Ice fun on Lake Banook
People are out enjoying this calm winter day on Lake Banook in Dartmouth Info via Explore Dartmouth Dartmouth’s “First Lake” Hockey was played on Lake Banook as early as 1827, and certainly by 1850, though the game was then known as both rickets and wicket. Dartmouth is one of several locales around the world that...
In photos – Surfers brave the chill in Cow Bay ahead of a cold streak
In photos – Surfers brave the chill in Cow Bay ahead of a cold streak expected this week, for many starting tonight. . . . . . . . . . . – ...
In photos – You’re as cold as ice! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – You’re as cold as ice! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the bitter cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental...
Emera Oval opens for the 2024/25 season
**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval opens for the 2024/25 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval, located on the Halifax Common, is now open. Every year, the Emera Oval is transformed into the largest outdoor, artificially refrigerated ice service east of Quebec City. The skating surface is equal to...
Emera Oval closing for summer season
**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval closing for summer season The Halifax Regional Municipality is reminding residents that they have a few more days to enjoy the Emera Oval before it closes for the summer season on Monday, Oct. 15. Residents are able to enjoy the concrete surface for rollerskating, biking, skateboarding, in-line skating and...
SailGP is set to return to the waters of Canada to stage an event in 2026, the league has confirmed
**** Info via SailGP CONFIRMED: CANADA SAILGP EVENT WILL RETURN IN 2026 SailGP is set to return to the waters of Canada to stage an event in 2026, the league has confirmed The news came as SailGP announced the sale of the team to biotech entrepreneur Dr Greg Bailey, which secures the team’s spot on the SailGP...
Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge
**** Info via Truro Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge Date: Oct 5th, 2024 In March 2019, Truro lost Skyler Blackie, a community asset and an extremely passionate firefighter. To honour the late Skyler Blackie, an obstacle race was created in his memory, combining his love of fitness, Victoria Park, and Truro. The...
In photos – A huge shout out to the over 50 swimmers who took to the chilly water of Halifax Harbour for the United Way Harbour Swim fundraiser!
In photos – A huge shout out to the over 50 swimmers who took to the chilly water of Halifax Harbour for the United Way Harbour Swim fundraiser! Big congrats to former HRFE DC Chuck Bezanson for his incredibly fast performance crossing the water and HRFE captain Thompson on her second of third Harbour Swim...
Pool closure – Sportsplex
**** Via Zatsman Sportsplex Our pools will be CLOSED this long weekend for maintenance (August 30th – Tuesday September 3rd). The closure will begin at 5pm on Friday the 30th and will reopen at 6am on September 3rd. The lower level locker rooms will also be closed during this time as well...
Residents advised that Halifax Common Outdoor Pool will be closed on Aug. 28
**** Info via HRM Residents advised that Halifax Common Outdoor Pool will be closed on Aug. 28 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Halifax Common Outdoor Pool will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28. This closure is resulting from a water service shutdown on Bell Road related to the QEII Halifax Infirmary...