Environment Canada expects that Hurricane Larry will impact eastern Newfoundland this Friday with wind, rain, and large waves. Various weather models predict the storm to track across the Avalon Peninsula or just offshore to the east.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
As we celebrate America’s 245th birthday, we also reflect on the ties that bind together our two nations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 July, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Today, Secretary Blinken designated Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy Ottawa.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere, Winnipeg
Remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a press availability following his virtual visits to Canada and Mexico.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Halifax, Key Officials, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, The Arctic, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Vancouver, Western Hemisphere, Winnipeg
Remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the U.S. Mission to Canada community.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Attention U.S. citizens abroad: Whether you’re voting for the first time, or the first time in a long time, NOW is the time to register and request your absentee ballot for the November election.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax, U.S. Citizen Services
On behalf of the American people, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump send their sincere condolences to all Canadians following the recent atrocities in Nova Scotia.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Halifax, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Canada
Four Canadian professionals in public and economic policy will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from September 23 to October 11 as participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Halifax, Montreal, News, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada
Weather Alert – U. S. Consulate General Halifax, Canada September 5, 2019 Event: Hurricane Dorian – Environment Canada has issued a Weather Information Statement for Hurricane Dorian Location: Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, St Pierre and Miquelon) Hurricane Dorian is expected to severely impact parts of the Atlantic …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
OTTAWA – The United States Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, World Learning, and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 13 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders for the 2019 Youth Ambassadors Program.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Education, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Canada, Vancouver, Winnipeg
Participants will visit organizations with experience working in underserved communities to learn new techniques for getting kids excited about STEM.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 July, 2019 | Topics: Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada
A U.S. consular officer will be in St. John’s, Newfoundland on Thursday, June 13, 2019 and Friday, June 14, 2019 to provide consular services for U.S. citizens.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, Halifax
Canadian professionals in search and rescue, academia, and community and health services are visiting Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities from May 20 to June 7.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Halifax, News, Quebec, The Arctic, U.S. & Canada
The Memorial Day ceremony will take place from 11:00am to 12:00pm and will include the firing of cannon.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 May, 2019 | Topics: Halifax, U.S. & Canada
Please be aware that on Saturday, November 17, 2018 a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Halifax from 13:00 – 15:00 to protest the Halifax International Security Forum.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
Please be aware that on Thursday November 8th, 2018 a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Halifax at 5:00pm.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
The Group of Seven (G-7) Environment, Energy, and Oceans Ministerial will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 19–21, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Halifax, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada | Tags: G7
September 11, 2018 – Remarks delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft in Gander, Newfoundland on the anniversary of 9/11.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Halifax, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
Fredericton Police said they were responding to an active shooter event in the Brookside Drive area of the city on Friday, August 10, 2018. The public is asked to avoid the area and stay in their homes with doors locked at this time for their safety.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Chris – U.S. Consulate General Halifax, Canada (July 9, 2018) Location: Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador) Event: Environment Canada has issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement for Tropical Storm Chris – now forming in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina ( https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Halifax
Historians have concluded that nearly 200 American Prisoners of the War of 1812 died while confined on Melville Island, on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, and are buried on Deadman’s Island. On Monday, May 28 from 11:00a.m.–12:00p.m., the U.S. Consulate General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor these American servicemen. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Halifax, History, Public Affairs, U.S. & Canada
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Halifax, Canada May 11, 2018 Location: Canada, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Halifax
“The journey I’ve taken moved me from a place of pain on the deepest level to a place of hope for a kinder world, a world without violence, a world without victims, and a world without hate.” – Rais Bhuiyan, Founder & President of World Without Hate After being shot in the face by Mark …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Halifax, Montreal, News, Quebec, Security & Counterterrorism
U.S. CONSUL TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO U.S. CITIZENS IN ST. JOHN’S, NL FEBRUARY 2-3, 2018 The U.S. Consulate General in Halifax is pleased to announce that a U.S. consular officer will be in St. John’s, Newfoundland Friday, February 2, 2018 and Saturday, February 3, 2018 to provide consular services for U.S. citizens. This trip is …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: Consul General, Halifax, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: American Citizen Services, Consul
Canadian experts in environmental policy and conservation will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from August 14 to 23 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the oceans and their economic viability. The participants will explore the challenge of sustainably growing the “blue economy.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Events, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Halifax, News, Policy, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver | Tags: Blue Economy
Media Advisory July 18, 2017 For immediate release Young Canadian leaders travel to United States as Youth Ambassadors The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 18 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Education, Events, Halifax, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. & Canada, Vancouver
“Canada 150” is the talk of the country in 2017. To mark the occasion, the U.S. Mission to Canada designed two bilingual exhibits that are touring the country over the course of the year. “Northern Stars” chronicles 150 years of U.S.-Canadian relations.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Calgary, Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Events, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Public Affairs, Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: Arctic; Canada150;
The United States and Canada recently held the first joint nuclear forensics exercise between the two countries, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Halifax, News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: National Technical Nuclear Forensics Ground Collection Task Force
On Monday, May 29th from 11:00a.m.–12:00p.m., the U.S. Consulate General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor nearly 200 American Prisoners of the War of 1812 who died while confined on Melville Island, on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, and are buried on Deadman’s Island.
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Halifax, News
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that there will be increased traffic volumes associated with Good Friday and Easter weekend beginning April 14; however there are a number of tips to help expedite cross-border travel.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Border Issues, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Travel & Tourism, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: travel tips
The Chateau Laurier Ballroom buzzed with excitement as hundreds of invited guests arrived to join Ambassador Heyman at the U.S. Embassy’s election night event on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Trimmed in red, white, and blue, it was the perfect setting to witness Americans choose their next president. Ambassador Heyman kicked off the evening by welcoming …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Halifax, News, Ottawa | Tags: election
Do you want to avoid longer lines and cross the northern border quicker into the U.S. or Canada? Have you been waiting a while to complete your trusted traveler application for Global Entry, NEXUS or FAST? If you answered yes to either of those questions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, Halifax, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Customs and Border Protection, NEXUS, Trusted Traveler
In recognition of the U.S. Federal Voting Assistance Program’s Absentee Voter Week (September 26-October 3), the U.S. Embassy and U.S. consulates throughout Canada will offer a series of events designed to encourage voter participation by U.S. citizens residing in Canada and to provide information on voting procedures for Americans residing outside the United States.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Calgary, Consul General, Events, Halifax, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Quebec, Toronto, U.S. Citizen Services, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: election, voting
Canadian community leaders will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from July 18 to August 5 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Scholarships and Exchanges, Toronto, Vancouver | Tags: countering violent extremism, Exchange, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
The Embassy of the United States in Ottawa announces that 12 Canadian participants have been selected as delegates to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 June, 2016 | Topics: Business, Calgary, Commercial Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Toronto, Trade, Vancouver | Tags: entrepreneurship, GES 2016, Global Entrepreneurship Summit
As part of Oceans Week in Halifax, Dr. Scott Doney of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, spent 2.5 days in the city discussing climate change and its affects on the oceans.
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 9 June, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Fisheries & Marine Issues, Halifax, News | Tags: Oceans, World Oceans Day
Senior administrators from Canadian universities and colleges will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from June 5 to June 15 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will have the opportunity to learn strategies for expanding international student exchange programs and strengthen professional coordination with academic administrators in the United States. …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 2 June, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Education, Halifax, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Toronto, Winnipeg | Tags: education, Exchange, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
On Monday, May 30th from 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., the U.S. Consul General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor these American servicemen.
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 10 May, 2016 | Topics: Events, Halifax, History, News | Tags: Deadman's Island, Memorial Day
On the evening of March 30, 2016 Halifax Consul General Steven Giegerich joined Commander Gabrielle McGrath and other members of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Ice Patrol at a ceremony at Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax to honor the victims of the Titanic.
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 31 March, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Halifax, History, News | Tags: Steven Giegerich, Titanic
Canadian experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from March 21-29 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will have the opportunity to learn about U.S. policy initiatives and programs to strengthen STEM education and career paths among women, particularly in under-served and …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 21 March, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Culture, Education, Halifax, Press Releases, Quebec, Science & Tech, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
Canadian experts who work on countering violent extremism among youth will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from March 7-25 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Calgary, Culture, Halifax, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Security & Counterterrorism, Toronto | Tags: countering violent extremism, CVE, Exchange, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP
The Embassy of the United States and its Consulates across Canada are preparing to commemorate Black History Month through a series of events that will use the arts to encourage understanding and discussion. The premier event will be an exhibit of paintings by the Florida Highwaymen at Ottawa’s SAW Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Guy …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 15 January, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Toronto, Vancouver | Tags: art, arts, black history month, cultural, culture, florida highwaymen, press release
Republished from defense.gov . The global meeting held here every year, the Halifax International Security Forum, draws 300 people from 60 countries and this year focused its attention on threats to democracy. To Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work and senior defense officials in attendance here yesterday, the most critical threats to the United States and its …
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By polleselmd | 23 November, 2015 | Topics: Halifax, Ottawa, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Defense, Military
Atlantic Canada is fortunate to be home to a number of alumni of various Department of State exchange programs such as the International Voluntary Leadership Program (IVLP), Fulbright, the Youth Ambassador Program, and Museums Connect. The morning of October 29th saw nearly 20 Atlantic Alumni gather at the beautiful new Halifax Central Library for a …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 3 November, 2015 | Topics: Alumni, Halifax
September 28th was a lovely summer-like evening when Ambassador Bruce Heyman and Country Public Affairs Officer Kay Mayfield were on hand for a reception to welcome Consul General Steven Giegerich to Halifax. Over 100 people gave a warm Atlantic Canadian welcome to CG Giegerich, his husband Daniel Chauzy, and their daughter.
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 1 October, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
Consulate Halifax was pleased to help sponsor Stuart Milk, from the Harvey Milk Foundation, on his visit to Halifax for Halifax Pride 2015. While in Halifax, Stuart Milk took part in many events including a screening of the Academy Award winning movie about his uncle, “The Times of Harvey Milk.” He also participated in a …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 22 July, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On July 9 Consulate Halifax was very pleased to host Ingrid Vanderveldt, American entrepreneur, investor, internationally renowned speaker, and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women by 2020. While in Halifax, Ingrid had lunch with entrepreneurs and academics and discussed her strategies for being successful with almost 100 entrepreneurs at the Centre for Women in Business …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 9 July, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On June 26th Acting Principal Officer Scott Whitmore and his wife Hazira Whitmore welcomed a large gathering of Atlantic Canadians to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to celebrate Independence Day a few days early. Mr. Whitmore, who is leaving Halifax after three years as Consul, reflected on his time in Atlantic Canada and said …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 26 June, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
To mark Oceans Day 2015, the U.S. Consulate General Halifax invited high schools from across Atlantic Canada to submit entries to an Oceans Day poster contest. The judging panel was challenged to choose the top three entries that best portrayed an image and message that summed up the importance of the world’s oceans and our …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 8 June, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
Consul General Richard Riley was pleased to accompany Ambassador Heyman on his visit to New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, May 31st to June 2nd. While in New Brunswick, Ambassador Heyman met with Premier Brian Gallant, Moncton Mayor LeBlanc, and several business leaders and was the keynote speaker at the New Brunswick Trade Days Luncheon. …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 3 June, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On Monday, May 25th U.S. Memorial Day was marked in Halifax by the annual ceremony at Deadman’s Island. The ceremony commemorates the nearly 200 American prisoners of The War of 1812 buried at that site. The U.S. Consul General in Halifax, the U.S. Navy Exchange Officers, and the Canadian military joined together to honor these …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 25 May, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On May 12, 2015 Consul General Richard Riley invited members of the Atlantic Canada State Alumni Network to meet Karen Choe-Fichte, Acting Office Director of the Canada Desk in Washington D.C. The Alumni, who represent a diverse group of interests, were able to give an informative overview of many issues in Atlantic Canada. The Alumni …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 12 May, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
Just in time for Earth Day, Consul General Richard Riley visited three schools in the Halifax/Dartmouth area to deliver the top prizes in the Consulate’s 2015 Earth Day Art Contest. The winning students talked about how their art work depicted what Earth day meant to them. Along with the prizes presented to the students, Consul …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 22 April, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On April 13 Consul General Riley along with Liz Crocker from Woozles and Tristan Cleveland from the Ecology Action Centre took on the very difficult task of judging the Halifax Consulate’s 2015 Earth Day Art Contest. With almost 200 entries from students across Halifax, the task of choosing just three winners and a few honourable …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 13 April, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
In early April, Consul General Richard Riley traveled to New Brunswick for a number of official calls including visits with Lieutenant-Governor The Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau and Premier Brian Gallant. During his visit, Consul General Riley was formally introduced to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 9 April, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
Consul General Richard Riley was pleased to address the large crowd gathered at Canadian Forces Base Halifax to mark the Canadian Military’s celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The first time the event has been held outside of Military Headquarters in Ottawa, the event was also addressed by Dr. Don …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 25 March, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On March 24, 2015 the U.S. Consulate in Halifax was pleased to host Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, an expert in the field of treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Ritchie, a U.S. Army Veteran, is a forensic psychiatrist with an expertise in military and veteran’s issues. While in Halifax, Dr. Cameron met with members of …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 24 March, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On February 20, 2015 Consul General Richard Riley was pleased to join U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert to honor HMCS Toronto with the U.S. Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation. HMCS Toronto was recognized for the significant impact it had disrupting the flow of drugs during its deployment in 2013-14. This rare honor marks …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 20 February, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
On February 5th, the U.S. Consulate General-Halifax was pleased to participate in the African History Month opening ceremony, which was held at the new Halifax Central Library. Consul Scott Whitmore joined several dignitaries including the Lieutenant Governor and the Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, in recognizing the efforts of so many to continue promoting …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 5 February, 2015 | Topics: Halifax
In October, U.S. Consulate Halifax was pleased to help sponsor a visit to Halifax by Marsha Haygood co-author of the Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women. While in Halifax, Ms. Haygood worked with the Black Business Initiative, African Canadian Women in the Public Service, and The Nova Scotia Advisory Council …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 12 November, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
In November, as part of Holocaust Education Week, U.S. Consulate Halifax helped sponsor several performances in Halifax of Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Story. This play, developed by a group of three high school students in Kansas, depicts the story of Irena Sendler who helped 2500 Jewish children and adults escape from the …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 12 November, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
Ambassador and Mrs. Heyman spent a busy week in Prince Edward Island attending the 55th Annual Premiers’ Conference and the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference, which was the first step towards Canadian Confederation. Ambassador Heyman held meetings with several premiers, local business leaders, and provincial ministers. He also co-led a discussion on U.S./Canada trade …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 4 September, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
On July 2 the U.S. Consulate Halifax held an early Independence Day celebration at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Consul General Riley and his wife Cheryl Wong greeted several hundred guests who joined us from across Atlantic Canada for a lovely evening on the Halifax waterfront. In his remarks Mr. Riley noted the warmth …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 3 July, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
On Wednesday, June 5th Consul General Riley and PA Halifax hosted a reception in honor of the visit to Halifax of the Boston Red Sox’s 2013 World Series Trophy! BoSox fans lined up to have their picture taken with the trophy and/or with the three World Series rings the BoSox staff had on display. Nova …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 5 June, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
Former NASA Astronaut, Dr. Mary Ellen Weber visited Halifax and Truro, NS from May 14-18. She spoke to hundreds of students from grade primary to grade 12, teachers, guidance counsellors and, at one school, where she was visiting on “grandparents” day, she met lots of grandparents. All who met her were fascinated by her descriptions …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 14 May, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
Historians have concluded that nearly 200 American Prisoners of the War of 1812 died while confined on Melville Island, on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, and are buried on Deadman’s Island. On Monday, May 26th from 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. the United States Consul General in Halifax and U.S. Navy Exchange Officers in Halifax will honor …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 8 May, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
Consul Scott Whitmore delivered prizes to the top three winners in the U.S. Consulate’s 2014 Earth Day Art Contest. We had a record number of entries received this year so the job of the judges was a tough one but Grade 5 student Leah of Hammonds Plains Consolidated School was our first place winner. She …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 22 April, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
On Tuesday, February 26, 2014 Consul General Richard Riley, Consul Scott Whitmore, and other staff of the Halifax Consulate were pleased to take part in a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) that involved Coast Guard ships and personnel from both the United States and Canada. Commander Jay Caputo of the USCGC Campbell was gracious in …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 26 February, 2014 | Topics: Halifax
During the month of February, Nova Scotia high school students will be picking their courses for next year. For student-athletes, who plan to apply for NCAA scholarships in the United States, this is a very important time to make sure they pick the right courses. To help guide these students, their parents, teachers, coaches, and …
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By U.S. Consulate General Halifax | 12 February, 2014 | Topics: Halifax