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Free swimming lessons offered at HRM beaches this summer
The summer season is fast approaching, and Halifax Regional Municipality is making a splash with a new offer. The city has announced that all swimming lessons at HRM beaches and the Halifax Common Outdoor pool this summer will be free to the public. That includes the Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and junior lifeguard programs The
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Hockey N.S. to make decision on peewee bodychecking
Momentum appears to be growing to remove bodychecking from peewee hockey in some provinces. Hockey Nova Scotia expects to make a decision on the issue at its annual meeting this weekend in Halifax. Pediatrician Andrew Lynk is part of a group of doctors who will make the case for delaying bodychecking until players are at
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Students told to get early start on summer job search
Thousands of Nova Scotia students have finished up their studies for another year and are now seeking summer employment. While the unemployment rate is high in Halifax at about nine per cent, those who help students finds employment say finding the right job is possible. “There is all kinds of support roles in the summer
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Cicadas will be coming to Halifax
In the coming months, you can expect to hear some buzzing around HRM. The large cicada insect starts to come out of the ground when the warm weather hits it’s peak in July. “Oh you’ll hear them in Halifax, there will be quite a few reports coming out this year, and we are eagerly waiting
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Province announces funding to address sexual violence
The province is investing money in projects that will help sexual violence victims and their families get the help they need, no matter where they live. Premier Darrell Dexter joined Marilyn More, the Minister responsible for the the Status of Women, at an event to launch May as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and also to
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Transgendered girl wins right to play on boys’ soccer team
A seven-year-old Newport, N.S., girl who self-identifies as a boy will be able to play soccer on a boys’ team this season. The West Hants United Soccer Association reversed an earlier decision not to let the girl play after Soccer Nova Scotia became involved and made a ruling on the controversy. That was prompted by
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Runners grieve by running
Running groups from around HRM will meet for a memorial run for the Boston Marathon bombings next Monday night. Co-organizer of the run, Marie-Claude Gregoire said this will allow runners in Halifax to start healing. “We’re all affected by this, so we all felt we needed some reflection, but also some some comfort in getting
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HRM reminds owners to clean up after pets
Crocuses aren’t the only thing popping up after the long winter. HRM is spear-heading a program at Point Pleasant Park, reminding dog owners to clean up after their pets. Steve Rice, the supervisor for Major Parks, says HRM is flagging poop at the park. “We just did a small section of the park at the
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Local philanthropists make major donation to mental health
In memory of their son, Fred and Elizabeth Fountain are donating over 1,million to the QEll Foundation for a new program called “Stay Connected”. The mental health project aims to help families who are dealing with mental illness make the transition from pediatric to adult based care services. The teenage years are already a difficult
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100 Women Who Care hold inaugural meeting in Halifax
The founding of the local chapter of a group that’s raised thousands of dollars for charity in other cities could mean a big boost for some local organizations. “100 Women Who Care Halifax” brings women from all walks of life together to support not-for-profit organizations. “It really appeals to women who are busy, who don’t