Monthly Archives: May 2026

Update

Success for Nova Scotia at 2026 Senior National Goalball Championships

Congratulations to the Nova Scotia men’s goalball team, who earned first place again this year at the Senior National Goalball Championships!
Our women’s team placed 4th at the competition, after succumbing to Quebec in a close 5-3 bronze medal game.
Six people in a row in a gym wearing sports jerseys and gold medals
Team Nova Scotia men: Linda MacRae Triff (coach, Peter Parsons, Mason Smith, Nick Gentleman, Harry Nickerson, Matt Bartley (coach).
At just seventeen years old, Nova Scotia’s Harry Nickerson was also named MVP of the tournament.
Join us in celebrating every athlete, coach, and volunteer who make the sport of goalball great all year long!
Update

Watch us on Postcards From, a travel show for the senses

Looking for something to watch? Postcards From is a travel show for the senses, and in this season’s premiere episode, we got to give host Christa a taste of freedom – on a tandem bike ride. 

You’ll meet Yves Wermelinger, who has been the lead volunteer pilot and technician for Blind Sports Nova Scotia’s tandem bike program since 2013. He puts countless butts of all abilities on tandem bikes with great care and expertise. 

Yvon Clement, an enthusiastic stoker, and Kevin Sullivan, another reliable volunteer pilot, are also featured. 

Stream for free at www.AMIplus.ca!

The episode is a heartfelt and entertaining look at Halifax and the meaning of freedom.