Halifax has played host of to a number of major sporting events, including the World Junior Hockey Championships in 2003, the 2015 World Men’s Curling Championship and the World Figure Skating Championships way back in 1990. Now this week it’s hosting the world championship for something called floorball. The 2019 World Floorball Championships for men […]
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UPDATE: Rugby gets kicked in the crotch by NS sports federation
UPDATE TWO, TUESDAY MAY 7: So. On Thursday the NSSAF canned rugby, then Friday the education minister made his statement demanding its return, and that seemed like the last word. But despite the minister’s convincingly stern tone, the NSSAF didn’t reverse its decision; at the start of the week rugby was still sidelined. Today, however, […]
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HFX Wanderers looking to turn their luck around in pro soccer home opener
A new era in Canadian soccer began last weekend with the start of play in the professional Canadian Premier League. In front of a sold-out crowd Sunday night in Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC, the HFX Wanderers lost their first game 1-0 to Pacific FC. During a slow start for Halifax in the first half, Pacific’s […]
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Unpaid overtime
This year, Halifax is alight with junior hockey excitement. For the second time in the Halifax Mooseheads’ history, the Memorial Cup—Canada’s nationwide junior hockey championship—will be played right here, at the Scotiabank Centre in May. The team is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this season, as the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League commemorates its own […]
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Who to cheer for in Halifax
It’s a season of change in the Halifax sports scene. A new professional soccer team is coming in April, the never-ending stadium debate continues while rumours of Canadian Football League intensify and the Scotiabank Centre is getting a new sheet of ice ahead of a major hockey tournament. It’s a year of promise and hope […]
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A World Cup starter kit
The World Cup is upon us and footie fever is high, especially with the announcement that Canada will be one of three host countries for the 2026 tourney. If you want to brush up on your World Cup knowledge, or just can’t get enough of soccer, here is a brief primer on who to watch. […]
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5 summer races to sweat about
June 29-July 1 Epic Canadian Epic Dartmouth triathlon has transformed into Epic Canadian, a weekend packed with races that coincides with the country’s birthday. This year check out five distances over three days (and one night), making the event super accessible for marathoners and amateurs alike. Run once, or daily if you’re that kind of […]
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Bull-riding event draws animal welfare protest
Despite public backlash and calls to cancel the event, professional bull riding is set to visit Halifax this spring. Over 68,000 people have added their names to an online petition urging the Scotiabank Centre to cancel Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada’s Elite Monster Energy Tour scheduled for May 26. Tony Payzant, an HRM based editor, […]
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Noon Hoops is anyone’s game
“Game!” a booming voice yells out with a hint of pride laced with exhaustion. At that moment, 22 people playing basketball end three simultaneous matches in the middle of a Friday work day. It’s Noon Hoops at the Dalplex and the four letter word signals that it’s time to switch it up and start a […]
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Wanderers stadium might not be game-ready until 2019
The kick-off for a soccer stadium on the Halifax Common won’t be happening as early as organizers had hoped. This past spring, Regional Council approved by unanimous vote a proposal for a new “temporary” sports stadium on the Wanderers Grounds. The tentative timeline marked this past September as the opening month for test events, but […]
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Sport stars for the win
Sven StammbergerDalhousie University, BasketballFifth year, Masters of business administration With three captains from last year’s AUS championship Dalhousie Tigers graduating, it’s Sven Stammberger’s time to lead the quest for a fourth-straight title. The fifth-year small forward was in a leadership role last year but now, as a captain, he’ll have more responsibilities. “I’ve noticed a […]
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