Repost – Boating Safety Equipment Requirements
**** Canadian Red Cross Release REPOST Boating Safety Equipment Requirements Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you: Canadian-approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board Buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres...
Sport fishing season opens
Today is the opening day for sport fishing. For those hitting the water, stay safe and get bent!...
Registration opens for Parks & Recreation spring programming
**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for Parks & Recreation spring programming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for spring recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming lead by local, passionate instructors in a judgement-free zone. Programming is offered in a variety of fields –...
In photos – On this St Patrick’s Day, dozens took to the chilly waters of Lake Banook, some in green and some for the first time!
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze On this St Patrick’s Day, dozens took to the chilly waters of Lake Banook, some in green and some for the first time! This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and aches. Ofcourse, it isn’t as...
Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval, which is closing for the winter season on March 17
**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval closing for 2023/24 season Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval, which is closing for the winter season on March 17, 2024. Staff monitor ice conditions throughout each day. If ice conditions deteriorate, the Emera Oval may close at any...
Statement issued via Halifax Mooseheads
**** Statement issued via Halifax Mooseheads...
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze A big turnout as dippers took an icy plunge into a lake in Dartmouth earlier. This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and aches. Ofcourse, it isn’t as easy as it looks. It is always a...
Traffic Delay – Hypothermic Half Marathon
**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Hypothermic Half Marathon Date: Sunday, Feb. 18 Time: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Details: Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Hypothermic Half Marathon. Traffic Impact: Traffic delays are expected as the event takes place in the community. The marathon will begin at the Old Ashburn Golf Club, running...
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze A big turnout as dippers took an icy plunge into a lake in Dartmouth earlier. This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and aches. Ofcourse, it isn’t as easy as it looks. It is always a...
In photos – Flurries fell as more brave souls tackled the icy waters of Lake Banook
In photos – Flurries fell as more brave souls tackled the icy waters of Lake Banook in Dartmouth as part of a Darkside Dip. Dippers of all levels of experienced met to take the chilly plunge. This growing popular hobby is said to be good for both mental and physical health. It is highly recommend...