List of Speakers

Halifax Conference

Saturday May 7, 2011, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Prince George Hotel
1725 Market Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3N9
(902) 425-1986

Please click on each name to read their bio

Dr Steve Burrell, Clinical Director, SMIC, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dr Ali Imran, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dr Walter Kocha, Medical Oncologist, London, Ontario Prof
Dr Larry Kvols, Section Chief, Neuroendocrine Oncology Program, Moffitt Cancer Centre, Tampa, Florida
Dr Ozgur Mete, Consultant Endocrine pathologist, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario
Dr Janice Pasieka, Surgical Oncologist, Calgary Alberta
Dr Geoff Porter, Professor, Department of Surgery and the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NovaScotia
Dr Daniel Rayson, Medical Oncology, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Helen Searle , RN
Dr Eric Turcotte, Clinical Head of The Molecular Imaging Centre, Sherbrooke, Quebec

Musical Entertainment during the Conference

Fleur Mainville

Since first appearing on the music scene over 20 years ago, it's impossible not to be caught up in the energy Fleur Mainville brings to every show with her dynamite stage presence.

Mainville began playing the violin at the age of 5. Her love of music at such a young age led her to study classical violin for 10 years, and after she followed her heart by learning traditional fiddle Celtic music. Over the years Mainville expanded her instrument repertoire by also training in flute, piano, percussion, voice, and bagpipes.

Before graduating from Pictou Academy as Valedictorian of her class she joined Celtic rock group MacKeel. Her energetic stage performances allowed Fleur to tour all over North America with the sensational music group, who are still credited with taking Celtic music to the next level. Their performances included sharing the stage with such acclaimed artists as The Barenaked Ladies, Great Big Sea, The Irish Descendents, Natalie MacMaster, The Tragically Hip, Crash Test Dummies, and Ashley MacIsaac. With the release of MacKeel's debut CD Plaid, the group was nominated for two East Coast Music Awards, and in 1996 Plaid was given the title by 'Sam the Record Man' as the highest independent selling CD in the Maritimes. In 2002 the band parted ways and Fleur Mainville began her solo career.

Fleur has continued to share the stage with many artists and is in high demand as a performer who can play in many different styles, with a flair on stage that demands attention and recognition. Her original tunes are now being used by HBO and by other fiddlers from many regions. Mainville adds her own theme to the traditional jigs, reels and songs. With 4 CD recordings under her belt, she shows no signs of slowing down and is one of the most influential fiddlers on the east coast.

Recently, Mainville was given the honour of receiving the title of Ambassador for Pictou County.

She will perform at the Halifax Conference Friday evening May 6th, and throughout the day Saturday May 7th. Click here to hear her perform.

Discography

Finding Treasures 2001
It's About Time 2006
"Fleurries" Christmas Album 2008
My Rare One 2009