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Recreation Nova Scotia inspires and supports a diverse and comprehensive network of partners committed to addressing the recreation needs of all Nova Scotians through the provision of leadership and a strong provincial voice.

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EDIA Highlight: The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's PRO Fund

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30 June 2025

Kerri Jack "Adults deserve the same access to recreation as our youth, and funding opportunities for them to participate are few and far between." Many programs in Nova Scotia support participation in recreation, but often, they focus on youth participants. The Municipality of the District of...

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Nova Scotia Represented at the Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium

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24 June 2025

The recreation sector of Nova Scotia was well represented at the recent Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium hosted in Saskatoon by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA). The event was organized in partnership with...

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Congratulations Gord!

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11 June 2025

Congratulations to Gord Tate! We’re thrilled to celebrate Gord Tate, of the Municipality of Chester, as the new President of the Canadian Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA). Gord was officially elected at the CPRA AGM in Saskatoon this week, ahead of the Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces...

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Nova Scotia Celebrates 2025 International Day of Play with Province-wide Events & Resources

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29 May 2025

Play is a right, not a privilege! On June 11, 2025, Nova Scotia is coming together for the International Day of Play(IDoP)—a celebration of movement, creativity, and connection. Whether you're in Halifax or a small community, there are free events, tools, and resources to help you bring the power...

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Recreation's Response: Building Climate Resilience Together

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29 April 2025

Extreme weather, changing seasons, closed spaces - climate change is already reshaping how, where, and if we recreate. After exploring this topic at the 2024 RNS Conference, Recreation Nova Scotia is committed to continuing the conversation around climate change and its impact on recreation. We aim to...

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EDIA Highlights: North Nova Highlanders Equipment Loan Program

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28 April 2025

Kerri Jack "The more barriers we can eliminate for underrepresented communities, the more joy we can spread." Glenna Ingraham is the head coach of the North Nova Highlanders, a female baseball program for girls ages 5-18 in the Highland Region. The North Nova Highlanders provide opportunities to play...

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