Athletes dance to Radio Radio at the 2011 Canada Games Closing CeremonyIt's hard to believe, but we're done! The 2011 Canada Games Closing Ceremony wrapped things up in style on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of a virtually flawless event....
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Nova Scotia is known for its rich storytelling tradition. From the ancient Mi'kmaq legends to Longfellow's Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie, our history is wrapped up in words. Today, authors such as Alistair MacLeod, Linda Little and Linden MacIntyre create...
Ya gotta love Nova Scotia and the people you meet here!Since day one of the Halifax Canada Games, folks have been stopping by Celebration Square to record a Nova Scotia Shout Out Video. The videos are as diverse as the...
The Canada Games flag moves through a crowd of athletes during the opening ceremonies of the Halifax 2011 Canada Games. Time flies when you're having fun!Just two weeks ago, athletes and fans filled the Halifax Metro Centre for the...
Whether you're visiting from out of town or you've lived here all your life, it's good to know there's plenty to do around Halifax that won't cost you a penny.Let's start with the art galleries. Just a few blocks from...
Photo courtesy of Nova Scotia Economic and Rural Development and Tourism.The action never stops at Celebration Square! Canada Games visitors are turning out in droves to take in the noon-hour performances and evening concerts showcasing the diverse range of...
Freestyle Skiing's Aerial competition at Ski Wentworth. (Halifax 2011/Dustin Hall)Nova Scotia's ski scene could be be one of our province's best-kept secrets. With the Canada Games in full swing, the secret is out -- and fans are loving it....
The ice is cold and the competition is hot at the Mayflower Curling Club for the 2011 Canada Games. Featuring six sheets of ice and plenty of viewing room, the facility has fans flocking to watch women's curling in week...
You never know who you'll run into at Celebration Square during the Canada Games. I spent some time at the Nova Scotia Tourism tent, meeting folks who were stopping by to record a Nova Scotia Shout Out Video to...
When I arrived in Halifax in 1982, the restaurant scene focused mostly on traditional Maritime fare -- places like Hogie's on Quinpool Road, where you could get a steak or some fresh pan-fried haddock. Or the Midtown Tavern for a...