crombie newsletter holiday 2015

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The Nice Bucket Challenge is back at Scotia Square! For some people, the seven-foot tall red bucket in centre court will be a familiar sight. Last year we collected the equivalent of $5,400 worth of food for Feed Nova Scotia. That’s a tonne of food! We were overwhelmed by the generosity and enthusiasm of all those who contributed. The Nice Bucket is returning this year, and our goal is to be ‘Twice As Nice”, and gather $10,000 worth of food to be distributed to families in Nova Scotia.

Watch for the big red bucket to appear in Scotia Square centre court during the next week, and bring in your non-perishable food donations. You can simply drop off your donation, but we also

Give Twice as Nice This Holiday Season!

In this Issue:• Give Twice as Nice!

• What’s Up Downtown?

• Dr. Amanda’s Tips to Survive the Holidays

• David Aplin Group Celebrates 40 Years!

• Give the Gift of Italy This Season!

• Salvation Army’s Kettle Kickoff Competition

• Holiday Favourites With the Symphony!

• Come Meet Indhira at Hyba

• One-of-a-Kind Gifts!

• Vivah the Holidays!

• Echo Jewellery is On the Move!

• Hop on board with BullfrogPower Green Power!

• A Year with Frog & Toad!

• Fantastic Winter Events!

encourage you to snap a photo of yourself with the Nice Bucket and share on social media. Be sure to use #NiceBucket2015 to be entered to win lunch at The Mix.

This campaign presents a great opportunity for team building exercises! Challenge your colleagues, as individuals or as teams, to see who can bring in the most food!

Not sure what to donate? Feed Nova Scotia’s most needed food items include cereal, dry pasta, rice, canned fruit, canned veggies and beans, canned meat (fish and chicken), soups, and stews. Other helpful items are feminine hygiene products, diapers (adult and baby), toothpaste and toothbrushes, shaving cream and razors, gloves, and socks.


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The Scotia Square Expansion project has begun! Over the coming weeks work will continue on the foundations and ground preparation.

It’s important for our clients and their guests to note that we will make every effort to maintain easy and unobstructed access through all parts of the complex during this project. We will keep our clients and the public informed of project updates and any required detours through our website, memos, and newsletters. We appreciate your patience as we work towards an enhanced Scotia Square.

The project will take approximately twelve months to complete, and will transform the Barrington Street facade and expand the facility on three storeys from the Delta Halifax to the Barrington Street pedway. The pedway link and centre court of Scotia Square will also be upgraded to link into our recently renovated “The Mix”.

This estimated $7 million improvement is the latest phase of a $10 million overhaul of the Scotia Square complex.

This combination of retail, restaurant, and office space will add approximately 20,000

square feet to the existing two million square foot complex, and will further expand the recently renovated food court. Once completed, visitors will seamlessly enter Scotia Square at ground level on Barrington Street and travel via escalators and elevators to centre court, which will also be renovated to provide an open, modern, and engaging common area. Additional escalators will take visitors to the upper level of Scotia Square and Albemarle Street.

What’s Up Downtown?Wanna know what’s going on with Scotia Square? Read on...


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The mid-fall time is spectacular for lifestyle goals. You've made it through back to school, back to activities and back to work. Maybe you're even back to fitness and a healthy eating routine has been set. Your thoughts are drifting to warm hot chocolate and memorable moments with friends and family this winter. The holidays are so wonderful!

There are parties and events to attend, bonuses, decadent food and drink to consume, gifts to buy and festive rushing to prepare for visitors. There may be double booked late nights, dwindling bank accounts, gift expectations, lines upon lines to wait in and sometimes even snow to derail plans that can't move.

Okay, so the holidays are wonderful, but also stressful. Surviving the holiday season can seem daunting on a good day. If you have a career that requires a lot of attention, the wonder of the holiday party season might turn into a drawn out lifestyle blunder. Knowing that things can get tight in more ways than one, there are ways that you can prepare and still enjoy the decadence. Pick a few of these tips to focus on depending on your goals.

Dr. Amanda's tips to survive the holidays and preserve the wonder:

MINDFULNESS TIPS:

Set realistic goals and expectations - know that you're going to have some extra sweets and/or drinks and enjoy the ones you have, but be ready to decline the excess.

Be compassionate - it's challenging to keep the balance over the season. If you overindulge, be kind to yourself and try to understand where things broke down. Knowing what triggered a set back can be helpful. Was it Larry from the office who likes to pour shots? Your sister Sam who makes the best fudge and gets sad if you don't eat it. Maybe it was social anxiety that feels better with food.

Be clear about your boundaries with yourself so you can communicate them to others - recall your goals before a party or engagement, practice saying "no thank-you", know that you don't have to explain or provide excuses for leaving early, declining another drink or passing on the cheesecake.

Welcome the experiences - dissolving into the sensations of the hot chocolate, long hug or stuffing can help boost the dopamine release you get from the indulgence meaning you'll feel

more joy with less consumption. If you're going to indulge, don't let guilt ruin it for you.

PLAN AHEAD:

Keep your routine as much as possible - do the things that keep you together, be it keeping a tidy home, your morning walk, staying in touch with friends, pillow talk with your partner or taking the kids to the park.

Stay active by looking for ways to build it into your daily life - over the years my family has learned to be more active when we visit. Sitting and chatting is all well and good but when you move your body by going for an after dinner walk or building a snowman you'll get in your activity, dopamine from the play aspect and keep burning extra calories.

Experiment with healthier versions of your favourite foods - cut down on the sugar in hot chocolate by making your own, incorporate more nuts into a chocolate brittle recipe or make a stuffing out of vegetables

Dr. Amanda’s Tips to Survive the Holidays

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Foods to enjoy - whole foods, vegetable based recipes, berry based items that have antioxidants, dark chocolate, teas, red wine as it has more health benefits than other drinks.

Foods to be careful of - sweets as they drive up your blood sugar, sugary drinks, processed foods

Build in small downtime - be it taking a break from work for 10 minutes to close your eyes and put your feet up or grabbing a quiet moment in the car before you enter your home, these moments help keep you grounded

Shift your focus - dive into the conversations, decorations and the emotions in the room instead of zeroing in on the food, there is a lot more going on in a holiday party than de-constructing the gingerbread house.

Winter Blahs - if you're prone to getting the winter blahs known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) there are light therapy and other options for boosting your energy and mood. Day time light in the afternoon will be especially helpful.

What about the buffet?!?

• Choose a smaller plate if there is an option

• Get an overview of the food and pick your favourites before getting in line

• Fill your plate with veggies, fruit and proteins first.

• Eat slowly

• Situate yourself away from the food table or buffet

• Wait at least 15 minutes before going back for more food to see if your hungry signal will turn off

Partner up - know a fellow health conscious friend? Why not have a short chat about your goals beforehand and see if you can team up to be each other's wing person. A little healthy competition and support can go a long way when working on a goal.

WHAT TO DO IF THINGS AREN'T GOING AS PLANNED:

Overeating - When we over eat, especially with carbohydrates, it tells our brain to crave more of the same. How do you know if you're over eating? If you're feeling sluggish and bloated, craving sugar and don't remember the last time you were hungry you've probably been overindulging. Break the cycle in as little as half a day by:

• waiting until you are actually hungry to eat again,

• hydrate - sometimes dehydration can feel like cravings,

• find some time to relax,

• get adequate sleep,

• move your body,

• cuddle or be intimate with a partner,

• spend time outside during daylight like on a lunch time walk,

• cut down your carbohydrate intake to a more reasonable level until you feel yourself coming back into balance.

Over doing it - Are you feeling fried and fizzled out? Recognize that you've had too much stimulus and give yourself a break. Take an extra hour at home before making it to the party, go home early or step outside for a breath of fresh air.

In need of support - the holidays can be very difficult if you have strained relationships with family members, family who are no longer with you or that are ill. Pick some key people to stay in touch with and reach out, it's okay to ask for help. Depression and anxiety can often worsen during or right after the holidays so be ready to ask for help if you need it or offer some to those in need.

Restart: Put in a restore day. Do a day of juicing, veggies, intermittent fasting or just clean eating to help reset your system.

Only you can decide what is most important for you. That being said, I'm super passionate about helping people enjoy life despite the pressures we're working under. That's why this quick tips entry turned into a manual. If you're having trouble figuring out your plan, have some health issues that make this season especially complicated or want to prepare for the big January reset, book an appointment or come in for a complimentary consult.

Happy holidays!

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The coral colour is used here as a statement colour that engages creativity to appeal to the direct nature of your main target market being professional women. Coral is also a colour that appeals to families because of its gentle nature.


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David Aplin Group Celebrates 40 Years!


David Aplin Group, a family and employee owned Canadian recruiting firm is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In 1975, founder and CEO, David Aplin, set out to fill the hiring void for mid-level professionals in Edmonton and Aplin is now recognized as one of the largest and most accomplished firms across the country.

“I grew up in a family that always had small businesses,” says Dave Aplin. Moving his family from Ontario to Alberta in the 70’s and looking for work, Dave reflects, “It became evident that there weren’t a lot of mid-

level recruiting companies in Edmonton in ’75, so we decided to start one.”

David Aplin Group now has more than 100 recruiters employed in 9 major cities coast to coast. Headquartered in Calgary with son, Jeff Aplin, as President, the company continues to build on its tradition of excellence and family roots by providing clients with the strongest talent and a broad scope of recruiting services, all from one source.

“Our goal has always been about developing a reputation as industry experts,” says Jeff Aplin. “Our recruiters are specialists in their fields, giving them a

competitive advantage. We know what our clients need and we relate well to our candidates because we’ve been there.”

After establishing a household name in the Alberta market, the company was determined to become the “the biggest

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Melissa Yeomans by phone: 902-422- 8441 ext 160/140 or email: [email protected]

Quality Early Learning and Child Care is only a few steps away!Come see learning in action!Spaces are currently available for children 18 months to 5 years and we are conveniently located on the second fl oor of the Duke Tower.

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MIX & JINGLE!

IntoTheMix.ca

YOU’RE INVITED – JOIN US TO

Wednesday, Nov 25th, 4-6pm

Client appreciation mixer – meet your neighbours, and enjoy the flavours!

RSVP by Nov 18th to [email protected]

Join us at The MIX and enjoy samplings from your favourite food court vendors, as well as door prizes!


and best in the West”, and opened offices in Vancouver and Winnipeg. Riding high on success, Aplin embarked on a national expansion, moving into the Atlantic region, the nation’s capital and the Toronto market through strategic acquisitions and alliances.

One of David Aplin Group’s most rewarding achievements includes winning Canada’s Best Managed Companies program in 2007, and receiving the Gold Standard designation in 2014. “2015 is our company's 40th successful year in business, and to achieve Gold status in Canada's Best Managed program is a humbling recognition,” says Jeff Aplin. “I'm honoured that our people have been recognized and included with such an amazing group of companies."

David Aplin Group’s long term vision is to build a 100+ year company and it identifies culture as its most important factor to achieve this goal. “Right from the get-go we tried to make it feel like a family business. And it is a family business,” says Dave who credits the company’s success to its culture and to the hard work of its employees. “The part that makes me feel good is the depth of talent that we have on the front lines which is second to none.”

Find out more about the history of David Aplin Group by watching this video or visiting www.aplin.com

About David Aplin Group David Aplin Group was established in 1975 and today is one of Canada’s largest and most accomplished recruiting firms. We provide the strongest talent for every organization we help, from local entrepreneurs to Fortune 500’s. We work

hard to give our customers deeply specialized, full-service recruiting and HR solutions, all from one source. David Aplin Group proactively seeks better employment strategies to help ensure our clients’ recruiting success. Learn more at www.aplin.com.


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Order your Italian Market holiday gift baskets with prices ranging from $50 to $75 to $200 and upwards.

We are also offering our house-made Panforte, imported Panettone and other Christmas treats sure to please!

Contact Julie at [email protected] or call 902-455-6124.

Pickup at our Barrington Place or Young-Kempt Road locations, or have delivered to any location in Halifax.

Please submit orders by December 15th.

Give the Gift of Italy This Season!


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The Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign November 17, 2015, with the Kettle Kickoff Competition in Scotia Square Mall in Downtown Halifax.

For the event, five kettles will be manned by representatives from the Halifax Mooseheads, 101.3 The Morning Bounce, Cyril Lunney from CTV Morning Live, Halifax Regional Police and Halifax Fire & Emergency, competing against each other to see who can raise the most funds over the lunch hour.

The funds from the campaign help The Salvation Army continue to provide the basic necessities of life – food, clothing and shelter – to anyone in need throughout the year.

Crombie will donate $1.00 for every new Like on the Salvation Army’s Facebook page on Nov. 17.

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Temporary Bus Route RelocationsThe bus routes are changing, so we can change Scotia Square! Visit our website for details

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For 25 years, Symphony Nova Scotia has brought holiday cheer to Halifax audiences with the annual favourite The Nutcracker. This annual collaboration between Symphony Nova Scotia, Halifax Dance, and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia continues to bring joy and magic to thousands of Nova Scotians each year.

It’s the story of a young girl who falls asleep in a dormitory and wakes up in a fantasy world with her beloved Nutcracker. Together, they fight the vicious Mouse Queen and travel through an enchanting Land of Snow to the Palace of the Rag Doll Queen, where flowers, dolls, and toys come to life.

“The Nutcracker has never failed to express what is best about the holiday season,” says Leica Hardy, The Nutcracker’s Choreographer and Artistic Director.

“Like all great stories, it’s about imagination, coming of age, and the power of kindness.”

This version of The Nutcracker weaves its magic through a combination of larger-than-life puppetry, symphonic music, and dramatic narrative dance.

The cast includes more than 40 dancers and puppeteers, ranging in age from nine all the way to 60. And while the dancers and puppets are onstage, more than 40 Symphony Nova Scotia musicians are beneath them in the orchestra pit performing the music from Tchaikovsky’s famous Nutcracker ballet.

The ballet includes some of the most recognizable classical music ever written, including the Russian Dance, the Waltz of the Flowers, and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

When Leica choreographed this version of The Nutcracker, she had no idea it would become Halifax’s longest-running annual seasonal tradition.

“It’s amazing how The Nutcracker has become such an important part of the cultural fibre of our

Holiday Favourites With the Symphony!Celebrate 25 Years With Symphony Nova Scotia



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Indhira Castillo comes to us straight from the Dominican Republic. She is a professional contemporary dancer with a love for Bachata and other Latin dances. Starting at the age of 9, she has studied Dance at the National School of Performing Arts of the Dominican Republic, graduating in 2003 as a contemporary dancer. As a Professional Dancer and Choreographer she has 21 years of dance experience that has developed into a passion for teaching. She has now been teaching for nine years. Indhira has a strong connection with the traditional dances from her country and has worked as a Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance instructor. Indhira also teaches other styles of dance including, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop. Indhira recently opened her own dance company La Zona Latina located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Indhira is fully dedicated to teaching, performing and promoting Dominican Bachata.

Indhira believes that as long as you have music in your heart, anyone can learn and enjoy the magic of dancing! She prides

community. It’s the marriage of puppetry, live music, and live dance that makes it so special.”

What can families expect when they come to see The Nutcracker?

“It has dramatic and visual appeal for all ages,” says Leica. “It remains full of beauty, charm, joy, and enthusiasm. I look forward to

sharing it with everyone each year, and I am especially thrilled to have my former student, Hannah Mae Cruddas, perform the role of Clara again this year. Hannah Mae’s charm and fresh spirit will delight.”

In addition to The Nutcracker, Symphony Nova Scotia will present two other holiday concerts: Bach’s rare and beloved

Christmas Oratorio, performed for the first time by our Symphony, and Handel’s glorious Messiah, a holiday favourite for hundreds of Nova Scotians every year.

Tickets for all of our holiday concerts are on sale now, and are selling quickly! Call 902.494.3820 or get your tickets online at symphonynovascotia.ca.

Come Meet Indhira at Hyba in Scotia Squareherself in creating a dynamic and fun environment in her classes. Indhira hopes to share her profound passion for dance with her students, and wishes for each to find a joy in dancing that lasts a lifetime.

Indhira was very excited to join the Hyba team because she believes that movement is very important. "The brand speaks to me. People get so tied up in thinking that moving is a chore and something we have to do. If you find something that you really love, you will want to do it. I challenge you to find movements you love!”

Join Indhira at Hyba for upcoming activities and events, and let’s get moving, Halifax!!

Stop by the newly opened Hyba Movewear store located by Starbucks. Find everything you need for a fun workout, from yoga clothes to on-trend activewear in sizes XS to 2X.

Enjoy 10% off your first purchase!*

Join the move-more movement at hyba.ca

* Valid until December 24, 2015 in Hyba Scotia Square location only. Must be presented at time of purchase. Discount applied before taxes. Excludes Polar watches.

Ready to replace fitness with fun-ness?



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One-of-a-Kind Gifts for Everyone on Your List!As Canada’s leading retailer of personalized gifts, Things Engraved offers the largest selection of gifts for any special occasion with more than 100 stores in most major malls across Canada. This incredible array of unique items is available at Scotia Square.

At Things Engraved the well-trained, friendly store associates know that engraved gifts create lasting memories. They’re always ready to provide superior solutions for your gift buying needs and can personalize any gift to make it unique and memorable.

Things Engraved carries a complete selection of gifts for any special gift-giving occasion including weddings and anniversaries, retirement, graduation, births, birthdays, holidays, religious occasions and more.

From photo and jewellery engraving to glass etching and embroidery, Things Engraved can personalize gifts purchased both in-store and elsewhere.

As a wholly owned Canadian company with a solid history spanning more than 50 years, Things Engraved has earned a reputation as Canada’s personalized gift experts, creating lasting memories for Canadians for decades.


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Vivah Jewellery is thrilled to have opened our 45th store, located in Scotia Square, Halifax, just in time for the holiday season. We offer a wide range of sterling silver and fashion jewellery, showcasing many different semi-precious stones and crystals. From amethyst, to garnet, to paua shell, to turquoise, to pearls and more, we have so much stunning jewellery to choose from. We are the one stop shop for all of your jewellery needs, whether you’re looking to treat yourself or looking for the perfect gift for someone special on your holiday shopping list. Visit us today!

Visit us online for a taste of our fantastic product selection www.vivahjewellery.com

Vivah the Holidays!

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Echo Designs Jewellery is On the Move!

Hop on Board With BullfrogPower Green Power

On the move. Our fabulous new location nestled around the corner near Coles Bookstore offers you a lovely private browsing experience. We now have the feel of a small local boutique and this space fits us perfectly. Welcome to Echo Corner! Thank you to all who have dropped by to share your thoughts, our heartfelt thanks.

Five years at Scotia Square and going strong! Who would have thought..local...handcrafted...and growing every year. Our ever-changing unique designs are seen everywhere in Scotia Square, which gives us the greatest pleasure. After all, you, the people in Scotia Square, are a great inspiration in the designs and techniques we create and learn as a result of your requests. What can we do for you today?

Hottest product. Hands down this season it is the Nova Scotia Sea Locket! Our beautiful stainless steel lockets are filled with treasures collected from Nova Scotia beaches. Sea glass, seaweed, rare garnet sand, and

mussel shells all crowned with an anchor, and sometimes crystal bling thrown in for good measure. A wonderful gift for those away who are pining for a little bit of home, and a great conversation piece for locals and visitors alike.

Available in necklace and keychain styles, just $19. Hurry in!

Always! A welcoming smile. Awesome prices. Exceptional service. Some things never change

including the pleasure Pat and Bill gain from helping customers. We are local, handcrafted, and proud to be part of the Scotia Square community. Fashion consults are done every day at our kiosk. Match an outfit, need to sparkle, buy a gift or just plain want something new - come and see us.

...let your style echo! www.echodesigns.ca

Crombie REIT is proud to partner with Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, to support renewable energy projects in the Maritimes and across Canada. One such project is the Ellershouse Wind Farm, the first wind development in Nova Scotia to be funded and built independent from the local power authority or any government incentive program.

The project is owned by AREA, the Alternative Resource Energy Authority, which is a partnership between the Towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay. These communities – along with Bullfrog Power – will be sourcing renewable energy from the facility for their municipalities.

Through our partnership with Bullfrog Power, Crombie is

helping advance the growth of green energy locally and across Canada. To learn more about the project, visit bullfrogpower.com/Ellershouse.


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A Year With Frog & Toad!This holiday season celebrate the importance of friendship with Neptune Theatre’s Holiday musical, A Year with Frog and Toad, on stage November 24-January 3. Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage in this Tony-nominated musical. Follow the adventures of two unlikely friends - the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad - as they go through four, fun-filled seasons. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons. A magical, enchanting musical for the entire family.

Jacket art copyright © 1970 Arnold LobelUsed by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

until JAN 3

Get a hoppin' holiday family deal with a Frog and Toad Family Four Pack! Take the family out to our Holiday musical A Year with Frog and Toad! Get two adult

tickets, two youth tickets and one hardcover Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury - all for only $199. Visit neptunetheatre.com for details.

HappyHolidays

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Fantastic Winter Events in Halifax!Get out and enjoy some of these upcoming events…November 17th: Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff, Scotia Square, 12 noon

November 20th: Shopping Under the Stars, Spring Garden Road, 5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

November 21st: Chronicle Herald Holiday Parade of Lights, 6:00 p.m.

November 24th to January 3rd: Neptune Theatre’s A Year with Frog and Toad Holiday Musical

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November 25th: Mix & Jingle Client Appreciation Event in The Mix, Scotia Square, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

November 27th: Black Friday – see stores for individual deals

November 28th: HRM Christmas Tree Lighting in Grand Parade, 5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.

December 4th: Shopping Under the Stars, Spring Garden Road, 5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

December 4th to 13th: Symphony Nova Scotia’s The Nutcracker

Please be advised that shops within Scotia Square will be open 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on December 24 & 31, and closed on December 25, 26, and January 1.

Keep an eye on Boston Pizza Granville Market’s Facebook page for additional holiday specials and events!

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