FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame Announces 2026 Youth Inductees The Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame is proud to announce that Keiran Madden and Avah Landry have been selected as 2026 Youth Inductees in recognition of their outstanding athletic achievements, leadership, and dedication to community sport. The recipients will be presented…
Read More about Sports Wall of Fame Announces 2026 Youth InducteesNOTICE TO PUBLIC: Please note that the Reeves St. entrance to the PHCC will be closed beginning at 7am on July 9th for milling/asphalt work. Traffic will be detoured to MacSween St. until the work is completed.
Read More about PHCC Traffic Detour-July 9, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame June 13, 2025 The nominating committee of the Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame is calling for nominations for its eighth induction of members in November 2025. The committee will accept nominations to September 12, 2025, at 4pm in the following categories: a.) Builder/Sponsor, b.) Individual…
Read More about Sports Wall of Fame Nominations OpenPlease note, the PHCC walking track will close at 4pm and will remain closed for the evening.
Read More about Walking Track Closed at 4pm June 5thPlease note the following dates/times when the walking track is open: April 3 & 4: Open 6am-11:30am April 5: CLOSED April 6: Open 8am-11am and 2pm-4pm Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 7th.
Read More about Temporary Walking Track HoursThe new exhibit at the J. Franklin Wright Art Gallery features an assembly of acquired art pieces purchased by the gallery and the Town of Port Hawkesbury over the past few years. We invite you to view The Town’s Own exhibit from March 10th -April 26th 2025.
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Due to ice conditions, Drop In Hockey is cancelled on March 7, 2025
Read More about Drop In Hockey CancelledPlease note, there is no after school skate on January 31st.
Read More about No after school Skate Jan. 31NOTICE: Due to predicted weather, the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will close at 3pm today.
Read More about PHCC Closure at 3pmPlease note: Due to necessary ice maintenance, all skates are cancelled on January 24th.
Read More about All skates cancelled January 24thThe Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will open at 9am.
Read More about Delayed opening January 6thTo commemorate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, the J. Franklin Wright Gallery presents a retrospective of the work of our namesake. The exhibit includes originals and prints of J. Franklin Wright, one of Canada’s foremost marine artists. The exhibit is open from November 27, 2024 to January 5th, 2025.
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Matinee on sale October 16th at 12pm. https://tickets.phcivic.com or 902-625-2591 After a completely sold out tour in 2023, Christmas In Cape Breton is back with a brand new show!! Mary Morrison, Martin MacKinnon, Beaver MacLeod, Wayne Tomko and the boys, Beulah Claxton, and new characters are getting primed to bring you the holiday party of…
Read More about Christmas in Cape Breton-MATINEE added!Brought to you by Vinyl 33 If you were ever lucky enough to own a record collection, you know the particular kind of joy you get by dropping the needle on a shiny vinyl, to blast out your favourite songs. Those songs make you feel a certain kind of way. Enter Vinyl 33, bringing your…
Read More about The Music of James Taylor, John Denver, and John Prine-Sept. 27th at 8pm
The Free Public Skate scheduled for March 11, 2024 is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
Read More about March 11, 2024 Free Public SkatePlease note: The after school skate scheduled for Monday, February 12th at 3pm has been moved to Tuesday, February 13th at 3pm.
Read More about After School Skate RescheduledThe Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will remain closed on Monday, February 5th due to the predicted weather and snow clearing efforts.
Read More about PHCC Closed February 5thPlease note: Due to extreme weather, accumulated snow and predicted forecast, the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will remain closed on Sunday, February 4th.
Read More about PHCC Closed February 4thOn behalf of CAO T. Doyle, please note that due to the impending weather forecasted for this evening thru Tuesday, the Civic Centre will be closed tomorrow. Management will reassess Sunday morning and let everyone know prior to 8:00 am.
Read More about PHCC CLOSUREMay 26th, 2024 7:30pm Tickets on sale now $50 tickets.phcivic.com or 902-625-2591 “SMALL OF MY HEART” Songwriters Circle is a concert series that will be touring the East Coast of Canada in the spring of 2024, hosted in engaging venues, celebrating our award-winning women and non-binary artists and musicians, and advancing their place and position…
Read More about Small of my Heart Songwriters CirclePlease note: The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre is closing at 2pm today.
Read More about PHCC Closed at 2pmDue to inclement weather, the Afterschool School skate scheduled for 3PM today is cancelled.
Read More about Drop-In Skate CancellationTickets on sale January 16th at 10am. tickets.phcivic.com or 902-625-2591
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The Town of Port Hawkesbury would like to provide residents with a schedule of holiday closure dates for all departments, the PHCC Arena, Strait Area Pool, Fitness Centre, and information on garbage collection and Christmas tree chipping and drop-off.
Read More about 2023/2024 Holiday Schedule
Please note that the After School Skate scheduled for Monday, December 18th at 3PM will now take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19th at 3PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Read More about Drop In Skating Schedule ChangePlease note that the After School Skate scheduled for Monday, December 18th at 3PM will now take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19th at 3PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Read More about After School Skate Dec 18-MOVEDPlease note: Parent & Tot Skating will take place at 11am instead of 10am on Wed. Dec. 6th, 2023
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Dana Ryan: Opening Exhibit with live Jazz! December 5th at 7pm J. Franklin Wright Gallery Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
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All drop in and public skate times are cancelled on November 13th.
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Tickets on sale November 1st at 10am! This upcoming holiday season, North America’s only coal miners chorus are preparing to take audiences on a journey like no other, touring their much-loved Christmas album, Christmas in the Mine. A Christmas in the Mine live performance treats you to some of your favourite holiday tunes, sung in jolly miner style,…
Read More about Show Announcement: The Men of the Deeps-Christmas in the Mine with Colin Grant
Opening Show: October 22nd 1pmExhibit dates: October 22-December 2, 2023 Exhibition Outline: I would like to highlight my personal lived experience, and journey of Black hair. The body of work will explore different dynamics within the emotional relationship that Black women carry within their hair. Kawama Kasutu a 23 -year-old Self-taught Zambian born Artist, multidisciplinary artist…
Read More about J. Franklin Wright Gallery Presents: Growth: A Hair Journey by Kawama Kasutu
Everyone is welcome! Come learn more about this regional assessment, get answers to your questions, and share your thoughts. Refreshments will be served. October 18, 2023 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm Bear Head Room Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre606 Reeves St For more information visit Canada.ca/ciar Ref: 83514
Read More about Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia Information SessionTickets on sale September 29th at 12pm!!tickets.phcivic.com902-625-2591 Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Matt Andersen is taking the holiday party on the road. In his own words, “I’ll have some friends along with me to join in on the fun for the night. We’ll do up a mix of Holiday tunes and my own songs to warm…
Read More about Matt Andersen Holiday Tour Dec. 7 (Tickets on Sale Sept. 29 at 12pm)
CHRISTMAS IN CAPE BRETON After fifteen glorious years, Bette MacDonald’s Tis The Season is changing things up. Bette and Maynard return in Christmas in Cape Breton with Jordan Musycsyn and Juno nominee and ECMA award winners Wendy MacIsaac and Mac Morin of internationally acclaimed celtic group, Beolach. This show will deliver two jam-packed hours of…
Read More about Christmas in Cape Breton: On sale October 10th at 10am
The Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame will be honouring volunteers who have contributed to the Strait Pirates Junior Hockey Team over the past 59 years. A social evening will be held at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on November 24, 2023. If you served in a volunteer capacity, behind the bench or behind the…
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Tickets on sale August 22nd at 10am. http://tickets.phcivic.com The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Matt continues to amaze friends, family and fans alike with his stamina and love of performing. ‘Thru the Years’ is a ‘walk down memory lane’ of his 60 year music career. Featuring songs and stories from his first recording the Legendary Red…
Read More about Matt Minglewood Band October 27th!
Opening Ceremony: September 1, 1-3pm. Exhibit open until October 20th.
Read More about J. Franklin Wright Gallery Presents: Finding a Way Forward
The Granville Green show has moved into the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre this evening.
Read More about Granville Green moved inside-July 23
Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame The nominating committee of the Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame is calling for nominations for its seventh induction of members in November 2023. The committee will accept nominations to September 8, 2023 in the following categories: a.) Builder/Sponsor, b.) Individual Athlete, c.) Team. A nomination form, a checklist…
Read More about Sports Wall of Fame Accepting NominationsThe nominating committee of the Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame is calling for nominations for its seventh induction of members in November 2023. The committee will accept nominations to September 8, 2023 in the following categories: a.) Builder/Sponsor, b.) Individual Athlete, c.) Team. A nomination form, a checklist and a guide to submitting a…
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Job Title Seasonal Support (Two Positions) The Town of Port Hawkesbury has an opening for Seasonal Support person(s). The position(s) will support various departments within the Town’s organizational structure. As a town employee, the successful candidate will deliver exceptional customer service and professionalism and represent the town with a community minded focus while demonstrating a commitment…
Read More about Employment OpportunityPlease note: There is no after school skate on March 29th.
Read More about After School Skate cancelled March 29thPlease note: Wednesday, March 29th will be the last day for Drop In skates, including Parent & Tot, Adult/Senior and Monday March 27th for Afterschool Skates. We appreciate your support of our drop in programming for the 2022/23 season.
Read More about Last Day of Drop In SkatingPlease note the Free Skate scheduled for 6PM on Thursday, March 16th has been changed to 3:30PM on March 16th, 2023.
Read More about Free Skate Time Change – For March 16th