Featured Event Archive

Halifax Entrepreneurship Expo

- Jan 9, 2013

Now in its fourth year, the Halifax Entrepreneurship Expo brings together entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Nova Scotia to celebrate our entrepreneurial achievements. The event will take place March 21,2013 at the Cunard Centre in Halifax. Learn more at halifaxentrepreneurshipexpo.ca

 

Exploring the New Farm Dream

Jeff - Oct 16, 2012

Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival

Jeff - Aug 10, 2012

This year’s Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival will run from September 13 to October 14, 2012 and will include over 45 events across the province. Be prepared to eat and drink your way around Nova Scotia, meet our talented winemakers and chefs and indulge in our local cuisine.Read more

2012 Summer Meeting of the Council of the Federation

Jeff - Jul 20, 2012

 

As incoming Chair of the Council of the Federation, Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter will host the 2012 Summer Meeting of the Council of the Federation from July 25 to 27 in Halifax at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel.

Learn more about the Council of the Federation.

2012 Atlantic Dream Festival

- May 7, 2012

Actor and Canadian icon Michael J Fox will be the keynote speaker for the 2012 Atlantic Dream Festival in Halifax. He will be joined by international lifestyle guru Debbi Travis and the newest addition to CBC's Dragons Den Bruce Croxon. The Atlantic Dream Festival will take place from October 15th - 17th with event being hosted at both Trade Centre Limited and the Metro Centre. The Atlantic Dream Festival is the largest leadership and motivational event in Atlantic Canada and is expected to engage over 200 organizations and attract over 10,000 delegates from across Canada.Read more

Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) Conference

Jeff - Apr 16, 2012

The Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) conference runs May 3 -5 in Halifax. This is a national conference that will attract participants from across Canada who are committed to increasing the participation of women in non-traditional careers.

The conference provides women and employers with an opportunity to work together to remove barriers and help women to fully participate in science, engineering, trades and technology careers.Read more

Titanic in Nova Scotia: 100 Years

- Mar 8, 2012

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the world’s worst ocean disaster. Commemorative Titanic events and special exhibits are planned in Halifax including:Read more

International Career Fair

Jeff - Feb 17, 2012

WHEN: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 9am – 4pm
WHERE: Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal Road, Halifax

Connect. Grow. Explore.

Connect with over 350 skilled immigrants, international post-secondary students and graduates as well as temporary foreign workers at the 3rd International Careers Fair 2012.

Grow your market by tapping into a resource of educated individuals with highly-specialized abilities and language skills that bring fresh perspectives on work processes and support organizations to compete on national and international levels.Read more

Nova Scotia Icewine Festival

- Feb 1, 2012

Nova Scotia winemakers and wine enthusiasts will celebrate this year’s Icewine harvest during the fifth annual Nova Scotia Icewine Festival taking place across the province from February 2 to 12, 2012.

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In The Dead of Winter Music Festival

Jeff - Jan 18, 2012

The In the Dead of Winter Music Festival is organized by a small group of musicians and event producers. Runs January 25 to 28 in Halifax.

The festival was founded by Heather Gibson with Halifax musicians Jill Barber, Rose Cousins, Jenn Grant, and Amelia Curran.

The 2012 festival is being organized by Heather Gibson, Erin Barnhardt, Laura Healy and Halifax musicians Amelia Curran, Tanya Davis, and Don Brownrigg.Read more

The Jubilee in January

Jeff - Dec 22, 2011

The Jubilee in January:

A Night to Celebrate Pictou County’s Music Ambassadors

It will be a rare opportunity to catch all of Pictou County’s musical greats on one night, and on one stage.Read more

The Nutcracker

Jeff - Dec 7, 2011

Colourful characters. Larger-than-life puppets. Breathtaking live music. A fairy tale ballet. Symphony Nova Scotia is proud to present its 21st-anniversary production of The Nutcracker, a holiday treat for all ages!

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Yuletide Cheer: Halifax Crafters Society Winter Market

Jeff - Dec 2, 2011

One of the best darn craft shows in the city is back for it's 6th annual winter market. With over 80 crafters offering everything from jewelery to paper crafts to plush to pottery, the Olympic Centre will be full of Yuletide Cheer.

The show is from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. There'll be lots of great gift ideas at every table and food vendors selling lunch and cupcakes and coffee.Read more

4th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education & Employment

Jeff - Oct 25, 2011

Celebrate  the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme of this year's event is: ‘Discover the Ability in Disability – Learning and Employing with Confidence.’

On November 30th and December 1st, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in partnership with the Disabled Persons Commission and the Collaborative Partnership Network will commemorate this special day with the 4th Annual Symposium on Inclusive Education & Employment.Read more