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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-08-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Halifax Regional Police Association
1, record 1, English, Halifax%20Regional%20Police%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HRPA 2, record 1, English, HRPA
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Municipal Association of Police Personnel 3, record 1, English, Municipal%20Association%20of%20Police%20Personnel
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
- MAPP 4, record 1, English, MAPP
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
- MAPP 4, record 1, English, MAPP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission. To protect the rights and interests of the men and women who protect and serve the citizens of the Halifax Regional Municipality. 5, record 1, English, - Halifax%20Regional%20Police%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Halifax Regional Police Association
1, record 1, French, Halifax%20Regional%20Police%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- HRPA 2, record 1, French, HRPA
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Municipal Association of Police Personnel 3, record 1, French, Municipal%20Association%20of%20Police%20Personnel
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
- MAPP 4, record 1, French, MAPP
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
- MAPP 4, record 1, French, MAPP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Arts and Culture
- History
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Halifax Foundation
1, record 2, English, Halifax%20Foundation
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Halifax Foundation] is mandated to support, from earnings on invested contributions, existing and new endeavours in arts and culture, education, environment, health, heritage, recreation and social response that enhance public spaces, facilities and services in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The Foundation serves the whole of the Halifax Regional Municipality. 2, record 2, English, - Halifax%20Foundation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Arts et Culture
- Histoire
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Halifax Foundation
1, record 2, French, Halifax%20Foundation
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Mainland South Heritage Society
1, record 3, English, Mainland%20South%20Heritage%20Society
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MSHS 2, record 3, English, MSHS
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Its] mandate is to research, document and preserve the heritage of the communities of Mainland South[, the] Halifax Regional Municipality from Armdale to Pennant. 3, record 3, English, - Mainland%20South%20Heritage%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Mainland South Heritage Society
1, record 3, French, Mainland%20South%20Heritage%20Society
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MSHS 2, record 3, French, MSHS
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Basketball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Provincial Black Basketball Association
1, record 4, English, Provincial%20Black%20Basketball%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PBBA 2, record 4, English, PBBA
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Provincial Black Basketball Association(PBBA), is a non-profit organization that is committed to the promotion of the game of basketball within the Black communities of Nova Scotia and across Canada at large.... [They are the proud sponsor of the Black Invitational Basketball Tournament held yearly in the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia. ] The annual Black Invitational Basketball Tournament draws participants(players and spectators) from around the world and has become a major event on the African Canadian social calendar. The tournament weekend is a homecoming for many old friends and families, and allows them to enjoy the greatest basketball in the country, while celebrating the richness and strength of [their] community and cultural heritage. In addition to organizing and promoting the Black Invitational Basketball Tournament, the PBBA is also involved in various charitable works. The PBBA continues to make special donations within the Black communities to local churches, youth organizations and many other groups in [the] community. 3, record 4, English, - Provincial%20Black%20Basketball%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Basket-ball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Provincial Black Basketball Association
1, record 4, French, Provincial%20Black%20Basketball%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PBBA 2, record 4, French, PBBA
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Dartmouth
1, record 5, English, Dartmouth
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A former city and community in the county of Halifax, in Nova Scotia. 2, record 5, English, - Dartmouth
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On April 1, 1996, the provincial government amalgamated all the municipalities within the boundaries of Halifax County into a single-tier regional government named Halifax Regional Municipality(HRM). 3, record 5, English, - Dartmouth
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Coordinates: 44° 40’ 12" N, 63° 34’ 39" W (Nova Scotia). 4, record 5, English, - Dartmouth
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Dartmouth
1, record 5, French, Dartmouth
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ancienne ville et communauté dans le comté d'Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. 2, record 5, French, - Dartmouth
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[La ville de Dartmouth] est incorporée le 1er janvier 1961 et est dissoute le 1er avril 1996 pour être intégrée à la municipalité régionale d'Halifax. 3, record 5, French, - Dartmouth
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Coordonnées : 44° 40' 12" N, 63° 34' 39" O (Nouvelle-Écosse). 4, record 5, French, - Dartmouth
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-09-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Fairview
1, record 6, English, Fairview
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A] former community and current neighbourhood within the urban core of Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia. 2, record 6, English, - Fairview
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 44° 39’ 10" N, 63° 38’ 28" W (Nova Scotia). 3, record 6, English, - Fairview
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fairview
1, record 6, French, Fairview
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quartier et ancienne communauté dans le noyau urbain de la municipalité régionale d'Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. 2, record 6, French, - Fairview
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 44° 39' 10" N, 63° 38' 28" O (Nouvelle-Écosse). 1, record 6, French, - Fairview
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Halifax Regional Municipality
1, record 7, English, Halifax%20Regional%20Municipality
correct, see observation, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HRM 1, record 7, English, HRM
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On 1 April 1996, the Halifax Regional Municipal Government was created to reduce costs and promote greater efficiency; Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the rest of Halifax County were grouped under one mayor and 23 councillors to govern the region’s metropolitan affairs, but Halifax’s individual identity has been retained. 2, record 7, English, - Halifax%20Regional%20Municipality
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Regional Municipality of Halifax
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Municipalité régionale d'Halifax
1, record 7, French, Municipalit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9gionale%20d%27Halifax
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MRH 1, record 7, French, MRH
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 1er avril 1996, le gouvernement de la municipalité régionale d'Halifax est créé afin de réduire les coûts d'administration et doter la région d'une gestion plus efficace. La fusion d'Halifax, de Dartmouth, de Bedford et du reste du comté d'Halifax sous l'administration d'un maire et de 23 conseillers municipaux pour gérer les affaires métropolitaines n'empêche cependant pas Halifax de conserver son identité propre. 1, record 7, French, - Municipalit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9gionale%20d%27Halifax
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les noms d'origine grecque ou latine comme «Halifax» commencent par un «H» muet. On dit donc «la ville d'Halifax, la citadelle d'Halifax». Seul le titre du fondateur d'Halifax échappe à la règle : George Montagu Dunk est le second «comte de Halifax». 1, record 7, French, - Municipalit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9gionale%20d%27Halifax
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Greater Halifax Partnership
1, record 8, English, Greater%20Halifax%20Partnership
correct, see observation, Nova Scotia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- GHP 2, record 8, English, GHP
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Greater Halifax Partnership is the growth partnership for the Halifax Regional Municipality, with a mandate to market and promote the region. Its priorities are to maintain and grow existing Halifax-based businesses, and to attract new investment. Investors in the Partnership include the local business community, the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Provincial and Federal Governments. 3, record 8, English, - Greater%20Halifax%20Partnership
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On 1 April 1996, the Halifax Regional Municipal Government was created to reduce costs and promote greater efficiency; Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the rest of Halifax County were grouped under one mayor and 23 councillors to govern the region’s metropolitan affairs, but Halifax’s individual identity has been retained. 4, record 8, English, - Greater%20Halifax%20Partnership
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Greater Halifax Partnership
1, record 8, French, Greater%20Halifax%20Partnership
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- GHP 2, record 8, French, GHP
correct, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 1er avril 1996, le gouvernement de la municipalité régionale d'Halifax (que l'on peut être tenté d'appeler «le Grand Halifax») est créé afin de réduire les coûts d'administration et doter la région d'une gestion plus efficace. La fusion d'Halifax, de Dartmouth, de Bedford et du reste du comté d'Halifax sous l'administration d'un maire et de 23 conseillers municipaux pour gérer les affaires métropolitaines n'empêche cependant pas Halifax de conserver son identité propre. 3, record 8, French, - Greater%20Halifax%20Partnership
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les noms d'origine grecque ou latine comme «Halifax» commencent par un «H» muet. On dit donc «la ville d'Halifax, la citadelle d'Halifax». Seul le titre du fondateur d'Halifax échappe à la règle : George Montagu Dunk est le second «comte de Halifax». 3, record 8, French, - Greater%20Halifax%20Partnership
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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