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Storm surge National basketball league racking up brownie points in P.E.I. You hear it all the time from new entrepreneurs: there are a lot of hoops to jump through on the way to getting established. While Duncan Shaw and Darren MacKay haven’t had to literally jump through those hoops, their latest start-up is consumed with shooting for them. Shaw and …Continue Reading
Giving gifts
As one firm found out, the right corporate Christmas event can do wonders for the community within the office walls and beyond. This time last year, I shared the story of a Christmas Pageant – Target Margeting’s tale of cross-dressing, beer-swilling, mad-dancing mummers taking on the town for their unconventional seasonal office bash. For this year’s Christmas story, I bring …Continue Reading
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$25-billion boon for Halifax Irving Shipbuilding wins federal combat vessel contract, sparking celebrations across Nova Scotia Halifax’s ship has come in — actually, many ships. Irving Shipbuilding is celebrating a $25-billion federal contract to construct 21 combat vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy. And the rest of Nova Scotia is celebrating as well. “On behalf of the men and women …Continue Reading
Now That’s More Like It
They say that Mussolini made the trains run on time, and while I’m not sure the Juno organizers will appreciate the comparison, I have to say I appreciate what they’ve done to live music in St. John’s — for this weekend, anyway. In the normal course of events, opening bands rarely start playing till 11 — and I’ve waited till …Continue Reading
They Should Have Come For The Ruckus
The Juno Stage was unveiled at the Mile One Center today, and the theme of this year is Icebergs. The set is made out of canvas stretched over aluminum frames, and the patterns are projected — which means that these ‘bergs will be changing colors, displaying media, and all kinds of things. As far as themes go, Icebergs are safe …Continue Reading
None of that old time Rock and Roll
“Rock Night Blast Off” was the title of tonight’s little shindig at the Delta Ballroom, and while there was nary a space shuttle in sight, there was a good deal of rock and roll. On the bill were The Idlers, The Novaks, and Hey Rosetta! Official Observations for the evening: Telling people to dance rarely has the desired effect, but …Continue Reading
Ruckus Schmuckus
We’re just under half way through Juno week, and we’re three for four with the Ruckus On The Edge. Ruckus on the Edge was supposed to take what is usually just a weekend event, and fill it out to take up a whole week. Apart from that, the ruckus was designed to showcase artists from Newfoundland and Labrador (who are …Continue Reading
Juno Update: Ruckus Tickets to go on sale March 1
The 2010 Juno Host Committee announced official sponsors this morning, along with details about the performances leading up to the Broadcast event on April 18th. The Platinum level sponsors are pretty much who you would expect to see: Fortis, Steele Communications, The Telegram, and Target Marketing and Communications Inc. Various communications and beverage companies have sponsored events at varying levels, …Continue Reading
