October 2019
Raptors debut in Halifax
October 14, 1995 The Toronto Raptors debuted in Halifax in front of over 9,000 fans. Halifax was the host city for the teams first exhibition game against Philadelphia. The Raptors won the game 120-107.
Find out more »The Class of 1986
The Class of 1986 (encore broadcast) October 14 Noon-6 pm on 89 9 The Wave All your favorite songs from 1986
Find out more »New John Grisham book
John Grisham : The Guardians: A Novel Hardcover – October 15, 2019. The suspense never rests in John Grisham’s pulse-pounding new legal thriller. The latest novel from the New York Times #1 bestselling author moves at breakneck speed, delivering some of his most inventive twists and turns yet. 368 pages.
Find out more »Bra Day
October 16, 2019 - 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Royal Bank Theatre, QEII 1796 Summer Street Entrance Halifax, Nova Scotia BRA Day is a FREE, once-a-year event that brings leading breast reconstruction experts together to answer all your questions.
Find out more »Curbside Give Away Weekend
FREE up some space and get some FREE stuff! Rid yourself of clutter and find some great FREE items of your own! Put out your unwanted household items during Curbside Give Away Weekend instead of discarding them. It’s a great way to reduce the amount of garbage ending up in the landfill, while allowing someone else to find something new. This event happens rain or shine. October 19 & 20, 2019.
Find out more »Bat Out Of Hell released in 77
October 21, 1977 the first Meat Loaf album 'Bat Out of Hell' was released. The album has sold over 43 million copies around the world. It has spawned two sequel albums. Jim Steinman (wrote the album) is credited with the album cover concept, which was illustrated by Richard Corben. 'Jim and Meat' was an original working title for the album. Baseball legend Phil Rizzuto did the commentary on Paradise By The Dashboard Light. It’s his second take that was featured on the album. Rizzuto…
Find out more »Federal election
The 2019 Canadian federal election (formally the 43rd Canadian general election) is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2019, to elect members of the House of Commons to the 43rd Canadian Parliament. Governor General Julie Payette dissolved the 42nd Parliament on September 11, 2019 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Find out more »NBA regular season starts
The regular season will begin on October 22, 2019 and will end in April 2020. The playoffs will begin in April 2020, and will end with the NBA Finals in June 2020. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 16, 2020, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Find out more »Happy Birthday Jake Sanford
Born October 24, 1997 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. On June 4th, 2019 : The New York Yankees selected Jake Sanford in the 3rd Round (105th overall), making Jake the highest drafted Nova Scotian ever! Congratulations Jake! Jake received a volleyball scholarship from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia ... Enjoys fishing, lifting and video games. Signed with WKU on April 12, 2018.
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