3+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1290+ words) Having friends and family over for a barbecue? There are easy ways to make your event special that won't take hours in the kitchen This summer, grab your friends and family and have your own backyard extravaganza. It's great to…...

8+ hour ago  (1102+ words) From splash pads and swimming pools to outdoor movies, coastal adventures and ice cream stops, there are plenty of free and low-cost ways to enjoy summer around the metro area With warmer weather arriving, families and visitors looking for ways…...

23+ hour, 52+ min ago  (291+ words) In a statement posted to social media Broken Social Scene explained thier drummer fell during a recent Vancouver performance. The Halifax Jazz Festival has cancelled its July 11 show following an injury in the headlining band. In a statement posted to…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1467+ words) Low-cost summer takes planning but can still offer a full calendar without breaking the bank Editor's note: As higher prices continue to squeeze household budgets, our'Making It Work series explores how Nova Scotians are adapting to rising costs, sharing practical…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (1477+ words) Many kids who struggle with school already will go into a 'summer slide' and lose some of their academic skills The summer slide is not just about having fun at the playground; it also has to do with school and…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (334+ words) Here's what to know if you're visiting the pool TRURO " The Victoria Park pool has officially opened for the summer. The outdoor pool at 2 Adam St. is open until Aug. 31. The town's parks, recreation and culture department recently released information…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (700+ words) Canada Day is my second-favourite holiday. I wish I could say it was the first, but Christmas has a tinsel string stranglehold on my nostalgic heart. But I do so love Canada Day " I always have. I don't remember going…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (190+ words) The former Haven of Hospitality still rolls out the red carpet to visitors on Canada Day, offering a day jam-packed with events. The sun was shining and the temperature was soaring July 1 but that didn't stop hundreds of people from…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (135+ words) The annual Bible Hill Canada Day parade had 39 entries this year BIBLE HILL " Community members gathered in Bible Hill on July 1 to mark Canada Day with a parade and other activities. The annual Bible Hill Canada Day parade saw 39 entries…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (861+ words) No matter what community in Cape Breton you live in, there's no shortage of activities to celebrate Canada's 159th birthday on Wednesday, July 1. The following is a listing of events taking place around the island: " 9-11 a. m. , Whitney Pier Group Canada Day event,…...