Events
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Do you love a tale that sends shivers down the spine (but is not too scary)? Love listening to haunted tales? Maybe you also like making up your own?
Whether you're gearing up for the Annual Ghost Story Contest or just want to have…
In 2024, the reported loss from investment fraud in Canada was just over $310 million, but the actual number was estimated to be in billions.
If you were approached with an investment opportunity that was fraudulent, would you know how to…
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Are you a fan of scary (but not too scary) tales?
Join us to read some spine-chilling short stories, learn about ghost story writing techniques, and write your own tale!
Whether you're gearing up for the Annual Ghost Story Contest or just…
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Please join Betty Baxter for her Halifax book launch of Outspoken: A Journey from Olympic Athlete to Activist.
An Olympian recounts her experiences as a young gay athlete and coach in the '70s and '80s, turning discrimination into…
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Join us for an author talk with Alex MacLaren. Famous for her easy, budget-friendly meals, you can now find her well-loved recipes in her new book, We Use What We Have Recipes: 101 Easy Weeknight Meals.
Joined by CBC…
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This community-based program aims to raise awareness of rare disorders affecting children and to support families and caregivers in Nova Scotia. Although each condition is uncommon, rare diseases collectively affect approximately 1 in 12…
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Documentary | 20min
It Runs in the Blood bridges intimate family memory with collective history, weaving personal narrative through the echoes of Filipino activism. Centered within the director's ancestral home in Davao City, the film…
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Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.
In this workshop, you'll learn the step-by-step process of purchasing a home in Canada, from getting pre-approved to receiving the keys. We'll cover down payment…
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Please join us for an author talk with Anthea Taljaard, creator of SaltSpray Design, a contemporary Canadian folk artist, sculptor, author, and speaker based in Nova Scotia.
This talk is grounded in Anthea's new book, Soul Decor: At Home in…
Come together with local writers to discuss your work, get feedback, and share ideas.
This drop-in is open to any adult or older teen writer - emerging to established - of any genre. Participants are invited to…
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Please join us for an author talk with Anthea Taljaard, creator of SaltSpray Design, a contemporary Canadian folk artist, sculptor, author, and speaker based in Nova Scotia.
This talk is grounded in Anthea's new book, Soul Decor: At…
If you’re feeling that perimenopause is impacting your life, you're not alone. Join us as we explore key areas of physical, emotional, and nutritional well-being to help you navigate this transition with greater confidence and support.
Please…
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to drop in and join us.
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Join Dr. Tim Webster, Chair of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Institute of Geomatics, for a presentation on how our coasts are vulnerable to storm surge events that can cause flooding and erosion.
Dr. Webster will discuss the…
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Join us for an interactive storytime with Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks as they read from their book, Puffins!, and share what it looks like to be a field scientist working on seabird conservation. There will also be Puffin-y activities…
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Join us for Crime Will Tell, a celebration of crime writing of all kinds! From cozy mysteries, to true crime, to thrillers, there is something here for every fan of mystery, mayhem, and murder.
Author Tom Ryan (The Treasure Hunters Club)…
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Discover the many services available in your community!
Connect with representatives from Halifax Regional Centre for Education, NS Health, Pride Health, Service Canada, Halifax Fire, and more. There will also be a Halifax Fire truck on…
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Curious about hearing aids, cochlear implants, or how to hear better in noisy places?
This free community session brings together audiology experts in hearing health, technology, and accessibility to share practical advice you can use right…
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Halifax author Barbara Emodi never set out to write mysteries. After a career in government and political communication, she turned a lifelong love of sewing into a shelf of how-to books, and then into the Gasper's Cove Cozy Mysteries,…
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Are you a dog owner (or soon-to-be) looking for ways to ensure you have a happy and fulfilled dog?
Join us to learn how to identify your dog’s needs, choose the right types of enrichment, and learn how to build a personalized plan that…
