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Welcome to the official website of Recreation Nova Scotia. Recreation Nova Scotia is a province wide not for profit organization that provides programs and services intended to enhance the capacity of its members to offer and deliver recreational opportunities that improve the quality of life for all Nova Scotians. Recreation Nova Scotia exists to lead, inspire and support Nova Scotians towards healthier futures throrough recreation experiences.

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Nova Scotians are signing up to Take the Roof Off Winter

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Halifax - Schools, community groups, recreation departments, clubs, organizations and businesses across Nova Scotia are signing up to “Take the Roof off Winter”, a physical activity campaign designed to help Nova Scotians of all ages improve their health and quality of life by getting outdoors and being more active this winter.

Join in free public skate/rec activities taking place across NS during Canada Games Countdown Celebrations - Feb. 11-16th.

Come out and celebrate!

Following are some of the free public skating and other recreational activities being offered in communities across Nova Scotia during 2011 Canada Games One-Year Countdown Celebrations Week - February 11 to 16th.

Amherst Stadium

Free Public Skates:

Thursday, February 11

8:30am - 9:30am Adult & Seniors Skating

Seeking Nominations for the 36th Annual Provincial Volunteer Awards

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Do you know a volunteer within your organization/group or community that deserves recognition? If so, Recreation Nova Scotia wants to hear from you!

Recreation Nova Scotia is presently accepting nominations for the 36th Annual Provincial Volunteers Award Ceremony.

New Volunteer Recognition Merchandise Now Available

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We are pleased to make available a wide selection of attractive products to recognize the contributions and achievements of your volunteers. Recognition items are valuable in promoting your organization's volunteer activities and programs. They are an excellent way of celebrating and paying tribute to your volunteers throughout the year and during Provincial Volunteer Week.

Take The Roof Off Winter is on Facebook!

If you are a Facebook user, please join our group (conveniently called 'Take The Roof Off Winter'!)!

Once you sign up as a supporter on www.TakeTheRoofOffWinter.ca, keep us updated on Facebook with pictures and wonderful stories of your winter outdoor activities!

Department of Community Services Summer 2010 Camping Program Update

Department of Community Services Summer 2010 Camping Program Update

You may be aware that the Department of Community Services has been working on improving the summer camping program for children, youth and clients with special needs.

The Air Quality Health Index—Now Available in Nova Scotia

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If you are physically active outdoors, the new Air Quality Health Index may be of interest to you.

Using a simple scale from 1 to 10+, the Air Quality Health Index or “AQHI” measures current levels of outdoor air pollution in relation to health risk: the lower the number, the lower the risk; the higher the number, the greater the risk to health.

2010 RNS Conference

Please mark your calendars! The dates for the 2010 Conference have been confirmed for November 17-20, 2010. The location is the Westin Hotel in Halifax. More details will follow next week as per room bookings.

Department of Community Services Summer 2010 Camping Program Update

You may be aware that the Department of Community Services has been working on improving the summer camping program for children, youth and clients with special needs.

Province Finalizes Land Deal with Irving

(NS Gov't Press Release - February 3, 2010)
The province is working to reach its economic and environmental goals with the recently completed purchase of 65,000 acres of J.D. Irving land in Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, and Cumberland counties.

Join in the fun! Halifax 2011 Canada Games Countdown Celebrations - February 11 - 16th

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With only one year to go, the Halifax 2011 Canada Games invite you to take part in our Countdown Celebration!

Week of Feb. 19 - 26: Girls Soar: Physical Activity Week 2010 in HRM

Girls Soar is pleased to announce the week of February 19th to the 26th 2010 as “Girls Soar: Physical Activity Week 2010” in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The goal of this week is to “To celebrate, motivate and educate girls". Our objective is to help inactive girls become active both in their schools and at home in HRM.

Urbanism and Healthy Living - theme of World Health Day - April 7, 2010

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the founding of WHO. Each year, the WHO selects a key global health issue and organizes international, regional and local events on the Day and throughout the year
to highlight the selected area.

The theme of World Health Day 2010 is ‘Urbanism and Healthy

Volunteers and Non-profit Organizations: The Strength of our Communities

You are cordially invited to attend a Local Gathering in your community (see list below). Join community partners, colleagues, fellow staff, volunteers and members of community boards to participate in a networking and learning event. We will:

~ celebrate our success ~
~ share our best practices ~
~ examine ways to strengthen volunteerism & the voluntary sector in NS communities ~

On the Move in the Community - Canada's First Active Transportation Conference: Call for Papers

Call for papers
Take part in Canada's first active transportation conference, "On the move in the community", June 3-4, 2010, Holiday Inn Select, Montreal
*Deadline for proposals*: *5:00 pm ET February 22, 2010

Call for papers

Take part in Canada’s first active transportation conference!
On the move in the community!
June 3 – 4, 2010
Holiday Inn Select
Montreal

Deadline for proposals: 5:00 pm ET February 22, 2010

NS Cycling Summit – May 1, 2010 Annapolis Royal, NS

Annapolis County Recreation Services is pleased to have the opportunity to host the 2010 NS Cycling Summit .The summit has been a great venue to allow networking opportunities among leaders in the cycling community and those that support initiatives that create and or raise the profile of cycling throughout Nova Scotia.

ParticipACTION Partner Forum Invite

You are invited to participate in our ParticipACTION Partner Forum taking place on February 24, 2010 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm (EST). The focus for our February forum will be Canadian Sport for Life.

Director, Health Fitness and Recreation

YMCA of Cape Breton Job Posting

Director, Health Fitness and Recreation: Permanent, Full-time

Organization or Business: 
YMCA of Cape Breton
Application Deadline: 
February 22, 2010
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