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Save the Date this October!
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We’re excited to announce that the 2024 RNS Annual Conference will be happening on October 16-18 at StFX University in Antigonish!
Get ready for 3 days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions aimed at creating active, safe, and welcoming communities.
Stay tuned for more details on registration, speakers, and program highlights on our conference page!

New RNS Member Benefit!
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We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Halifax Wanderers to offer an exciting new benefit for being a Recreation Nova Scotia member!
When you become an RNS member you will be able to save 15% on Halifax Wanderers Tickets to Select Home Matches throughout 2024!
- Home Matches are at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax
- The first game begins on April 27, 2024!
- Promo code expires after the last home game on October 19, 2024
Once you become a member, contact

We're Growing Again!
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We are on the hunt for our new Community, Recreation Inclusion & Access Coordinato!
The purpose of this role is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate knowledge translation strategies to make inclusion practices and strategies easily available and accessible to recreation decision-makers and practitioners.
The Community, Recreation Inclusion & Access Coordinator will build relationships and collaborative networks with relevant partner groups to enhance and support the implementation of use of research evidence and support partner organizations in their adoption and implementation of inclusion and accessibility practices.
View the full job description here.
Those interested should send a cover letter and resume tol
Deadline to apply is March 15, 2024

Come work with us!
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We are on the hunt for our new PRO & Membership Coordinator!
The purpose of this role is to assist in streamlining organizational processes for RNS and other designated Provincial Recreation Organizations (PROs) and to enhance connections with the recreation sector. Additionally, the role will co-ordinate the RNS membership portfolio.
View the full job description here.
Those interested should send a cover letter and resume tol
Deadline to apply is March 8, 2024

Atlantic Recreation & Facility Conference Registration Is Now Open!
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The fifth Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference (ARFC) will be held on May 29-31, 2024 at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton, NB. This year’s theme is: ‘Adapt and Elevate’. As always, the Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference is brought to you in partnership by Recreation PEI, Recreation Nova Scotia, Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia, Recreation NB | Loisirs N.-B. and Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador.
This exciting Atlantic gathering dedicated to Recreation and Facilities will have keynote speakers, sessions and roundtables focusing on professional development and growth, a trade show focused on programming and purchasing opportunities, along with social events – creating opportunities for collaboration and networking.
For more details or to register visit the ARFC website

BrokerLink is excited to announce the 2024 Grand Group Giveaway!
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From January 1 - December 31, 2024, get a quote on home or auto insurance with BrokerLink, and you could win 1 of 4 cash prizes of $5,000. Don’t miss your chance to save on insurance and win some cash in the Grand Group Giveaway!
The first draw will be held in April!
Contact your dedicated group insurance team for a quote today:
Call 1.833.998.3798 or visit Recreation Nova Scotia Insurance Program | BrokerLink
GOODLUCK!
*Conditions and restrictions apply to all offers. No purchase required. Must be an active BrokerLink group member at time of entry. Offer ends December 31, 2024. Draws held quarterly at the BrokerLink Woodbridge office. Offers may change without notice. The four prizes are valued at $5,000 each. For full contest details please visit BrokerLink.ca/contest-rules. ©2024 Brokerlink Inc. ™BrokerLink & Design is a trademark of Brokerlink Inc. All rights reserved.