The sport is popular in Europe, and is]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/06/13/floorball-and-fun/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/06/06/athletics-and-awareness/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/06/06/athletics-and-awareness/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:16:45 +0000 http://1370077 In 2002, two of Ross Drake’s teenage sons were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic lung disorder for which there is no known]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/06/06/athletics-and-awareness/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/05/15/eastern-shore-minor-hockey-association-wins-esso-medals-of-achievement-score-big-contest/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/05/15/eastern-shore-minor-hockey-association-wins-esso-medals-of-achievement-score-big-contest/#comments Sun, 15 May 2016 17:48:59 +0000 http://1364791 Eastern Shore Mariners (Atom B), one of six teams from across Canada to win $5,000 grand prize for their minor hockey association. Imperial]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/05/15/eastern-shore-minor-hockey-association-wins-esso-medals-of-achievement-score-big-contest/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/05/09/the-feeling-is-overwhelming/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/05/09/the-feeling-is-overwhelming/#comments Mon, 09 May 2016 17:39:55 +0000 http://1363261 Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit; completing the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon.

Year after year]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/05/09/the-feeling-is-overwhelming/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/21/playing-hoops-with-the-hurricanes/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/21/playing-hoops-with-the-hurricanes/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:10:32 +0000 http://1350681 A group of more than 50 kids with hoop dreams got the chance to hone their skills with some tips from some local]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/21/playing-hoops-with-the-hurricanes/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/21/on-your-mark-get-set-lets-giver/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/21/on-your-mark-get-set-lets-giver/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:10:56 +0000 http://1350682 “It’s the most wonderful time of year,” said every registered Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon participant ever!

With just over seven weeks until race]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/21/on-your-mark-get-set-lets-giver/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/07/soccer-team-kicks-for-charity/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/07/soccer-team-kicks-for-charity/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:12:36 +0000 http://1347282 Halifax County United Soccer Club’s (HCU) Under 12 Girls team is learning more than just how to win a soccer match —together they]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/03/07/soccer-team-kicks-for-charity/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/22/hurricanes-hoops-at-st-josephs-alexander-mckay-elementary/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/22/hurricanes-hoops-at-st-josephs-alexander-mckay-elementary/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:21:33 +0000 http://1343692 It’s not every day you get to see some pro basketball players dunking on your school’s hoops.

That’s just the experience students of]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/22/hurricanes-hoops-at-st-josephs-alexander-mckay-elementary/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/22/its-a-message-of-hope/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/22/its-a-message-of-hope/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:21:53 +0000 http://1343693 The students of Leslie Thomas Junior High got to meet one of Atlantic Canada’s basketball legends last week.

Former Canadian team member Will]]> http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/22/its-a-message-of-hope/feed/ 0 http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/16/stars-align-for-local-skier/ http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2016/02/16/stars-align-for-local-skier/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:16:47 +0000 http://1342330 Maggie McClure was as surprised as anyone when after winning two medals at the NorAm Canadian Eastern Cross-Country Ski Championships over the weekend.