February 2022
“WHITE JUAN” (2004)
White Juan is the unofficial name given to the hurricane-strength nor'easter blizzard of February 2004 that affected most of Atlantic Canada and the Eastern United States between February 17 and 20, 2004—five months after Hurricane Juan devastated Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Snowfall amounts for February 18–19 The aftermath of White Juan Halifax and Dartmouth: 95.5 centimetres (37.6 in) Yarmouth: 101.0 centimetres (39.8 in) Charlottetown: 74.4 centimetres (29.3 in) Halifax International Airport: 66.8 centimetres (26.3 in) Enfield: 66.6…
Find out more »NOVA SCOTIA HERITAGE DAY
Heritage Day in Nova Scotia is a provincial holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Introduced in 2015, each year this holiday will honour a different person or event, chosen by Nova Scotian school children. Heritage day in 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the Landscape of Grand-Pré becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today we celebrate the rich heritage of this landscape which features an exceptional traditional agricultural settlement still in use today and an iconic place of…
Find out more »Guided Winter Snowshoe Hike
Bell Bay Golf Club Snowshoe: February 27 Hike Nova Scotia and the Baddeck Nordic Club present a guided snowshoe at the Bell Bay Golf Club in Baddeck on February 27 at 1:00 pm. 10 pairs of snowshoes are available to rent. Registration is required in advance; details are at www.hikenovascotia.ca.
Find out more »March 2022
INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY
International Women's Day 2022 theme is 'Break the Bias' There are MANY events celebrating the day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Here in HRM, all are welcome to a free virtual event. When: from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Zoom. Please register for the virtual event https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J3lzwuwsR_GmzAwqz4M9eQ
Find out more »Every Woman’s Centre- The 44th Annual International Women’s Day Virtual Concert & Celebrations
The Every Woman's Centre invites you to the 44th Annual International Women's Day Virtual Concert & Celebrations. Soundpark Studios will be producing a first-class evening of music, song, dance & fun! In 2021 we were thrilled to have over 13 000 people either watch in real-time during the live stream or catch it when it went up on Youtube. We look forward to doing the same in 2022, and we are so confident we'll be back in person at the…
Find out more »100 Women Who Care CBRM
100 Women Who Care have changed the quarterly, virtual event to Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. New members are welcome to join this wonderful and vital giving circle. For more information, visit the website at www.100womencbrm.com, on Facebook at 100 Women Who Care CBRM, or via email at 100WomenCBRM@gmail.com.
Find out more »Membertou Jr. Miners Hockey
The Membertou Jr. Miners have advanced to Round 2 of playoff and will now face the Pictou Scotians, Saturday March 12 at 730 pm. Tickets available at the door in Membertou
Find out more »DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS
Time to "spring forward"! Officially clocks go ahead Sunday morning at 2:00am (to 3:00am), but most of us do it tonight before we go to bed. Don't worry, we'll get the hour back... in the fall. ALSO... test and change the batteries in your smoke detectors!
Find out more »SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat.
Find out more »Free KN 95 Mask Giveaway
The Reserve Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club will be giving away free boxes of KN95 masks this Thursday at the pensioners club located at 165 Main St. from 1-3 pm or until supplies last. It will be in a drive-thru format, first come first served. Compliments of the Reserve Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club.
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