Events for August 2008.
EASTER SEALS 24 HOUR RELAY
After 23 years the Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay is still going strong in Halifax. The relay, originating in Burnaby, B.C. over 30 years ago, has been raising money to help support t...more
Kiddie Night at Scotia Speedworld
Scotia Speedway held their seventh annual kiddie rides night. Over 300 kids lined up to take a ride with their favourite drivers for a couple of exhilarating rides around track. ...more
CIRQUE SIANA PRESENTS "PREMIERE"
The circus, and those that perform in it, have always amazement and sparked the imaginations all ages. This past month Alderney Landing hosted Cirque Siana’s “Premiereâ...more
PAANS 2008 SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
As part of Access Awareness Week the World Trade and Convention Centre, Windows restaurant, hosted members, students and guests of PAANS for the 2008 Scholarship luncheon. The Hon...more
Alderney Landing
Celebrating Canada Day
Whether you were at Pier 21 for the Multicultural Village Fair, walking the Halifax Waterfront, visiting from out-of-town, enjoying the entertainment on c...more
The Sixth Annual Board Walk Artists
On July 1st the Alderney Landing boardwalk was transformed into an outdoor art exhibition. Complimented by the stunning view of the Halifax Waterfront and beautiful summer day, th...more
Multicultural Village Fair at Pier 21
Celebrating Canada Day
Whether you were at Pier 21 for the Multicultural Village Fair, walking the Halifax Waterfront, visiting from out-of-town, enjoying the entertainment on c...more
Dogs in the Hood
Dogs... they chew your favourite pair of shoes, they knock over plants, their hair gets all over your cloths and furniture, and if only they could learn to use the toilet. Yes the...more
Kids Comments
Want to find out the truth about something? Want to look for the simplicity of what is good about the world around us? Then ask a kid. This month we asked kids to tell us what they...more
Word on the Street
In the spirit of Canada Day we thought it would be interesting to ask the adults in our community the same question we asked the kids, in the "Kids Comment" article. So adults... w...more
THE MEDAVIE BLUE CROSS CANOE CHALLENGE 2008
Over twenty teams signed up for the 13th Annual Medavie Blue Cross Canoe Challenge. This event is one of the largest annual fundraisers for the IWK and Ronald McDonald House. Fun...more
FUSION HALIFAX ARTS & CULTURE NIGHT AT NSCAD
On July 10th members and guests of Fusion Halifax gathered at NSCAD’s port campus for a little after hours mix and mingle. The event was hosted by Fusion’s Arts & Culture Actio...more
SEA TO SEA WITH MORTGAGE ALLIANCE
On July 8th, the 7,500 km Sea-to-Sea Ride supporting the Weekend to End Breast Cancer concluded in Halifax. Four riders from Mortgage Alliance, including CEO Michael Bechette, star...more
CREDIT UNION ATLANTIC TANTALLON GRAND OPENING
This past month Credit Union Atlantic held their official grand opening in Tantallon. The event was a celebration of community and corporate partnerships in action. The branch is a...more
TD CANADA TRUST ATLANTIC JAZZ FESTIVAL
The streets of Halifax are alive with the sounds of culture, community and of course Jazz. The 22nd edition of the TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival brings to life a fusion of...more
2008 MANULIFE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
The 11th annual Manulife Dragon Boat Festival was held on Lake Banook this past July in support of Nova Scotia Amateur Sports. Teams of twenty, plus a drummer, compete for team hon...more
SPCA 1st Annual Adopt-A-Thon
Saturday, July 12th was indeed all about the animals at the Nova Scotia SPCA. The Metro Shelter hosted its first ever adopt-a-thon to encourage people to welcome a new pet into the...more
RBC OLYMPIAN PROGRAM PRESENTS DAVID KIKUCHI
RBC Olympian and Canadian gymnast David Kikuchi will appear at the Halifax Shopping Centre for an autograph-signing event in his only public appearance before the Beijing 2008 Olym...more
PINKY’S SCOOPS ICE CREAM FOR CHILDREN’S WISH FOUNDATION
It was a beautiful day for ice cream, especially at Pinky’s at the Dingle, as local celebrities, businesses owners and politicians showed up to scoop ice cream in support of the ...more
Halifax Waterfront
Celebrating Canada Day
Whether you were at Pier 21 for the Multicultural Village Fair, walking the Halifax Waterfront, visiting from out-of-town, enjoying the entertainment on c...more
