Sports and Rec

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...

**** 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 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 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...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches Parks & Recreation summer staff recruitment  The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching recruitment efforts for casual Parks & Recreation summer staff positions.  A diverse range of positions are available in aquatics, inclusion and recreation at municipal facilities across the region. This opportunity is ideal for students and young adults...

**** CNS Media Release Winter Sportfishing Season Opens New Year’s Day ——————————————————– Winter sportfishing provides an opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy many lakes and waterways across Nova Scotia beginning Monday, January 1. “Getting outside at this time of year is fun for established anglers and those discovering sportfishing for the first time,” said Kent...

**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval opens for the 2023/24 season  The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval, located on the Halifax Commons, will open today at 4 p.m.  Every year, the Emera Oval is transformed into the largest outdoor, artificially refrigerated ice service east of Quebec City. The skating surface...

**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for Parks & Recreation winter programming  The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for winter recreation programs.  Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming led by local, passionate instructors in a welcoming environment. Programming is offered in a variety of fields –...

**** HRM Media Release E-scooters permitted on select municipal trails  The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising that e-scooters are now permitted on select municipal trails.  The operation of e-scooters (also known as electric kick scooters) is guided by By-law M-300, the Micromobility By-law. It is also guided by the Province of Nova Scotia’s Motor Vehicle Act (MVA). ...

**** Service NS Release Funding for Flood-Damaged Trails Across the Province ——————————————————- NOTE: A list of trails being repaired and trail organizations follows this release. ——————————————————- Trails in Nova Scotia that were damaged in the July floods play an important role in the daily lives of Nova Scotians. The Province is investing $5 million to...