HALIFAX, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial is giving
the gift of music to the Maritimes by expanding its Musical
Instrument Lending Library program to the Halifax Public Libraries.
Dartmouth native, JUNO and East
Coast Music Award-winning songwriter/artist Joel Plaskett will join us to announce details
of the program.
The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library
program is the first of its kind in the Maritimes. This innovative,
free program helps put musical instruments into the hands of more
Canadians. Just like borrowing a book, residents with a valid
library card can now borrow a variety of musical instruments.
DATE:
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Wednesday, July 11,
2018
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TIME:
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10:00 a.m.
ADT
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WHERE:
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Alderney Gate Public
Library
60 Alderney
Drive
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y
4P8
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WHO:
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• Joel Plaskett, Juno and East Coast Music
Award-winning artist
• Åsa Kachan, Chief Librarian & CEO,
Halifax Public Libraries
• Debbie Lebel, Director of Access,
Halifax Public Libraries
• Paul Joliat, Assistant Vice-President,
Philanthropy and Sponsorships, Sun Life Financial
• Waye Mason, Halifax Deputy
Mayor
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This is the ninth musical instrument lending library program
supported by Sun Life Financial in a Canadian public library.
Sun Life Financial in the community
At Sun Life
Financial, we are committed to building sustainable, healthier
communities for life and we're proud to hold the Caring
Company designation from Imagine Canada. Community wellness is
an important part of our sustainability commitment and we believe
that by actively supporting the communities in which we live and
work, we can help build a positive environment for our Clients,
Employees, advisors and shareholders. Our philanthropic support
focuses on two key areas: health, with an emphasis on diabetes
awareness, prevention, care and research initiatives through our
Team Up Against DiabetesTM platform; and arts and
culture, through our award-winning Making the Arts More
Accessible TM program. We also partner with sports
properties in key markets to further our commitment to healthy and
active living. Our Employees and advisors take great pride in
volunteering over 29,000 hours each year and contribute to making
life brighter for individuals and families across Canada. Read more about Sun Life Financial in
the community.
About Halifax Public Libraries
At Halifax Public
Libraries, people are at the heart of all we do. We believe every
individual in our community wants to thrive and contribute.
Supporting this collective growth is why we exist. Comprised of 14
branches, Halifax Public Libraries serves the over 400,000
residents of Halifax with our
collection of close to 1 million items and a wide range of services
creating dynamic public spaces for everyone. By building on our
commitment to access, diversity, service, and technology, Halifax
Public Libraries attracts more than 3.6 million in-person visits
each year. Reflecting our community, we are a resource for everyone
and a launch point for growth.
Media Relations
Contacts:
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Hannah
Stewart
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Kasia
Morrison
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Senior Communications
Specialist
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Communications
Officer
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Sun Life
Financial
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Halifax Public
Libraries
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t.
647.256.2136
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t.
902-490-5852
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hannah.stewart@sunlife.com
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morrisk@halifax.ca
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SOURCE Sun Life Financial Canada