Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks
**** CNS Media Release Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks —————————————————— NOTE: A list of opening dates for camping parks and their locations follows this release. —————————————————— Nova Scotia’s provincial parks start opening for the season this Victoria Day weekend. “From one end of this province to the other, Nova Scotians value their parks as special...
Blue Nose Marathon – Street closures, parking impacts, and transit disruptions
**** HRM Media Release Blue Nose Marathon – Street closures, parking impacts, and transit disruptions The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to expect street closures, parking impacts and transit disruptions on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 as a result of the Blue Nose Marathon. A full list of street closures can be...
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for summer recreation programs
**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for Parks & Recreation summer programming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for summer 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 –...
Sportfishing Season Now Open
**’* DFO Release Sportfishing Season Now Open ————————————————————————- The sportfishing season opened Monday, April 1, a tradition on lakes and rivers throughout Nova Scotia enjoyed by both established anglers and those discovering this activity for the first time. “Being outside with rod and reel in hand is a fun way to explore our province,” said...
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...