Team Canada is Washington Bound! May 23, 2009
Joining Laura are 21 other elite spellers who are in Washington representing their hometowns and sponsoring newspapers fromVictoria, Vancouver, Prince George, Kamloops, the Okanagan, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Sydney, Saint John, Charlottetown and St. Johns. Canwest Canspell is a free educational program launched in 2005, as part of Canwest Global Communications Corp.s commitment to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - More than 20 business leaders to be exiled to Louisbourg/ May 22, 2009
Exile Island - Cape Breton to raise funds for Children's Wish HALIFAX, May 11 /CNW/ - WHAT: More than 20 local business leaders will become castaways and be exiled to Fortress of Louisbourg in an effort to raise much needed wish funds for The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. Now in its third year in Nova Scotia, Exile Island will feature rival tribes competing in a variety of challenging mental and physical contests to collect the most money in donations and pledges by calling friends,... (Canada Newswire)
Meet a Real Astral Traveler -- Free Spirit Marion Ney Shares Her Experiences and Encounters On Astral Projection May 22, 2009
Marion Ney's life began in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in February 1941. At age 16, she worked at The School for The Blind in Halifax. (Primezone Releases)
Fair winds, smooth sailing for Marblehead to Halifax Race May 22, 2009
The Marblehead community has rallied behind this annual event with unprecedented support, and despite a challenging economy nearly 90 skippers have already registered for the upcoming 2009 Marblehead-to-Halifax Race scheduled to depart July 5. The 360-nautical mile course will take the competitors from the Massachusetts port through the Gulf of Maine across the Bay of Fundy to the East Coast of Nova Scotia before finishing off in Halifax ... Racing devotees may follow the Marblehead to Halifax... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Marblehead sailing promises bigger, better, longer season for sailing enthusiasts May 22, 2009
As another Marblehead Racing Association sailing season gets started in earnest this Memorial Day weekend, there are many showcase events on tap this summer, including the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race for the 33rd time, starting over the Fourth of July weekend. Shown in the above photo is a scene from the 2007 Halifax event ... In addition to its regular full schedule of one-design and big-boat handicap racing, the town s four major yacht clubs will host a number of major sailing events this... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Dylan poem was actually Hank Snow song May 21, 2009
With that early income, he bought his first guitar and entertained crew and friends before getting his own radio show with a Halifax, Nova Scotia radio station in 1933. There he changed his name to Hank, The Yodelling Ranger and played county fairs and local radio stations throughout Canada in the 30s and 40s. (MSNBC -- Music)
/R E P E A T -- Advisory - Media Briefing - The Salvation Army Opens Its Doors Nationwide During Red Shield Campaign/ May 21, 2009
TORONTO: -------- The Salvation Army Harbour Light Ministries Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Opening 160 Jarvis Street, Toronto 10:30 AM CONTACT: Captain John Murray - 416-998-0117 and Neil Leduke - 416-578-7998 (xx)Minister George Smitherman, Deputy Premier, and City Councillor Kyle Rae will be attendance -- REGIONAL OPEN HOUSE LOCATIONS -- ALBERTA: -------- The Salvation Army Addictions ential Centre 9611 102 Avenue, Edmonton 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CONTACT: Karen Diaper 780-920-8818 The Salvation Army... (Canada Newswire)
Elbit Systems Reports Strong First Quarter 2009 Results May 20, 2009
On May 7, 2009, the Company's subsidiary, Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. (Elisra), was awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Canada Ltd. valued at approximately $55 million to supply Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment for the Canadian Navy's Halifax Frigate Modernization program. Elisra's systems were selected after meeting the strict standards and challenges required by the customer. (PR Newswire)
One girl's plight May 20, 2009
Mick Mahone, Halifax, UK. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in Canada, I can say that animals continue to receive better care and protection than children. (BBC News -- UK)
Media Advisory - Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast and Nova Scotia Outlook in Halifax May 19, 2009
OTTAWA, May 19 /CNW Telbec/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Halifax to deliver EDC's 2009-2010 forecast for the global and Nova Scotia economies on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 11:30 a.m. (ADT) Members of the media are welcome to attend this briefing in person ... The theme of this forecast is "Restoring Balance?" WHAT: EDC's Global Export Forecast and Nova Scotia Outlook, Spring 2009 WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.... (Canada Newswire)
Residential Construction and Sales in Halifax will Decline Before Rebounding in 2010 May 19, 2009
HALIFAX, May 19 /CNW/ - Residential construction and existing home sales levels in Halifax are expected to decline further in 2009 before rebounding in 2010, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC's) Housing Market Outlook - Halifax report released today. "Many housing demand factors remain quite strong in Halifax," said Matthew Gilmore, senior market analyst with CMHC's Atlantic Business Centre ... "Decreased demand for single-detached housing starts is not a new story in... (Canada Newswire)
49th Parallel Movie (1941) May 19, 2009
One of the production's major props was a replica submarine, built at the Halifax shipyards. The Canadian government refused to provide the real thing, telling producers that all of their submarines were needed for patrol duty. (Suite101.com)
Jazz Air Income Fund announces May distribution May 19, 2009
HALIFAX, May 19 /CNW/ - Jazz Air Income Fund (TSX: JAZ.UN ) announced today that its May cash distribution of $0 ... For further information: Manon Stuart, (902) 873-5054, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Debra Williams, (519) 457-8071, London, Ontario. (Canada Newswire)
Archeology's dirty secrets May 16, 2009
THE ANSWER: "Ice cubes come out of the fridge super-cooled (i.e. colder than zero degrees)," writes David Lawrence of Halifax. "The initial liquid that is poured over them loses enough energy (heat) to turn super-cooled as well and form a frozen bond between the ice cubes.". (Globe and Mail)
DHX Announces Profitable Q3 and Record Nine Months May 15, 2009
AIM and TSX ticker: "DHX" HALIFAX, May 15 /CNW/ - DHX Media Ltd. ("DHX Media" or the "Company") (AIM icker: "DHX"), a leading independent international producer and distributor of mainly children's television programming and interactive content, announces its unaudited consolidated interim results for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 ... 04 Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 42,846 42,620 42,820 37,818 Fully Diluted 42,846 42,620 42,826 37,818... (Canada Newswire)
Layton to help Obama in health-care battle May 15, 2009
Mr. Obama's communications director, Anita Dunn, and senior campaign adviser Marshall Ganz will attend an NDP convention in Halifax this summer to provide campaign tips. Mr. Lavigne said Ms. Dunn will help with the so-called air war the PR battles fought on TV, radio and traditional media while Mr. Ganz will offer suggestions for the so-called ground war, such as attracting donors and getting out the vote. (Globe and Mail)
Clearwater reports first quarter 2009 results and update on financing initiatives May 15, 2009
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ HALIFAX, May 15 /CNW/ - (TSX:CLR.UN, CLR.DB, CLR.DB.A): - Sales increased by 24% or $13. 9 million over the first quarter of 2008 to $71 million - Gross profit margins increased by 70% or $4. (Canada Newswire)
Glee clubs. Mad men. Meteors. And did we mention tattoos? May 15, 2009
The Toronto-lensed drama makes a mainstream star out of Halifax native Craig Olejnik, who takes the central role of Toby, a young paramedic with a big secret: He can read minds. The only other person in on the secret is Toby's good pal Dr. Ray Mercer, played by Colm Feore. (Globe and Mail)
Krall at her most Vancouver-esque May 14, 2009
"I just clicked my heels in Halifax last night and, miraculously, here I am.". The shoes, it transpired, were a gift from husband Elvis Costello a name that cropped up repeatedly during the night, as though Krall herself was still getting used to the "band camp nerd marrying a rock star.". (Globe and Mail)
Halifax Tall Ships Contest Offers the Opportunity to Experience the Tall Ships Festival in July May 14, 2009
Interactive Tall Ships Game on Contest Website Offers Bonus Entries for the Chance to Win a Luxury Halifax Vacation Package. Halifax, Nova Scotia (PRWEB) May 14, 2009 -- The Festival will change the shape of Halifax's skyline from July 16 - July 20, as Tall Ships from around the world gather in the city's historic harbour ... The newest contest from Destination Halifax offers Canadians a chance to take part in the Halifax Tall Ships 2009 celebrations. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Six steps urged to reverse RN shortfall May 13, 2009
"There's no one quick fix but there are solutions that are feasible, doable and that don't cost a lot of money," Gail Tomblin Murphy, a nursing professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax and lead author of the report, said in an interview. There are currently 217,000 registered nurses (RNs) in Canada, the single largest group of health-care providers. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Runners go the distance for local charities at Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon! May 13, 2009
HALIFAX, May 13 /CNW/ - As the clock ticks down to the start line for the 2009 Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax, local charities are poised to hit their stride ... " The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon is expected to draw as many as 9,000 runners and walkers. The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and youth run. For the first time, the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon will feature the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge. Under this program, charities in Vancouver, Toronto,... (Canada Newswire)
SportsClick Inc. Closes Southprint Acquisition May 13, 2009
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2009) - SPORTSCLICK INC., (TSX VENTURE: - ; "SportsClick") listed on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. under the trading symbol "SCV" is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase all of the outstanding shares of Southprint Inc (operating as Checkered Flag Sports) ("Southprint"). Southprint is a private US company based in Martinsville, Virginia and is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of authentic, licensed NASCAR apparel. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Nova Scotia Liberals offer free tuition to 100 medical students May 13, 2009
HALIFAX Every Nova Scotian will have access to a family doctor if the Liberal party is elected to govern the province on June 9, party leader Stephen McNeil promised Tuesday as he unveiled a $6-million plan to lure doctors to under-serviced areas ... Those students will begin their careers with less debt and people will gain a family physician, he told a small crowd outside the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, part of the Dalhousie Medical School campus in downtown Halifax. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Tamil protests: Free speech or illegal outrage? May 12, 2009
Jim Q from Halifax, Canada writes: There's no right answer to this one ... Jim Q from Halifax, Canada writes: The Tamil protesters would have had a much better impact had they not decided to cling to the Tigers, especially the Tiger flags ... Jim Q from Halifax, Canada writes: Canada first. (Globe and Mail)
Biography and Writing of Miriam Toe... May 12, 2009
She gained her post secondary education at the University of Manitoba in film studies and the University of King s College in Halifax in journalism. Before becoming an acclaimed author, she worked as a freelance newspaper and radio journalist. (Suite101.com)
Nova Scotia NDP not chilling the champagne May 8, 2009
HALIFAX No one at New Democratic Party headquarters is chilling the champagne. The party is riding a comfortable lead in the polls and many are predicting it will form the first NDP government east of the Ottawa River when Nova Scotians vote June 9. (Globe and Mail -- National)
April Housing Starts in Halifax May 8, 2009
HALIFAX, May 8 /CNW/ - New residential construction in Halifax decreased in April compared to the same period last year. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC's) preliminary data(1) released today for Halifax, there were 84 total housing starts last month compared to 182 in April 2008 ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRELIMINARY URBAN MONTHLY HOUSING STARTS NOVA SCOTIA SUMMARY... (Canada Newswire)
Nova Scotia goes to the polls June 9 May 6, 2009
Halifax Sitting comfortably atop his rivals in polls going back more than a year, New Democrat Darrell Dexter is the man to beat in the Nova Scotia election called this morning ... Nova Scotia Finance Minister Jamie Muir walks out of the gate of Province House following the defeat of his budget in Halifax, May 4, 2009. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Study of arsenic in drinking water and cancer risk: among 71 new grants announced by the Canadian Cancer Society May 6, 2009
Nova Scotia drinking water study -------------------------------- Dr Louise Parker, of Dalhousie University in Halifax, is the Canadian Cancer Society Endowed Chair in Population Cancer Research. She will receive $575,000 over three years to carry out a study of cancer risk and drinking water quality. (Canada Newswire)
Corridor Updates Operations and Plans in New Brunswick May 5, 2009
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2009) - Corridor Resources Inc. (TSX: - ) provided an update today on its exploration, development and production operations as well as its current financial outlook. McCully Drilling. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tory minority topples in Nova Scotia May 5, 2009
HALIFAX Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald will ask the Lieutenant-Governor to hold a provincial election likely on June 9 after his minority government was defeated Monday on a financial bill. Mr. MacDonald says he will meet with Lt.-Gov. (Globe and Mail)
Dempsters both embrace challenges May 4, 2009
The "Crossing Canada for Kids" tour begins May 20 when the pair leave Halifax, and they plan on finishing in Vancouver 81 days later on Aug. 9. The pair have stops planned in Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Calgary. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
* World News Quick Take May 3, 2009
Some 1,200 Halifax residents were forced to evacuate after a massive brush fire raged outside the port city off the Atlantic Coast, firefighters said on Friday. High winds drove the fire to burn some 800 hectares, destroying eight homes and causing damage to seven others, but no victims have yet been confirmed, Halifax, Nova Scotia, fire service executive officer Lloyd Currie said ... TV footage showed a heavy cloud of smoke above Halifax. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Live from Vancouver May 3, 2009
Jim Q from Halifax, Canada writes: I forget who said it, but nobody should forget the three parts of the perfect speech ... Jim Q from Halifax, Canada writes: In the 90s, two buddies and I got the nudge to go to a "youth leadership and politics conference" being held by then Minister, John Manley. (Globe and Mail)
SportsClick Inc. Provides a Corporate Update, Announces a Resignation From the Board of Directors and Stock Option Grants May 2, 2009
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - May 1, 2009) - SPORTSCLICK INC., ("SportsClick" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) listed on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. under the trading symbol "SCV" is pleased to provide an update on various corporate matters. Acquisition of Southprint Inc.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Halifax fire destroys eight homes May 2, 2009
Rain helped to bring fire, ripping through the forested suburbs of Halifax, under control ... The Ryans, who lived on one of two streets in the Ferguson's Cove area 15 minutes from downtown Halifax that bore the brunt of the fire damage, saved their children's pet rats, and father Brett Ryan raced back into the house to retrieve his wedding ring from the kitchen before escaping by truck through the approaching blaze ... A large brush fire on the outskirts of Halifax has destroyed several homes... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Getting the job done during a pandemic May 2, 2009
The Halifax-based electricity company, which had planned a series of seminars by the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Committee, is investigating whether guest speakers can instead meet with employees via video link, rather than address 100 workers at a time in a conference room ... Emera, whose subsidiaries include Nova Scotia Power Inc. and Bangor Hydro-Electric Co., went so far as to overhaul plans for its annual meeting in Halifax. (Globe and Mail)
Halifax fire appears under control May 2, 2009
The Ryans, who lived on one of two streets in the Ferguson's Cove area 15 minutes from downtown Halifax that bore the brunt of the fire damage, saved their children's pet rats, and father Brett Ryan raced back into the house to retrieve his wedding ring from the kitchen before escaping by truck through the approaching blaze ... A large brush fire on the outskirts of Halifax has destroyed several homes and forced hundreds to evacuate ... The smell of smoke hung heavy Friday as hundreds of... (Globe and Mail)
GrowthWorks Announces Letter of Intent Concerning Acquisition of Mavrix Fund Management Inc. May 2, 2009
Mavrix is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Halifax, Montreal and Winnipeg. Contact. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
SportsClick Inc. Announces New Board of Directors Appointment May 2, 2009
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - May 1, 2009) - SPORTSCLICK INC. (TSX VENTURE: - ), ("SportsClick" or the "Company") listed on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. under the trading symbol "SCV" is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gerard Buckley as director of the Company ... He held increasingly responsible positions with the bank in Halifax and Toronto until leaving the bank in 2008 in the position of Director, Foreign Risk Management, Scotia Capital. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
MacDonald fails in bid for Liberal support to avoid election May 1, 2009
HALIFAX Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil says has turned down a bid by Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald to avoid a provincial election. Mr. McNeil, whose third place Liberals hold the balance of power in the 52-seat legislature, said he took a surprise telephone call in his office Thursday morning. (Globe and Mail)
Victims of Workplace Tragedy Remembered at Threads of Life 5K Walk May 1, 2009
This is why we walk- to raise much needed community awareness. We believe that workplace injuries and illnesses are preventable. (Canada Newswire)
Halifax-area forest fire damages at least eight homes May 1, 2009
HALIFAX Theresa Bell barely had enough time to get dressed before an intense brush fire on the outskirts of Halifax blazed a path toward her house late Thursday ... A forest fire burns near Halifax on April 30, 2009 ... A large brush fire on the outskirts of Halifax has destroyed several homes and forced hundreds to evacuate. (Globe and Mail)
Media advisory May 1, 2009
HALIFAX, May 1 /CNW/ - Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; the Honourable Rodney MacDonald, Premier of Nova Scotia; and the Honourable Chris d'Entremont, Nova Scotia Minister of Community Services, will announce investments in housing in Nova Scotia. Date: May 1, 2009 Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: Bloomfield Community Centre... (Canada Newswire)
Gavin Crawford was one of the first to jump on the hybrid bandwagon Apr 30, 2009
I like when new technologies come out and to be a part of testing them out," says the Lethbridge, Alta., native who now divides his time between Toronto and Halifax. "If you're driving in Toronto most of the time you're just sitting in traffic and I don't like the emissions that it puts out when you're idling. "The hybrid I like 'cause mostly in the city it drives in the electric mode or just shuts off completely if you're at a light. So it's nice to know that you're not spewing anything into... (Globe and Mail)
B2B Trust signs distribution agreements with Guardian Group of Funds Ltd. and BMO Investments Inc. for investment and RRSP loans Apr 30, 2009
B2B Trust's suite of products and services are available nationally with the head office located in Toronto and regional sales representation in Halifax, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. The company is a federally chartered trust company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada. (Canada Newswire)
High Liner announces details of 2009 Annual Meeting and Notice of First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Conference Call Apr 29, 2009
LUNENBURG, NS, April 29 /CNW/ - High Liner Foods Incorporated (TSX:HLF; HLF.A) today announced that its 2009 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. ET (11:30 a.m. AT) at the World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. A live webcast of the meeting will be available at. (Canada Newswire)
Paramount Pictures' Star Trek opens in IMAX(R) theatres May 7, 2009 Apr 29, 2009
Cinema IMAX Theatre Sterling Heights - AMC Forum 30 & IMAX Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Missouri Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX St. Louis - Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 IMAX Nevada Henderson - Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX North Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett New Jersey Atlantic City - Tropicana IMAX Theatre Cherry Hill - AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 & IMAX... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nova Scotia election campaign could start within days Apr 29, 2009
HALIFAX Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald says a provincial election campaign could be under way within a few days. The Premier made the comment today during a campaign-style speech in Halifax, delivered to about two dozen cabinet ministers and their staff ... Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald addresses his caucus in Halifax on Tuesday. (Globe and Mail)
Reality bites Apr 29, 2009
This Saturday in Halifax, Canadians with pop-star pipe dreams will line up for hours to sing for the judges of The Next Star, a talent-search television series casting its second season. Some will embarrass themselves, and the judge's constructive criticism may be too tough to hear: Last year a few burst out in tears and ran into Mommy's arms. (Globe and Mail)
K-os on two coasts Apr 29, 2009
Some time last year, he realized that his recordings to date split fairly evenly between those made in Toronto and those made in Vancouver (with a bunch more from Atlantis made in Halifax), and that for him Vancouver was the place where he could most readily take the gentle path. I'd been dating Vancouver for 10 years, and when I went there to record last summer, I felt like I was home, he said. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Activist claims government holds anti-sealing trial evidence Apr 28, 2009
Paula Taylor, senior counsel with the Public Prosecution Service in Halifax, wouldn't comment on the matter but said cases can proceed without the accused as long as they have been properly served. She also said there are provisions in the Criminal Code that allow someone to access material being held, but it wasn't clear whether the crew tried to obtain their log books. (Globe and Mail -- National)
CBC bets on comedies with new lineup Apr 28, 2009
This fall, the public broadcaster will air 12 episodes of The Ron James Show, a combination of sketches and stand-up from the Halifax native. In January, it plans to bolster its lineup with The Republic of Doyle, a one-hour comedic drama about a dysfunctional father-son team of private investigators in St. John's. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
boo the singing of a national anthem Apr 28, 2009
" I'm sure he's partly right, but not completely right. Some would be booing the team, some the country, some still venting against George W. Bush, some commenting on musician Billy Bob Thornton - a boor most Canadians had never heard of before this month - and a great many, surely, booing because of some Hot Stove Syndrome: Tell a youngster not to do something, and you're guaranteed to get it. There is, of course, something to be said for the anthem ritual. There are a number of brilliant... (Globe and Mail)
Essential tracks Apr 28, 2009
Just as that flu bug sneaks out of Mexico, Halifax rockers Caledonia come along with a kicking good song that's got a little bit of reggae, a lot of slamming guitars, and a way of stacking up the vocals like pancakes on Sunday. Einsam in truber Tagen, Adrianne Pieckzonka, from Lohengrin (Profil). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Hostages taken at Jamaican airport: report Apr 20, 2009
According to the report, the incident occurred when the passengers were boarding a CanJet flight from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to Halifax, Canada, late Sunday. Officials would not disclose how many hostages were being held, the network said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Special Situation Advisory - Mining Journal Projects Sizeable Increase in Resource Estimate for Orex Exploration Apr 20, 2009
"Orex's Goldboro project, located in Guysbourough county Nova Scotia (on the N.E. tip of the mainland, approximately 185 kilometres northeast of Halifax), consists of 37 contiguous claims (600 hectares), in which Orex holds a 100% interest. The property is accessible by a 2.5 kilometre gravel road from the paved, all-weather Highway 316 which links the village of Goldboro to the town of Antigonish. It is believed that Goldboro has a sizeable gold deposit and right now Orex is conducting a... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Carney May Buy Government, Corporate Bonds to Increase Canada Money Supply Apr 20, 2009
The bank will likely be conservative in terms of monetary expansion, in part because there is a bit of denial about how much the economy and inflation is slowing, said Talan Iscan, economics professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I dont think inflation is in the books in the short run at all, Iscan said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
CanJet Statement on Flight 918 Apr 20, 2009
HALIFAX, April 20 /PRNewswire/ - At approximately 23h30 ADT an incident occurred on CanJet Airlines Flight 918 at Sangster International Airport at Montego Bay, Jamaica ... We are still working with officials there to gather information, but at this time we know CanJet Flight 918 flying from Halifax, Nova Scotia, had made a scheduled landing at Montego Bay when an armed man boarded the aircraft. (PR Newswire)
Statement by Kent Woodside, Vice President and General Manager, CanJet Airlines. Apr 20, 2009
HALIFAX, April 20 /CNW/ - At approximately 23:30 ADT an armed man boarded CanJet Flight 918 which had landed at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Flight 918 had departed from Halifax at 7:15 last night. (Canada Newswire)
Armed Man Holding Hostages at Jamaica Airport Apr 20, 2009
Officials tell FOX News six crew members aboard the CanJet plane reportedly destined for Halifax, Canada are being held hostage at Sangster International Airport and all passengers have been released. At least one shot has been fired, but there have been no fatalities. (Fox News)
Jamaican hostage-taker makes Cuba demand Apr 20, 2009
Flight 918 flew in from Halifax, Canada, when armed man boarded plane ... CanJet Flight 918 flew in from Halifax, Canada, and had made a scheduled landing at Montego Bay, when the armed man boarded the plane late Sunday, the airline said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Wanna get away, eh? Apr 19, 2009
Less than an hour's drive west of Halifax, St. Margaret's Bay is quintessential Nova Scotia, with quaint fishing villages, light-houses, and miles of protected shoreline and inlets that are perfect for sea kayaking. With outfitter Sea Sun Kayak, you can view this seascape the way it was meant to be seen -- slowly. (Boston Globe)
Musings:More fun with Astroturf Apr 19, 2009
Halifax - A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Also, it seems I m the letters page editor of a daily newspaper called the Halifax-Plympton Reporter and Enterprise ... All I can guess is he was looking for something from that other Halifax. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
