Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day beginning in 2021. Provincial government offices, public schools and regulated child care will be closed. Businesses will have the choice, as they do on other occasions, to remain open. “We...

**** Via Scotiabank Center As we return to hosting events, Scotiabank Centre plays an important role in keeping our community safe. As of October 1, we will require all event attendees at our venue to provide proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the event...

**** Info via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission Downtown Dartmouth is hosting Dartmouth Open Street Sunday on September 19, 2021! We’ve partnered with the Planning & Design Centre to bring you an afternoon of fun, including: ???? Street activations by businesses ???? Performances at Sullivan’s Pond and Ferry Terminal Park ???? Lots of food, and much...

**** Info via Hal-Con We have had a few questions over the last few weeks so we put together a short FAQ!   All of these items and more can be found on our website: http://hal-con.com/. Furthermore, you can always ask more questions by emailing [email protected]! ???????? ❓ Will vaccines be mandatory for Hal-Con this...

**** Info via Fisherman’s Cove Fun in the Passage! “Day 1 of our Pirate Festival will feature musical guests Louisa Manuel & Neil Mackinnon from 12-2, then Shawn Birt and Darrin Shaw from 2-5. We look forward to seeing everyone out there! Our final day of the Pirate Festival will feature two fantastic musical acts...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health and Emergency Health Services remind festival goers to enjoy events safely Nova Scotia Health and Emergency Health Services are reminding participants of this weekend’s Halifax Pride to enjoy the event with safety in mind. Our emergency departments typically see an increase in visits when larger public gatherings take...

**** Info via HRFE Visit the HRFE Pride fire truck! They will be travelling to different spots in the municipality, check out the schedule: Aug 12: City Hall, Parade Square, 5 p.m. Aug 13: Downtown Halifax drive around, 5 p.m. Peace and Friendship Park, 6 – 8 p.m. Aug 14: Dartmouth Crossing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m...

**** Info via HRM Halifax Pride takes place August 12-22! This year’s theme, Radiate Resilience, celebrates the perseverance of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in overcoming challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, & how we can safely gather and connect to build a better community. For programming information and the event schedule, visit: www.halifaxpride.com...

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Advance Poll Open Tomorrow   More early voting options will be available tomorrow, Saturday August 7, 2021, when advance polls open. Advance polls will be open until Saturday August 14 (closed Sunday, August 8). ​ Don’t forget, early voting is also available Monday to Saturday at the returning offices in...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Natal Day weekend 2021 ​  The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Natal Day long weekend: ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection service will take place on Natal...