April 2022
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death. Observed on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday Good Friday is a federal statutory holiday across Canada..
Find out more »RMS TITANIC ANNIVERSARY
110 years ago today, the RMS Titanic sunk in the North Atlantic Ocean. The largest and most luxurious ship in the world, the Titanic was also one of the most technologically advanced. The ship had 16 watertight compartments designed to keep it afloat if damaged. Known as the “the unsinkable ship,” the Titanic hit an iceberg at 11:40 pm on April 14, 1912, on her maiden voyage from England to New York City. Later, in the icy waters of the…
Find out more »Concert – CHRIS DE BURGH
"The Legend of Robin Hood & Other Hits" Canadian Tour 2022 Scotiabank Centre, Halifax
Find out more »EASTER MONDAY
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to the Christian Bible. Easter Monday is a public holiday in 3 provinces and 3 territories, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Unfortunately, Nova Scotia is NOT one of those provinces.
Find out more »EARTH DAY
Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. For Earth Day 2022, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.
Find out more »A NIGHT OUT FOR SACKVILLE RIVER
Donations to Sackville Rivers Association from every pint, flight board, appetizer, and chicken skewer. Celebrate Earth Day by helping the environment
Find out more »HALIFAX POLAR PLUNGE
The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns in- person Plunger On-site Registration/Check-In: Saturday, April 30th, 2022 Halifax City Hall, Grand Parade Square, 1841 Argyle Street Registration from 10:00 am – 11:00 am If you miss check-in, you cannot plunge You will be given a plunger bracelet and plunge number After the plunge show your bracelet to receive your Polar Plunge Toque Opening Ceremonies: Will begin at 11:00 am with opening remarks Athletes Pledge Torch Run: Will…
Find out more »May 2022
MOTHERS DAY
What are you getting your mother this Mother’s Day? Common gifts include: cards, flowers, meals in restaurants, jewelry, gift cards, clothing, trips to a spa, books, CDs, housewares and even gardening tools. In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children would tie up their mother on Mother’s Day. The only way she could get free would be to pay her children with treats.
Find out more »Birthday – BRAD MARCHAND (34)
Born May 11, 1988 in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia. Brad Marchand grew up playing minor hockey in the Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia area, including AAA midget with the Dartmouth Subways before being a second round pick in the 2004 QMJHL Midget Draft. He played four seasons in the QMJHL. He currently plays left wing for the Boston Bruins.
Find out more »McHappy Day
On McHappy Day, a portion of proceeds from ALL menu items ALL DAY at McDonald's will support RMHC and there are more ways than ever to support!
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