Halifax soccer player heading to Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
Halifax athlete Ashley Thomas is heading to Berlin later this month as part of Canada's first Special Olympics all-women's soccer team.
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Foreign Office issues travel warning for USA amid Canadian wildfires
Travellers heading to the USA have been warned of ‘poor air quality’ and disruption to flights as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads across the East Coast of the country. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (the FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the country.
Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada
NEW YORK: Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals’ home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.
Canada travel warning: Everything you need to know about travelling during wildfires
Unprecedented wildfires have been ravaging Canada’s Atlantic coast since last week.
New soccer tournament aims to boost competition for Maritime players
Some of the top young soccer players from the Maritimes are showcasing their skills in Nova Scotia this weekend in a new tournament aimed at increasing competition.
Judo brings sense of family to Ukrainian teen living in Nova Scotia
Fresh from winning gold in the under-18 division at Judo Canada's Open National Championships in Montreal last weekend, Sasha Kaplin said being part of a Nova Scotia team has been a big part of his success.
Broken mast forces sailboat competing in global race to dock in Halifax
A sailboat competing in a race around the world is docked in Halifax after running into major trouble in the Atlantic Ocean.
Attend the Canoe Relay throughout Mi'kmaq communities to celebrate Indigenous athletes
The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are just two months away and as organizers say: "We are saving you a seat." From July 15-23, Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation will welcome 5,250 athletes from nearly 756 Indigenous communities, as they compete in 16 sports.