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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …