October 2019
Raptors debut in Halifax
October 14, 1995 The Toronto Raptors debuted in Halifax in front of over 9,000 fans. Halifax was the host city for the teams first exhibition game against Philadelphia. The Raptors won the game 120-107.
Find out more »New John Grisham book
John Grisham : The Guardians: A Novel Hardcover – October 15, 2019. The suspense never rests in John Grisham’s pulse-pounding new legal thriller. The latest novel from the New York Times #1 bestselling author moves at breakneck speed, delivering some of his most inventive twists and turns yet. 368 pages.
Find out more »Bra Day
October 16, 2019 - 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Royal Bank Theatre, QEII 1796 Summer Street Entrance Halifax, Nova Scotia BRA Day is a FREE, once-a-year event that brings leading breast reconstruction experts together to answer all your questions.
Find out more »Curbside Give Away Weekend
FREE up some space and get some FREE stuff! Rid yourself of clutter and find some great FREE items of your own! Put out your unwanted household items during Curbside Give Away Weekend instead of discarding them. It’s a great way to reduce the amount of garbage ending up in the landfill, while allowing someone else to find something new. This event happens rain or shine. October 19 & 20, 2019.
Find out more »Federal election
The 2019 Canadian federal election (formally the 43rd Canadian general election) is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2019, to elect members of the House of Commons to the 43rd Canadian Parliament. Governor General Julie Payette dissolved the 42nd Parliament on September 11, 2019 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Find out more »NBA regular season starts
The regular season will begin on October 22, 2019 and will end in April 2020. The playoffs will begin in April 2020, and will end with the NBA Finals in June 2020. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 16, 2020, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Find out more »New book from Michael Connelly
The Night Fire : October 22, 2019 Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renee Ballard come together again on the murder case that obsessed Bosch's mentor, the man who trained him -- new from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly
Find out more »Happy Birthday Jake Sanford
Born October 24, 1997 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. On June 4th, 2019 : The New York Yankees selected Jake Sanford in the 3rd Round (105th overall), making Jake the highest drafted Nova Scotian ever! Congratulations Jake! Jake received a volleyball scholarship from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia ... Enjoys fishing, lifting and video games. Signed with WKU on April 12, 2018.
Find out more »Hal Con
October 25 - 27, 2019 Halifax Convention Centre. The Biggest, Geekiest sci-fi convention in Atlantic Canada.
Find out more »Wine and Cheese Silent Auction
Friday, October 25th, 7:30 pm, (Doors open 7:00 pm) Good Shepherd Hall, 28 Trinity Lane, Beaver Bank Advance Tickets $10.00, ($12 at the Door) Includes 2 glasses of wine & refreshments (cheese, crackers etc., etc.) Door Prize Must be 19 years of age to attend For Tickets Call: Judy Gordon - 902-864-0024 Linda Lowe 902-266-8917
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