Conventions

• Hal-Con in-person format returns, focuses on local talent and vendors

  This year's event in Halifax had many of the fan favourites including the annual costume contest. There were still many guests, artists and vendors though the focus was on local.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2021
  
• Events at Winnipeg convention centre wane due to ongoing pandemic

  Limits on gathering sizes and travel restrictions have forced the RBC Convention Centre to nix all 15 of its planned events between September and December.

  Sep 10, 2020
  
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• Red River Ex convention site to expand to meet convention demand

  The growing demand for convention space in and around Winnipeg has one facility looking at a massive expansion to accommodate increased numbers.

  Entertainment

  Apr 24, 2019
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• EEDC to run both Shaw and Expo Centres: report

  Edmonton city council will review a private report on Tuesday recommending that EEDC take over operation and management of both the Shaw Conference Centre and the Expo Centre at Northlands.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2017
• Uruguay sets path for Canada on marijuana legalization within international treaties

  The Trudeau government introduced legislation in April with a goal of legalizing and regulating the use of recreational marijuana by July 2018.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2017
• Canada opposes Palestinian attempts to join U.N. treaties

  Canada has formally opposed Palestinian attempts to join 15 different United Nations treaties and conventions.

  Politics

  Feb 16, 2015