Due to impacts of the flooding on July 22, 2023, Smileys Provincial Park, Hants County is closed for the remainder of the parks season
Via DNR Due to impacts of the flooding on July 22, 2023, Smileys Provincial Park, Hants County is closed for the remainder of the parks season. Cleanup work is underway and the park is closed to all visitors. Full refunds will be given for campsite reservations affected by the closure...
It’s all led to this. The 2023 North American Indigenous Games are HERE.
**** Via NAIG It’s all led to this. The 2023 North American Indigenous Games are HERE. Our Cultural Village opens tomorrow as athletes arrive for a week of sport and culture like no other! Pjila’si. We’re saving you a seat. Full sport and culture schedules at www.naig2023.com —...
Municipality welcoming North American Indigenous Games participants
**** HRM Media Release Municipality welcoming North American Indigenous Games participants The municipality is pleased to be welcoming athletes, coaches, staff, performers and spectators of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023. Close to 5,000 athletes representing more than 750 Indigenous Nations will be gathering to compete in the games from Saturday, July 15 to...
Halifax Common Aquatics Facility opens July 6
**** HRM Media Release Halifax Common Aquatics Facility opens July 6 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Halifax Common Aquatics Facility will open for public use on Thursday, July 6 at 1 p.m. The facility includes: a 13,500 square foot pool with capacity for 300 swimmers a barrier-free lift to allow safe...
Outdoor pools and beaches open for 2023 season
**** HRM Media Release Outdoor pools and beaches open for 2023 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools, as well as all supervised municipal beaches, will open for the season on Saturday, July 1. The new Halifax Commons Aquatics Facility will be opening soon. Please visit our...
Splashpads open for 2023 season
**** HRM Media Release Splashpads open for 2023 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Bayers-Westwood, George Dixon, Isleville Street, Cole Harbour, Shirley’s, Westmount, and Sackville splashpads will open tomorrow, Saturday, June 17, for the 2023 season. The Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools and all supervised municipal beaches will open for...
(** CANCELLED **) 2023 – Lawrencetown Beach Party and Kids Surfing Competition
**** LSA Event Info ** CANCELLED ** Saturday, July 29 @ 1pm at Lawrencetown Beach 2023 – Lawrencetown Beach Party and Kids Surfing Competition. ⛱️????????♀️????♂️ Lawrencetown Beach – The birthplace of Surfing in Canada ???????? This is a light surfing competition. Ages 4-16. Just for fun and community building. No skills required. Everyone welcome! ????♀️????♂️...
Province Announces Restrictions During Wildfires
**** DNR Release Province Announces Restrictions During Wildfires ——————————————————————————————————— As fire crews battle wildfires in Nova Scotia, the Province is announcing measures to prevent more from starting. Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, announced that travel and activities in the woods are restricted as of 4 p.m. today, May 30. “Safety is our...
Camping, hiking, other forested activities halted
Take note Premier Houston said that effective as of 4 pm on Tuesday, all activities ( hiking, camping, fishing, ATV use) is prohibited. The ban includes forestry and mining industries and other commercial activities on government land. (photo contributed)...
Attention Drivers and Bluenose Marathoners /Blue Nose Marathon – Street closures, parking impacts, and transit disruptions
Via HHB ⚠️Attention Drivers and Bluenose Marathoners⚠️ The Macdonald Bridge will be closed to traffic for the Bluenose Marathon this Sunday, May 21, from 7:30am until 12:00pm. Bike lane and walkway are open. To all the runners: Let’s Giv’er! **** HRM Media Release Blue Nose Marathon – Street closures, parking impacts, and transit disruptions...