Update on 2014 Commonwealth Games bid

Monday October 24, 2005

Mayor Peter Kelly, Premier John Hamm and Fred MacGillivray of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Bid Committee, will present an update on the Commonwealth Games bid to the media.

Following the media briefing will be a public rally to introduce the Halifax bid for the first time to the public.

When:    Thursday October 27, 2005

Time:      11:15 am - Bid update for media

           12:00pm - Public Rally (Grand Parade)

Where:    Halifax Hall, Main Floor, City hall, 1841 Argyle Street

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For more information:

John O’Brien

HRM                                  
(902) 490-6531

Laura Lee Langley

Province of Nova Scotia

(902) 424--4886 (902)

Monica Kennedy

Trade Centre Limited

421-1302 Ext. 127