August 2019
The first plane landed @ the airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport At 4:50 am on August 1, 1960 the first airplane landed at the airport in Halifax, a Vickers Viscount running the Trans-Canada Airlines Flight 400 between Montreal and Newfoundland. It was piloted by Halifax native W.E. Barnes. The first overseas flight arrived an hour later, travelling from London en route to Montreal. Halifax Stanfield is the 8th busiest airport in Canada by passenger traffic. The airport covers a total of 2,372 acres.
Find out more »Joe Elliott’s birthday
Born August 1, 1959 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Best known as the lead singer of the band Def Leppard. He has also been the lead singer of the David Bowie tribute band the Cybernauts and the Mott the Hoople cover band Down 'n' Outz. He is one of the two original members of Def Leppard and one of the three to perform on every Def Leppard album. Elliott also has worked on several projects including The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood's solo album Slide on This.
Find out more »Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day
August 2- August 5 Celebrating the city's 124th Natal Day (1895 – 2019), the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Festival runs from Friday, August 2nd until Monday, August 5th, 2019. A total of 30 individual events include; family activities, live music, road races, entertainment showcase, comedy night, busker performances, the Mayor & Council Garden Party in both Halifax & Dartmouth and one of the oldest parades in Atlantic Canada. In addition, we hold three spectacular fireworks shows throughout the weekend; from a…
Find out more »Comedy in Halifax
Casino Nova Scotia (Halifax) August 2 @ 8 pm It's the 10th Anniversary of the Natal Day Comedy Gala and this year is sure to be the most gut-busting yet! This star studded event features Canadian sensation Mark Forward and fellow comedians Cathy Jones, Pete Johansson and host Travis Lindsay.
Find out more »Shrek on vinyl
Shrek fans can finally listen to the film’s beloved soundtrack on vinyl. The reissued album will be available on August 2nd. The soundtrack features Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” Rufus Wainwright’s cover of “Hallelujah,” Baha Men’s cover of “Best Years of Our Lives” and both Smash Mouth and Eddie Murphy’s versions of Neil Diamond’s “I’m a Believer.” A limited edition lime green vinyl will be available for purchase along with the wider-release black vinyl.
Find out more »Garbage day is today not Monday
There will be no solid waste collection on Monday. If that's your day, you're asked to put your garbage, organics or recyclables on Saturday, August 3.
Find out more »The Class of 1985
August 3 The Class of 1985 All your favorites from 1985 noon- 6 pm on 89 9 The Wave
Find out more »Def Leppard released Hysteria
Hysteria is the fourth studio album by Def Leppard, released on 3 August 1987. It is Def Leppard's best-selling album to date, selling over 25 million copies worldwide, and spawning seven hit singles. The title of the album was thought up by drummer Rick Allen, referring to his 1984 auto accident and the ensuing worldwide media coverage surrounding it. It is also the last album to feature guitarist Steve Clark before his death. Hysteria's creation took over three years and was plagued by delays, including the aftermath…
Find out more »The Class of 1985
The Class of 1985 (encore broadcast) August 5 All your favorites from 1985 Noon-6 pm on 89 9 The Wave
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