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Speakers Announced for It’s Our Time Female Leadership Summit

(January 29, 2020) – The It’s Our Time Female Leadership Summit  today announced its speakers and launched tickets sales for the event, which is taking place as part of the 2020 IIHF Women’s World Championship. The Summit is on the first day of competition March 31, 2020, at the Halifax Convention Centre.

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Transportation Leaders from 25 Countries to Gather in Halifax
More than 650 transportation experts will meet at the Halifax Convention Centre, Sept. 15 to 17. At this year’s conference, transportation leaders from around the globe will share best practices in the industry, while discussing advancements and improvements in tolling and transportation technologies providing drivers with greater mobility and enhanced safety.
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Indigenous Youth, Regional Chief Announce Halifax Awarded 2020 Assembly of First Nations - Annual General Assembly

(KJIPUKTUK – HALIFAX, NS) – At a special send off today for two delegations of Indigenous youth, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief for NS and NL announced his office and region had the successful bid for the 2020 AFN Annual General Assembly.  Discover Halifax, the Halifax Convention Centre and the Province of NS collaborated on the bid document which secured the event that will result in over $4 million in economic impact for the region next July.

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Halifax Convention Centre celebrates one-year anniversary
The Halifax Convention Centre is celebrating its one-year anniversary since its first client event was hosted on Jan. 20, 2018.
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Nova Scotia to Host 2020 IIHF Women's World Championship
The IIHF Women’s World Championship will return to Nova Scotia for the first time in 16 years, as Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that Halifax and Truro will host the 2020 tournament.
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Scotiabank Centre Re-opening
Scotiabank Centre, Atlantic Canada’s largest venue for marquee sporting and entertainment events, re-opens today following completion of the ice slab replacement project.
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HOCKEY CANADA LAUNCHES TICKET PACKAGES FOR 2020 IIHF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
A 17-game pack for Halifax includes one Team Canada pre-competition game, 10 preliminary-round games, two quarter-finals, two semifinals, and the gold and bronze medal games. This package guarantees four Team Canada games and can be purchased for as low as $299, plus applicable fees.  
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National Lacrosse League is Coming to Halifax
The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, announced today that a team is coming to Halifax under the ownership of Curt Styres.
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Carrie Cussons Re-Appointed President & CEO
Events East Group announced today, Aug.16, that Carrie Cussons has been re-appointed president and CEO of the organization for a three-year contract until Nov. 30, 2021.
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Mooseheads Win Hosting Rights for 2019 Mastercard Memorial Cup
The Canadian Hockey League today announced, on behalf of the 2019 Mastercard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee, that the Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Club will play host to the 101st edition of the league’s prestigious national championship.
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Media Inquiries
Any media inquiries can be directed to our spokesperson, Erin Esiyok-Prime.
08. Erin Esiyok-Prime
Erin Esiyok-Prime
Director, Marketing & Communications
Events East
902-421-1302 ext 2791
08. Erin Esiyok-Prime
Erin Esiyok-Prime
Director, Marketing & Communications
Events East
902-421-1302 ext 2791