Sports and Rec

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”...

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...