Sports and Rec

Winter Sportfishing Season Now Open in Nova Scotia

**** FISHERIES/Aquaculture Release Winter Sportfishing Season Now Open in Nova Scotia —————————————————— The winter sportfishing season is now open in Nova Scotia. “Sportfishing is a great way to get outside during the winter months – on your own, with friends, or as a family,” said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig. “Whether you’re an experienced...

With the 2023 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships coming to the city, HRP is providing some tips in relation to the crowds expected in downtown Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police provide tips in relation to expected downtown crowds ​ With the 2023 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships coming to the city, Halifax Regional Police (HRP) is providing some tips in relation to the crowds expected in downtown Halifax over the holidays. ​ HRP will have officers performing traffic control...

Police seek public’s assistance finding lost property

**** HRP Media Release Police seek public’s assistance finding lost property ​ Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating property that was lost in Dartmouth on the weekend. ​ On December 17, between 7 and 9 p.m., a piece of jewelry is believed to have been lost at the Mic Mac Mall located at...

Here is our next organized dip!

**** Info via Cold Play NS Here is our next organized dip! Hope to see those of you who can make it!...

First “ice breaker” meet up Sat, Oct 8th @ Rainbow Haven beach, rain or shine

**** Info via Cold Play NS First “ice breaker” meet up Sat, Oct 8th @ Rainbow Haven beach, rain or shine Everybody is welcome (all ages, all swimming levels, newbies and veterans), our first group cold dip to kick off the season will be a great time to ask seasoned Cold Players questions about: gear...

PREMIER’S OFFICE–Statement on Hockey Canada

**** CNS Media Release PREMIER’S OFFICE–Statement on Hockey Canada ———————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. ———————————————————– I am deeply disappointed by what we continue to see with Hockey Canada. I said back in July that Hockey Canada has a lot of work to do. Canadians have the right to expect...

Friday’s Home Opener has postponed until a later date due to Hurricane Fiona

The cancellations have begun. Via the Halifax Mooseheads Friday’s Home Opener has postponed until a later date due to Hurricane Fiona. Our road game on Saturday vs Charlottetown is also postponed. Fans who purchased individual tickets can use their tickets for the rescheduled date or receive a refund from Ticket Atlantic...

Applications open for Outdoor Community Rink Program

**** HRM Media Release Applications open for Outdoor Community Rink Program The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications have opened for the Outdoor Community Rink Program. Launched in 2021, this program allows community groups to operate a community rink on municipal-owned property. Applicants can also apply for a grant of up to $5,000...

Traffic Delays – Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo

**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delays – Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo   Location: Lake Echo, between Highway 7, Bluerock Road and Ponderosa Drive                           Date: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022   Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.   Details: Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Terry Fox Run in Lake Echo.   Traffic impact: Traffic...

The Stanley Cup returns to Halifax

Jack, 10, and Emma McNamara were some of the many to show up as Nathan MacKinnon paraded the Stanley Cup through Halifax. The cup ended up at the Parade Square where Nathan talked about winning the cup and taking questions. . . . . . . . (via Sarah Cormier)  ...