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...
Parents and guardians are reminded to take advantage of a new tax credit that will help with the costs of their children’s sports and arts programs
**** CNS Media Release Reminder to Claim Children’s Sports, Arts Tax Credit ————————————————— Parents and guardians are reminded to take advantage of a new tax credit that will help with the costs of their children’s sports and arts programs. The Children’s Sports and Arts Tax Credit is a $500 per child refundable credit that helps...
Free Sportfishing This Long Weekend
**** CNS Media Release FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE–Free Sportfishing This Long Weekend ————————————————- Anglers can sportfish at 63 lakes this Heritage Day long weekend, February 18-20, without a general fishing licence. “Our free sportfishing weekends are a perfect time to get outside and do something fun with family or friends,” said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig. “Thanks...
QMJHL suspends L’Heureux for 10 games
**** Halifax Mooseheads Release QMJHL suspends L’Heureux for 10 games The QMJHL has decided on a length of suspension for Halifax Mooseheads forward Zachary L’Heureux. QMJHL Director of Player Safety, Eric Chouinard has settled on a 10-game suspension for the Nashville Predators prospect following an incident involving a fan after last Wednesday’s game in Gatineau. Here...
Residents advised of Emera Oval closure for PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games
**** HRM Media Release Residents advised of Emera Oval closure for PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval will be closed beginning Saturday, Feb. 18 and is tentatively scheduled to re-open on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. This closure is to facilitate long-track speed skating events, which...
These two flight paths, for our World Junior Champions
(This is fantastic. From pilot Dimitri Neonakis “These two flight paths, for our World Junior Champions. Congratulations Canada”...