You can go
all
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looking for some
on the World Wide Web,
brings neighbours together onl
Chebucto Community Net
is home to many local
clubs, organizations and
small businesses from
your neighbourhood.
Here are just a few....
The Commons North
Community Association is
the online home of
residents who live between
Cunard and North, and
Maynard and Windsor
streets. These neighbours
are working together to
ensure a vibrant, safe and
clean place to raise their
children.
It seems like everyone is digging up their roots
- family histories are being rediscovered on the
Internet, and the Genealogical Association of
Nova Scotia is a great place to start. Sift
through this site to find that long-lost ancestor,
or research the settlement of the Acadians at
this wonderful resource.
The Scottish Culture and Heritage site
covers family names, Scottish history
and immigration, and much more.
For the adventurous type, Chebucto hosts the
website for the Bluenose Soaring Club - a
group of gliding enthusiasts from the
community of Stanley. This site contains
information on learning to glide, and a visual
guide to different kinds of gliders.
To Kill A Mockingbird is a standard in English class
for all Canadian students. Jane Kansas maintains
this all-encompassing collection about the novel, the
author, and its place in literary history.
Halifax - and now all of Nova
Scotia - has seen explosive
growth in the film industry.
One hot player these days is
Triad Films. Check out their
site for pictures and
background information on
Triad's latest productions.
One of Cape Breton's best social
documentary makers is Neal Livingston,
whose short films cover the gamut, from
the Suet winds of the Cape Breton
Highlands to the Toxic Partners at the
Sydney tar ponds. Check out Neal’s
Black River Productions website!
One metro organization
that has had a huge
impact on our awareness
of nature is the Ecology
Action Centre. This site
has information on
pesticides, organic foods,
and encourages citizen
action on environmental
issues.
The MidWifery Coalition of
Nova Scotia promotes the
acceptance of Mid-Wives as
important contributors to the
process of childbirth.
This advocacy site argues for
the coverage of MidWife
services under the provincial
healthcare plan.
The contribution of Black Nova
Scotians to the development of
our society is recognized by the
Black History Month Association.
With profiles of prominent
members of the black community,
this website reminds us of the
varied ethnic makeup of our
nation and the role they play in
Canadian history.
The Upstream Music Association - a not-forprofit professional Arts organization, exists to
contribute to the growth of a vibrant cultural
community. It nurtures the development and
presentation of innovative musical works.
The Irondale Ensemble Project is a theatre
company working in communities
throughout the province. It promotes the
creation of new plays, and the use of
theatre as a tool for education through art.
Getting away from it all is a luxury for many... and a
great place to hide out for a weekend is at Baile
Langan Log Cottages. Located on Highway 215, this
is just one of many picturesque locations in Nova
Scotia where you can forget city life for a little while.
Get into the swing of
things, and drop by the
website for the Chebucto
Big Band. A collection of
professional musicians
promoting a popular and
unique local sound, this
site provides a
performance schedule and
photo gallery.
Working for positive social development the Men
for Change Group supports personal growth,
political action, and peer support. It challenges
our notions of the roles of men and women in
society, in a constructive and encouraging
environment. Men for Change holds frequent
workshops on current social issues.
All local fans of the CIAU sports world have
got to check out this site. The latest scores,
and piles upon piles of statistics have made
Bob Adams' CIAU SportsPage a fabulous
resource for fans. Schedules, historical data,
and Canadian Olympic profiles are all
available at the click of your mouse.
A few years ago a group of local youth had an
idea - which they turned into a learning experience
in Egypt. The EDGE group - past participants of
Canada World Youth international exchange
programmes - created an hour-long documentary
on the movement toward environmental tourism in
the land of the Pyramids. The Eco-Egypt video is
complemented by this website, which provides
maps, photos and short clips from the
documentary.
If the music moves you, check out the website
for Dance Nova Scotia. Here you can find
links to dance lessons, performances and other
local and national resources.
An informed society leads to a healthy
democracy. That's one of the messages found
within this webzine created by the Atlantic
office of CUSO, an agency which facilitates
international volunteer work placements in the
developing world. The Sustainable Times
covers ethical mortgages, genetically-modified
foods, and social protests in its mission to raise
our consciousness of vital global issues.
Got a bike? Get to this site, and
find friends and fellow riders who
share your passion for two
wheels. The Velo Halifax Bicycle
Club has info on organized rides
for all skills, ages and interests.
Learn about the techniques of developing your
Whole Mind, and put that brain to good use. What
do you know - what can you learn, and how can
you accomplish your goals of improved memory,
acuity and an agile mind. This is no brain teaser,
it's a straightforward website full of interesting
features.
Senior women have a wonderful community living
option at Victoria Hall. This organization and
building of the same name keeps residents active
and involved with one another and the community.
Science and Nature are
complemented by this watering
hole for the Atlantic Society of
Fish and Wildlife Biologists.
While it brings professionals in
this field together, it also
encourages training and
development of biologists.
Here's a secret for you... the Internet is really
just one great big global cookbook! Check
out Cyber Chef for a fabulous collection of
recipes and more from a connoisseur of the
kitchen. It's one of Chebucto's most popular
websites.
It's a form of artistic
expression ... a martial art...
and a meditative exercise.
A hot site at Chebucto
these days is Yang Style Tai
Chi. This resource covers
the evolution of Tai Chi,
the origins of Taoism, and
so much more.
Newfoundland's Grand Banks is a genealogical and
historical resource particular to people with family
origins in Canada's youngest province. Church
records and other official documents, plus many
photos, bring the family histories of many alive
through this site hosted at Chebucto Community Net.
These are just a few of
the many organizations,
clubs and small
businesses who make
up the Chebucto
Community Net. You
and your organization
will find a helpful and
reliable home with us, a
non-profit agency with
community at its core.
Visit our website at
http://chebucto.ns.ca
for more information,
or see one of our
representatives at this
event to sign up now!