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**** LABOUR/SKILLS/IMMIGRATION Release   New Remembrance Day Online Tool for Employers and Employees ————————————————- Remembrance Day is a time to pay respects and honour those who have served and those who continue to serve. To help business owners and their employees observe this day while complying with provincial legislation, a new online tool has been...

**** Info via Nocturne  It’s back! Nocturne 2021 is BACK! Join artists, creators, community groups + galleries in a 4-day immersive artistic experience. See your city transformed by artists from October 13-16, 2021. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: https://nocturnehalifax.ca/nocturne-guide/ 2021 PROJECTS: https://nocturnehalifax.ca/projects/ COVID-19 SAFETY: https://nocturnehalifax.ca/covid/ ABOUT NOCTURNE: Nocturne: Art at Night celebrates contemporary professional art in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. Through...

**** DND Media Release Ceremonial Gun Salute at Citadel Hill ​ Residents in downtown Halifax and surrounding areas are advised that there will be ceremonial gun training followed by a firing salute with blank ammunition on Thursday, October 14, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. at Citadel Hill.   This salute will be conducted by members...

**** HRM Media Release Halifax Regional Municipality Public Service Announcement Curbside Giveaway Weekend ​ The Curbside Giveaway Weekend will take place on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17.​ Residents are encouraged to place unwanted items at their curbs for prospective treasure hunters to haul away. Acceptable items include, but are not limited to: books, furniture...

**** Hal-Con Release Nova Scotia is officially in Phase 5, which means that more Hal-Con tickets are now available.  Since we’re less than three weeks out, we will be releasing ALL remaining available tickets tomorrow. We will also be making a series of guest and programming announcements tomorrow leading up to the ticket launch, so...

**** CNS Media Release L’NU AFFAIRS–Treaty Day Honours Relationship with Mi’kmaq The Province is marking its 35th annual Treaty Day today, October 1, by celebrating the many contributions of the Mi’kmaq and recognizing the significance of Nova Scotia’s relationship with Mi’kmaq people. “We come together today to celebrate the unique and important relationship between the...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality will annually recognize Sept. 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. ​ Halifax City Hall will be lit orange on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The municipality will also be hosting a flag raising on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 5:30...

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Release Premier’s Statement on Truth and Reconciliation Week —————————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston —————————————————————- Kwe. Teluisi (hello, my name is) Premier Tim Houston. Throughout the past year, with the devastating news of children’s bodies being uncovered at former residential school sites throughout the country, Canada’s history...

**** Info via Alderney Landing 5th Annual Fire & Water Festival  October 8th and 9th on the Dartmouth Waterfront (6:30pm to 9:30pm) A celebration of Nova Scotia’s unique cultural fabric through music, dance, art, storytelling, and food. Plus FIRE PERFORMANCES! This festival will follow the public health guidelines in place at the time of the...

**** CNS Media Release Halifax Convention Centre Kicks Off Fall Events Season —————————————————— The Halifax Convention Centre will host more than 50 events this fall as the list of in-person meetings and conventions continues to grow. “We have been working closely with our clients to plan their events and get back to doing what we...