(Cancelled) Bundle up your pubble and view several pre-carved ice sculptures at two COVID-safe locations
**** Via the DT Dartmouth Commission Update: Unfortunately due to today’s new COVID restrictions, there are to be no public events until the end of March at least. Next year, we hope to have the Ice Festival back in all of its glory. “Bundle up your pubble and view several pre-carved ice sculptures at two...
Edward Francis Arab Honoured on Heritage Day
**** CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Edward Francis Arab Honoured on Heritage Day Immigrants have played a critical role in building Nova Scotia, including newcomers from Lebanon, who have made exceptional cultural, religious, economic, and political contributions to our province for more than 130 years. That is why this Heritage Day, Monday, Feb. 15, will honour a...
Municipal programs and services on Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Monday, Feb. 15
**** HRM Media Release Municipal programs and services on Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Monday, Feb. 15 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that municipal programs and services will operate on a reduced service level on the provincial statutory holiday, Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Monday, Feb. 15. This year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day will...
Dartmouth ice festival may return in March
**** Info via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission According to the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission: Will there be an ice festival this year in downtown Dartmouth? We hope so! We are working on a modified version of this popular event in March. Stay tuned. Here’s hoping!...
African Heritage Month Calls to Listen, Learn, Share and Act
**** AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS Release African Heritage Month Calls to Listen, Learn, Share and Act————————————————————–Virtual celebrations began today, Jan. 26, for African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation launch and poster unveiling with Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, Premier Stephen McNeil, and African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Tony Ince.“Although we must conduct the launch of...
Shubenacadie Sam To Make Virtual Groundhog Day Prediction
**** LANDS/FORESTRY Media Release Shubenacadie Sam To Make Virtual Groundhog Day Prediction————————————————————Shubenacadie Sam is turning to technology to help predict the arrival of spring.Nova Scotians are invited to celebrate Groundhog Day virtually this year and watch the prediction on social media. Shubenacadie Sam will emerge from his burrow at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park with his spring...
Holiday safety tips
**** HRP Media Release Holiday safety tips As we continue to celebrate the holiday season, Halifax Regional Police is sharing some tips to help you protect your home and property. If you’re heading out, remember to lock all doors and windows. Consider leaving lights and a television on, or put them on a...
(Update) New Year’s Eve in the Halifax Regional Municipality 2021
**** HRM Media Release New Year’s Eve in the Halifax Regional Municipality 2021 New Year’s Eve 2021 virtual celebrations Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to tune into this year’s virtual New Year’s Eve celebrations, NYE 2021, airing on the Eastlink YouTube channel and Eastlink Community TV, beginning at 11 p.m...
Annual New Year’s Day Levée Cancelled
**** LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR Release Annual New Year’s Day Levée Cancelled—————————————————————-Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lieutenant-governor’s annual New Year’s Day Levée is cancelled this year. In its place, the lieutenant-governor will present a video message intended for all Nova Scotians.“With much regret, I am obliged to cancel the upcoming levée that has been hosted by lieutenant...
HRFE marks the 103rd anniversary of the Halifax Explosion
Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. The HRFE held a small (COVID-19 protocol) wreathe ceremony in memory of the tragedy which killed many Halifax firefighters amongst the victims, the injured, and in memory of those who helped rebuild during such a major event...