East Coast Connected - News & Events

New Brunswick to be 100% broadband equipped by 2010?

Gregory Lam — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:11:13 -0500

In a press conference held shortly before last Christmas, Business New Brunswick minister Greg Byrne reaffirmed their commitment to bring affordable high speed Internet access to the entire province in 18 months.

East Coast Connected Gives to Toy Mountain

Alex Willis — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:22:37 -0500

On Monday, December 15, the Toronto’s Eaton Centre was the site for giving instead of shopping, as members of East Coast Connected helped children in need.

See the interview here at the 7:00 mark.

Maritime university enrolment down 2% from last year: MPHEC

Gregory Lam — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:14:35 -0500

Enrolment in Maritime universities has dipped this year, according to statistics released last week by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.

Nova Scotia experienced the biggest drop, with enrolment dropping 6% between 2007-2008 and the peak in 2004-2005. Overall, there has been a 2% decrease in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI between this year and the last.

Building boats will stimulate economy, say Conservatives

Gregory Lam — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:50:36 -0500

Defence Minister Peter MacKay is proposing the construction of new military and coast guard vessels which would involve a revival of the neglected shipbuilding industry in the east coast.

The Conservatives have promised to build as many as eight Arctic offshore supply boats for the navy, replace the country's 12 patrol frigates, as well as modernize the fleet of medium and heavy icebreakers.

PEI has most environmentally friendly citzenry, says StatsCan

Gregory Lam — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:54:10 -0500

When it comes to recycling, composting, lowering thermostats and installing high efficiency bathroom and light fixtures, the Green Gables province turns out to be the greenest of them all, according to a recently released 2006 Statistics Canada survey.

FUSION Holiday Mixer

aqueen — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:24:36 -0500

ECC members are invited to join FUSION Halifax at Neptune Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 11th from 5:30-7:30pm for the FUSION Holiday Mixer. There’ll be plenty of good tidings and cheer as we celebrate the holiday season together particularly with some tasty treats from local caterers, Saucy Scions.

And it gets better. Bring a non-perishable food item for FEED NS (they need our help more than ever this time of year) – and be rewarded by staying to enjoy a Neptune performance of their holiday production, Plaid Tidings – at a special discounted FUSION rate!!

The BARRA MACNEILS Scotiabank CHRISTMAS TOUR

Andre Bourgeois — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:30:11 -0500

December 17 The Music Hall -- Toronto, ON The BARRA MACNEILS Scotiabank CHRISTMAS TOUR 147 Danforth Avenue (416-778-8163) Box Office/Ticketing: boxoffice@themusichall.ca Two Christmas CD's: Barra MacNeils Christmas Barra MacNeils Christmas II MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Nova Scotia Thursday, Nov.20 The BARRA MACNEILS CHRISTMAS TOUR TAKES THEM FROM SEA TO SEA Scotiabank Barra MacNeils Christmas!

ECC Thursdays at Gracies presents Signal Hill

Gregory Lam — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:56:37 -0500

Listen to the awesome music at Grace O'Malley's at 14 Duncan Street at Pearl. No cover for ECC members before 11pm - just mention ECC to get in!

“Our Privilege and Our Duty” - East Coast Army celebrates its launch with “A General Welcome”

Alex Willis — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:03:55 -0500

On Wednesday 12 November, the East Coast Army (ECA) celebrated its launch at First Canadian Place’s Vertical Restaurant. Hosting “A General Welcome” was none other than Newfoundland and Labrador’s General Rick Hillier (ret), Canada’s former Chief of Defence Staff. As the charitable and social wing of its parent group East Coast Connected (ECC), Hillier got the ECA off to a great start by highlighting the privileges and responsibilities of being an Atlantic Canadian living “away from home.” This mandate was driven home by media personality Seamus O’Reagan, who spoke in support of Great Big Sea’s upcoming charity concert in Toronto for Newfoundland’s Daffodil Place.

First-ever Nocturne an outstanding success

alysonqueen — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:59:41 -0500

Art lights up the night in Halifax

It’s hard to believe that over a month has passed since the first-ever Nocturne: Art at Night event hit the streets of Halifax with such energy, momentum and excitement. People of all ages came out to celebrate arts and culture, pour into galleries and explore the city's streets for Halifax's first annual, magical, signature late-night arts event.