July 2019
The MacKay Bridge in Halifax opens in 1970
The opening of the A. Murray MacKay Bridge on July 10, 1970 was another historic event for Halifax Dartmouth Bridge Commission. The opening of the MacKay Bridge drew international interest due to its design and the engineering techniques that were applied to its construction for the first time in North America. The MacKay Bridge was named after the Commission’s former Chairman from 1951 to 1971. The bridge carries on average 54,000 vehicle crossings per day. Total length : 1.2 km.…
Find out more »Coca Cola Classic debuts in 85
On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola, amid much publicity, attempted to change the formula of the drink with "New Coke". Follow-up taste tests revealed most consumers preferred the taste of New Coke to both Coke and Pepsi, but Coca-Cola management was unprepared for the public's nostalgia for the old drink, leading to a backlash. The company gave in to protests and returned to the old formula under the name Coca-Cola Classic, on July 10, 1985.
Find out more »Hot day in Halifax
The highest temperature ever recorded in Halifax was 37.2°C (99°F) on July 10, 1912.
Find out more »New Kenny Chesney song today
Kenny Chesney will release Tip of my Tongue July 12. Ed Sheeran helped write the song. FYI : He loves grilled cheese sandwiches. “I love them," Chesney told People in 2010. "Just a plain grilled cheese with extra salt. I wrote a song called "Red Wine and Grilled Cheese." I’ll put it on a record some day.”
Find out more »Former Nashville star Clare Bowen releases debut solo album
Former Nashville star Clare Bowen has announced the upcoming release of her debut solo album, followed by a headlining tour. Bowen's self-titled project is set to drop on July 12 . Though this is Bowen's first solo release, she's not a newcomer to music. She portrayed Scarlett O'Connor for six seasons on Nashville, and was involved in a number of different soundtrack albums and concert tours both in the U.S. and the U.K. She and Young opened for Sugarland on their Still the Same Tour. Bowen will embark on…
Find out more »British Motoring Festival
Tenth Annual British Motoring Festival - July 12-14, 2019 - King's-Edgehill School, Windsor, Nova Scotia
Find out more »Lane closure on the MacKay Bridge Saturday
One lane will be shut down on the MacKay Bridge (Dartmouth bound) Saturday July 13th from 7 am-7 pm
Find out more »Makayla Lynn Live
July 13-14, 8 p.m. White Point Beach Resort 75 White Point Beach Road 2, Hunts Point Music Nova Scotia's Entertainer of the Year and Best Country Artist and Best Artist Most Likely To Make It Big in the Best Of Halifax Reader's Choice Awards. Here, she shows us this summer is all hers with a stint of all-ages shows at White Point Beach.
Find out more »Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
Sat., Jul. 13, 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. 5425 Sackville St, Halifax, NS Climb to the top of The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and meet your historically costumed guide on the drawbridge at the main gate. For 70 minutes, you'll be led by candlelight through tunnels, prison cells, and restricted areas of Canada's most haunted historic site, to hear true accounts of unexplained events in their actual locations.
Find out more »Spryfield Days
Spryfield Days Festival Concert. Saturday July 13. J Albert Walker Memorial Field : 51 Mountain Road . Music starts at 2 pm featuring April Aileen, Jeff Neil Brown, Sarah H, JJ Roots and more. Fireworks @ 9:30 pm.
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