Ignite the Spirit Mixed Hockey Tournament – Sept. 30-Oct. 3

The Ignite the Spirit Campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project is excited to host the Ignite the Spirit Mixed Hockey Tournament, September 30th – October 3, 2010 in Brookfield. Read More »

Sharing the Vision!

Partnerships and cooperation to achieve common goals are two key ingredients of successful projects, and the civic centre is no exception. Read More »

Truro Youth Advisory Committee donate proceeds from recent “Splash Bash” to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign

Lucy Fisher (left) and Hannah Mawhinney (middle) of the Truro Youth Advisory Committee present Dave Ritcey, Vice Chair of the Ignite the Spirit Campaign with a cheque for $245.50. The committee raised the funds during their recent “Splash Bash.”

Civic Centre Project at Design Completion Stage

By Kathy Sutherland

All systems are a go with your Colchester/Truro civic centre, with a great deal of activity behind the scenes and at the design stages Read More »

Town OKs increase to civic centre funding, if needed

Published on July 6th, 2010 – Truro Daily News 

By Jason Malloy

TRURO – Town council has put a contingency plan in place in case the province takes longer than anticipated to fund its share of the new civic centre. Read More »

Truro and District Chamber of Commerce “Ignite the Spirit” at Best of Colchester Awards Gala

Kathy Sutherland (left) and Dave Ritcey accept a cheque for $10,000 on behalf of the Ignite the Spirit Campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project from the Truro and District Chamber of Commerce President Chantele Hache and Executive Director, Tim Tucker.

The Truro and District Chamber of Commerce “Ignited the Spirit” of Colchester last evening at their 1st annual “Best of Colchester Awards.”  More than 280 nominees were presented in 25 categories and online voting determined winners. More than 19,000 rounds of voting were submitted for the competition during the two-week voting period. Read More »

ENGINE ROOM PUB TO HOLD FUNDRAISER

The Engine Room Pub will be the place to be on Saturday, June 12th – 6pm until 2am!  An outdoor concert with 3 of the Regions top bands will take place with proceeds going to the Ignite the Spirit campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project.  Read More »

Busy Summer Ahead for Civic Centre Project

Central Nova Scotia will soon have a new place to gather, play and thrive, but not without a lot of hard work and dedication!  Plans for the civic centre are moving along as anticipated, a few bumps in the road, but nothing that has held us back from making this centre a reality for our Region.  Since December, project architects Shore Tilbe Perkins + Will have been working diligently on schematic designs based on space programming priorities outlined by the community which include: Read More »

Provincial Government Proposes Extended Payment Terms of $10 million Commitment to Civic Centre Project

The Civic Centre Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the Province of Nova Scotia are currently in the process of working out the details of the payment schedule for the Province’s $10 Million commitment to the project.  Recently, the project was notified of the Province’s request to extend their payment period until 2017 although the original agreement stated that full payment would be completed by November, 2012 in line with the facilities anticipated opening. Read More »

Our new Civic Centre – much more than you might think!

Since the idea of a new health and wellness centre for our Region surfaced, more than five years ago, it was clear that a vision for the Centre must focus on the needs of all residents of Central Nova Scotia.  When it became clear that the Centre would become a reality, that pieces were beginning to fall into place, the members of the Project Steering Committee thought it important to develop a vision for the proposed facility, one which could be shared by people of our community, and one in which we could all believe: Read More »

Thank You to All of our Volunteers!

The success to date of the Civic Centre Project could not have been possible without the countless hours that our volunteers have given.  From evening meetings to endless emails their commitment and ongoing dedication to the project is much appreciated!  We are proud to introduce all of the volunteers who are working together to make this project a reality! Read More »

Project Steering Committee Member Recognized for Volunteer Efforts

Terry Hunt, volunteer chair of the User Group Space Program committee for the Civic Centre Project was recently recognized as Truro’s volunteer of the year. Read More »

WHAT WE ARE HEARING!

As is the case with any community project, there are questions, comments and concerns that come about.  We are very appreciative of all of the comments we hear, both positive and negative as it provides another perspective for us to consider to ensure that this Region is getting the best possible facility based on their needs.  This month, I am going to tackle some of the comments and questions that are frequently put forth to the Project Steering Committee, which is comprised of four Municipal representatives, four community volunteers and staff resources.  Read More »

FUTURE HOME OF THE CENTRAL NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL CIVIC CENTRE

 The question of where the Civic Centre will be built has been confirmed today with the positioning of a new sign announcing  the exit 13 location as the future home of the Central Nova Scotia Regional Civic Centre.  Read More »

Who, What, Where, When, Why????

Often times at our committee meetings we discuss the different questions that we get asked about the project, it may be at work, at a social gathering or being stopped in a restaurant.  One thing is for sure, we all love it, we love the excitement and anticipation that we see in the community for this project,  and we love to talk about it and answer questions.  Read More »

A Great Start to an Exciting Year!

If the first month of 2010 is any indication of the excitement and successes that the project will see this year, then bring it on! Read More »

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS THE CENTRAL NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL CIVIC CENTRE PROJECT

A sense of expectation and excitement was palpable here today, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrived in Truro to announce the Federal Government of Canada’s commitment of  $10 million to the Central Nova Scotia Regional Civic Centre Project.  Read More »

Community hosting event in support of Ignite the Spirit Campaign

1st fundraising event a success – $12,500 raised!

On behalf of the Ignite the Spirit campaign for the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project, made up of Jon Stanfield, Chair, Duane Rath, Vice Chair, Dave Ritcey, Vice Chair and Kathy Sutherland, Fundraising/Public Relations Coordinator, we would like to thank each of the below individuals and businesses for their efforts on the success of the New Years Eve 2010 event held at the Engine Room. The event raised $12,500 Read More »

Happy Holidays from the Project Steering Committee!

The Civic Centre Project Steering Committee would like to extend warmest holiday wishes to one and all!  2009 has been an exciting year for the project,  and we are anxious to get moving in 2010! 

May the holidays bring you pleasant memories and much happiness.