The Ignite the Spirit Campaign is seeking a  large task force of volunteers in a variety of areas to help ensure the success of the Friday, August 5^th Blue Rodeo Concert at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds.  The concert which will also feature Carleton Stone, The Heartbroken and Jimmy Rankin is a fundraising event in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project’s $5M Ignite the Spirit Campaign. (more…)

With summer just around the corner, the excitement amongst the project and the Ignite the Spirit campaign is heating up.  The spirit will be ignited in Truro on Friday, August 5^th when Canadian band, Blue Rodeo arrives in town to perform in an outdoor fundraising event at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds in support of the Ignite the Spirit campaign.   Three opening bands will take the stage before Blue Rodeo including; The Heartbroken, Carleton Stone and Jimmy Rankin.   Tickets are $45 plus service fees & tax in advance and will be $55 plus service fees & tax at the door.  They are on sale now and available at the Marigold Centre, MacQuarrie’s Pharmsave (The Esplanade) and online at www.marigoldcentre.ca.  Get your tickets now for this event in support of this great community project. (more…)

Get your tickets fast for Blue Rodeo with opening bands, The Heartbroken, Carleton Stone and Jimmy Rankin!  General Admission – $45 plus service fee & tax in advance, $55 plus service fee & tax at the door; VIP SOLD OUT!  Tickets available online at www.marigoldcentre.ca or stop by the Marigold Centre or MacQuarrie’s Pharmsave (Esplanade location) in Truro and pick them up there.

A big thank you to our sponsors:

Labatts, Wilson’s, Stanfields Ltd., Blaikies, MacQuarrie’s Pharmasave, PCL Construction and Big Dog/Cat Country

The spirit will be ignited on Friday, August 5^th when Canadian band Blue Rodeo arrives in Colchester County to perform an outdoor fundraising concert.  All proceeds from the event will go to the $5 million Ignite the Spirit Campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project. The open air concert will take place on the grounds at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition in Bible Hill. (more…)

If you have driven by the Civic Centre construction site on Abenaki Rd. recently, you have likely noticed a visible difference in the amount of work that has taken place. The work crew of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project has dedicated many long hours in cold temperatures and while the winter weather presented a number of challenges, the progress accomplished to date is remarkable.  (more…)

The $5 million Ignite the Spirit Campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project has three million reasons to celebrate!  (more…)

The spring issue of Strategize Magazine features a great article about the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project.  The article can be accessed online at http://www.strategizemagazine.com/issues/spring2011/

Wanting more information about the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project and/or the Ignite the Spirit Campaign?  Well, look no further!  If you or your community group would like a presentation or update, please contact the campaign office at 902.893.9706.  We hope to hear from you soon!

Mother Nature has thrown a few snow balls at us recently, but rest assured this winter weather has not slowed things down at the Abenaki Rd. construction site. Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project construction manager, PCL has confirmed that construction is moving along on schedule and we can expect to see more walls being formed and concrete poured over the next couple of months.   Regardless of the weather, all necessary equipment is on site to move forward with construction. (more…)

If you have driven by the site recently, you will notice that work on the west end of the site, closest to the 102 series highway continues and tremendous progress is made each day.  The area presently under construction is where the aquatic centre will be located.  By the end of January the footings should be in place and work on the foundation walls will be underway. Additionally, the infrastructure for power and telecommunication requirements will be completed and will mark the beginning of many great things to come. (more…)