Sports and Rec

Fishing and weather myths via Environment Canada

**** Info via Environment Canada Fishing and weather myths Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water and reel in that “big catch,” you suddenly realized that you completely forgot to check the latest weather conditions Many anglers believe that atmospheric pressure can be a good indicator as to whether...

Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will start opening Friday, May 20, for another season filled with camping, hiking, swimming and exploring nature

**** Natural Resources Release Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks ——————————————————– NOTE: A list of opening dates for camping parks follows this release. ——————————————————– Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will start opening Friday, May 20, for another season filled with camping, hiking, swimming and exploring nature. “Visiting our provincial parks is a wonderful way for Nova Scotians...

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Selected to Host 2023 World Juniors

**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Selected to Host 2023 World Juniors ——————————————————- Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have been selected to host the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. “Nova Scotia is thrilled to be selected to host the 2023 World Juniors, which will be the best...

Construction begins on Halifax Common Aquatics Facility

**** HRM Media Release Construction begins on Halifax Common Aquatics Facility The Halifax Regional Municipality, in partnership with Marco Group and other leading partners, has broken ground on the new Halifax Common Aquatics Facility. This project is part of the Halifax Common Master Plan. Once complete, the Aquatics Facility will include a 13,500 square foot pool...

Sportfishing Season Opens Today

**** DNR Release Sportfishing Season Opens Today Nova Scotians can enjoy sportfishing on one of the province’s many waterways when the 2022 season opens Friday, April 1. “Sportfishing is a springtime tradition in our province – a very popular, healthy outdoor activity enjoyed by more Nova Scotians than ever before. Sportfishing also supports jobs and...

Aquatics Centre in REOPENING Monday!

**** Via Zatzman Sportsplex Our Aquatics Centre in REOPENING Monday! Thank you for your patience during this time! Lessons and Programs in the Aquatics Centre will resume Monday as scheduled. Check feedlink.io/zsportsplex for Program schedules. ????????‍♂️ We look forward to seeing you soon! ????‍♀️????...

Province Invests in Sport and Recreation

**** CNS Media Release Province Invests in Sport and Recreation —————————————————————- Sport and recreation organizations can continue to promote healthy living, improve their infrastructure, and provide more inclusive and accessible programming with a $10.1 million investment from the Province. “Sports and recreation infrastructure is crucial to keeping our communities healthy, strong and connected,” said Timothy...

The Lower Changerooms provide access to our Aquatics Centre, which remains closed due to an act of vandalism

Via Zatzman Sportsplex The Lower Changerooms provide access to our Aquatics Centre, which remains closed due to an act of vandalism. The Lower Changerooms will reopen with the Aquatics Centre March 28th at 6am. The Upper Changerooms located near the Gymnasium remain open Thanks!...

UPDATE: Due to the ongoing closure of our Main Pool, we will be closing our Leisure Pool Monday the 21st for one week while the Main Pool is restored

**** Via Zatzman Sportsplex   UPDATE: Due to the ongoing closure of our Main Pool, we will be closing our Leisure Pool Monday the 21st for one week while the Main Pool is restored. This means the entire Aquatics Centre will be closed Monday the 21st for one week. Lessons planned for Friday, Saturday and...

Emera Oval remains open for final week

**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval remains open for final week The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval is expected to remain open through the March Break (Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 18). The Emera Oval will then close for the season on Sunday, March 20. Residents are encouraged to...