Sports and Rec

PREMIER’S OFFICE–Statement on Hockey Canada

**** CNS Media Release PREMIER’S OFFICE–Statement on Hockey Canada ———————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. ———————————————————– I am deeply disappointed by what we continue to see with Hockey Canada. I said back in July that Hockey Canada has a lot of work to do. Canadians have the right to expect...

Friday’s Home Opener has postponed until a later date due to Hurricane Fiona

The cancellations have begun. Via the Halifax Mooseheads Friday’s Home Opener has postponed until a later date due to Hurricane Fiona. Our road game on Saturday vs Charlottetown is also postponed. Fans who purchased individual tickets can use their tickets for the rescheduled date or receive a refund from Ticket Atlantic...

Applications open for Outdoor Community Rink Program

**** HRM Media Release Applications open for Outdoor Community Rink Program The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications have opened for the Outdoor Community Rink Program. Launched in 2021, this program allows community groups to operate a community rink on municipal-owned property. Applicants can also apply for a grant of up to $5,000...

Traffic Delays – Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo

**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delays – Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo   Location: Lake Echo, between Highway 7, Bluerock Road and Ponderosa Drive                           Date: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022   Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.   Details: Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo.   Traffic impact: Traffic...

The Stanley Cup returns to Halifax

Jack, 10, and Emma McNamara were some of the many to show up as Nathan MacKinnon paraded the Stanley Cup through Halifax. The cup ended up at the Parade Square where Nathan talked about winning the cup and taking questions. . . . . . . . (via Sarah Cormier)  ...

Traffic Delay – Navy 10km Run

**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Navy 10km Run   Location: North end of Halifax   Date: Sunday, August 21     Time: 7 a.m. to noon. Traffic Impact: The run will talk place on the following streets:   Gottingen Street Black Street Fuller Terrace Bloomfield Street Agricola Street Rosemeade Avenue Hillside Avenue Robie Street Leeds Street Novalea...

Team Canada’s 35-person contingent is departing today for the 2022 United States Department of Defense Warrior Games

**** DND Media Release Team Canada participates in the 2022 Warrior Games Team Canada’s 35-person contingent is departing today for the 2022 United States Department of Defense Warrior Games taking place August 19 to 28 in Orlando, Florida, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The goal of the...

Making waves for the youth

Making waves for the youth The Lawrencetown Beach Surfer Association held it’s first Kids Surf Competion since the pandemic began, and with 80 registered participants, a fun and busy day was had! Contestants were set in heats by age, ranging from 5 to 16 years old. All contestants won various prizes based on many factors...

Nate has announced his Stanley Cup parade plans for Halifax!

**** Info via Halifax Mooseheads Nate has announced his Stanley Cup parade plans for Halifax! Nathan MacKinnon is bringing the Stanley Cup to Halifax and the Parade will be on Sat. Aug. 20th. The parade starts at noon at the Scotiabank Centre. Parade route below...

Nova Scotia Athletes Bound for Niagara Canada Games

**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotia Athletes Bound for Niagara Canada Games —————————————————————- Athletes from across Nova Scotia will travel to Ontario’s Niagara region on Friday, August 5, to compete at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Team Nova Scotia is sending about 460 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff to the Games, taking place August...