Archive for November, 2009

Diamonds & Denim New Years Bash SOLD OUT!

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

We are pleased to announce that the first fundraising event in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre project is SOLD OUT!  We look forward to ringing in the New Year and to have our community come together to “Ignite the Spirit!”

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Presentation to Councils and Public Available

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The Project Steering Committee presented an update on the Civic Centre Project to both Councils and the public last evening. (more…)

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Project Steering Committee to Provide Update

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A special joint meeting of the Municipal Council for the Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Municipal Council for the Town of Truro will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7pm at the Holiday Inn (Oak Room), 437 Prince Street, Truro. (more…)

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Your New Year’s Plans are made – Diamonds and Denim Style!

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Pick out your best jeans, dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy a chance to win beautiful diamond jewellery. Best of all, you will be among the first to support a community event (planned to be one of many) to ignite the spirit of the community about the exciting Civic Centre Project. (more…)

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Have you met the Project Architects?

Monday, November 9th, 2009

If you haven’t heard of the Project Architects, then you have to check out their website www.stipartners.com. (more…)

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Future home of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre

Monday, November 9th, 2009

If all goes as planned, our community will have a new place to gather, play and thrive in 2012! This new, world class “place” will be located in the vicinity of Exit 13, next to the new hospital. (more…)

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Sod Turning Ceremony - November, 2010Photo FrameAquatic Centre - December, 2010Photo FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePrime Minister Harper's $10M Announcement - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee at the Sod Turning Ceremony, November 2010Photo FrameLower Level Plan Photo FrameUpper Level PlanPhoto FrameInterior ViewPhoto FrameExterior View - front entrance, facing Abenaki Rd.Photo FrameWest Side of the building, aquatic centre exterior - facing the 102 HighwayPhoto FrameInterior View - Aquatic CentrePhoto FrameFundraising Campaign Team - March, 2011Photo FrameProgress on the arena continues - November 2011. Structure for 2600 seats with walking track above.Photo FrameStructure for 2600 seats in the event arena with the 30 seat sky box above. November, 2011Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield (left) thanks the campaign's lead donor, Stu Rath (centre) for his generous donation to the Ignite the Spirit CampaignPhoto FrameJon Stanfield (centre) thanks the team at CIBC and CIBC Wood Gundy for their $100,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameJon Stanfield (right) thanks Kevin Pelley, President of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems for their $150,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield and Kevin Pelly of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems are shown reviewing the Civic Centre designs.Photo FrameBernice Rowe and Mark Goudge from the Engine Room in Truro present Dave Ritcey with a cheque for $4567 that what raised during an outdoor concert, June, 2010.Photo FrameChantale Hache (centre) and Tim Tucker (right) of the Truro & District Chamber of Commerce are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Vice Chair, Dave Ritcey and staff, Kathy Sutherland with a cheque for $10,000 in support of the Campaign.Photo FrameKirk Milligan of TD Canada Trust, Truro is shown presenting Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000. TD's donation is in support of the Centre's pursuit of LEED Silver Green Building Certification.Photo FrameStanfield's Ltd. was one of the lead donors to the campaign with an early commitment of $200,000. Respresenting Stanfield's for the presentation was (left to right) Andrew Sears, Mike Henderson, Tom Stanfield, Jon Stanfield and Roy Gouthro.Photo FrameGreg Wilkins (left) and Gordon Brost of Scotiabank are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000.Photo FramePatterson Law recently ignited the spirit of the campaign with a $50,000 donation. Jon Stanfield (left) is shown with Dennis James, George White and Sarah Campbell of Patterson Law.Photo FrameNova Enterprises confirmed a $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Bill Masters (left) and Rod MacKay from Nova Enterprises are shown with Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield.Photo FrameSteel arriving on site, July, 2011.Photo FrameOver thirty Scotiabank employees volunteered at the August 5 Blue Rodeo Concert in support of the campaign. Scotiabank donated $15,000 to the concert.Photo FrameSteel work continues - Sept. 13, 2011Photo FrameConcrete block install begins - October, 2011Photo FrameAn early view of the arena, roof work and seat structure continues. October, 2011Photo FrameMatt Sullivan(left to right), Dale Saunders and Myles Johnson from Johnson Saunders Chartered Accountants are shown with Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield and Vice Chair Duane Rath during a recent presentation of their $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Photo FrameMillbrook First Nations recently ignited the spirit with a $250,000 donation to the campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield is shown with Millbrook council members for the offical cheque presentation.Photo FrameBack of building, facing McClures Mills Rd. November 2011Photo FramePhoto FrameUpper level - top of arena bowl, walking/jogging track and fitness centre.Photo FrameLower level - ice surface, multi-purpose space, community space, aquatic centre and rock climbing wall.Photo FrameA generous donation of $100,000 by Truro businesses Pye Chevrolet Buick GMC, Truro Toyota and Pye Apartments recently Ignited the Spirit of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. Representing the three businesses for the presentation was Garry Pye (left) who is shown being thanked for the donation by Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield. Photo FrameThe Skybox and Media Box in the arenaPhoto FrameCheck out the natural lighting in the arenaPhoto FrameThe view from the walking trackPhoto FrameView of the ice surface from the walking trackPhoto FrameThe first glimpse of the walking trackPhoto FrameExterior Siding - what the exterior will look likePhoto Frame

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