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Breaking News(last updated 12/03/10 5:25 PM) News RSS Feed

Halifax places second in national Sustainable Cities ranking Post a comment 

Corporate Knights Magazine has unveiled its fourth-annual Corporate Knights Most Sustainable Cities in Canada list and Halifax has ranked second.

 (more)  12/03/10 5:25 PM  
GoodLife/Nubody’s Fitness, MacPhee Pontiac and the Dartmouth General Hospital are donating a portion of funds raised at the annual charity event, The Revolution, to the Canadian Red Cross. A cheque for $20,000 was presented ahead of the event to qualify for dollar-to-dollar matching by the federal government. Attending the cheque presentation were: (left to right) Callie Decoeli, Revolution coordinator and marketing and communications coordinator for GoodLife Fitness – Atlantic; Zita Longobardi, executive director for the Dartmouth General Hospital Charitable Foundation; Brij Gupta, Canadian Red Cross representative; and Nancy Stapleton, senior advisor for Donor Relations at the Canadian Red Cross.
GoodLife/Nubody’s Fitness, MacPhee Pontiac and the Dartmouth General Hospital are donating a portion... »
Fundraiser reaches beyond hospital to help Haiti Post a comment 

The Revolution, Canada’s largest indoor cycling fundraiser, will take place once again at MacPhee Pontiac on April 23rd. MacPhee Pontiac and GoodLife/Nubody’s Fitness have returned as the presenting sponsors of the event to benefit the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief.

 (more)  12/03/10 9:54 AM  
InNOVAcorp announces winners of I-3 competition Post a comment 

Tether has been crowned the provincial winner of InNOVAcorp’s I-3 Technology Start-Up Competition. The award marks the culmination of a five-month competition.

 (more)  10/03/10 2:57 PM  
Bluewave named one of Canada’s best Post a comment 

Bluewave Energy Limited of Burnside is being recognized among Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies of 2009.

 (more)  09/03/10 9:55 AM  
April Fools Day Challenge View comments1 

Do you consider yourself an accomplished practical joker? Do you think you can top what Katie Gray and her co-worker Mary at RJ Spagnols did last April Fools day?

 (more)  02/03/10 3:08 PM  

  TOP STORYNews RSS Feed

GBBA seeking input on Park’s infrastructure needs Post a comment 

The Greater Burnside Business Association (GBBA) needs your help. The Association is in the process of drafting a list of infrastructure priorities, which will guide its consultations with Halifax Regional Municipality in trying to build Burnside better.

 (more)  01/03/10 3:38 PM  
  NEWS >>News RSS Feed

Scouting movement moves into Burnside Post a comment 

Usually, when you get a bunch of scouts together, the challenge is finding a big enough space to hold them all. However, the Scout Canada Nova Scotia administrative staff actually faced the opposite problem it terms of its old premises – they were too big.

 (more)  09/03/10 9:55 AM  
DASC looking for help to realize dream Post a comment 

The Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC) wants to go home. More specifically, it wants to construct its own home.

 (more)  08/03/10 2:59 PM  
BLBA adding some fun to traditional AGM Post a comment 

The Bayers Lake Business Association (BLBA) has come up with a new twist on a very old concept.

 (more)  05/03/10 1:41 PM  
Inner Ear Post a comment 

• The Bouclair Home Store, at 194 Chain Lake, is the latest addition to Bayers Lake’s ever-growing list of home furnishing and décor retailers. The Québec-based chain is in expansion mode and this marks its first foray outside of Québec and Ontario.

 (more)  05/03/10 1:43 PM  
Chamber reminds Council about commitment to commercial tax reform Post a comment 

“The Halifax Chamber of Commerce isn’t about to let City Council forget their commitment to commercial tax reform,” says Chamber President Valerie Payn.

 (more)  10/03/10 2:57 PM  
Industrial market continues to post gains Post a comment 

For the fourth consecutive quarter, the industrial market has recorded positive absorption. A total of 104,756 square feet was absorbed in the fourth quarter of 2009.

 (more)  12/03/10 9:53 AM  
  PARK PEOPLE >>

Stephen Abbass and Wade Woodbury of Cooke Sales.
Stephen Abbass and Wade Woodbury of Cooke Sales.
Park People - Post a comment 

Name: Stephen Abbass
Employer: Cooke Sales
Position: Owner

1. Why do you love working in the park? Or, if you don’t, why not?
Easy access, parking.
...  (more)  26/02/10 9:43 AM  

  SPORTS >>Sports RSS Feed

Burnside Curling League Standings View comments1 

Click the more link to see the standings.

 (more)  02/03/10 3:16 PM  
Not everything is on the button - Ken Partridge Post a comment 

The Down Under Team is struggling a little in its first season in the Burnside Curling League. As of February 22, the team had only three wins. Above, skip Brian Emery watches a shot make its way t...  (more)  04/03/10 2:30 PM  

  ENTERTAINMENT >>Entertainment RSS Feed

What's playing? Post a comment 

Showtimes for Friday March 12, 2010 to Thursday March 18, 2010

 (more)  12/03/10 9:56 AM  
Nobody does it like Opa Post a comment 

According to Wikipedia, the Greek word “Opa” translates into English as “Hooray!” or “Yippie!”

 (more)  09/03/10 9:59 AM  
  COLUMNS >>Columns RSS Feed

Find Out What’s Happening In… The Ear - The Ear Post a comment 

• As predicted in last month’s cover story on property assessments, the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) is reporting that appeals are down this year compared to last.

 (more)  02/03/10 3:05 PM  
Chemicals can become costly, hazardous waste - Eco Efficiency Post a comment 

Many industrial processes employ chemicals and, because they can be hazardous, care is required in the workplace to ensure they’re utilized appropriately. In fact, it’s the law that this be done.

 (more)  03/03/10 4:02 PM  
Snow removal equipment being targeted - Crime Report Post a comment 

After the hustle and bustle of the Holidays and the emergence of some real winter weather, a disturbing trend has emerged. A number of thefts of snow and ice clearing equipment have been reported in the area in recent weeks.

 (more)  01/03/10 3:50 PM  
Exercise: good for body and mind - Get Moving Post a comment 

It has been well established that regular exercise has many physical benefits. At this time of year when winter doldrums set in, it’s good to know that exercise is also good for the mind and emotional well being.

 (more)  04/03/10 2:09 PM  
Growth outstripping HRM’s ability to service - Post a comment 

Better later than never. That about sums up the proposed new transit terminal for Burnside Park.

 (more)  04/03/10 2:15 PM  
Thinking of adopting a rabbit? - Park Pets Post a comment 

The Metro Shelter currently has five three-month old rabbits up for adoption and is looking for their forever homes. If you’re thinking of adopting one of these cute, furry friends, before making a decision ask yourself the following questions:

 (more)  04/03/10 2:18 PM  
How sales professionals are like shrinks - The Sandler Team Post a comment 

We don’t ordinarily think of sales as one of the ‘helping professions,’ but maybe we should.

 (more)  04/03/10 2:20 PM  
Consolidating your assets - Money Cents Post a comment 


In today’s financial environment, maintaining an expert focus on your total financial situation is more vital than ever. Nothing should be left to chance.

 (more)  04/03/10 2:23 PM  
  EDITORIAL >>Editorial RSS Feed

Has it really been 25 years already? Post a comment 

The keen observers that regularly read the Burnside News no doubt have already noticed the latest addition to our front cover – namely the smartly designed 25th anniversary logo it now sports.

 (more)  01/03/10 3:47 PM  

 





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