the hub Halifax » Around Halifax http://thehubhalifax.ca There is no absence of good ideas in the world. All that we face is a crisis of access, scale, resources and impact. So what would happen if there was a place to go to access resources, connections, knowledge and investment? Welcome to The Halifax Hub. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:47:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Social Enterprise in Nova Scotia – what’s happening… http://thehubhalifax.ca/2011/07/11/social-enterprise-in-nova-scotia-whats-happening/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2011/07/11/social-enterprise-in-nova-scotia-whats-happening/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:16:14 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1493 Background

Since November 2009, the government of Nova Scotia (NS) has been facilitating a Social Enterprise Working Group comprised of federal and provincial civil servants and other professionals from various organizations across the province. By early 2011, the Working Group produced a discussion paper that explores social enterprise as a concept. The discussion paper refers to social enterprise as “businesses or organizations operated for the purpose of tackling social, economic or environmental challenges”. There is no agreement on what constitutes a social enterprise- different groups have different definitions based on specific objectives.  The choice of the working group is influenced…

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2011/07/11/social-enterprise-in-nova-scotia-whats-happening/feed/ 0 An Exceptional Podcamp this year… http://thehubhalifax.ca/2011/01/23/an-exceptional-podcamp-this-year/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2011/01/23/an-exceptional-podcamp-this-year/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:42:29 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1339 The third, annual Podcamp Halifax happened today at the Alderney Gate Library after a fun and exciting launch event at the Hub Saturday night. Thanks is due to the organizers and sponsors with a particular shout out to Ryan Deschamps from the Library and Craig Moore of Spider Video who have been there for a few years to nurture podcamp to where it is today. Of course there are many who have been integral, but these two have done it all from managing the facility details to hosting the in-between spaces.

The event was well attended…

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2011/01/23/an-exceptional-podcamp-this-year/feed/ 0 What did you think of Nocturne? http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/10/26/what-did-you-think-of-nocturne/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/10/26/what-did-you-think-of-nocturne/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:54:33 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1311 This Thursday, debrief Nocturne 2010 and provide feedback for next year. Details below…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, October 22, 2010

Artists, organizers and attendees to recap Nocturne 2010 and gather feedback for Nocturne 2011

On Thursday, October 28th from 7-8:30 p.m., Nocturne: Art at Night, Argyle Fine Art and The Hub have teamed up to present Behind the Art at The Hub, 1673 Barrington St.

Artists, gallery representatives, volunteer organizers and attendees will talk about their experiences from this year’s event. Attendees will enjoy refreshments sponsored by Bishop’s Cellar and Brussels Brasserie. This free event is open to the public, with…

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Image: Qahtan Ibrahim, Child Dream #1, acrylic on canvas, 2010

October 16th was a rainy, miserable day but even fighting Barrington traffic couldn’t keep the dedicated volunteers from VANS from hanging the first ever Hub Gallery exhibit. The collaboration between Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) and the Hub initiated while sharing a youth volunteer from Katimavik about a year ago.

The Hub has recently been focusing more on art in the space and is pleased with the new partnership with VANS. Read more about the exhibit in the press release by VANS pasted below.

Previous to this exhibit,…

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We have a great line up of events coming your way in May and June. Check it out and spread the word! Also, give the local Halifax events listed below some consideration as well.

Hub Taster! May 18, 9-5pm
A monthly opportunity to come and work at the hub for free from 9 to 5pm. Join us for a free day to try out the Hub. Get out of the house or the office and get stuff done. Surf and email to your hearts content. Print, fax and copy if you need to. Connect with creative colleagues.…

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/05/10/may-hub-update/feed/ 0 An Attack on the Free Circulation of Information http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/03/16/an-attack-on-the-free-circulation-of-information/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/03/16/an-attack-on-the-free-circulation-of-information/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:11:29 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1195 For many people, the only method to get and send information out is by using a Community Access Program site. This is particularly true for homeless youth in our city (talk to Phoenix Youth or your local library) and many of our seniors.

Do you support affordable public internet access and skill training to help people to use this in Nova Scotia? Don’t let this great organization and program disappear. Below you will find links to read more about C@P, recent articles, and how to TAKE ACTION IF YOU CARE.

WHAT IS CAP?

C@P networks provide access to…

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/03/16/an-attack-on-the-free-circulation-of-information/feed/ 1 Climate Change & Carbon Sense Solutions… http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/02/09/climate-change-carbon-sense-solutions/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/02/09/climate-change-carbon-sense-solutions/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:52:29 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1153 This evening the Hub celebrates with one of our members, Carbon Sense Solutions who will be recognized as 2nd place winners in the innovacorp i3 Start-Up Competition for Zone 3: Halifax Regional Municipality. A big congratulations to Carbon Sense Solutions on this achievement from all of us at the Hub!

In addition to qualifying for this very competitive award, Carbon Sense Solutions has been a great partner in leading the newly created HubTalk focusing on the Climate Change trip, post Copenhagen. The HubTalk series was inspired by hosting the first TEDxHalifax talk in October, which focused on “Global Perspective…

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2010/02/09/climate-change-carbon-sense-solutions/feed/ 0 The Great Give Get Offer… http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/12/03/the-great-give-get-offer/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/12/03/the-great-give-get-offer/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:36:12 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1102 On Tuesday, November 17th, Dale Zak submitted the first iPhone application – Meet Me Here on behalf of a new business called Apps4Good.

The Give: When you purchase the Meet Me Here application, the proceeds will benefit Phoenix Youth, who offer ten programs and services that support at-risk and homeless youth, ages 12-24. Phoenix help youth transition from a place of need, to a place of happy and healthy independence. Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.

The Get: A useful, well designed and built iPhone application that allows you…

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/12/03/the-great-give-get-offer/feed/ 0 buzzin’ with one eye open … http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/10/20/buzzin-with-one-eye-open/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/10/20/buzzin-with-one-eye-open/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:05:17 +0000 HoneyDee http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1073 Normally I try not to type before I’ve had a cup o’ tea (or three).   This would be the exception that proves the rule – with so many exciting events to let you know about (if you don’t already).  Today (beginning at ten and going until five) is the 2009 B2B Expo, which happens at the World Trade Centre.  The theme this year is “Preparing For the Future”, with a particular focus on sustainable business practices.  A contingent from our very own Hub will be there,  working and connecting with other organizations and attendees.  Admission is free, so y’all…

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/10/20/buzzin-with-one-eye-open/feed/ 0 HUB Events list for October… http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/10/10/hub-events-list-for-october/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2009/10/10/hub-events-list-for-october/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:21:07 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1057 Hi Everyone, October is a great month to participate in some outstanding art, business, environment, design, personal and/or health events @ the Hub. All of these are open to the public, some of them are free and others have a fee. Read more by clicking on the web address listed below the event or go to our Hub Events page on our website. Some great opportunities to be curious and get involved.

FYI: HUB CLOSED Mon. Oct 12 gobble gobble ;-0

Nocturne: Art at Night
Sat, Oct 17
http://www.nocturnehalifax.ca/

B2B Expo – World Trade and…

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