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January 2007
Mount Saint Vincent University recently celebrated the installation of its 10th President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kathryn E. Laurin. As a special tribute to her musical background, a piano composition (entitled Three Preludes for Piano) was written in Laurin’s honour by composer David McIntyre. "The installation of a new president is an event which bridges the past, present and future,” says Board of Governors Chair Gwen Haliburton. “It provides an opportunity for the community to reflect on the University's mandate and mission, welcome and demonstrate support for the new leader and unite in a celebration of renewal and new beginnings.” Visit MSVU online at www.msvu.ca.
Garrison Brewing Co. has officially entered the craft-brewed soda business. Under the Cannonball Soda Co. name, Garrison will produce premium, all-natural, unpasteurized soda. Flavours include Root Beer, Blueberry Cream Soda, Ginger n’ Lime, Tangerine and Chocolate Soda. “This is a natural product line extension for us, and something we’ve wanted to do for several years,” says brewery President, Brian Titus. Mr. Titus is also excited about having a non-alcoholic offering for families, tourists and non-drinkers. The soda is now available at the brewery store and will be distributed throughout Nova Scotia beginning in early 2007. Surf to www.cannonballsoda.com for more info.
Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. recently celebrated 35 years of manufacturing in Nova Scotia by presenting the Discovery Centre with a donation of $35,000. “At Michelin, it is only through discovery that we can introduce new products and improve the progress of mobility for society,” said George Sutherland, General Counsel for Michelin in Canada. “This is why a partnership with Discovery Centre is such a natural fit for Michelin.” The contribution will support the Centre both in-house and with workshops offered to schools across Nova Scotia. For more information visit www.michelin.ca or www.discoverycentre.ns.ca.
Strophe Atlantic is pleased to announce the hiring of their new Director of Business Development. Blair Donovan joins Strophe as the company continues to build on its growth in the Atlantic Canada and New England markets. Managing Director Paula Minnikin sees this as the right time to bring seasoned ERP solutions talent into the company. “Blair is the right person to take our sales and marketing efforts to the next level,” she says. “Combined with his enthusiasm, he brings with him invaluable experience that will help us build on our current success.” For more information visit www.strophe.com.
The Coast recently handed out its annual Best of Halifax awards. Winning Chamber members include: Alexa McDonough, Best Halifax MP winner; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Best Gallery winner; Atlantic Film Festival, 2nd runner up in Best Festival category; Biscuit General Store, Best Clothing Store (Men’s & Women’s) winner; Casino Nova Scotia, Best Washroom winner; CBC’s Norma Lee MacLeod, 2nd runner up in Best News Anchor; CBC Radio’s Don Connolly, 1st runner up in Best Radio Personality; Centennial Hotels (Lord Nelson, Prince George), 1st & 2nd runners up in Best Hotel; The Chronicle Herald’s Bruce MacKinnon, Best Cartoonist winner; Clay Café, 2nd runner up in Best Rainy Day Haven; CTV’s Steve Murphy & Bruce Frisko, winner & 1st runner up in Best News Anchor category; Dalplex, 1st runner up of Best Gym; Daniel Daniel Dentistry’s Dr. Daniel D. Daniel, Best Dentist winner; Ecology Action Centre, Best Activist Organization winner; Empire Theatres – Oxford, IMAX, & Park Lane, winner, 1st & 2nd runners up in Best Movie Theatre category; Frog Hollow Books, Best Independent Bookstore winner; Halifax Dance, winner of Best Dance Company; Interlude Spa, 1st runner up in Best Spa category; Maritime Travel, 1st runner up in Best Travel Agency; Neptune Theatre, Best Theatre Company winner; Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby, Best Male Athlete winner; Spirit Spa, 2nd runner up in Best Spa; Trident Booksellers & Café, 2nd runner up in Best Second-hand Bookstore; The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Best Hotel winner.
Ron Lovett of The RFL Group of Companies/Source Security was recently named the Nova Scotia winner of the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Young Entrepreneur Award 2006. The awards are presented yearly to young entrepreneurs (between the ages of 19 and 35) from each province & territory who have distinguished themselves for their business sense and innovative spirit. For more information about the awards visit www.bdc.ca, or check out Source online at www.sourcesecurity.com.
Sarah Dennis of The Chronicle Herald was recently featured in an article in Dalhousie University’s alumni magazine. Ms. Dennis has helped to establish the Willam Dennis Chair in Pediatric Epilepsy Research at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre, in memory of her brother.
The Miramichi Regional Health Authority (MRHA) has recently awarded Ergonomic Systems Associates (ESA) a two-year contract. The contract requires ESA to design and deliver an ergonomics program that emphasizes injury prevention through back care. The program, which is to be designed and delivered to become a long-term fixture of employee safety and injury prevention services, will consist of the delivery of training and consulting services to for all staff members of the MRHA. For more information visit www.ergosystems.ca.
Transcontinental Inc. has been awarded a contract by Trader Corporation to print Auto Trader, Buy & Sell, and other related publications. The deal will involve locations in the Atlantic Provinces as well as across Canada, and is an extension of the services already provided to Trader Corporation. For more information visit www.transcontinental.com.
MT&L Public Relations has won several awards lately. Two of the firm’s ads were honoured by the Creativity Awards; the Economic Development Association of Canada's 2006 Marketing Canada Awards recognized MT&L & Nova Scotia Business Inc.’s work on NSBI’s new look; and the Halifax Port Authority “Bring It On” ad was recognized as an American Association of Port Authorities Merit Award Winner. MT&L’s team is also growing, with the additions of Samira Saoud, Mark Renouf, Adele MacLean, Mark Maclean and Sean Lewis to various positions within the company. For more, visit www.mtcl.ca.
Clayton Developments recently announced three new appointments. Andrew Connors takes on the position of Director, Client Services and Design; Peter Greenwood is the new Vice-President, Real Estate Services; and Eileen Saunderson joins the team as Controller. Bert Frizzel, President and CEO of the Shaw Group, says, “These talented managers are examples of leadership strength. Their dedication to achieving the company’s goals gives us confidence for the company’s long-term future.”
donalee Moulton and Barbara Cottrell of Quantum Communications, along with The Nova Scotia Council on the Status of Women, were a Jasper Award winner in the Print Media category at the 2006 Atlantic Gemstones Award Dinner. The award recognized the Guide for Girls!, a tool to help young girls find answers to their questions and help them prepare for all kinds of challenges as they begin their journey into adulthood.
SolutionInc Limited recently announced strategic partnerships with two companies. The first, with TeleBarbados, will see SolutionInc provide gateway Internet software for provisioning high-speed internet service in hotels and commercial properties throughout Barbados and the fibre network in the Caribbean. The second will see the company provide total technology solutions to Pacrim Hospitality Services hotels as well as introduce them to new technologies and innovations. For more information visit www.solutioninc.com.
The Halifax Cornwallis Progress Club recently announced its 2006 Women of Excellence Awards. Congratulations to honorees and Chamber members Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard of Dalhousie University’s School of Social Work, Councillor Sheila Fougere, Catherine Hebb of JADE Communications, Eleanor Humphries of the Halifax International Airport Authority, Clare O’Connor of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Unni Siemensen of Scanway Catering, and Pamela Joy Tower of Tower Interiors.
Ben Patey of Alpha & Omega Accounting & Business Management Services is pleased to announce the incorporation of his accounting business under the name of A & O Tax & Accounting Services Ltd. The company provides accounting and tax reporting services to all types of small and medium size businesses, churches and non-profit organizations. “This name change and the creditability that goes with incorporation better reflects the market brand that I have created in the community,” says Mr. Patey. He is also pleased to announce his recent acceptance as a member in the International Guild of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Accountants with the right to use the designation of ICIA. For more information please visit www.alpha-omega-accounting.com.
Connors Diving Services is pleased to announce the completion of internal repairs to a major effluent pipeline in Nova Scotia. The project was a collaboration between the Connors Diving Services and Miller Pipeline Corp. based in Indianapolis, Indiana. This particular job was unique because the pipe is 42 inches in diameter and 4176 feet long. Two four-hour dives were done to complete the inspection and repairs with a penetration depth of 1953 feet. This is the deepest underwater penetration performed in Canada and is a testament to the hard work and determination of all parties involved.
Bridgeway Academy is pleased to announce that Dr. Henry Bishop will be an instructor for the remainder of the school year. Dr. Bishop is the Chief Curator and Director of the Black Cultural Centre in Nova Scotia. He teaches students the Art of African Drumming, which will bring an exciting hands-on-activity for students resulting in increased creativity. The children will be participating in the drumming, which has been linked to the release of endorphins creating the sensation of good health along with increased self-worth and empowerment. Bridgeway Academy is a day school for children with learning disabilities and is located in Dartmouth. For more information please contact Tracy Graham at (902) 464-0134.
Stewart McKelvey is Atlantic Canada’s number-one ranked law firm for the second year in a row, according to Canadian Lawyer magazine in its second annual ranking of regional law firms. “Obviously we are pleased that Canadian Lawyer and our peers throughout Atlantic Canada selected Stewart McKelvey as the region’s leading law firm,” says Michael Harrington, Q.C., Chair of Stewart McKelvey’s Partnership Board. “This is a tribute to our staff as well as the many clients throughout the region who continue to display their confidence in us. We are most grateful to them.” To view the Canadian Lawyer article visit www.canadianlawyermag.com.
