May 2020
NATIONAL TOURISM AWARENESS WEEK
We know that Canada’s tourism sector looks different this year, as the sector is currently facing a particularly difficult time, and travelers from near and far are staying home. However, we still want to ensure we are able to come together and virtually amplify the importance of our industry. That is why for Tourism Week 2020, TIAC will be focusing on why #TourismMatters now more than ever. While there is a lot of uncertainty in the world, including our sector,…
Find out more »Birthday – BRETT KISSEL
Brett Kissel, a fifth generation Albertan, was born May 27, 1990 in St. Paul, Alberta. He grew up on a cattle ranch in northeastern Alberta's Flat Lake region, where his family operates a cattle ranch His debut single, "Started with a Song", was released on June 17. It became the most added song at Canadian country radio in its first week, surpassing a record set by Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". It debuted at number 87 on…
Find out more »June 2020
Clint Black Live
The Iconic Country Superstar, Clint Black, is coming to Truro at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre on June 5th. This Grammy award-winning, platinum-selling artist has more than thirty top 40 singles throughout his career and continues to sell out venues all across North America. Playing all of your favourite hits such as Killin’ Time, Better Man, A Good Run of Bad Luck, and When I said I do among many, many others, it will be an amazing show. Get your…
Find out more »July 2020
NAIG AT HOME
Despite having to postpone the 2020 North American Indigenous Games to 2021, NAIG is hosting a virutal celebration from July 11-18, 2020! Visit NAIG2020HFX on Facebook daily to participate and learn more about #NAIGatHOME. Everyone is invited to participate, no formal registration required.
Find out more »Birthday – LUKE BRYAN
Thomas Luther "Luke" Bryan (born July 17, 1976) began his music career writing songs for Travis Tritt and Billy Currington – before signing with Capitol Nashville with his cousin, Chad Christopher Boyd, in 2007. Bryan's first nine albums – I'll Stay Me (2007), Doin' My Thing (2009), Tailgates & Tanlines (2011), Crash My Party (2013), Spring Break...Here to Party (2014), Spring Break...Checkin' Out (2015), Kill the Lights (2015), Farm Tour... Here's to the Farmer (2016), and What Makes You Country…
Find out more »(RE)OPEN CITY HALIFAX
A new twist on and old favourite—Open City is back for a special edition ... and this is the final weekend! Our local businesses need our support now more than ever. So, as the economy gears up again, Open City has been rejigged so you can have even more of it than usual. There are 120+ local businesses re-opening and hustling to support and strengthen our community—now all they need is you! Start planning your Open City adventure now!…
Find out more »HMCS FREDERICTON RETURNS
Today marks the first day the crew of HMCS Fredericton will step off the ship since losing six service members in a tragic Cyclone helicopter crash in April. The Halifax-class frigate is to return home to Halifax after a six-month deployment overseas for Operation Reassurance, a NATO training mission. But the COVID-19 pandemic prevents family members and friends from welcoming the crew of more than 200 service members in person at the Halifax dockyard.
Find out more »August 2020
Birthday – TERRY CLARK (52)
Terri Clark (born Terri Lynn Sauson; August 5, 1968) is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year. Both it and its two follow-ups, 1996's Just the Same and 1998's How I Feel, were certified platinum in both countries, and produced several Top Ten country hits. Clark's albums have accounted for more than twenty singles, including six Number Ones.…
Find out more »HRM DAY OF PEACE
Halifax Regional Municipality has declared August 6, 2020, as a Day of Peace to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the only use of nuclear bombs on people at the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, August 6 and 9, 1945. HRM Council has also passed a motion to support the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Cities Appeal, which includes a letter by Mayor Savage to Prime Minister Trudeau urging the federal government to sign and ratify the United…
Find out more »PICNIC IN THE PARK
The Sackville Business community wants to thank YOU for supporting local during these difficult times. To celebrate the Sackville community, join us at Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive, for a free Picnic in the Park from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. We will draw for great prizes and the talented Jon Cyr will be performing. Please bring your own picnic and blanket or chairs. Please note there is limited space. Both the park and playground…
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