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\u00a9David Howells 2019\rwww.davehowellsphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We are delighted to welcome Mary Walsh<\/strong> as the keynote speaker<\/strong> for this year\u2019s Hope in the City Breakfast events<\/strong> in Halifax<\/strong> and St. John’s<\/strong>! Mary is a celebrated and award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, comedian, and activist. She’s also a proud Newfoundlander!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for an inspiring morning of connection, conversation, and hope:
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HALIFAX<\/strong> EVENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Friday, November 13 at The Westin Nova Scotian (7:00 to 9:00 a.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    ST. JOHN’S EVENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Wednesday, November 18 at the Delta Hotel (7:00 to 9:00 a.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Ticket information coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      We are delighted to welcome Mary Walsh as the keynote speaker for this year\u2019s Hope in the City Breakfast events in Halifax and St. John’s! Mary is a celebrated and award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, comedian, and activist. She’s also a proud Newfoundlander! 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