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www.novachemicals.com - NOVA Chemicals (NYSE:NCX)(TSX:NCX): -0- Earnings Release: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:00 a.m. ET Conference Call: Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:30 a.m. ET Dial-In Number: (416) 406-6419 Live Web Cast & Option 1 - The web cast link will be available at www.novachemicals.com - Web Cast Replay: Investor Center - Financial Reports - Quarterly Earnings Info - 2008 Second Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call or Option 2 - The web cast can be accessed live at PrecisionIR's www.investorcalendar.com (ticker symbol NCX). Audio Replay: An audio replay of the conference call will be available at (416) 695-5800 passcode #3230761 through Thursday, July 31, 2008.

Upcoming Earnings Release Dates:

-- 3rd Quarter 2008 - Thursday, October 23, 2008

NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Our employees develop and manufacture materials for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products. We work with a commitment to Responsible Care(R) to ensure effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship. Company shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges as NCX.

Visit NOVA Chemicals on the Internet at www.novachemicals.com.

NOVA Chemicals
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