Halifax Media Coop – Solidarity Halifax Announces Finalists in ‘Name Our Oval’ Contest The Chronicle Herald – Halifax activists seek new name for skating oval Metro News – Emera’s ‘donations’ don’t justify naming rights News 95.7 – Group wants Emera Oval renamed; city says it won’t happen >>VOTE HERE!
Voting for new Oval name begins Saturday February 23, 2013 For Immediate Release Halifax, NS – Solidarity Halifax’s Name Our Oval contest is in full swing! Dozens of nominations were received, and voting for a new name opens this Saturday February 23. We’ll be kicking off the voting period with a launch at the Oval […Read more]
Interest in Solidarity Halifax’s Name Our Oval Contest has also spurred some to question: why bother? Here’s why: Renaming Our Oval: What’s In A Name? Check out these interviews with Brian Crouse, spokesperson for Solidarity Halifax’s Power to the People Campaign, on reasons why the Oval deserves a better name: CTV NEWS: Anti-capitalist group launches […Read more]
For Immediate Release February 13, 2013 Halifax, NS – Halifax Regional Council should never have allowed the Oval to be named for Emera/Nova Scotia Power, one of the biggest corporate bullies in the province, says Solidarity Halifax, an anti-capitalist organization in the city. To challenge Council’s decision, Solidarity Halifax will be holding a contest to […Read more]
Social Worker and Sol Hal member Jackie Barkley says we should think twice before we thank the utility for its generosity. Listen to her CBC Information Morning commentary here: http://www.cbc.ca/informationmorningns/2012/10/09/nsps-donation-not-all-good-news/