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...
Looking for a unique way to support Halifax Search and Rescue? Take part in the Trails-N-Tails event
**** Info via HFX TrailsnTails Looking for a unique way to support Halifax Search and Rescue? We’re formally announcing HSAR’s all new for 2023 fundraiser to be hosted on June 3rd and 4th in Devon, NOVA Scotia. Appropriately called Trails N Tails, it will feature a 1/2 marathon distance trail run on Saturday, June 3...
The sportfishing season gets underway Saturday, April 1, in many lakes and rivers across Nova Scotia
**** FISHERIES/Aquaculture Release Sportfishing Season Opens April 1 —————————————————— The sportfishing season gets underway Saturday, April 1, in many lakes and rivers across Nova Scotia. “Sportfishing is a fun activity and a great way to get outside for some solitude or time with family and friends,” said Steve Craig, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. “For...
Province Invests in Community Recreation Infrastructure
**** CNS Media Release Province Invests in Community Recreation Infrastructure ———————————————————————————————— NOTE: A list of projects receiving funding follows this release. ———————————————————————————————— The Province is investing nearly $14.5 million to help community groups, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations develop and improve recreation infrastructure so Nova Scotians can stay healthy and active. The Barrington Recreation Centre in...
Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval
**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval closing for 2022/23 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 the evening of Sunday, March 19. Staff monitor ice conditions throughout each day. If ice conditions deteriorate, the Emera...
Residents invited to Emera Oval Naming Agreement Renewal Celebration
**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to Emera Oval Naming Agreement Renewal Celebration The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend a public skate celebrating the 10-year renewal of the Emera Oval naming agreement. This event will take place on Monday, March 6 at the Emera Oval (5775 Cogswell Street, Halifax) during the regularly scheduled 11:30...