Events for May 2009.
Diabetes Research Symposium
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held a research updated night at the IWK on March 25/09. Guest speakers included Dr. Michael Vallis, Ph.D. R. Psych., Jason Turner, islet ...more
Multicultural Health and Wellness Fair
The Multicultural Health and Wellness Network offered a Health and Wellness Fair for immigrants and newcomers on Thursday, March 26 at St. Andrew’s Community Centre on Bayers Roa...more
Scam Jam
On March 26th at the Halifax Shopping Centre, the Better Business Bureau, Competition Bureau, Bank of Canada & Nova Scotia Securities Commission hosted
SCAM JAM - 2009, a free ful...more
HR Pros Business Launch
HR pros officially launched on March 26th with a champagne reception at the Halifax Club. More than 100 people attended. The event was co-hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce....more
Premiere Film Screening "A Sense of Wonder: The Story of Rachel Carson"
On March 26 "A Sense of Wonder: The Story of Rachel Carson" was premiered at Dalhousie University's Rowe Management Building in celebration of International Women's Day. Rachel Ca...more
Dr. Shiv Chopra, Canada's Foremost Whistleblower
On Thursday evening, March 26, former Health Canada Scientist, Dr. Shiv Chopra, gave an informative presentation at the University of King's College concerning the impact of privat...more
LIVERight Education Session
Over 75 people attended the March 27th LIVERight Education session at the Royal Bank Theatre (QEII Halifax Infirmary Site), which comprised people wanting to know more about liver ...more
Grand Opening: Charmill Vibe Energy fitness & therapy
March 28th marked the Grand Opening for Charmill Vibe Energy fitness & therapy, located at 971 Cole Harbour Road. Owners Judith Charumski and Tracy (T.J.) Miller were vibrating wit...more
2009 TSX Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship Closing Ceremonies
On March 28th at the Lakeshore Curling Club, the the 2009 TSX Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championships wrapped up with their closing ceremonies. This was the Canadian Curling Asso...more
Earth Hour 2009
On Saturday, March 28 between 8:30pm and 9:30pm, much of the world turned off its lights for Earth Hour, an international lights out initiative led by the World Wildlife Fund to se...more
The Spring Ideal Home Show
On the weekend of March 27th to 29th, Exhibition Park was host to the Spring Ideal Home Show, known as the Big One. Organized by Master Promotions, it is the largest home show in E...more
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Campaign
Over 1200 people in Greater Halifax traded in their sneakers, pumps, flip flops and cowboy boots for bowling shoes between March 27th and 29th in support of Big Brothers Big Sister...more
1st Annual Trek for Tourette
On March 29th at Point Pleasant Park, many came out to support the Trek of Tourette, a 5km walk in support of those with Tourettes Syndrome. Michelle MacDougall helped spread the w...more
Turning the Tide
During March, across two continents, scores of Canadian and African grandmothers gathered in different cities to perform a symbolic act of solidarity, to draw attention to the cruc...more
3rd Annual City Centre Atlantic Easter Basket Fundraiser
This is the third year that City Centre Atlantic has done this particular fundraising effort. Laura Riley with the security department built a huge 7' Easter Basket and placed it ...more
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada donates $1,000 to the Nova Scotia Breakfast for Learning Program.
On March 31, Jamie Jackson from Allstate Insurance of Canada, made a donation to Nova Scotia's Breakfast for Learning Program. Jamie Vlunteers regularly at Westomunt School's Break...more
General Hillier and the TELUS Community Board
On March 31st, at Pier 21, General Rick Hillier, Chair of the TELUS Atlantic Canada Community Board, and Darrren Entwistle, President & CEO of the TELUS, announced the Boards membe...more
EAC's THIRD ANNUAL LECTURE: GEOGRAPHY OF HOPE
Chris Turner, author of the national bestseller The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need, spoke to over 370 Nova Scotians at the Dalhousie McInnis Room on March 31st, 200...more
Cobequid Foundation accepts donation from BMO Financial Group
On March 25th members of the BMO Financial Group Executive Management Team (Mike Bonner -VP Nova Scotia, Steve Murphy - Sr. VP Atlantic Provinces, Rob Cunningham - Personal Banking...more
STREET SIGNS: Reception and Panel Discussion About the Future of Barrington Street and our City
On April 2nd at the Carleton, The Planning & Design Centre, in partnership with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, hosted a reception and panel discussion on the future of Barrington...more
