The Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Griffin Bauld following his passing. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/halifax-ns/griffin-bauld-13109027

Griffin was a longtime member of the Hawks family, playing with our association from U7 through U18AA. He grew up wearing the Hawks jersey and was part of our hockey community for many years.

For those wishing to honour Griffin's memory, donations can be made to the Hawks Player Assistance Fund, helping ensure that financial barriers do not prevent children from enjoying the game of hockey.

Donations can be sent by e-transfer to admin@halifaxhawks.ca.

Our thoughts are with Griffin's family, friends, teammates, and all those whose lives he touched. 

Halifax Forum: What have other Canadian communities built for less?

1. Wasaga Beach Twin-Pad Arena and Library

Opened 2023

2 ice pads

$45.3M

Reported construction cost

The 117,000-square-foot facility includes two NHL-sized ice surfaces, a public library, indoor walking track, community hall, and a multipurpose arena suitable for events. The town's original overall budget was approximately $60 million, while the construction contract was about $44.6 million. This is a particularly useful comparison because the project includes substantial community amenities.

Town of Wasaga Beach project announcement

2. Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

Opened 2024

2 ice pads

$49.5M

Reported project cost

An approximately 8,547-square-metre twin-pad arena with spectator seating, multipurpose rooms, a skate shop and rooftop patio.

City of Burnaby

3. 7 Chiefs Sportsplex and Chief Jim Starlight Centre

Opened 2019

2 indoor ice pads

$55.6M

Reported project cost

A major multipurpose sports complex featuring two NHL-sized indoor ice pads, an additional covered outdoor rink, a large field house, fitness facilities, an indoor running track, meeting rooms and event space.

7 Chiefs Sportsplex

4. WFCU Place – Community Recreation Centre

Opened 2026

2 ice pads

$63M

Total project budget

A new recreation facility with two regulation ice pads, 14 dressing rooms, an indoor walking track, spectator seating and community meeting space. The City of North Bay reports that the project was delivered on time and on budget.

Official City of North Bay project page

5. Cenovus Energy Hub

Opened 2025

2 indoor + 1 outdoor sheet

$101.3M

Reported project cost

A larger spectator and community facility with two indoor ice surfaces, an outdoor community rink, event space, fitness amenities and concessions.

City of Lloydminster

2. Additional projects worth investigating

Proposed facilities or projects that have not yet completed construction.