CEED Community

July 2011

Obladee Wine Bar, Brooklyn Warehouse

The Globe and Mail- Where to hang ten in Halifax

"Here's an insider's guide to the best spots within half an hour of downtown, and where to kick back after a day in the surf..." (.pdf)

The Hub

The Chronicle Herald- Hub 'a happening place' for small business owners

"Here's a reliable indicator that you're a lucky person with a pretty good life: When you head in to work, your energy level goes up rather than down..."(.pdf)

June 2011

CEED Second Chance, Jason Mantee

Breakfast Television- Interview

Jason Mantee in an interview with Heidi Petracek on BT. They discuss about his past, his future plans and his experience with the CEED Second Chance program.

I Heart Bikes Inc.

The Chronicle Herald - New firm offers more than a set of wheels

"Sarah Craig isn't getting into the bicyclerental business, she's also getting into the business of sharing the Halifax cycling experience..." (.pdf)

Giant Robot Comics

SNAP Dartmouth- Giant Robot Comics Now Open

"Congratulations to Darryl on the opening of his new business, Giant Robot Comics. The new shop in the Woodlawn Plaza features a huge selection of comic books, action figures, novelties, and role playing games..." (.pdf)

Banh Mi

The Chronicle Herald - Banh Mi; A sub, only healthier

"Basically, Banh Mi is a Vietnamese-style submarine sandwhich, but much healthier than a large cold cuts with mayo and a bag of chips..." (.pdf)

CEED Second Chance, Jason Mantee

The Chronicle Herald - Giving thanks for Second Chaces

"He wears it on his right arm, concealed this day under the sleeve of a shirt and suit jacket: the word Warriors etched into his skin, forever a remionder of his time in a gang..." (.pdf)

Liquid Gold

The Chronicle Herald - Liquid Gold olive oils branching out to P.E.I

"the Halifax operation that has been attracting crowds of cooking aficionados to the historic Hydrostone area since September, has secured some similarly historic digs near the Charlottetown waterfront for a second location..." (.pdf)

May 2011

Meghan Fish Contemporary Art + Projects

SNAP Halifax - Meghan Fish Contemporary Art + Projects Launch

"SNAP Halifax attended the opening of the Meghan Fish Contemporary Art + Projects which proposes a new way to buy and appreciate contemporary art, both in Halifax and abroad..." (.pdf)

April 2011

The Middle Spoon

The Chronicle Herald - DIY s'mores at new dessert, martini bar

"It’s supposed to be a nice comfy place where you can go for a date or a girls night out and have a nice dessert and a martini..." (.pdf)

March 2011

Meghan Fish Contemporary Art + Projects

The Chronicle Herald - New art gallery will be on the move

"Meghan Fish, director of Meghan Fish Contemporary Art + Projects, opens her hybrid business tonight in temporary space at 2053 Gottingen St., Halifax..." (.jpg)

Sweet Smiles Pastry Cafe

Snap Halifax - Sweet Smiles Pastry Cafe Now Open!

"Cheryl Pace of Sweet Smiles Pastry Cafe has just opened a new location at 639 Portland Hills Drive just behind Petworks. Cheryl has been producting delicious treats and selling them at the Alderney Landing Market for over a year..." (.pdf)

February 2011

Talay Tahi

Snap Dartmouth - Taste of out town

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Talay Thai is owned and operated by Andy and Jimmy Dao, and is the second Talay restraunt to open following the success of their first restraunt on Barrington Street in Halifax..." (.pdf)

Fiddleheads Kids Shop

The Chronicle Herald - Recovering from wet baby steps

"After a successful first couple of months in the retail business beginning last fall, Lisa Donaldson and Nancy Rector recieved a late-night call from the fire department to tell them they were dealing with a burst water pipe at their business location..." (.pdf)

January 2011

CEED Second Chance: New Glasgow

CBC Mainstreet - Interview

Paul White and Shellby Matheson in an interview with CBC Mainstreet about their past, how they enrolled in 'Second Chance' and their plans for the future. (.mp3)

CEED Second Chance: New Glasgow

Minister of Justice - CEED Second Chance Program Graduation New Glasgow

"On behalf of the Governement of Nova Scotia, it is my honour to congratulate the students of CEED's Second Chance program on their graduation..." (.pdf)

Fiddleheads Kids Shop

Snap Halifax - Fiddleheads Grand opening

"Congratulations to Nancy Rector and Lisa Donaldson on the opening of their new shop - Fiddleheads. The bright new store caters to the new parent with a growing family..." (.pdf)

Talay Thai: Dartmouth

The Chronicle Herald - Dartmouth has its own Talay Thai

"The mains were all generously portioned and nicely presented, with one of them featuring decorative carrots that showed off the chef's sculpting skills..." (.pdf)