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Posted on: June 21, 2019
We spent a lot of time at Halifax lakes and beaches last summer, thanks to Halifax Recreation’s program of FREE swimming lessons at Halifax beaches and outdoor pools. At Kearney Lake, my daughter’s class sizes were small, and by the end of the two-session summer, we knew most of the
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Posted on: May 27, 2019
The next gen is standing up, speaking out and making a difference. The upcoming ‘100 Kids Who Care Halifax’ event will celebrate Oceans Week! It’s a great opportunity for local kids to learn more about charities in our community and give back. Each child brings $10 to the event
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Posted on: April 23, 2019
The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site opens for the 2019 season on Tuesday, May 7th. The big event will be celebrated with 78th Highlander pageantry, pipes and drum performances, guided tours, and of course the historic noon gun. Planning some summer fun? Why not sign your kids up for A Soldier’s Life –
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Posted on: April 15, 2019
Who says history can’t be fun? To experience history hands-on, I dispatched two very special envoys to check out A Soldier’s Life, now in its fourth year at the Halifax Citadel and Historic Site. With a strong sense of adventure and a keen interest in military history, my Godson and his brother, aged
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Posted on: November 23, 2017
Question: What is WE Day? Is it a school trip, a concert, a movement, a fundraising event, a trend? Answer: all of the above. The WE movement was founded more than 20 years ago by social entrepreneurs, Craig and Marc Kielburger as a volunteer travel program. Later, it evolved into a sophisticated
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Posted on: November 19, 2017
Click. You and a group of friends are stuck inside a medieval prison with only your wits to help you escape. 60 minutes later, will you taste freedom… or failure? Trapped Halifax is one of five escape rooms in Halifax, part of the “boom” of escape rooms that have popped up
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Posted on: November 9, 2017
Let’s face it: “business time” is way better when you’re away from the kids… and booking a night away with your partner is probably one of the best ways to get back to business. But which romantic locations near Halifax offer the best bang for your buck? For the perfect
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Posted on: November 1, 2017
Note: This Post was first published in November 2015. Click here for details about the 2017 Event! The Nova Scotia Tree for Boston is on the move from Pictou, Nova Scotia, to our friends in Boston, Massachusetts. Today I was lucky enough to meet some of the hard-working Nova Scotians who are
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Posted on: September 22, 2017
For parents of a child with a peanut allergy, Halloween can be a terrifying time. If you know someone with a peanut allergy, here are some tips to help them stay safe this Halloween Season. 1. Be Safe on the Streets When trick-or-treating, carry your child’s epi-pen. Make a “no snacking”
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Posted on: September 6, 2017
It was the early 1980’s. I was about 6 years old. Our family lived in Dartmouth’s Colby Village – and a visit to IKEA in Burnside was the most incredible weekend treat. I have distinct memories of this crazy setup in the front entrance, as soon as you walked in
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