Benefit Concerts for Fishermen & Wildlife affected by Gulf Coast Oil Spill
This Thursday, July 1st, join artists, musicians, and activists worldwide to benefit those directly impacted by the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. The wetlands and wildlife are in desperate need of our attention as oil continues gushing more than two months after the Deepwater Horizon drilling disaster.
Proceeds from all participating venues will be donated to The Gulf Restoration Network, a nonprofit committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region for future generations.
Let's make a difference now!
Click here to find an event near you or here to host your own.
Neighborgoods: Share Stuff with Friends and Save Money
Need to borrow a tent for the weekend or got an extra bike to lend a neighbor for the afternoon? Neighborgoods, a new online community, just made sharing and repurposing our "stuff" a whole lot easier.
NeighborGoods members can borrow, lend, rent, sell and buy stuff from their neighbors, saving money and getting more value out of the items they already own. A great way to encourage re-use and keep waste out of landfills!
Check it out at NeighborGoods.net.
Live Earth Bloggers' Moving Photos and Reports from the Gulf
This week TedxOilSpill examined the issues and concerns arising from this environmental catastrophe and the nonprofit Citizen Effect went on a fact-finding mission to establish solutions for the community and the fragile ecosystem of the Gulf Coast.
Check out Kris Krug's stunning photo essays from above and around the Gulf Coast (Part 1 Part 2, Part 3, Part 4).
And read along as we follow Geoff Livingston on the Citizen Effect Gulf Mission which began this week.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
ADEDA News
Last Thursday evening the ADEDA Chair, Warden Peter Newton, hosted our Annual General Meeting with fiscal reports, remarks from special guests and highlight presentations by the agency’s Managing Director and staff. The Garden Room at the Digby Pines was filled to capacity. The turnout was an encouraging indicator of the interest in the work we’re doing, and the comments a show of encouragement for our efforts. The successes of the past year, and the opportunities - as well as the challenges – facing the upcoming term were outlined and discussed.
On Friday we were busy hosting a public Renewable Energy Briefing in partnership with the Nova Scotia department of Energy; and we were delighted with the number of participants and the range of interests that were represented. Today is Digby Port Day, which we have been organizing and promoting on behalf of the Digby Harbour Port Association. It’s a new initiative designed to focus on the future opportunities for the Port of Digby, described by many maritime analysts as “Nova Scotia’s face on the Fundy”. The historical as well as the present significance of the Port of Digby was well considered recently in a piece by local newspaper columnist Kristy Herron.
Membertou Re-enactment a Moving Experience
Messages of peace and harmony between peoples permeated a dramatic re-enactment next to the Habitation in Port Royal, home to the first French settlers on these shores. The event began the much anticipated celebrations associated with Membertou 400. Almost 500 people representing the Mi’kmaq, French and English attended the event, the first of five days of celebrations marking the great chief’s life.
Keeping a Light
With the loss of the much loved, if short-lived, windmill in Bear River reported recently, it’s great to be able to report that community restoration efforts have succeeded in maintaining and preserving a landmark structure in another of our scenic locales. An appreciative and admiring group of “Hamptonians”, and particularly the Hampton Lighthouse and Historical Society, gathered to watch as a newly renovated lamp room was gently lowered atop the 30 metre structure.
Youth Will be Served – And in Turn So Will Our Community
News abounded from one end of Annapolis Digby to the other this past week as the achievements of our area’s young achievers took to the fore in their reported accomplishments. While the preservation of our heritage landmark structures and celebrations honouring generations past are certainly much deserving of note (hey, that’s why they’re in the newsletter this week), we are wise to remember that the look of our future is on the faces of our next generation.
Collectively there was no better illustration of that fact that the many awards and accomplishments recognized recently at the Valley campus of the Nova Scotia Community College as 205 graduates were honoured. The NSCC Valley Campus continues to be an invaluable educational and training resource for our community, and we should also recognize the educators and administrators who continue to produce scholars of excellence.
An exceptional individual academic achievement was recognized by the Province of Nova Scotia when a local high school student was recently honoured as one of the select winners of the Premier’s Power of Positive Change Award. Congratulations to Grade 11 Bridgetown regional High School student Carsten MacLean. At ADEDA we like to think that the power of positive change is what we should be about – thanks Carsten for showing us the way to get it done.
Moving out of the classroom, we see another local student achieving on the athletic field. Digby’s Anne Balser, a student at the University of Victoria, recently won the women’s individual championship at the Canadian University College golf competition. To follow it off she immediately jetted off to Spain where she finished among the top dozen contestants at the World University games. I play the same home course as Anne but perhaps not so well.
Getting HIP to Health
And so with all these super achieving young people in our area, it’s important that their physical and personal health needs don’t miss a beat – even over the summer months. So it’s good to know that a number of student oriented Health Information Places (HIP) will be open across the Annapolis Digby region during the next couple of months.
Well, I’m off today to the Digby Port Day event, try and join us if you’re in the area and get this newsletter in time. By the way, inspired by Ms. Balser, I took to the links this past weekend. Regret to inform you I will not be going to Spain as a result.
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
On Friday we were busy hosting a public Renewable Energy Briefing in partnership with the Nova Scotia department of Energy; and we were delighted with the number of participants and the range of interests that were represented. Today is Digby Port Day, which we have been organizing and promoting on behalf of the Digby Harbour Port Association. It’s a new initiative designed to focus on the future opportunities for the Port of Digby, described by many maritime analysts as “Nova Scotia’s face on the Fundy”. The historical as well as the present significance of the Port of Digby was well considered recently in a piece by local newspaper columnist Kristy Herron.
Membertou Re-enactment a Moving Experience
Messages of peace and harmony between peoples permeated a dramatic re-enactment next to the Habitation in Port Royal, home to the first French settlers on these shores. The event began the much anticipated celebrations associated with Membertou 400. Almost 500 people representing the Mi’kmaq, French and English attended the event, the first of five days of celebrations marking the great chief’s life.
Keeping a Light
With the loss of the much loved, if short-lived, windmill in Bear River reported recently, it’s great to be able to report that community restoration efforts have succeeded in maintaining and preserving a landmark structure in another of our scenic locales. An appreciative and admiring group of “Hamptonians”, and particularly the Hampton Lighthouse and Historical Society, gathered to watch as a newly renovated lamp room was gently lowered atop the 30 metre structure.
Youth Will be Served – And in Turn So Will Our Community
News abounded from one end of Annapolis Digby to the other this past week as the achievements of our area’s young achievers took to the fore in their reported accomplishments. While the preservation of our heritage landmark structures and celebrations honouring generations past are certainly much deserving of note (hey, that’s why they’re in the newsletter this week), we are wise to remember that the look of our future is on the faces of our next generation.
Collectively there was no better illustration of that fact that the many awards and accomplishments recognized recently at the Valley campus of the Nova Scotia Community College as 205 graduates were honoured. The NSCC Valley Campus continues to be an invaluable educational and training resource for our community, and we should also recognize the educators and administrators who continue to produce scholars of excellence.
An exceptional individual academic achievement was recognized by the Province of Nova Scotia when a local high school student was recently honoured as one of the select winners of the Premier’s Power of Positive Change Award. Congratulations to Grade 11 Bridgetown regional High School student Carsten MacLean. At ADEDA we like to think that the power of positive change is what we should be about – thanks Carsten for showing us the way to get it done.
Moving out of the classroom, we see another local student achieving on the athletic field. Digby’s Anne Balser, a student at the University of Victoria, recently won the women’s individual championship at the Canadian University College golf competition. To follow it off she immediately jetted off to Spain where she finished among the top dozen contestants at the World University games. I play the same home course as Anne but perhaps not so well.
Getting HIP to Health
And so with all these super achieving young people in our area, it’s important that their physical and personal health needs don’t miss a beat – even over the summer months. So it’s good to know that a number of student oriented Health Information Places (HIP) will be open across the Annapolis Digby region during the next couple of months.
Well, I’m off today to the Digby Port Day event, try and join us if you’re in the area and get this newsletter in time. By the way, inspired by Ms. Balser, I took to the links this past weekend. Regret to inform you I will not be going to Spain as a result.
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
A New Way to Curb Emissions
Japanese told to go to bed an hour early to cut carbon emissions
Japanese households are being urged to go to bed one hour earlier than normal in order to help tackle climate change.
Danielle Demetriou in Tokyo
Published: 12:38PM BST 24 Jun 2010
20 Comments
A typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign Photo: ALAMY
The Japanese government has launched a campaign encouraging people to go to bed and get up extra early in order to reduce household carbon dioxide emissions.
The Morning Challenge campaign, unveiled by the Environment Ministry, is based on the premise that swapping late night electricity for an extra hour of morning sunlight could significantly cut the nation's carbon footprint.
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Tom Delay speeds up his mission to put carbon on business agendaA typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign.
The amount of carbon dioxide emissions potentially saved from going to bed an hour early was the equivalent of 20 per cent of annual emissions from household lights, "Many Japanese people waste electric power at night time, for example by watching TV until very late," a ministry spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph.
"But going to bed early and getting up early can avoid wasting electrical power which causes carbon dioxide emissions. If people change their lifestyle, we can save energy and reduce emissions." The campaign also proposes that people take advantage of an extra hour of morning sunlight by improve their lifestyles in general by running, doing yoga and eating a nutritious breakfast.
It is the latest initiative tackling climate change by the Japanese environment ministry, which is faced with the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent from 1990 levels within the next decade.
It was the same government department that launched the high profile Cool Biz campaign five years ago, which encourages workers to wear short-sleeved shirts and offices not to turn air con lower than 28 degrees during the summer
Japanese households are being urged to go to bed one hour earlier than normal in order to help tackle climate change.
Danielle Demetriou in Tokyo
Published: 12:38PM BST 24 Jun 2010
20 Comments
A typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign Photo: ALAMY
The Japanese government has launched a campaign encouraging people to go to bed and get up extra early in order to reduce household carbon dioxide emissions.
The Morning Challenge campaign, unveiled by the Environment Ministry, is based on the premise that swapping late night electricity for an extra hour of morning sunlight could significantly cut the nation's carbon footprint.
Related Articles
New Japanese PM pledges deep greenhouse gas cuts
Sir Terence Conran celebrates an eco house in France
President Barack Obama clears major global warming hurdle
Helen Yemm's Thorny Problems
Budget 2009 live blog: the latest news, comments and analysis
Tom Delay speeds up his mission to put carbon on business agendaA typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign.
The amount of carbon dioxide emissions potentially saved from going to bed an hour early was the equivalent of 20 per cent of annual emissions from household lights, "Many Japanese people waste electric power at night time, for example by watching TV until very late," a ministry spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph.
"But going to bed early and getting up early can avoid wasting electrical power which causes carbon dioxide emissions. If people change their lifestyle, we can save energy and reduce emissions." The campaign also proposes that people take advantage of an extra hour of morning sunlight by improve their lifestyles in general by running, doing yoga and eating a nutritious breakfast.
It is the latest initiative tackling climate change by the Japanese environment ministry, which is faced with the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent from 1990 levels within the next decade.
It was the same government department that launched the high profile Cool Biz campaign five years ago, which encourages workers to wear short-sleeved shirts and offices not to turn air con lower than 28 degrees during the summer
Canada Day Street Party
Canada Day Street Party in Bear River
Flora Doehler | June 27, 2010 at 11:42 am |
Celebrate Canada Day this Thursday afternoon in downtown Bear River.
17 local artists and studios will show and tell their craft and techniques with ongoing live demonstrations. This includes Wild Rice Pottery, Redhanded Pottery, Green Willow Studio, Raven Winds Studio, Charles Couper Studio, Ray Sanford Studio and more!
Live music will be presented by Harvey Marcotte and friends.
Games and activities will be ongoing all afternoon at the waterfront including a bike rally and pet parade.
Don't forget to have a piece of the Canada Cake and to celebrate the opening of the Visitor Information Centre at the Oakdene at 3 pm!
Local businesses will have in-store specials all day long. Be part of history as 'Main Street' is blocked to vehicular traffic all afternoon.
Presented by Canadian Heritage, Bear River artists and businesses and the Bear River Board of Trade.
Flora Doehler | June 27, 2010 at 11:42 am |
Celebrate Canada Day this Thursday afternoon in downtown Bear River.
17 local artists and studios will show and tell their craft and techniques with ongoing live demonstrations. This includes Wild Rice Pottery, Redhanded Pottery, Green Willow Studio, Raven Winds Studio, Charles Couper Studio, Ray Sanford Studio and more!
Live music will be presented by Harvey Marcotte and friends.
Games and activities will be ongoing all afternoon at the waterfront including a bike rally and pet parade.
Don't forget to have a piece of the Canada Cake and to celebrate the opening of the Visitor Information Centre at the Oakdene at 3 pm!
Local businesses will have in-store specials all day long. Be part of history as 'Main Street' is blocked to vehicular traffic all afternoon.
Presented by Canadian Heritage, Bear River artists and businesses and the Bear River Board of Trade.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Nova Scotia at the Crossroads
Nova Scotia & Canada at the Crossroads: Sustainability or Militarism?
Tuesday, June 29 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Room 224, Student Union Building, Dalhousie University, 6136
University Avenue, Halifax
Free public lecture. Join us in a critical dialogue about the
troubling rise of militarism in our country and our province and how
this threatens the progress we are trying to make on sustainability.
Come to learn about the doubling of Canada's military spending and the
Canada First Defence Strategy but the federal government has cut
environmental and climate change programs. Learn about US weapons
manufacturers lobbying our federal and provincial governments. What
should be our defence and foreign policies? What is the appropriate
role for our military? How can we create a culture of peace and
sustainability?
Tuesday, June 29 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Room 224, Student Union Building, Dalhousie University, 6136
University Avenue, Halifax
Free public lecture. Join us in a critical dialogue about the
troubling rise of militarism in our country and our province and how
this threatens the progress we are trying to make on sustainability.
Come to learn about the doubling of Canada's military spending and the
Canada First Defence Strategy but the federal government has cut
environmental and climate change programs. Learn about US weapons
manufacturers lobbying our federal and provincial governments. What
should be our defence and foreign policies? What is the appropriate
role for our military? How can we create a culture of peace and
sustainability?
Be a Part of Peace
PEACE CONFERENCE 2010 Being the Change: Building a Culture of
Peace . . .in our classrooms, our communities, and our world
July 7 - 10, 2010
Mount Saint Vincent University
July 7: FREE PUBLIC LECTURE
From Kindergarten to the UN ? Education and Action for Peace, Alyn Ware
7 pm, Seton Auditorium
July 8 ? 9: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
July 10: FIELD TRIP TO PUGWASH, World Famous for Peace
Join other changemakers to explore how peace education, women's
activism, and the disarmament movement have contributed and can
contribute to building a more peaceful world. Conference presenters
include Alyn Ware, Sandra Butcher, Adele Buckley, Erika Simpson, Hetty
van Gurp, and Donna Smyth. Conference sessions focus on topics such as
nuclear weapon-free zones, building peace through art and women
activists working for peace.
During the Saturday field trip to Pugwash, participants will have the
opportunity to visit the historic home of the Pugwash Movement, learn
more about its storied past, especially the contribution of women to
the Pugwash Movement, and tour the recently restored Thinkers? Lodge,
designated a National Historic Site in 2008.
Registration is now open! Register early ? spaces are limited!
Conference (July 8-9): $75 (Thursday night dinner and overnight
accommodations are optional and not included in the conference fee)
Field trip to Pugwash (July 10): $45 (Includes bus transportation
between Halifax and Pugwash, coffee break on arrival and light lunch.
Time: 8am - 6pm
Field trip to Pugwash (July 10): $20 (Provide own transportation to
Pugwash and join the group for a coffee break on arrival and light
lunch)
For more information, to take a look at the program or to register, go
to www.msvu.ca/peaceconference , or contact us at
peaceconference@msvu.ca or 902-457-6131. Find us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129257540425553
Peace . . .in our classrooms, our communities, and our world
July 7 - 10, 2010
Mount Saint Vincent University
July 7: FREE PUBLIC LECTURE
From Kindergarten to the UN ? Education and Action for Peace, Alyn Ware
7 pm, Seton Auditorium
July 8 ? 9: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
July 10: FIELD TRIP TO PUGWASH, World Famous for Peace
Join other changemakers to explore how peace education, women's
activism, and the disarmament movement have contributed and can
contribute to building a more peaceful world. Conference presenters
include Alyn Ware, Sandra Butcher, Adele Buckley, Erika Simpson, Hetty
van Gurp, and Donna Smyth. Conference sessions focus on topics such as
nuclear weapon-free zones, building peace through art and women
activists working for peace.
During the Saturday field trip to Pugwash, participants will have the
opportunity to visit the historic home of the Pugwash Movement, learn
more about its storied past, especially the contribution of women to
the Pugwash Movement, and tour the recently restored Thinkers? Lodge,
designated a National Historic Site in 2008.
Registration is now open! Register early ? spaces are limited!
Conference (July 8-9): $75 (Thursday night dinner and overnight
accommodations are optional and not included in the conference fee)
Field trip to Pugwash (July 10): $45 (Includes bus transportation
between Halifax and Pugwash, coffee break on arrival and light lunch.
Time: 8am - 6pm
Field trip to Pugwash (July 10): $20 (Provide own transportation to
Pugwash and join the group for a coffee break on arrival and light
lunch)
For more information, to take a look at the program or to register, go
to www.msvu.ca/peaceconference , or contact us at
peaceconference@msvu.ca or 902-457-6131. Find us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129257540425553
Car for Sale
CAR FOR SALE!
An old friend, recently deceased, honoured him by remembering him in his will with the gift of his car.
It's a 2008 Ford Taurus,automatic with a lot of percs....incl.power windows & locks, A.C.,
even outside code numbers to unlock doors if you choose,and other options as well...It's as clean as it was new!
The odometer turned 11,000 (that's right, eleven thousand) kilometers as the Old Coot brought it home.It has bucket seats as well as as four doors too!It's colored 'Pearl Dune'- something of a 'tan'...
Model SE FWD V6
Purchased at Belliveau Motors 2 years ago....there should be no difficulty picking up the 5 year warranty or what's left of it....
ASKING PRICE IS $14,500....Cash or certified cheque only.
Why sell? I don't need 2 cars!
The Taurus will be roadside by my driveway today and tomorrow during daylight hours. If the little wagon is in my carport, come in and I'll open the doors for you and may even let you take a spin!(Tomorrow, the Old Coot will be away from early morning until at least mid-afternoon.) You can lv.a message on his answering machine if you have questions: 245-5171.
It's a nice and sporty little car. It even has awnings on the windows! (That's a little too- shall we say 'sexy',- for an Old Coot who spends his life digging in the mud.....and perhaps makes him the proverbial 'stick-in-the-mud' so many of you love!
THIS CAR NEEDS DRIVING.THE OLD FRIEND HAD BEEN ILL MOST OF THE TIME, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VERY FAR.
An old friend, recently deceased, honoured him by remembering him in his will with the gift of his car.
It's a 2008 Ford Taurus,automatic with a lot of percs....incl.power windows & locks, A.C.,
even outside code numbers to unlock doors if you choose,and other options as well...It's as clean as it was new!
The odometer turned 11,000 (that's right, eleven thousand) kilometers as the Old Coot brought it home.It has bucket seats as well as as four doors too!It's colored 'Pearl Dune'- something of a 'tan'...
Model SE FWD V6
Purchased at Belliveau Motors 2 years ago....there should be no difficulty picking up the 5 year warranty or what's left of it....
ASKING PRICE IS $14,500....Cash or certified cheque only.
Why sell? I don't need 2 cars!
The Taurus will be roadside by my driveway today and tomorrow during daylight hours. If the little wagon is in my carport, come in and I'll open the doors for you and may even let you take a spin!(Tomorrow, the Old Coot will be away from early morning until at least mid-afternoon.) You can lv.a message on his answering machine if you have questions: 245-5171.
It's a nice and sporty little car. It even has awnings on the windows! (That's a little too- shall we say 'sexy',- for an Old Coot who spends his life digging in the mud.....and perhaps makes him the proverbial 'stick-in-the-mud' so many of you love!
THIS CAR NEEDS DRIVING.THE OLD FRIEND HAD BEEN ILL MOST OF THE TIME, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE VERY FAR.
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Biosolids
Blogger's comment and opinion: I used to work in microbiology and chemistry. Just because an item may be deemed microbiologically "safe", does not mean the product is safe. It could have not one bacterium or virus in it, but if it's full of lead, does that mean it's safe? Lead is just one example. Think of how many things and chemicals that people put in their bodies. And think about putting that on your plants, which absorb things from the soil to grow.
NS: Usage of bio-solids stirs up controversy
By Kirk Starratt, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Kings County Register, June 24, 2010
[KENTVILLE, NS] — Let the consumers know, and let them make the choice.
That’s the intent behind an initiative of Kings County councillor Wayne Atwater, who wants farmers in the municipality who choose not to use bio-solids (treated human sewage sludge) on their land to have permission to post signs letting people know.
At the June 15 committee of the whole (COTW) session, Atwater said there is some merit in allowing county farmers post such signage. Farmers using bio-solids are not necessarily proud to advertise the fact, but those who choose not to probably would be.
“I’m proud of the ones who choose not to use bio-solids,” he said.
Kings County councillor Wayne Atwater wants farmers who choose not to use bio-solids on their land to have permission to post signs letting consumers know. — Kirk Starratt photo
Atwater would like to see a letter sent to the Kings County Federation of Agriculture on the matter, and pointed out to his colleagues council had unanimously supported sending a letter to the provincial minister of agriculture requesting a ban on the transport and land application of bio-solids in the municipality.
“I don’t want farmers being penalized for putting up a sign,” he said, drawing attention to the county’s signage regulations.
Deputy Warden Diana Brothers said it seems like a good idea and suggested it be added to the next COTW agenda for discussion. Atwater moved to refer the item to staff for the time being. The motion carried.
NS: Usage of bio-solids stirs up controversy
By Kirk Starratt, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Kings County Register, June 24, 2010
[KENTVILLE, NS] — Let the consumers know, and let them make the choice.
That’s the intent behind an initiative of Kings County councillor Wayne Atwater, who wants farmers in the municipality who choose not to use bio-solids (treated human sewage sludge) on their land to have permission to post signs letting people know.
At the June 15 committee of the whole (COTW) session, Atwater said there is some merit in allowing county farmers post such signage. Farmers using bio-solids are not necessarily proud to advertise the fact, but those who choose not to probably would be.
“I’m proud of the ones who choose not to use bio-solids,” he said.
Kings County councillor Wayne Atwater wants farmers who choose not to use bio-solids on their land to have permission to post signs letting consumers know. — Kirk Starratt photo
Atwater would like to see a letter sent to the Kings County Federation of Agriculture on the matter, and pointed out to his colleagues council had unanimously supported sending a letter to the provincial minister of agriculture requesting a ban on the transport and land application of bio-solids in the municipality.
“I don’t want farmers being penalized for putting up a sign,” he said, drawing attention to the county’s signage regulations.
Deputy Warden Diana Brothers said it seems like a good idea and suggested it be added to the next COTW agenda for discussion. Atwater moved to refer the item to staff for the time being. The motion carried.
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NS Loses Air Show?
Blogger: Why not return to Yarmouth?
NS: Nova Scotia loses air show - event to do fly past in 2011
By Jennifer Taplin, Metro Halifax
Source: Metro Halifax, June 24, 2010
[HALIFAX, NS] — They’ll likely have to drop the “Nova Scotia” from the Nova Scotia International Air Show.
The air show is all set for Shearwater this year, but organizers are looking elsewhere for the 2011 show.
Tony Goode, chair of the NSIAS board, said ongoing construction projects at both Shearwater and Halifax Stanfield International Airport left the air show in a pickle.
The show was cancelled in 2007, bashed by a major storm in 2008, and last year it was held in Yarmouth.
“We’ve concluded that it would be better not to utilize the airport at this stage of the game. That’s not to say it wouldn’t be in consideration in the future,” he said.
The board is looking at a number of locations and Goode mentioned both New Brunswick and P.E.I. as options.
This year it’s returning home to Shearwater, but Goode said it’s a one-off thing.
“We’d be delighted to come back to Shearwater, but we don’t want to overstay our welcome,” Goode said.
Visitors to the Nova Scotia International Air Show watch the Snowbirds pass by from the wing of a Hercules plane in this file photo from 2005. The air show will be held at the CFB Shearwater airport on September 11 and 12. — Daily News file photo
Colonel Sam Michaud, wing commander at 12 Wing Shearwater, said it makes sense for the air show to return to Shearwater this year because 2010 is not only the 100th anniversary of the Canadian navy, but the 65th anniversary of naval aviation in Canada.
“From a military perspective, it will be much more than an air show. We expect to see participation from the navy and army,” he said. “It gives Canadians a chance to come out and connect with their military and the men and women who serve around the world in places like Afghanistan and Haiti.”
The big draws this year at the September 11-12 event include the first-ever appearance by a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet, the first flight of a Fairey Firefly since being restored, and of course, the Snowbirds.
NS: Nova Scotia loses air show - event to do fly past in 2011
By Jennifer Taplin, Metro Halifax
Source: Metro Halifax, June 24, 2010
[HALIFAX, NS] — They’ll likely have to drop the “Nova Scotia” from the Nova Scotia International Air Show.
The air show is all set for Shearwater this year, but organizers are looking elsewhere for the 2011 show.
Tony Goode, chair of the NSIAS board, said ongoing construction projects at both Shearwater and Halifax Stanfield International Airport left the air show in a pickle.
The show was cancelled in 2007, bashed by a major storm in 2008, and last year it was held in Yarmouth.
“We’ve concluded that it would be better not to utilize the airport at this stage of the game. That’s not to say it wouldn’t be in consideration in the future,” he said.
The board is looking at a number of locations and Goode mentioned both New Brunswick and P.E.I. as options.
This year it’s returning home to Shearwater, but Goode said it’s a one-off thing.
“We’d be delighted to come back to Shearwater, but we don’t want to overstay our welcome,” Goode said.
Visitors to the Nova Scotia International Air Show watch the Snowbirds pass by from the wing of a Hercules plane in this file photo from 2005. The air show will be held at the CFB Shearwater airport on September 11 and 12. — Daily News file photo
Colonel Sam Michaud, wing commander at 12 Wing Shearwater, said it makes sense for the air show to return to Shearwater this year because 2010 is not only the 100th anniversary of the Canadian navy, but the 65th anniversary of naval aviation in Canada.
“From a military perspective, it will be much more than an air show. We expect to see participation from the navy and army,” he said. “It gives Canadians a chance to come out and connect with their military and the men and women who serve around the world in places like Afghanistan and Haiti.”
The big draws this year at the September 11-12 event include the first-ever appearance by a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet, the first flight of a Fairey Firefly since being restored, and of course, the Snowbirds.
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On at Council
Council Agenda
Meeting DateJune 29, 2010
Meeting LocationBear River Fire Hall
Call to OrderWarden Jim ThurberReading of Mission StatementWarden Jim ThurberPause to Seek GuidanceWarden Jim ThurberDocumentsSubject AreaApproval of the AgendaAdditions to the Agenda Council StaffSpecial PresentationsPresentations& HearingsMinutesApproval/Amendments May 25, 2010
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Council AgendaBusinessArising from Minutes1.2.Deputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor GregoryCouncillor AmeroCouncillor AdamsWarden ThurberNew Business# 1Statement of Estimates 2010-2011 Statement of Estimates Report Tax Rate Resolution 2010-2011# 2UNSM UNSM Resolutions – FallConference# 3Funding Request Digby Neck Fire Department# 4Municipality of District of Barrington Request for support – Street LightRates# 5 Feedback on Nova Scotia Coasts# 6# 7
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Council AgendaAdministrationCAO Report Meeting Updates Project UpdatesPayables May 2010 - $ 496,308.66Financial ReportNot Available until after budget is approvedCorrespondenceReceived forInformation 1.NS Tourism, Cultureand Heritage Review of Heritage Property Act2.Destination S W Nova April and May Board Minutes3.Digby Choral Group Thank You Letter4.Digby Choral Group Gold Sponsorship Recognition5.South West Health Lyme Disease Fact Sheet6.Service NS and Municipal Relations Federal Gas Tax OutcomesReports7.UNSM Age-Friendly Communities MOU8.Employment Opportunities Partnership Thank You Letter
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Council AgendaCouncilCommittees# 1Committee of the Whole# 2Bylaw & Policy ReviewAdvisory Committees# 1 EMO ManagementPlanningCommitteeWarden Thurber/Deputy Warden MacAlpine# 2 Heritage AdvisoryCommitteeCouncillor AmeroCouncillor Adams# 3 Planning AdvisoryCommitteeWarden ThurberDeputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor Gregory Orientation of new members held on May 27th# 4 Police AdvisoryCommitteeCouncillor GregoryCouncillor AmeroCouncillor Adams No meeting since last report# 5 Tri County HousingAuthorityR Fitzgerald Reported May 25thCouncil
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Council AgendaRegional/JointCommittees# 1Airport WorkingGroupDeputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor Adams Unapproved Minutes May 5,2010 Event to unveil new name# 2Annapolis DigbyEconomic DevelopmentAgencyWarden Thurber Board Minutes May 27, 2010 MD Report – June 2010 Annual Report 2010 –Investing in our Future#3Digby Annapolis DevelopmentCorpWarden ThurberCouncillor Amero Next meeting July 7th#4Digby AreaLearningAssociationCouncillor Adams Meeting held June 23rd#5Digby AreaTourismAssociationCouncillor Gregory Minutes April 7, 2010 Presentation-Lori Blackburn NS Tourism DevelopmentOfficer#6Digby AreaRecreation CommitteeCouncillor GregoryCouncillor AmeroMinutes March 17, 2010#7Digby HarbourPort AssociationCouncillor Gregory#8Digby LibraryCommitteeDeputy Warden MacAlpine Meeting notes July 29, 2008 Meeting held June 14th#9FundywebBroadbandDeputy Warden MacAlpine Councillor Amero No meeting since last report# 10 IndustrialCommissionDeputy WardenMacAlpine Councillor AmeroMinutes Feb 23, 2010# 11 Kings Transit AuthorityCouncillor Amero June Board Package Business Case Analysis: New Garage and Mun of Digby# 12 Senior SafetyCommitteeCouncillor Adams Councillor Gregory May Minutes# 13 Tideview TerraceWarden Thurber Councillors Gregory& Adams # 14 Waste CheckDeputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor Gregory No meeting# 15 Western Counties Regional LibraryDeputy Warden MacAlpine
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Council AgendaCouncil ReportsWarden ThurberMEDIC Transportation CoalitionDeputy WardenMacAlpineUNSM Hanse SocietyCouncillor Gregory Source Water ProtectionCommittee Minutes Buy Back Nova ScotiaCouncillorAmero ATV AssociationCouncillorAdams SW Biosphere Reserve AssociationNotice of MotionIn CameraAdjournment
Meeting DateJune 29, 2010
Meeting LocationBear River Fire Hall
Call to OrderWarden Jim ThurberReading of Mission StatementWarden Jim ThurberPause to Seek GuidanceWarden Jim ThurberDocumentsSubject AreaApproval of the AgendaAdditions to the Agenda Council StaffSpecial PresentationsPresentations& HearingsMinutesApproval/Amendments May 25, 2010
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Council AgendaBusinessArising from Minutes1.2.Deputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor GregoryCouncillor AmeroCouncillor AdamsWarden ThurberNew Business# 1Statement of Estimates 2010-2011 Statement of Estimates Report Tax Rate Resolution 2010-2011# 2UNSM UNSM Resolutions – FallConference# 3Funding Request Digby Neck Fire Department# 4Municipality of District of Barrington Request for support – Street LightRates# 5 Feedback on Nova Scotia Coasts# 6# 7
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Council AgendaAdministrationCAO Report Meeting Updates Project UpdatesPayables May 2010 - $ 496,308.66Financial ReportNot Available until after budget is approvedCorrespondenceReceived forInformation 1.NS Tourism, Cultureand Heritage Review of Heritage Property Act2.Destination S W Nova April and May Board Minutes3.Digby Choral Group Thank You Letter4.Digby Choral Group Gold Sponsorship Recognition5.South West Health Lyme Disease Fact Sheet6.Service NS and Municipal Relations Federal Gas Tax OutcomesReports7.UNSM Age-Friendly Communities MOU8.Employment Opportunities Partnership Thank You Letter
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Council AgendaCouncilCommittees# 1Committee of the Whole# 2Bylaw & Policy ReviewAdvisory Committees# 1 EMO ManagementPlanningCommitteeWarden Thurber/Deputy Warden MacAlpine# 2 Heritage AdvisoryCommitteeCouncillor AmeroCouncillor Adams# 3 Planning AdvisoryCommitteeWarden ThurberDeputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor Gregory Orientation of new members held on May 27th# 4 Police AdvisoryCommitteeCouncillor GregoryCouncillor AmeroCouncillor Adams No meeting since last report# 5 Tri County HousingAuthorityR Fitzgerald Reported May 25thCouncil
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Council AgendaRegional/JointCommittees# 1Airport WorkingGroupDeputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor Adams Unapproved Minutes May 5,2010 Event to unveil new name# 2Annapolis DigbyEconomic DevelopmentAgencyWarden Thurber Board Minutes May 27, 2010 MD Report – June 2010 Annual Report 2010 –Investing in our Future#3Digby Annapolis DevelopmentCorpWarden ThurberCouncillor Amero Next meeting July 7th#4Digby AreaLearningAssociationCouncillor Adams Meeting held June 23rd#5Digby AreaTourismAssociationCouncillor Gregory Minutes April 7, 2010 Presentation-Lori Blackburn NS Tourism DevelopmentOfficer#6Digby AreaRecreation CommitteeCouncillor GregoryCouncillor AmeroMinutes March 17, 2010#7Digby HarbourPort AssociationCouncillor Gregory#8Digby LibraryCommitteeDeputy Warden MacAlpine Meeting notes July 29, 2008 Meeting held June 14th#9FundywebBroadbandDeputy Warden MacAlpine Councillor Amero No meeting since last report# 10 IndustrialCommissionDeputy WardenMacAlpine Councillor AmeroMinutes Feb 23, 2010# 11 Kings Transit AuthorityCouncillor Amero June Board Package Business Case Analysis: New Garage and Mun of Digby# 12 Senior SafetyCommitteeCouncillor Adams Councillor Gregory May Minutes# 13 Tideview TerraceWarden Thurber Councillors Gregory& Adams # 14 Waste CheckDeputy Warden MacAlpineCouncillor Gregory No meeting# 15 Western Counties Regional LibraryDeputy Warden MacAlpine
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia1Call to OrderThe Council meeting was called to order with Warden Thurberin the chair at 6:02 p.m. AttendanceCouncillors present: Jim Thurber, Warden Jimmy MacAlpine, Deputy Warden Linda Gregory, Councillor Maritza Adams, CouncillorStaff present: Linda Fraser, Chief Administrative Officer Gordon Wilson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Cora Lee Bremner, Executive SecretaryRegrets: Randall Amero, CouncillorPrayerWarden Thurber welcomed everyone to the meeting, read theMunicipality’s mission statement and then asked everyone topause to seek guidance for the meeting. Agenda Councillor Gregory added Upcoming Council andCOTW dates as New Business #3. Deputy WardenMacAlpine added Green Municipal Funds as NewBusiness #4, Provincial Coastal Strategy as NewBusiness #5, and Coastal Strategy as New Business #6.MOVED and seconded that the agenda be approved asamended.MOTION CARRIEDPresentationsTinna Bonner, CanadaPost CommunicationsOfficer, Rural MailSafety ReviewMOVED and seconded that Ms. Tinna Bonner, Canada PostCommunications Officer come before Council to make apresentation regarding the Rural Mail Safety Review.MOTION CARRIED Mr. Terry MacDonald, Coordinator for the AtlanticProvinces was also present for the presentation. Ms.Bonner outlined the review process to Council for ruralmail delivery. Canada Post is first looking at areas of concern that have been reported by the drivers, and they arealso doing a review of all mailboxes in Canada. Ms.Bonner outlined the review process and the guidelines thatare in place, as well as the processes to providing community mailboxes or post office boxes. A review ishoped to take place within the Municipality of Digby for mid-July. Council will be updated with their findings. Aquestion and answer period followed the presentation.Council asked about minimum distances for customerstravelling to post offices or community boxes to pick up their mail. Canada Post is trying to find the mostconvenient location for people. Council expressed theirconcern with smaller post offices within the Municipalityclosing down. They assured Council that this program is
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia2not looking to close down post offices and by relocatingpeople’s boxes to the local post offices might help to sustain them. Council asked the Canada Post representatives to take into consideration the ferry traffic when determininghow much traffic there is in a particular area. Council alsosuggested that delivery be scheduled around rush times inthe communities. Warden Thurber thanked them for their presentation andlooks forward to working with them throughout the process.MinutesApril 26, 2010Deputy Warden MacAlpine noted that in the April 26, 2010minutes, the report for Waste Check should have read that therewill soon be a new garbage truck that will be able to haul two streams of garbage. MOVED and seconded that the minutes from the Council ofApril 26, 2010 be approved as amended.MOTION CARRIEDBusiness Arising from MinutesNILOld BusinessWarden ThurberNo Old Business.Deputy Warden MacAlpineConway SidewalkThe CAO has not heard anything from the Department ofTransportation regarding the installation of a bike lane inConway. It was decided to wait to resurface the last section ofsidewalk in Conway until a decision has been made.Councillor GregoryNo Old Business.Councillor AmeroAbsent.Councillor AdamsNo Old Business.New Business#1 Department of Energy Since Digby has been identified as having renewable energysuch as; winds, tidal power, solar, and bio-mass, it wassuggested that Council invite a representative from theDepartment of Energy to come before Council to make apresentation to see what this could mean for theMunicipality of Digby.MOVED and seconded that a letter be sent to the Ministerof Energy requesting representation from the department tocome and talk to Council about renewable energy opportunities in the Municipality of Digby. MOTION CARRIED
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia3#2 2010 MobiusEnvironmental Award Councillor Gregory and Deputy Warden MacAlpine areboth planning to attend the 2010 Mobius EnvironmentalAwards. There has been a local winner this year fromWeymouth. Council decided that they would present acertificate of recognition to them at the Council meeting in Weymouth at the end of September. An article will also beplaced in the August edition of the Coastline Newsletterwhich should also feature a photo from the presentationmade in June.MOVED and seconded that Council present a certificate ofrecognition to Sissiboo Investment Ltd. from Weymouthwho is the recipient of the Small Business of the Year awardfrom the 2010 Mobius Environmental Awards, as well, anarticle will be placed in the August edition of the CoastlineNewsletter.MOTION CARRIED#3 Meeting Dates The June Council meeting is scheduled for the same nightas the DRHS graduation and also the Islands ConsolidatedSchool. Council has planned to pass the budget at thatmeeting; therefore, it was decided to change the June 28meeting to June 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm. If the hall is available, these changes will be advertised inthe upcoming issue of the Coastline. It was also discussed to have the Program Coordinator placesigns around the community when Council meetings aregoing to be held in those areas.MOVED and seconded that the June Council meeting bechanged from June 28 at 6:00 to June 29 at 6:30 providingthe Bear River Fire Hall can accommodate this request.MOTION CARRIED The Councillors in District 2 and 3 are unable to attend themeeting being held in their district. It was suggested tochange the locations of those two meetings so that theCouncillor can be present in their district. MOVED and seconded that the August 23, 2010 Councilmeeting be held at the Baptist Church Hall in Culloden andthat on September 13, 2010 the COTW meeting be held atNorth Range Community Hall. MOTION CARRIED#4 Green MunicipalFunds Deputy Warden MacAlpine had the opportunity to attend aplanning conference in Halifax. Green Municipal Fundshas been increased up to $10 million for borrowing and forgivable loans are available for up to $1 million. Also,there is a simplified process to apply for these funds. There have also been changes in Nova Scotia which couldprovide the Municipality the opportunity to have their ownrenewable energy source. This project could be funded
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia4through green municipal funds. It was suggested if thisopportunity was taken advantage of, the Municipality could provide their own power and sell any excess power into thegrid. The money made could help offset capital costs. Itwas suggested that this be researched over the next eight to twelve months after the building is done. Discussion ensued. #5 Provincial CoastalStrategy The Province has set three meetings that will be held whileCouncil are away for FCM; gas tax, draft water strategy,and coastal consultation with Municipalities. Councilwould like to be able to provide input for these meetings.MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to theDepartment of Environment and Service Nova Scotia,carbon-copied to the MLA, expressing Council’s concernsthat they are having the above-mentioned meetings whileCouncil and senior staff are away.MOTION CARRIED#6 Coastal StrategyDeputy Warden MacAlpine wanted to note that the UNSMExecutive Board has reviewed the Coastal Strategy and havemade comments to go back. The Province is going to set up acommittee to coordinate coastal strategy and they will belooking for an elected official to sit on this committee. Councilwill discuss this after they return from FCM.AdministrationRequest for decision/directionNILCAO Report Maud Lewis SignageWeymouth LibraryMunicipal OfficeRelocation The CAO report for April 26, 2010 was included in themeeting package. The CAO noted that she has contacted the executivedirector regarding the signage for the Maud Lewis site andhe is going to get back to her with a date. The grand opening for the Weymouth Library is tentativelyplanned for the last week of July. As of Friday the Municipal Office will be doing business atthe Airport until fall.PayablesMOVED and seconded that the payables in the amount of$366,570.77 for the month of April 2010 be approved aspresented.MOTION CARRIEDFinancial Report The financial report will not be available until after thebudget is approved.
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia5Council CommitteesCommittee of theWholeSecond and FinalReading of Amendment to Tax Exemption By-lawMOVED and seconded that second and final reading beheld for the amendment to the Tax Exemption By-lawadding Nova Scotia Bird Sanctuary & Trust property (Peter’s Island)MOTION CARRIEDBylaw & PolicyReviewSecond and FinalReading of Amendments to DogBy-lawApproval of DigbyAnnapolis RegionalAirport Safety PolicyApproval of Community Grants for 2010-2010MOVED and seconded that second and final reading beheld for the amendments to the Dog By-law.MOTION CARRIEDMOVED and seconded that the Digby Annapolis RegionalAirport Safety Policy be approved.MOTION CARRIEDMOVED and seconded that the Community Grants for2010-2011 be approved.MOTION CARRIEDAdvisory Committees#1 REMOManagement PlanningCommittee There has been no REMO meeting since the last Councilmeeting.#2 Heritage AdvisoryCommittee A date needs to be set for the launch of the digitization ofthe Digby Courier. #3 Planning AdvisoryCommittee The orientation of new members is scheduled for May 27, 2010.#4 Police AdvisoryCommittee There has been no Police Advisory Committee meetingsince the last report. The next meeting is scheduled for July. #5 Tri CountyHousing Authority A report was just circulated today from Mr. Fitzgerald.Regional / Joint Committees#1 Airport WorkingGroup The Airport Working Group minutes for December 16,2009 were included in the meeting package. There was an Airport Working Group meeting on May 5, 2010. Mr. Mark Phillips from the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre, who was a partner submitting a bid for
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia6the air cadet school, was in attendance. There was adiscussion on what could have been done differently to getthe Air Cadet School to come to this area. Other topicsdiscussed at this meeting is the recertification of the Airportwhich has happened; name change for the Airport andsignage; potential fly-in; jet fuel; going forward with Custom Services and suggestions for a vision statement.There are good citizen representatives on this committeeand they see the value of the Airport for the community. The Deputy CAO noted that the group is going to organizea fly-in breakfast. Peter Burnie is putting it together. It isscheduled for June 5, 2010 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.Reduced fuel prices are being offered. #2 Annapolis Digby EconomicDevelopment Agency There has been no ADEDA meeting since the last Councilmeeting. There is a meeting scheduled for May 27, 2010. The RDA is active on both the Team Southwest and TeamWest. Both organizations have had meetings and the Wharf Rat Rally has been a priority. There has been a draft report from the consultants releasedto the committee on the transportation study. Theinformation from this report has not been released, but willbe shortly.#3 Digby AnnapolisDevelopment Corp The DADC draft minutes for May 7, 2010 were included inthe meeting package. The next meeting is scheduled forJuly 7, 2010.#4 Digby AreaLearning Association The DALA minutes from February 24 and April 28 wereincluded in the meeting package. There is a meetingscheduled for May 26, 2010. They are currently in theprocess of running an advertisement for a new CEO. Thegraduation is scheduled for sometime in June.#5 Digby AreaTourism Association The Digby Area Tourism Association’s Annual GeneralMeeting was held on May 5, 2010. Some of the highlightsof the past year include; the Roger Brooks report, which focused on how to improve visitor experience in the area; a new DATA website is being formed to showcase some of the things that are happening; and the levy on rooms hasbeen dropped. The next meeting is scheduled for June. #6 Digby AreaRecreation Committee DARC had their volunteer week which included an eveningthat honored volunteers in the community. John Soles wasthe Town of Digby representative and Terry Farnsworth was the Municipality of Digby representative. The poolwill be opening sometime in June and the day camps will berunning for seven weeks during the summer. There was a short discussion regarding repairs that need tobe done to the Curling Club. It was mentioned that ifpossible, it would be best to do all the repairs at once tohelp cut down on costs. #7 Digby Harbour Port Association The Digby Harbour Port Association had a meetingrecently. They are working with the RDA to have a portday. Mr. Kerr has helped to get funding for the wharfwhich is great. The Association discussed concerns with
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia7docking fees and the need for a break water. Power, light,proper ladders and floating docks have been installed at thewharf which people are happy with. #8 Fundyweb Broadband There has been no Fundyweb Broadband meeting since thelast Council meeting.#9 IndustrialCommission There is an Industrial Commission meeting scheduled for June 8, 2010. The last meeting was cancelled.#10 Kings TransitAuthority The Kings Transit Authority minutes for April 21, 2010, aswell as the General Manager’s Report for May 2010, wereincluded in the meeting package.#11 Senior SafetyCommittee The Senior Safety Committee minutes from March 9, 2010,as well as the Coordinator’s Report for May 2010, wereincluded in the meeting package. There was a meeting onMay 11. Seniors day is scheduled for June 17. DeputyWarden MacAlpine wanted to commend Dawn Thomas for the work she is doing not only in the Town andMunicipality, but for promoting the senior safety programin other areas. #12 Tideview Terrace The Tideview Terrace minutes from April 9, 2010 wereincluded in the meeting package. There was a meetingtoday.Things are running on schedule for the newTideview. The facility is currently full. There is a meetingplanned to look at mission and vision statements forsometime in June. There was a retreat in early April. Atthis retreat it was felt that the Tideview board doesn’t haveto be completely municipal and town councillors. Councillor Adams will be on the committee to discuss thestructure.#13 Waste Check The Waste Check Annual General minutes for May 11,2009, the Board minutes for March 8, 2010, the Staff reports for May 2010 as well as the Annual Board Reportfor 2009-2010 were all included in the meeting package.There was a meeting on May 10. The budget was passed atthat meeting. The enforcement program was discussed atthat meeting. Environment week is May 30 to Jun 6. June5 is a day scheduled for people to go to the transfer stationto see what happens to the garbage after it leaves yourhome. #14 Western CountiesRegional Library There was a Library Board meeting last week. DeputyWarden MacAlpine was unable to attend that meeting dueto other meeting commitments. Things are going good atthe Weymouth Library. There will be a meeting set up for June to discuss the Digby Library. Budgets and financialreports will be discussed. It is not too late to adopt a book at your local library.#15 SouthwestBiosphere The Southwest Biosphere Reserve Committee hasundergone a strategic planning session. Mr. Kerr haspromised that funding will continue, but it has not comethrough. There are enough funds to get them through until
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia8September or October. They need a new executive director,but are not going to hire one until funding has been secured. Council ReportsWarden Thurber Warden Thurber gave an oral presentation to Counciloutlining the various meetings he has attended during thepast month.Deputy WardenMacAlpine Deputy Warden MacAlpine gave an oral presentation toCouncil outlining the various meetings he has attendedduring the past month.Councillor Gregory Councillor Gregory gave an oral presentation to Counciloutlining the various meetings she has attended during thepast month. Councillor Gregory would like an article placed in the nextissue of the Coastline recognizing the beach sweeps thathave taken place over the past few years, and the efforts thatWanda VanTassell has put in. There is another beachsweep scheduled for June.Councillor Amero Absent.Councillor Adams Councillor Adams gave an oral presentation to Counciloutlining the various meetings she has attended during thepast month.Drilling – GeorgesBanks Council discussed the decision that has been made to bandrilling on Georges Banks for an additional three years. Council are pleased with the decision, but were concernedthat the time period should have been longer.MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to theProvincial Government congratulating them on the decisionthat has been made in regards to extending the ban ondrilling on Georges Banks for an additional three years, butexpress that Council would have liked to see the term go forat least twenty years as Council are concerned for theenvironment and what could happen if drilling wasresumed. This letter is to be carbon-copied to the MP andMLA.MOTION CARRIEDComments from thegallery The meeting was opened up to the gallery for questions. There were no questions.AdjournmentMOVED and seconded that the meeting adjourn at 8:38PM. MOTION CARRIED____________________________________________________________WARDENCLERK
Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia1Call to OrderThe Council meeting was called to order with Warden Thurberin the chair at 6:02 p.m. AttendanceCouncillors present: Jim Thurber, Warden Jimmy MacAlpine, Deputy Warden Linda Gregory, Councillor Maritza Adams, CouncillorStaff present: Linda Fraser, Chief Administrative Officer Gordon Wilson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Cora Lee Bremner, Executive SecretaryRegrets: Randall Amero, CouncillorPrayerWarden Thurber welcomed everyone to the meeting, read theMunicipality’s mission statement and then asked everyone topause to seek guidance for the meeting. Agenda Councillor Gregory added Upcoming Council andCOTW dates as New Business #3. Deputy WardenMacAlpine added Green Municipal Funds as NewBusiness #4, Provincial Coastal Strategy as NewBusiness #5, and Coastal Strategy as New Business #6.MOVED and seconded that the agenda be approved asamended.MOTION CARRIEDPresentationsTinna Bonner, CanadaPost CommunicationsOfficer, Rural MailSafety ReviewMOVED and seconded that Ms. Tinna Bonner, Canada PostCommunications Officer come before Council to make apresentation regarding the Rural Mail Safety Review.MOTION CARRIED Mr. Terry MacDonald, Coordinator for the AtlanticProvinces was also present for the presentation. Ms.Bonner outlined the review process to Council for ruralmail delivery. Canada Post is first looking at areas of concern that have been reported by the drivers, and they arealso doing a review of all mailboxes in Canada. Ms.Bonner outlined the review process and the guidelines thatare in place, as well as the processes to providing community mailboxes or post office boxes. A review ishoped to take place within the Municipality of Digby for mid-July. Council will be updated with their findings. Aquestion and answer period followed the presentation.Council asked about minimum distances for customerstravelling to post offices or community boxes to pick up their mail. Canada Post is trying to find the mostconvenient location for people. Council expressed theirconcern with smaller post offices within the Municipalityclosing down. They assured Council that this program is
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia2not looking to close down post offices and by relocatingpeople’s boxes to the local post offices might help to sustain them. Council asked the Canada Post representatives to take into consideration the ferry traffic when determininghow much traffic there is in a particular area. Council alsosuggested that delivery be scheduled around rush times inthe communities. Warden Thurber thanked them for their presentation andlooks forward to working with them throughout the process.MinutesApril 26, 2010Deputy Warden MacAlpine noted that in the April 26, 2010minutes, the report for Waste Check should have read that therewill soon be a new garbage truck that will be able to haul two streams of garbage. MOVED and seconded that the minutes from the Council ofApril 26, 2010 be approved as amended.MOTION CARRIEDBusiness Arising from MinutesNILOld BusinessWarden ThurberNo Old Business.Deputy Warden MacAlpineConway SidewalkThe CAO has not heard anything from the Department ofTransportation regarding the installation of a bike lane inConway. It was decided to wait to resurface the last section ofsidewalk in Conway until a decision has been made.Councillor GregoryNo Old Business.Councillor AmeroAbsent.Councillor AdamsNo Old Business.New Business#1 Department of Energy Since Digby has been identified as having renewable energysuch as; winds, tidal power, solar, and bio-mass, it wassuggested that Council invite a representative from theDepartment of Energy to come before Council to make apresentation to see what this could mean for theMunicipality of Digby.MOVED and seconded that a letter be sent to the Ministerof Energy requesting representation from the department tocome and talk to Council about renewable energy opportunities in the Municipality of Digby. MOTION CARRIED
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia3#2 2010 MobiusEnvironmental Award Councillor Gregory and Deputy Warden MacAlpine areboth planning to attend the 2010 Mobius EnvironmentalAwards. There has been a local winner this year fromWeymouth. Council decided that they would present acertificate of recognition to them at the Council meeting in Weymouth at the end of September. An article will also beplaced in the August edition of the Coastline Newsletterwhich should also feature a photo from the presentationmade in June.MOVED and seconded that Council present a certificate ofrecognition to Sissiboo Investment Ltd. from Weymouthwho is the recipient of the Small Business of the Year awardfrom the 2010 Mobius Environmental Awards, as well, anarticle will be placed in the August edition of the CoastlineNewsletter.MOTION CARRIED#3 Meeting Dates The June Council meeting is scheduled for the same nightas the DRHS graduation and also the Islands ConsolidatedSchool. Council has planned to pass the budget at thatmeeting; therefore, it was decided to change the June 28meeting to June 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm. If the hall is available, these changes will be advertised inthe upcoming issue of the Coastline. It was also discussed to have the Program Coordinator placesigns around the community when Council meetings aregoing to be held in those areas.MOVED and seconded that the June Council meeting bechanged from June 28 at 6:00 to June 29 at 6:30 providingthe Bear River Fire Hall can accommodate this request.MOTION CARRIED The Councillors in District 2 and 3 are unable to attend themeeting being held in their district. It was suggested tochange the locations of those two meetings so that theCouncillor can be present in their district. MOVED and seconded that the August 23, 2010 Councilmeeting be held at the Baptist Church Hall in Culloden andthat on September 13, 2010 the COTW meeting be held atNorth Range Community Hall. MOTION CARRIED#4 Green MunicipalFunds Deputy Warden MacAlpine had the opportunity to attend aplanning conference in Halifax. Green Municipal Fundshas been increased up to $10 million for borrowing and forgivable loans are available for up to $1 million. Also,there is a simplified process to apply for these funds. There have also been changes in Nova Scotia which couldprovide the Municipality the opportunity to have their ownrenewable energy source. This project could be funded
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia4through green municipal funds. It was suggested if thisopportunity was taken advantage of, the Municipality could provide their own power and sell any excess power into thegrid. The money made could help offset capital costs. Itwas suggested that this be researched over the next eight to twelve months after the building is done. Discussion ensued. #5 Provincial CoastalStrategy The Province has set three meetings that will be held whileCouncil are away for FCM; gas tax, draft water strategy,and coastal consultation with Municipalities. Councilwould like to be able to provide input for these meetings.MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to theDepartment of Environment and Service Nova Scotia,carbon-copied to the MLA, expressing Council’s concernsthat they are having the above-mentioned meetings whileCouncil and senior staff are away.MOTION CARRIED#6 Coastal StrategyDeputy Warden MacAlpine wanted to note that the UNSMExecutive Board has reviewed the Coastal Strategy and havemade comments to go back. The Province is going to set up acommittee to coordinate coastal strategy and they will belooking for an elected official to sit on this committee. Councilwill discuss this after they return from FCM.AdministrationRequest for decision/directionNILCAO Report Maud Lewis SignageWeymouth LibraryMunicipal OfficeRelocation The CAO report for April 26, 2010 was included in themeeting package. The CAO noted that she has contacted the executivedirector regarding the signage for the Maud Lewis site andhe is going to get back to her with a date. The grand opening for the Weymouth Library is tentativelyplanned for the last week of July. As of Friday the Municipal Office will be doing business atthe Airport until fall.PayablesMOVED and seconded that the payables in the amount of$366,570.77 for the month of April 2010 be approved aspresented.MOTION CARRIEDFinancial Report The financial report will not be available until after thebudget is approved.
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia5Council CommitteesCommittee of theWholeSecond and FinalReading of Amendment to Tax Exemption By-lawMOVED and seconded that second and final reading beheld for the amendment to the Tax Exemption By-lawadding Nova Scotia Bird Sanctuary & Trust property (Peter’s Island)MOTION CARRIEDBylaw & PolicyReviewSecond and FinalReading of Amendments to DogBy-lawApproval of DigbyAnnapolis RegionalAirport Safety PolicyApproval of Community Grants for 2010-2010MOVED and seconded that second and final reading beheld for the amendments to the Dog By-law.MOTION CARRIEDMOVED and seconded that the Digby Annapolis RegionalAirport Safety Policy be approved.MOTION CARRIEDMOVED and seconded that the Community Grants for2010-2011 be approved.MOTION CARRIEDAdvisory Committees#1 REMOManagement PlanningCommittee There has been no REMO meeting since the last Councilmeeting.#2 Heritage AdvisoryCommittee A date needs to be set for the launch of the digitization ofthe Digby Courier. #3 Planning AdvisoryCommittee The orientation of new members is scheduled for May 27, 2010.#4 Police AdvisoryCommittee There has been no Police Advisory Committee meetingsince the last report. The next meeting is scheduled for July. #5 Tri CountyHousing Authority A report was just circulated today from Mr. Fitzgerald.Regional / Joint Committees#1 Airport WorkingGroup The Airport Working Group minutes for December 16,2009 were included in the meeting package. There was an Airport Working Group meeting on May 5, 2010. Mr. Mark Phillips from the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre, who was a partner submitting a bid for
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia6the air cadet school, was in attendance. There was adiscussion on what could have been done differently to getthe Air Cadet School to come to this area. Other topicsdiscussed at this meeting is the recertification of the Airportwhich has happened; name change for the Airport andsignage; potential fly-in; jet fuel; going forward with Custom Services and suggestions for a vision statement.There are good citizen representatives on this committeeand they see the value of the Airport for the community. The Deputy CAO noted that the group is going to organizea fly-in breakfast. Peter Burnie is putting it together. It isscheduled for June 5, 2010 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.Reduced fuel prices are being offered. #2 Annapolis Digby EconomicDevelopment Agency There has been no ADEDA meeting since the last Councilmeeting. There is a meeting scheduled for May 27, 2010. The RDA is active on both the Team Southwest and TeamWest. Both organizations have had meetings and the Wharf Rat Rally has been a priority. There has been a draft report from the consultants releasedto the committee on the transportation study. Theinformation from this report has not been released, but willbe shortly.#3 Digby AnnapolisDevelopment Corp The DADC draft minutes for May 7, 2010 were included inthe meeting package. The next meeting is scheduled forJuly 7, 2010.#4 Digby AreaLearning Association The DALA minutes from February 24 and April 28 wereincluded in the meeting package. There is a meetingscheduled for May 26, 2010. They are currently in theprocess of running an advertisement for a new CEO. Thegraduation is scheduled for sometime in June.#5 Digby AreaTourism Association The Digby Area Tourism Association’s Annual GeneralMeeting was held on May 5, 2010. Some of the highlightsof the past year include; the Roger Brooks report, which focused on how to improve visitor experience in the area; a new DATA website is being formed to showcase some of the things that are happening; and the levy on rooms hasbeen dropped. The next meeting is scheduled for June. #6 Digby AreaRecreation Committee DARC had their volunteer week which included an eveningthat honored volunteers in the community. John Soles wasthe Town of Digby representative and Terry Farnsworth was the Municipality of Digby representative. The poolwill be opening sometime in June and the day camps will berunning for seven weeks during the summer. There was a short discussion regarding repairs that need tobe done to the Curling Club. It was mentioned that ifpossible, it would be best to do all the repairs at once tohelp cut down on costs. #7 Digby Harbour Port Association The Digby Harbour Port Association had a meetingrecently. They are working with the RDA to have a portday. Mr. Kerr has helped to get funding for the wharfwhich is great. The Association discussed concerns with
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia7docking fees and the need for a break water. Power, light,proper ladders and floating docks have been installed at thewharf which people are happy with. #8 Fundyweb Broadband There has been no Fundyweb Broadband meeting since thelast Council meeting.#9 IndustrialCommission There is an Industrial Commission meeting scheduled for June 8, 2010. The last meeting was cancelled.#10 Kings TransitAuthority The Kings Transit Authority minutes for April 21, 2010, aswell as the General Manager’s Report for May 2010, wereincluded in the meeting package.#11 Senior SafetyCommittee The Senior Safety Committee minutes from March 9, 2010,as well as the Coordinator’s Report for May 2010, wereincluded in the meeting package. There was a meeting onMay 11. Seniors day is scheduled for June 17. DeputyWarden MacAlpine wanted to commend Dawn Thomas for the work she is doing not only in the Town andMunicipality, but for promoting the senior safety programin other areas. #12 Tideview Terrace The Tideview Terrace minutes from April 9, 2010 wereincluded in the meeting package. There was a meetingtoday.Things are running on schedule for the newTideview. The facility is currently full. There is a meetingplanned to look at mission and vision statements forsometime in June. There was a retreat in early April. Atthis retreat it was felt that the Tideview board doesn’t haveto be completely municipal and town councillors. Councillor Adams will be on the committee to discuss thestructure.#13 Waste Check The Waste Check Annual General minutes for May 11,2009, the Board minutes for March 8, 2010, the Staff reports for May 2010 as well as the Annual Board Reportfor 2009-2010 were all included in the meeting package.There was a meeting on May 10. The budget was passed atthat meeting. The enforcement program was discussed atthat meeting. Environment week is May 30 to Jun 6. June5 is a day scheduled for people to go to the transfer stationto see what happens to the garbage after it leaves yourhome. #14 Western CountiesRegional Library There was a Library Board meeting last week. DeputyWarden MacAlpine was unable to attend that meeting dueto other meeting commitments. Things are going good atthe Weymouth Library. There will be a meeting set up for June to discuss the Digby Library. Budgets and financialreports will be discussed. It is not too late to adopt a book at your local library.#15 SouthwestBiosphere The Southwest Biosphere Reserve Committee hasundergone a strategic planning session. Mr. Kerr haspromised that funding will continue, but it has not comethrough. There are enough funds to get them through until
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Municipality of the District of DigbyMunicipal Council MinutesMay 25, 2010Seabrook, Nova Scotia8September or October. They need a new executive director,but are not going to hire one until funding has been secured. Council ReportsWarden Thurber Warden Thurber gave an oral presentation to Counciloutlining the various meetings he has attended during thepast month.Deputy WardenMacAlpine Deputy Warden MacAlpine gave an oral presentation toCouncil outlining the various meetings he has attendedduring the past month.Councillor Gregory Councillor Gregory gave an oral presentation to Counciloutlining the various meetings she has attended during thepast month. Councillor Gregory would like an article placed in the nextissue of the Coastline recognizing the beach sweeps thathave taken place over the past few years, and the efforts thatWanda VanTassell has put in. There is another beachsweep scheduled for June.Councillor Amero Absent.Councillor Adams Councillor Adams gave an oral presentation to Counciloutlining the various meetings she has attended during thepast month.Drilling – GeorgesBanks Council discussed the decision that has been made to bandrilling on Georges Banks for an additional three years. Council are pleased with the decision, but were concernedthat the time period should have been longer.MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to theProvincial Government congratulating them on the decisionthat has been made in regards to extending the ban ondrilling on Georges Banks for an additional three years, butexpress that Council would have liked to see the term go forat least twenty years as Council are concerned for theenvironment and what could happen if drilling wasresumed. This letter is to be carbon-copied to the MP andMLA.MOTION CARRIEDComments from thegallery The meeting was opened up to the gallery for questions. There were no questions.AdjournmentMOVED and seconded that the meeting adjourn at 8:38PM. MOTION CARRIED____________________________________________________________WARDENCLERK
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Destination SW Nova News
Destination Southwest Nova Awards
Contract to Turizm Inc.
At the Destination Southwest Nova Association AGM & Conference in May, it was announced that the Association would be undertaking the development of a Strategic Plan over the current year. Following the release of the Terms of Reference for the Strategic Plan and issuing the Request for Proposals, DSWNA is pleased to announce that the contract to complete the Strategic Plan has been awarded to Turizm Inc. in association with Tourism Synergy and Broad Reach Strategies Limited.
With a completion date of December 30, 2010, work will begin immediately and includes an extensive consultative process with industry partners, stakeholders and supporters. The project is being overseen by a Steering Committee made up of DSWNA Board members. The steering committee will ensure that partners are kept informed of the project's progress and will invite industry to participate in the opportunities to offer their input in helping chart our course for the next five years and beyond.
DSWNA would like to thank the funding partners who have invested in this Strategic Plan including the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage. Should you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Jeanette Joudrey at (902) 634-8844, jjoudrey@dswna.com.
Contract to Turizm Inc.
At the Destination Southwest Nova Association AGM & Conference in May, it was announced that the Association would be undertaking the development of a Strategic Plan over the current year. Following the release of the Terms of Reference for the Strategic Plan and issuing the Request for Proposals, DSWNA is pleased to announce that the contract to complete the Strategic Plan has been awarded to Turizm Inc. in association with Tourism Synergy and Broad Reach Strategies Limited.
With a completion date of December 30, 2010, work will begin immediately and includes an extensive consultative process with industry partners, stakeholders and supporters. The project is being overseen by a Steering Committee made up of DSWNA Board members. The steering committee will ensure that partners are kept informed of the project's progress and will invite industry to participate in the opportunities to offer their input in helping chart our course for the next five years and beyond.
DSWNA would like to thank the funding partners who have invested in this Strategic Plan including the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage. Should you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Jeanette Joudrey at (902) 634-8844, jjoudrey@dswna.com.
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Film Industry in Nova Scotia
Filming/Filmed Here
Currently Shooting in Nova Scotia
Legend
Prod = Producer
Exec Prod – Executive Producer
Dir – Director
PM – Production Manager
LM – Locations Manager
LP – Line Producer
PC – Production Coordinator
Pre-Production:
Jumping the Broom
Feature Film
Blue Rock Pictures
Prod: Michael Mahoney
Dir: Salim Akil
PM: Valerie Halman
LM: Jason Van Houten
Pre-Production: June 7 – June 12
Shoot: July 12 – Aug 13
5285 Sackville Street
Halifax NS B3J 1K9
T: (902) 491-1010
F: (902) 491-9411
A November Christmas
Hallmark Television Movie
Ventura Place Productions Inc.
Prod: David Rosemont, Brent Shields
Dir – Robert Harmon
PM: Gilles Belanger
LM – Shaun Clarke
PC - Shauna Hatt
Pre-Production – June 14 – July 19
Shoot: July 19 – Aug 20
Suite 205
3600 Kempt Road
Halifax, NS B3K 4X8
T: (902) 455-8116
F: (902) 455-7996
In Production:
Haven
TV Series
Haven Productions (NS) Inc./ Haven Television Inc.
Exec Prod: John Morayniss, Noreen Halpern, Laszlo Barna, Michael Rosenberg, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, Scott Shepherd, David MacLeod
Dir: Adam Kane
LP: Ginny Duzak
Shoot: April 20 - Aug. 31
14 Parkwood Drive, RR#2
Hubbards NS B0T 1T0
T: (902) 857-1210
F: (902) 857-1218
Drunk & On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour
TV Series
Happy Funtime Productions 2007 Inc.
Prod: Paul Pope, Louis Thomas, Mike Smith,
John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells
Dir: Ron Murphy
PM: Margaret Harrison
Shoot: May 10 – June 30
170 Thornhill Drive
Dartmouth NS B3B 1S3
T: (902) 468-1225
F: (902) 468-5117
TV With TV’s Jonathan Torrens Cycle II
TV Series
TV Torrens 2 Productions Inc.
Prod: John Wesley Chisholm, Jonathan Torrens, Jessica Brown
Dir: Jonathan Torrens
PM: Sean Doyle
Shoot: March 15 – June 30
301 – 6454 Quinpool Road
Halifax NS B3L 1A9
T: (902) 446-3414
F: (902) 446-3416
That’s So Weird Season II
TV Series
Wisecracker Productions Inc.
Dir: Stephen Reynolds
PM: Elizabeth Guildford
Shoot: June 16 – Aug. 13
1478 Queen Street
Halifax NS B3J 2H7
T: (902) 420-4760
F: (902) 422-0752
Maritime Vignettes
TV Series
Tell Tale Productions Inc.
Prod: Edward Peill
Dir: Edward Peill
Shoot: June – Sept.
531 – 1657 Barrington Street
Halifax NS B3J 2A1
T: (902) 482-6506
F: (902) 444-9919
Hope for Wildlife Season II
TV Series
Hope for Wildlife 2 Productions Inc.
Prod: Shannon MacDougall
Dir: Craig Ferguson
Shoot: May 24 – Nov. 3
301 – 6454 Quinpool Road
Halifax NS B3L 1A9
T: (902) 446-3414
F: (902) 446-3416
Canada: Over the Edge
TV Series
Arcadia Entertainment Inc.
Prod: John Wesley Chisholm
Dir: Craig Ferguson
Shoot: May 31 – Aug. 27
301 – 6454 Quinpool Road
Halifax NS B3L 1A9
T: (902) 446-3414
F: (902) 446-3416
Island Life (Magdelan Islands and Moonshine)
TV Series
Fearless Island Films Inc.
Prod: Donna Davies, Maria MacNeil
PM: Maria MacNeil
Shoot: March 4 – June 30
6189 Lawrence Street
Halifax NS B3L 1J7
T: (902) 455-3288
Cloudburst
Feature Film
Prod: Thom Fitzgerald
Information To Follow
Just Wrapped:
Hobo With a Shotgun
Feature Film
3243988 Nova Scotia Limited
Prod: Niv Fichman, Frank Siracusa, Robert Cotterill
Dir: Jason Eisner
PM: Gilles Belanger
Wrapped: May 21
11 Morris Drive, Unit 117
Dartmouth NS B3B 1M2
T: (902) 481-7330
F: (902) 481-8109
The Candy Show
TV Series
Fancy Shoes TV Inc.
Prod: Johanna Eliot
Dir: Trevor Grant
PM: Jennifer Comeau
Wrapped: May 3
404 – 1657 Barrington Street
Halifax NS B3J 2A1
T: (902) 423-9056
F: (902) 423-9058
The Spice Goddess
TV Series
Spice Goddess TV Inc.
Prod: Johanna Eliot
Dir: Jameel Bharmal and Jake Harris
PM: Kim Stewart
Wrapped: April 19
404 – 1657 Barrington Street
Halifax NS B3J 2A1
T: (902) 423-9056
F: (902) 423-9058
Please note that Film Nova Scotia obtains details on each project in the early stages of production. We endeavour to ensure the information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, however we reccommend contacting each production office for the most up to date information.
Previous Productions (select titles):
Features:
Amelia
Outlander
Snow Angels
A Hole in One
My Little Eye
The Shipping News
K-19: The Widowmaker
Weight of Water
Scotland, PA
Simon Birch
Titanic
Two If By Sea
Dolores Claiborne
The Scarlet Letter
La Veuve de Saint-Pierre
MOWs and Series:
Call Me Fitz
Sea Wolf
G-Spot
The Tenth Circle
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Jesse Stone Series
Wedding Wars
Sybil
A Christmas Wedding
Blessings
Footsteps
Martha, Inc.
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
Hunger Point
Heart of a Stranger
The Christmas Shoes
A Town Without Christmas
A Glimpse of Hell
Soul
The Mighty Jungle
Aquateam
Canadian Productions:
Poor Boy's Game
Just Buried
A Stone's Throw
Shake Hands with the Devil
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie
Chef at Home
Sleep Murder
Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making
Lunar Jim
October 1970
Margaret's Museum
One Heart Broken Into Song
Love and Death on Long Island
New Waterford Girl
The Event
Currently Shooting in Nova Scotia
Legend
Prod = Producer
Exec Prod – Executive Producer
Dir – Director
PM – Production Manager
LM – Locations Manager
LP – Line Producer
PC – Production Coordinator
Pre-Production:
Jumping the Broom
Feature Film
Blue Rock Pictures
Prod: Michael Mahoney
Dir: Salim Akil
PM: Valerie Halman
LM: Jason Van Houten
Pre-Production: June 7 – June 12
Shoot: July 12 – Aug 13
5285 Sackville Street
Halifax NS B3J 1K9
T: (902) 491-1010
F: (902) 491-9411
A November Christmas
Hallmark Television Movie
Ventura Place Productions Inc.
Prod: David Rosemont, Brent Shields
Dir – Robert Harmon
PM: Gilles Belanger
LM – Shaun Clarke
PC - Shauna Hatt
Pre-Production – June 14 – July 19
Shoot: July 19 – Aug 20
Suite 205
3600 Kempt Road
Halifax, NS B3K 4X8
T: (902) 455-8116
F: (902) 455-7996
In Production:
Haven
TV Series
Haven Productions (NS) Inc./ Haven Television Inc.
Exec Prod: John Morayniss, Noreen Halpern, Laszlo Barna, Michael Rosenberg, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, Scott Shepherd, David MacLeod
Dir: Adam Kane
LP: Ginny Duzak
Shoot: April 20 - Aug. 31
14 Parkwood Drive, RR#2
Hubbards NS B0T 1T0
T: (902) 857-1210
F: (902) 857-1218
Drunk & On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour
TV Series
Happy Funtime Productions 2007 Inc.
Prod: Paul Pope, Louis Thomas, Mike Smith,
John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells
Dir: Ron Murphy
PM: Margaret Harrison
Shoot: May 10 – June 30
170 Thornhill Drive
Dartmouth NS B3B 1S3
T: (902) 468-1225
F: (902) 468-5117
TV With TV’s Jonathan Torrens Cycle II
TV Series
TV Torrens 2 Productions Inc.
Prod: John Wesley Chisholm, Jonathan Torrens, Jessica Brown
Dir: Jonathan Torrens
PM: Sean Doyle
Shoot: March 15 – June 30
301 – 6454 Quinpool Road
Halifax NS B3L 1A9
T: (902) 446-3414
F: (902) 446-3416
That’s So Weird Season II
TV Series
Wisecracker Productions Inc.
Dir: Stephen Reynolds
PM: Elizabeth Guildford
Shoot: June 16 – Aug. 13
1478 Queen Street
Halifax NS B3J 2H7
T: (902) 420-4760
F: (902) 422-0752
Maritime Vignettes
TV Series
Tell Tale Productions Inc.
Prod: Edward Peill
Dir: Edward Peill
Shoot: June – Sept.
531 – 1657 Barrington Street
Halifax NS B3J 2A1
T: (902) 482-6506
F: (902) 444-9919
Hope for Wildlife Season II
TV Series
Hope for Wildlife 2 Productions Inc.
Prod: Shannon MacDougall
Dir: Craig Ferguson
Shoot: May 24 – Nov. 3
301 – 6454 Quinpool Road
Halifax NS B3L 1A9
T: (902) 446-3414
F: (902) 446-3416
Canada: Over the Edge
TV Series
Arcadia Entertainment Inc.
Prod: John Wesley Chisholm
Dir: Craig Ferguson
Shoot: May 31 – Aug. 27
301 – 6454 Quinpool Road
Halifax NS B3L 1A9
T: (902) 446-3414
F: (902) 446-3416
Island Life (Magdelan Islands and Moonshine)
TV Series
Fearless Island Films Inc.
Prod: Donna Davies, Maria MacNeil
PM: Maria MacNeil
Shoot: March 4 – June 30
6189 Lawrence Street
Halifax NS B3L 1J7
T: (902) 455-3288
Cloudburst
Feature Film
Prod: Thom Fitzgerald
Information To Follow
Just Wrapped:
Hobo With a Shotgun
Feature Film
3243988 Nova Scotia Limited
Prod: Niv Fichman, Frank Siracusa, Robert Cotterill
Dir: Jason Eisner
PM: Gilles Belanger
Wrapped: May 21
11 Morris Drive, Unit 117
Dartmouth NS B3B 1M2
T: (902) 481-7330
F: (902) 481-8109
The Candy Show
TV Series
Fancy Shoes TV Inc.
Prod: Johanna Eliot
Dir: Trevor Grant
PM: Jennifer Comeau
Wrapped: May 3
404 – 1657 Barrington Street
Halifax NS B3J 2A1
T: (902) 423-9056
F: (902) 423-9058
The Spice Goddess
TV Series
Spice Goddess TV Inc.
Prod: Johanna Eliot
Dir: Jameel Bharmal and Jake Harris
PM: Kim Stewart
Wrapped: April 19
404 – 1657 Barrington Street
Halifax NS B3J 2A1
T: (902) 423-9056
F: (902) 423-9058
Please note that Film Nova Scotia obtains details on each project in the early stages of production. We endeavour to ensure the information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, however we reccommend contacting each production office for the most up to date information.
Previous Productions (select titles):
Features:
Amelia
Outlander
Snow Angels
A Hole in One
My Little Eye
The Shipping News
K-19: The Widowmaker
Weight of Water
Scotland, PA
Simon Birch
Titanic
Two If By Sea
Dolores Claiborne
The Scarlet Letter
La Veuve de Saint-Pierre
MOWs and Series:
Call Me Fitz
Sea Wolf
G-Spot
The Tenth Circle
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Jesse Stone Series
Wedding Wars
Sybil
A Christmas Wedding
Blessings
Footsteps
Martha, Inc.
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
Hunger Point
Heart of a Stranger
The Christmas Shoes
A Town Without Christmas
A Glimpse of Hell
Soul
The Mighty Jungle
Aquateam
Canadian Productions:
Poor Boy's Game
Just Buried
A Stone's Throw
Shake Hands with the Devil
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie
Chef at Home
Sleep Murder
Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making
Lunar Jim
October 1970
Margaret's Museum
One Heart Broken Into Song
Love and Death on Long Island
New Waterford Girl
The Event
Labels:
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Membertou Big Event
Membertou 400 celebrating peace and harmony
Ceremony celebrates 1610 alliance of Mi’kmaq with Catholic Church
By GORDON DELANEY Valley Bureau
Fri. Jun 25 - 4:54 AM
A rack of smoked mackerel and trout was on display during the baptism re-enactment.
Grand Chief Henri Membertou, played by Rob McEwan, plays The Honour Song on ceremonial drums with members of the Bear River First Nation.
Members of Bear River First Nation play The Honour Song on ceremonial drums.
A re-enactment of the 1610 baptism of Mi’kmaq Grand Chief Henri Membertou by French secular priest Jesse Fleche took place at the Habitation in Port Royal, Annapolis County on Thursday. (All photos by BILL ROBERTS)
IT WAS A CEREMONY Grand Chief Henri Membertou himself might have enjoyed. There were songs and dance and drums, a Catholic mass that included three languages — Mi’kmaq, French and English — and a re-enactment of the former Mi’kmaq grand chief’s historic baptism by the shores of the Annapolis Basin 400 years ago.
And it was a building of bridges of sorts, not only between peoples, but between the Mi’kmaq and the Catholic Church, into which Chief Henri Membertou was baptized on June 24, 1610.
He and his family members were the first aboriginals to be baptized in what would later become Canada, signalling a desire to live in peace with the European settlers and setting the stage for Canada to become a multicultural country.
Membertou and his family took French Christian names after the baptism.
The ceremony took place Thursday in almost the exact location of the baptism next to the Habitation in Port Royal, home to the first French settlers on these shores. The ceremony kicked off five days of celebrations marking the great chief’s life.
About 500 people representing the Mi’kmaq, French and English attended the event.
During the ceremony, there were messages of peace and harmony between peoples, a philosophy Membertou was famous for espousing.
But the ghost of years of abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church and attempts at assimilation also hung over the ceremony.
"You forgive, but you don’t forget," Ben Sylliboy, the current Mi’kmaq grand chief, said after the mass, which started out with the threat of rain but ended in clear blue skies.
"This event is significant because we’re celebrating 400 years of Mi’kmaqs joining the Catholic religion," said Sylliboy, 69.
Membertou’s alliance with the French and eventual baptism set the course of history for the next 400 years.
"It’s really an honour to see all my Mi’kmaq friends and members of other reserves get together for this special occasion," said Sylliboy.
Referring to the acrimony with the church, he said "there are things that you want to forget."
"We want to forgive, but we can’t forget . . . some memories still linger."
As his grandchildren shuffled and played at his feet, he said "there is quite a bit of healing now going on, even with the residential schools."
Hal Theriault, a cultural historian and playwright, wrote the 45-minute re-enactment. Theriault said in an interview that the ceremony is not so much a religious event as a historic and cultural one.
"It’s simply a commemoration of the decision Grand Chief Membertou made and the partnership that was started with the French."
Membertou welcomed the French and, in many cases, helped them to survive the harsh winters.
"He realized that he wasn’t going to stem the influx of people coming for the fish and the furs and knew that he needed to have good, strong partners."
Rob McEwan, 40, the grandson of Richard McEwan, a long-serving chief at the Bear River First Nation, played Membertou.
McEwan said he was honoured to play the part of the great chief.
"I can only hope to follow in his footsteps."
Prime Minister Stephen Harper sent a greeting to the event that was read out before the re-enactment.
"The baptism of Grand Chief Membertou on June 24, 1610, was a pivotal moment in Canadian history," Harper said in his message. "It heralded the beginning of peaceful relations between the Mi’kmaq nation and European settlers."
The prime minister said that four centuries later, Membertou remains a symbol of faith and goodwill that has shaped Canadian values.
The Catholic mass, held in a large tent, was presided over by Archbishop Martin Currie, with the Pope’s representative, Apostolic Nuncio Pedro Quintana, Bishop Brian Dunn of the Diocese of Antigonish and other Catholic bishops.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for teachers, students and anyone who loves history to experience a rare and beautiful event," said Deborah Ginnish, executive director of the Mi’kmaq Association for Cultural Studies.
"We invite people of all ages, races and denominations to celebrate an important historic event that shaped the fate of our nation."
The Port Royal event officially opened a five-day celebration that moves to the Halifax Commons today and continues through Monday. It will be one of the largest Mi’kmaq powwows ever held.
The Halifax event will feature a traditional Mi’kmaq village, cultural demonstrations, native dance and drum competitions, a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaq Nation and free concerts by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Shane Yellowtail and the Relatives.
( gdelaney@herald.ca)
Ceremony celebrates 1610 alliance of Mi’kmaq with Catholic Church
By GORDON DELANEY Valley Bureau
Fri. Jun 25 - 4:54 AM
A rack of smoked mackerel and trout was on display during the baptism re-enactment.
Grand Chief Henri Membertou, played by Rob McEwan, plays The Honour Song on ceremonial drums with members of the Bear River First Nation.
Members of Bear River First Nation play The Honour Song on ceremonial drums.
A re-enactment of the 1610 baptism of Mi’kmaq Grand Chief Henri Membertou by French secular priest Jesse Fleche took place at the Habitation in Port Royal, Annapolis County on Thursday. (All photos by BILL ROBERTS)
IT WAS A CEREMONY Grand Chief Henri Membertou himself might have enjoyed. There were songs and dance and drums, a Catholic mass that included three languages — Mi’kmaq, French and English — and a re-enactment of the former Mi’kmaq grand chief’s historic baptism by the shores of the Annapolis Basin 400 years ago.
And it was a building of bridges of sorts, not only between peoples, but between the Mi’kmaq and the Catholic Church, into which Chief Henri Membertou was baptized on June 24, 1610.
He and his family members were the first aboriginals to be baptized in what would later become Canada, signalling a desire to live in peace with the European settlers and setting the stage for Canada to become a multicultural country.
Membertou and his family took French Christian names after the baptism.
The ceremony took place Thursday in almost the exact location of the baptism next to the Habitation in Port Royal, home to the first French settlers on these shores. The ceremony kicked off five days of celebrations marking the great chief’s life.
About 500 people representing the Mi’kmaq, French and English attended the event.
During the ceremony, there were messages of peace and harmony between peoples, a philosophy Membertou was famous for espousing.
But the ghost of years of abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church and attempts at assimilation also hung over the ceremony.
"You forgive, but you don’t forget," Ben Sylliboy, the current Mi’kmaq grand chief, said after the mass, which started out with the threat of rain but ended in clear blue skies.
"This event is significant because we’re celebrating 400 years of Mi’kmaqs joining the Catholic religion," said Sylliboy, 69.
Membertou’s alliance with the French and eventual baptism set the course of history for the next 400 years.
"It’s really an honour to see all my Mi’kmaq friends and members of other reserves get together for this special occasion," said Sylliboy.
Referring to the acrimony with the church, he said "there are things that you want to forget."
"We want to forgive, but we can’t forget . . . some memories still linger."
As his grandchildren shuffled and played at his feet, he said "there is quite a bit of healing now going on, even with the residential schools."
Hal Theriault, a cultural historian and playwright, wrote the 45-minute re-enactment. Theriault said in an interview that the ceremony is not so much a religious event as a historic and cultural one.
"It’s simply a commemoration of the decision Grand Chief Membertou made and the partnership that was started with the French."
Membertou welcomed the French and, in many cases, helped them to survive the harsh winters.
"He realized that he wasn’t going to stem the influx of people coming for the fish and the furs and knew that he needed to have good, strong partners."
Rob McEwan, 40, the grandson of Richard McEwan, a long-serving chief at the Bear River First Nation, played Membertou.
McEwan said he was honoured to play the part of the great chief.
"I can only hope to follow in his footsteps."
Prime Minister Stephen Harper sent a greeting to the event that was read out before the re-enactment.
"The baptism of Grand Chief Membertou on June 24, 1610, was a pivotal moment in Canadian history," Harper said in his message. "It heralded the beginning of peaceful relations between the Mi’kmaq nation and European settlers."
The prime minister said that four centuries later, Membertou remains a symbol of faith and goodwill that has shaped Canadian values.
The Catholic mass, held in a large tent, was presided over by Archbishop Martin Currie, with the Pope’s representative, Apostolic Nuncio Pedro Quintana, Bishop Brian Dunn of the Diocese of Antigonish and other Catholic bishops.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for teachers, students and anyone who loves history to experience a rare and beautiful event," said Deborah Ginnish, executive director of the Mi’kmaq Association for Cultural Studies.
"We invite people of all ages, races and denominations to celebrate an important historic event that shaped the fate of our nation."
The Port Royal event officially opened a five-day celebration that moves to the Halifax Commons today and continues through Monday. It will be one of the largest Mi’kmaq powwows ever held.
The Halifax event will feature a traditional Mi’kmaq village, cultural demonstrations, native dance and drum competitions, a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaq Nation and free concerts by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Shane Yellowtail and the Relatives.
( gdelaney@herald.ca)
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Gardening Seminars/Workshops
July 17 2pm advanced freeform trough construction
Aug. 21 2 pm crating a garden wildlife
There may be a charge for these events.
Bunchberry Nurseries Upper Clements Nova Scotia
902 532-7777
Aug. 21 2 pm crating a garden wildlife
There may be a charge for these events.
Bunchberry Nurseries Upper Clements Nova Scotia
902 532-7777
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Irving Pulls Out of Tidal Project
The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION
Irving Oil halts involvement in tidal power research in Bay of Fundy
By: Kevin Bissett, The Canadian Press
24/06/2010 3:24 PM | Comments: 0
FREDERICTON - Irving Oil has decided to stop its involvement in tidal power research in the Bay of Fundy over concerns about the viability of the technology.
Irving Oil officials weren't willing to be interviewed on Thursday but in an email company spokeswoman Lesley MacLeod said: "I can confirm that due to policy concerns and uncertainty around the true viability of tidal technologies, we have decided to conclude our work on our tidal project."
New Brunswick Energy Minister Jack Keir said he was informed by the company last week but Irving officials didn't give specifics about why they weren't going forward.
"I suspect part of the problem is there isn't a technology yet — certainly commercialized technology for tidal power — that's going to allow for commercialization of generation of electricity," Keir said.
Two years ago, Irving signed a lease with the province for sites along the bay where research could be conducted in partnership with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews, N.B.
Keir said until there is technology that will allow for commercialized production of power from the tides, it will be difficult to get large companies involved.
Meanwhile, Nova Scotia's energy minister said the Irving decision would have no impact on the province's commitment to develop test projects in the bay's Minas Passage.
Bill Estabrooks said the province remained committed to harnessing tidal power as an alternate source of energy.
"We have an obligation, a duty and a responsibility to respond because Nova Scotians have said tidal power is something they are interested in pursuing and we are going to continue to do that," said Estabrooks.
The government has contributed money toward a test project run by Nova Scotia Power and Irish-based OpenHydro. The project hit a major snag earlier this month after currents broke off two blades from a massive 400-tonne turbine.
Estabrooks said all involved are determined to learn what it takes to develop the massive currents.
"We certainly are not interested in walking away," he said. "We are interested in making this work and that's our plan."
Keir said the best part about the research done by Irving and Huntsman Marine was that it only involved private-sector money.The province will likely issue another call for proposals, he said, to see if anyone else is interested in doing such research in New Brunswick.
"I believe that when the time comes, and there's a technology that's going to be commercialized that will make it viable to generate electricity using the tides, New Brunswick is going to be there," Keir said.
In the meantime, he said, the government remains committed to the development of renewable energy and will focus on expanding the 300 megawatts of wind power now generated in the province.
— With files from Keith Doucette in Halifax
Irving Oil halts involvement in tidal power research in Bay of Fundy
By: Kevin Bissett, The Canadian Press
24/06/2010 3:24 PM | Comments: 0
FREDERICTON - Irving Oil has decided to stop its involvement in tidal power research in the Bay of Fundy over concerns about the viability of the technology.
Irving Oil officials weren't willing to be interviewed on Thursday but in an email company spokeswoman Lesley MacLeod said: "I can confirm that due to policy concerns and uncertainty around the true viability of tidal technologies, we have decided to conclude our work on our tidal project."
New Brunswick Energy Minister Jack Keir said he was informed by the company last week but Irving officials didn't give specifics about why they weren't going forward.
"I suspect part of the problem is there isn't a technology yet — certainly commercialized technology for tidal power — that's going to allow for commercialization of generation of electricity," Keir said.
Two years ago, Irving signed a lease with the province for sites along the bay where research could be conducted in partnership with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews, N.B.
Keir said until there is technology that will allow for commercialized production of power from the tides, it will be difficult to get large companies involved.
Meanwhile, Nova Scotia's energy minister said the Irving decision would have no impact on the province's commitment to develop test projects in the bay's Minas Passage.
Bill Estabrooks said the province remained committed to harnessing tidal power as an alternate source of energy.
"We have an obligation, a duty and a responsibility to respond because Nova Scotians have said tidal power is something they are interested in pursuing and we are going to continue to do that," said Estabrooks.
The government has contributed money toward a test project run by Nova Scotia Power and Irish-based OpenHydro. The project hit a major snag earlier this month after currents broke off two blades from a massive 400-tonne turbine.
Estabrooks said all involved are determined to learn what it takes to develop the massive currents.
"We certainly are not interested in walking away," he said. "We are interested in making this work and that's our plan."
Keir said the best part about the research done by Irving and Huntsman Marine was that it only involved private-sector money.The province will likely issue another call for proposals, he said, to see if anyone else is interested in doing such research in New Brunswick.
"I believe that when the time comes, and there's a technology that's going to be commercialized that will make it viable to generate electricity using the tides, New Brunswick is going to be there," Keir said.
In the meantime, he said, the government remains committed to the development of renewable energy and will focus on expanding the 300 megawatts of wind power now generated in the province.
— With files from Keith Doucette in Halifax
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Digby Port Day
ADEDA friends and stakeholders are reminded that the first of what is planned to be an annual look at the growing potential of the Port of Digby is scheduled for June 28 at the Digby Heritage Centre, from 10 AM to 2 PM. There’ll be a number of industry and resource speakers and a special key note address by Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova. Plus there’ll be a special guest appearance by Bay of Fundy Tourism’s popular new “Whale Car”.
For more information contact Terry Thibodeau at tthibodeau@annapolisdigby.com.
A copy of the event poster, including more details, can be downloaded here.
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
For more information contact Terry Thibodeau at tthibodeau@annapolisdigby.com.
A copy of the event poster, including more details, can be downloaded here.
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
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Hello Kathleen,
We’ve written a lot lately about the natural wonders of the Bay of Fundy which defines the coastline of Annapolis Digby, and with whale watchers, rock hounds, beachcombers and sea kayakers among the many visitors who are visiting our shores at this time, the Bay’s commercial potential is also getting plenty of recognition.
A columnist in one local newspaper quoted a local entrepreneur as describing the area as a budding “Fundy Riviera”, and while that may raise some sceptical eyebrows there’s no doubt there’s a lot to of potential for new and non traditional business interests here.
Renewed Enthusiasm on the Wharf
Digby is undeniably Nova Scotia’s preeminent marine portal to the Bay of Fundy. As global awareness of the Bay and its potential increases, the Port of Digby is presented with myriad opportunities to take advantage. That’s why it was wonderful to see the improvements in both infrastructure and operating policies that the Digby Harbour Port Association has made over a short time to the town’s main wharf. And it’s something that will be studied as well as celebrated next week on June 28 during the inaugural Digby Port Day seminar.
Two If By Sea
One of the most recent manifestations of the emerging potential of our port facilities and adjacent regional attractions was the visit last year of the cruise ship Balmoral, the first of what is hoped to be regular cruise stopovers here. The one day call in and local tours delivered 1200 visitors and an estimated $100,000 injection into the local economy. But we should remember that there’s a regular daily opportunity to cruise the Bay on the ferry “Princess of Acadia” travelling between Digby and Saint John. That fact was highlighted in a promotion by Destination South West Nova Scotia and Bay Ferries when they hosted two groups of travel agents and media personnel last week to showcase the local cruise opportunities.
Dusting Off the Welcome Mat
Sensing the optimism as well as the opportunity that could rest just over the horizon, local business groups met in Digby and Annapolis Royal last week to review and discuss a recent consultant’s report that suggested ways we could make our facilities more welcoming and visitors more inclined to stay and shop.
Peeking Outside the Box
Seeklng to support those new opportunities that we in Annapolis Digby sense are coming our way, Team Southwest, a task force of federal, provincial and local government officials, along with regional business leaders, was hosted at our ADEDA facilities recently. The Team has been formed to deal with existing challenges as well as identify new economic development opportunities and build a supporting work plan.
Environmental Innovation
And if we needed to be shown that there were already new ideas aplenty in our area, there was no better illustration than the news last week that Sissaboo Farm Supplies was honoured at the 12th Annual Mobius Environmental Awards as a winner in the best Small Business of the Year category by the province’s Resource Recovery Fund Board. RRFB Nova Scotia singled out the Weymouth firm for the introduction of its innovative “Easy Sorter” system. Ideas for environmental innovation will be entertained further this week as ADEDA, in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia, hosts a community Renewable Energy Planning seminar this week, on June 25, at 10AM in Cornwallis Park.
Busy Week Ahead
If you’re proud of our rich heritage, and who isn’t around here, then be there as our history comes to life at Port-Royal National Historic Site on Thursday, June 24, with a re-enactment of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou. More than a dozen local actors will step back to 1610 and portray the characters of Membertou, his family and the early French settlers the Mi'kmaq befriended and protected. The re-enactment will begin around noon following a celebratory mass presided over by Archbishop Martin Currie, with Apostolic Nuncio, Pedro Quintana, Bishop Brian Dunn of the diocese of Antigonish, and other Catholic bishops. Mi'kmaw artisans will demonstrate traditional crafts from four Wigwams and a light lunch, featuring Mi'kmaw recipes, will be served. For more information on the Grand Chief Membertou 400 celebrations visit www.Membertou400.com. For information about Port-Royal National Historic Site of Canada, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/portroyal.
Taking place later on the 24th will be our Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency (ADEDA) Annual General Meeting at the Digby Pines from 5 – 7 PM.
Since I’m a bit of a brass band buff, (and since the daily dose of World Cup games should be over by that time), I may try and take in the Chester Brass Band concert at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 as part of Annapolis Royal’s 300th Anniversary Music Series. The concert program promises classical works, marches, spirituals, popular melodies, and original works arranged specifically for brass bands; tickets are $10 and are available in advance from Town Hall or Westside Studio and at the church door at the time of the concert.
Ending this week on a laudatory note, and as someone who strongly believes we have some of the finest health care professionals in Canada in our community, well deserved congratulations are due to Middleton’s Doctor Jane Brooks who was recently installed as President of Doctors Nova Scotia.
And to all my health care providers I assure you I was moderate in all things on Father’s Day…seriously…I promise…no, really…
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
We’ve written a lot lately about the natural wonders of the Bay of Fundy which defines the coastline of Annapolis Digby, and with whale watchers, rock hounds, beachcombers and sea kayakers among the many visitors who are visiting our shores at this time, the Bay’s commercial potential is also getting plenty of recognition.
A columnist in one local newspaper quoted a local entrepreneur as describing the area as a budding “Fundy Riviera”, and while that may raise some sceptical eyebrows there’s no doubt there’s a lot to of potential for new and non traditional business interests here.
Renewed Enthusiasm on the Wharf
Digby is undeniably Nova Scotia’s preeminent marine portal to the Bay of Fundy. As global awareness of the Bay and its potential increases, the Port of Digby is presented with myriad opportunities to take advantage. That’s why it was wonderful to see the improvements in both infrastructure and operating policies that the Digby Harbour Port Association has made over a short time to the town’s main wharf. And it’s something that will be studied as well as celebrated next week on June 28 during the inaugural Digby Port Day seminar.
Two If By Sea
One of the most recent manifestations of the emerging potential of our port facilities and adjacent regional attractions was the visit last year of the cruise ship Balmoral, the first of what is hoped to be regular cruise stopovers here. The one day call in and local tours delivered 1200 visitors and an estimated $100,000 injection into the local economy. But we should remember that there’s a regular daily opportunity to cruise the Bay on the ferry “Princess of Acadia” travelling between Digby and Saint John. That fact was highlighted in a promotion by Destination South West Nova Scotia and Bay Ferries when they hosted two groups of travel agents and media personnel last week to showcase the local cruise opportunities.
Dusting Off the Welcome Mat
Sensing the optimism as well as the opportunity that could rest just over the horizon, local business groups met in Digby and Annapolis Royal last week to review and discuss a recent consultant’s report that suggested ways we could make our facilities more welcoming and visitors more inclined to stay and shop.
Peeking Outside the Box
Seeklng to support those new opportunities that we in Annapolis Digby sense are coming our way, Team Southwest, a task force of federal, provincial and local government officials, along with regional business leaders, was hosted at our ADEDA facilities recently. The Team has been formed to deal with existing challenges as well as identify new economic development opportunities and build a supporting work plan.
Environmental Innovation
And if we needed to be shown that there were already new ideas aplenty in our area, there was no better illustration than the news last week that Sissaboo Farm Supplies was honoured at the 12th Annual Mobius Environmental Awards as a winner in the best Small Business of the Year category by the province’s Resource Recovery Fund Board. RRFB Nova Scotia singled out the Weymouth firm for the introduction of its innovative “Easy Sorter” system. Ideas for environmental innovation will be entertained further this week as ADEDA, in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia, hosts a community Renewable Energy Planning seminar this week, on June 25, at 10AM in Cornwallis Park.
Busy Week Ahead
If you’re proud of our rich heritage, and who isn’t around here, then be there as our history comes to life at Port-Royal National Historic Site on Thursday, June 24, with a re-enactment of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou. More than a dozen local actors will step back to 1610 and portray the characters of Membertou, his family and the early French settlers the Mi'kmaq befriended and protected. The re-enactment will begin around noon following a celebratory mass presided over by Archbishop Martin Currie, with Apostolic Nuncio, Pedro Quintana, Bishop Brian Dunn of the diocese of Antigonish, and other Catholic bishops. Mi'kmaw artisans will demonstrate traditional crafts from four Wigwams and a light lunch, featuring Mi'kmaw recipes, will be served. For more information on the Grand Chief Membertou 400 celebrations visit www.Membertou400.com. For information about Port-Royal National Historic Site of Canada, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/portroyal.
Taking place later on the 24th will be our Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency (ADEDA) Annual General Meeting at the Digby Pines from 5 – 7 PM.
Since I’m a bit of a brass band buff, (and since the daily dose of World Cup games should be over by that time), I may try and take in the Chester Brass Band concert at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 as part of Annapolis Royal’s 300th Anniversary Music Series. The concert program promises classical works, marches, spirituals, popular melodies, and original works arranged specifically for brass bands; tickets are $10 and are available in advance from Town Hall or Westside Studio and at the church door at the time of the concert.
Ending this week on a laudatory note, and as someone who strongly believes we have some of the finest health care professionals in Canada in our community, well deserved congratulations are due to Middleton’s Doctor Jane Brooks who was recently installed as President of Doctors Nova Scotia.
And to all my health care providers I assure you I was moderate in all things on Father’s Day…seriously…I promise…no, really…
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
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Digby Neck Events
Saturday June 26 8 am till 10. Fire crew making breakfast! mmm good! $6. adults $3. children. Proceeds to obtaining jaws of life
Saturday July 17 Fire crew fun day! Breakfast 8 - 10 am, silent auction, bingo, bbq, food auction, games, competitions, dance.
Saturday July 17 Fire crew fun day! Breakfast 8 - 10 am, silent auction, bingo, bbq, food auction, games, competitions, dance.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Bio Architecture?
Secretive Bio Architecture Lifts Veil On Bio Enzyme Progress
Converting algae to biofuel remains an intractable problem even when a company has the resources of a Sapphire Energy and Algenol.
Imagine the challenge facing Bio Architecture Lab. The secretive company confronts the same battle with high costs as it tunes its bioengineered microbe to convert seaweed to ethanol on a commercial scale. But money is nowhere near as plentiful.
Start-up Bio Architecture Lab says it is mid way to 90 percent fuel conversion target.
In a rare discussion of its business, the Berkeley company says it is about half way to its 90 percent fuel conversion target. Confidence is high, says Vineet Rajgarhia, senior vice president of research, who joined the firm in May when it appointed former Shell executive Daniel Trunfio as CEO.
Reaching the target “is doable,” Rajgarhia said at the Cleantech Institute conference at the University of California, Berkeley. “It just needs a little more time.”
That “little more time” is about a year.
The company, spun out of the University of Washington, intends to commercialize its seaweed enzyme for both fuels and chemicals. Up to now, it has been reluctant to offer details about its technology or business plan. But perhaps new management is more willing to communicate.
For example, Rajgarhia says the company’s business plan does not include raising the several hundred million dollars necessary to build its own biorefinery and compete against better-funded competitors. “We’ll be partnering up,” he says.
He also says the company has the breathing room it needs to complete its bioengineering. Rajgarhia estimates the company will require another year to prepare its technology for large-scale deployment. It is no easy task, but since the firm’s goal is to open its Chilean pilot project in 2012, it has the time.
The organization is one of an ambitious few trying to cultivate seaweed, or macro-algae, in shallow coastal waters and turn it into low-cost fuels. In contrast to micro-algae, which floats on the surface, most seaweed, or kelp, attaches itself to the ocean floor and presents a complex harvesting challenge. The effort is likely worth the trouble. Macro-algae can be grown for an estimated $40 a ton, or 4 cents a pound of sugar, far less than corn or sugar cane. It also uses no agricultural land, fresh water or fertilizer and helps filter ocean waters
Because of the potential economics, its cultivation has drawn the interest of a disparate group of organizations, including Blue Sun Energy of Colorado, Seambiotic of Israel, the Scottish Association for Marine Science and South Korea’s Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.
Bio Architecture Lab drew notice earlier this year when it received a $9 million research grant from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E. With the award to develop biobutanol, it received matching funds from partner DuPont and last year raised an $8 million series A round with investors X/Seed Capital of Menlo Park, the venture arm of Norways’ Statoil oil company and Austral Capital of Chile. It also received $7 million in economic development money from Chile.
Rajgarhia said a second key challenge Bio Architecture Lab faces is logistical: getting the macro-algae ashore at a cost low enough to produce affordable fuel. The seaweed is fast growing – about 2 feet a day – so volumes add up. And current harvesting techniques are geared toward high-priced food production, so costs are not in line with low-price fuel.
All these tasks, of course, takes money. For companies such as micro-algae developer Sapphire Energy, which has raised more than $100 million, including money from Bill Gates, and Algenol, which promises to fund an $850 million commercial project in Mexico, writing the big check may be possible.
Bio Architecture Lab doesn’t appear to have the same huge outlay in the cards. For the immediate future, at least, “we have a bit of a runway” with the money raised, says Rajgarhia. Long term, it will be interesting to see which business model prospers.
Converting algae to biofuel remains an intractable problem even when a company has the resources of a Sapphire Energy and Algenol.
Imagine the challenge facing Bio Architecture Lab. The secretive company confronts the same battle with high costs as it tunes its bioengineered microbe to convert seaweed to ethanol on a commercial scale. But money is nowhere near as plentiful.
Start-up Bio Architecture Lab says it is mid way to 90 percent fuel conversion target.
In a rare discussion of its business, the Berkeley company says it is about half way to its 90 percent fuel conversion target. Confidence is high, says Vineet Rajgarhia, senior vice president of research, who joined the firm in May when it appointed former Shell executive Daniel Trunfio as CEO.
Reaching the target “is doable,” Rajgarhia said at the Cleantech Institute conference at the University of California, Berkeley. “It just needs a little more time.”
That “little more time” is about a year.
The company, spun out of the University of Washington, intends to commercialize its seaweed enzyme for both fuels and chemicals. Up to now, it has been reluctant to offer details about its technology or business plan. But perhaps new management is more willing to communicate.
For example, Rajgarhia says the company’s business plan does not include raising the several hundred million dollars necessary to build its own biorefinery and compete against better-funded competitors. “We’ll be partnering up,” he says.
He also says the company has the breathing room it needs to complete its bioengineering. Rajgarhia estimates the company will require another year to prepare its technology for large-scale deployment. It is no easy task, but since the firm’s goal is to open its Chilean pilot project in 2012, it has the time.
The organization is one of an ambitious few trying to cultivate seaweed, or macro-algae, in shallow coastal waters and turn it into low-cost fuels. In contrast to micro-algae, which floats on the surface, most seaweed, or kelp, attaches itself to the ocean floor and presents a complex harvesting challenge. The effort is likely worth the trouble. Macro-algae can be grown for an estimated $40 a ton, or 4 cents a pound of sugar, far less than corn or sugar cane. It also uses no agricultural land, fresh water or fertilizer and helps filter ocean waters
Because of the potential economics, its cultivation has drawn the interest of a disparate group of organizations, including Blue Sun Energy of Colorado, Seambiotic of Israel, the Scottish Association for Marine Science and South Korea’s Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.
Bio Architecture Lab drew notice earlier this year when it received a $9 million research grant from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E. With the award to develop biobutanol, it received matching funds from partner DuPont and last year raised an $8 million series A round with investors X/Seed Capital of Menlo Park, the venture arm of Norways’ Statoil oil company and Austral Capital of Chile. It also received $7 million in economic development money from Chile.
Rajgarhia said a second key challenge Bio Architecture Lab faces is logistical: getting the macro-algae ashore at a cost low enough to produce affordable fuel. The seaweed is fast growing – about 2 feet a day – so volumes add up. And current harvesting techniques are geared toward high-priced food production, so costs are not in line with low-price fuel.
All these tasks, of course, takes money. For companies such as micro-algae developer Sapphire Energy, which has raised more than $100 million, including money from Bill Gates, and Algenol, which promises to fund an $850 million commercial project in Mexico, writing the big check may be possible.
Bio Architecture Lab doesn’t appear to have the same huge outlay in the cards. For the immediate future, at least, “we have a bit of a runway” with the money raised, says Rajgarhia. Long term, it will be interesting to see which business model prospers.
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Bay of Fundy Tidal Power
Big Blow For Tidal Power
The prospect of nearly unlimited, renewable energy from the tides suffered a blow this month when OpenHydro announced it would pull its experimental underwater turbine from the Bay of Fundy.
The test in this most extreme tidal environment was seen as a critical opportunity for the industry to prove that harnessing the tides had finally become feasible.
OpenHydro says it will pull its experimental tidal turbine out of the Bay of Fundy this fall after two rotors broke.
OpenHydro lowered its 400-tonne, six-story turbine onto the seabed last November, choosing the swift flowing Minas Passage near Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
Last week, the Irish company said it would yank the turbine out by October after an underwater video discovered two broken blades. The blades are made of a combination of plastic and glass.
The setback underscores how difficult it is to operate in the corrosive, storm-plagued marine environment. The $10 million, 1 MW project had hoped to show a first-of-its-kind tidal plant could be built to supply as much as 25 percent of Nova Scotia electricity.
The Bay of Fundy was selected because it arguably has the highest tides in the world, competing for the honor with the Ungava Bay in Quebec and the Severn estuary in the United Kingdom. Tides can rise 55 feet or more, generating a potential of 1,013 MW of power, 152 MW of which can be harnessed with little environmental impact.
The test was being closely watched and will be viewed by the industry as a big setback. The theory is that the predictability of the tides will ultimately make the energy they generate less expensive than solar and wind – though today it is roughly three times more costly. According to an Electric Power Research Institute study, that price in the Bay of Fundy could be as low as 5.5 cents a kWh, roughly comparable with the wholesale price of electricity.
According to a press release, OpenHydro, which has raised $74 million in funding since 2005, plans to repair the turbine and reinstall it next year. The difficulties “will further our understanding of how the turbine has operated in this unique and challenging environment, bringing us closer to commercially developed tidal arrays in the Bay of Fundy,” said CFO Peter Corcoran.
The company had lowered a video camera to view the turbine in May after an acoustic modem intended to monitor underwater motion malfunctioned.
The setback isn’t the first for tidal power. Verdant Power, for instance, struggled to keep its turbines running in the powerful currents of New York City’s East River, and was forced to pull prototypes only weeks after they were installed when blades broke.
The company is presently operating new smaller devices with fewer moving parts. The new design anchors three turbines on a triangular frame rather than place them directly on the riverbed.
The prospect of nearly unlimited, renewable energy from the tides suffered a blow this month when OpenHydro announced it would pull its experimental underwater turbine from the Bay of Fundy.
The test in this most extreme tidal environment was seen as a critical opportunity for the industry to prove that harnessing the tides had finally become feasible.
OpenHydro says it will pull its experimental tidal turbine out of the Bay of Fundy this fall after two rotors broke.
OpenHydro lowered its 400-tonne, six-story turbine onto the seabed last November, choosing the swift flowing Minas Passage near Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
Last week, the Irish company said it would yank the turbine out by October after an underwater video discovered two broken blades. The blades are made of a combination of plastic and glass.
The setback underscores how difficult it is to operate in the corrosive, storm-plagued marine environment. The $10 million, 1 MW project had hoped to show a first-of-its-kind tidal plant could be built to supply as much as 25 percent of Nova Scotia electricity.
The Bay of Fundy was selected because it arguably has the highest tides in the world, competing for the honor with the Ungava Bay in Quebec and the Severn estuary in the United Kingdom. Tides can rise 55 feet or more, generating a potential of 1,013 MW of power, 152 MW of which can be harnessed with little environmental impact.
The test was being closely watched and will be viewed by the industry as a big setback. The theory is that the predictability of the tides will ultimately make the energy they generate less expensive than solar and wind – though today it is roughly three times more costly. According to an Electric Power Research Institute study, that price in the Bay of Fundy could be as low as 5.5 cents a kWh, roughly comparable with the wholesale price of electricity.
According to a press release, OpenHydro, which has raised $74 million in funding since 2005, plans to repair the turbine and reinstall it next year. The difficulties “will further our understanding of how the turbine has operated in this unique and challenging environment, bringing us closer to commercially developed tidal arrays in the Bay of Fundy,” said CFO Peter Corcoran.
The company had lowered a video camera to view the turbine in May after an acoustic modem intended to monitor underwater motion malfunctioned.
The setback isn’t the first for tidal power. Verdant Power, for instance, struggled to keep its turbines running in the powerful currents of New York City’s East River, and was forced to pull prototypes only weeks after they were installed when blades broke.
The company is presently operating new smaller devices with fewer moving parts. The new design anchors three turbines on a triangular frame rather than place them directly on the riverbed.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
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Renewable energy news
Some NSW Schools Ineligible For Feed In Tariffs
Energy Matters is calling on the NSW Government to extend feed in tariff eligibility to include all solar power systems installed on New South Wales schools, regardless of size.
Suntech To Ramp Up Solar Panel Production
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced the company would ramp up solar panel production capacity at its Shanghai facility by 1,000 megawatts over the next three years to help meet unprecedented demand for its solar modules.
Solarfun unveils SolarIris BIPV panel
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world's largest manufacturers of solar panels for the commercial and home solar power market, has unveiled its new line of "SolarIris" building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules at the International Solar Europe Conference in Germany.
Good Vibrations From Wind Power
The Vibro-Wind Research Group at Cornell University in the USA is developing what it says will be an efficient, economical method of converting vibrations from wind energy to electricity.
BP Disaster: Will Big Oil Revisit Solar Power?
As the BP oil leak disaster enters into its seventh week and the company sees its stocks plummet, perhaps some Big Oil executives may reconsider their attitude towards renewable energy.
Sub-Standard Solar Power Installations
Energy Matters has weighed in on a news item published last week about sub-standard solar power installations occurring in Australia.
Extreme Solar Power Farms - The Moon?
We've covered space based solar power generation in the past, but here's a concept that takes it a step further (away) - using the moon as a massive solar farm.
EV Turns Up The Heat On Hazelwood
Environment Victoria is seeking to mobilise all 5 million residents of the state to take a stand against Hazelwood Power Station - to see it shut down and replaced with clean and renewable energy source power generation by 2012.
Victoria-Suntech Advanced Solar Facility
The Victoria-Suntech Advanced Solar Facility (VSASF) has been officially launched in Melbourne. The project will provide a platform for commercialisation of NANOPLAS, a revolutionary nanoplasmonic solar cell technology being developed at Swinburne.
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Renewable energy news
Some NSW Schools Ineligible For Feed In Tariffs
Energy Matters is calling on the NSW Government to extend feed in tariff eligibility to include all solar power systems installed on New South Wales schools, regardless of size.
Suntech To Ramp Up Solar Panel Production
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced the company would ramp up solar panel production capacity at its Shanghai facility by 1,000 megawatts over the next three years to help meet unprecedented demand for its solar modules.
Solarfun unveils SolarIris BIPV panel
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world's largest manufacturers of solar panels for the commercial and home solar power market, has unveiled its new line of "SolarIris" building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules at the International Solar Europe Conference in Germany.
Good Vibrations From Wind Power
The Vibro-Wind Research Group at Cornell University in the USA is developing what it says will be an efficient, economical method of converting vibrations from wind energy to electricity.
BP Disaster: Will Big Oil Revisit Solar Power?
As the BP oil leak disaster enters into its seventh week and the company sees its stocks plummet, perhaps some Big Oil executives may reconsider their attitude towards renewable energy.
Sub-Standard Solar Power Installations
Energy Matters has weighed in on a news item published last week about sub-standard solar power installations occurring in Australia.
Extreme Solar Power Farms - The Moon?
We've covered space based solar power generation in the past, but here's a concept that takes it a step further (away) - using the moon as a massive solar farm.
EV Turns Up The Heat On Hazelwood
Environment Victoria is seeking to mobilise all 5 million residents of the state to take a stand against Hazelwood Power Station - to see it shut down and replaced with clean and renewable energy source power generation by 2012.
Victoria-Suntech Advanced Solar Facility
The Victoria-Suntech Advanced Solar Facility (VSASF) has been officially launched in Melbourne. The project will provide a platform for commercialisation of NANOPLAS, a revolutionary nanoplasmonic solar cell technology being developed at Swinburne.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Destination SW Nova News
Destination Southwest Nova Association
Announces Executive Director, President,
and 2010/2011 Board of Directors
Destination Southwest Nova Association is pleased to announce the DSWNA Executive Director, Jeanette Joudrey. Ms. Joudrey has worked with DSWNA and the former South Shore Tourism Association for over 10 years and continues to bring a great deal of experience and leadership to the tourism industry. "I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, industry and partners in this new role," says Joudrey "I am pleased to be a part of leading this organization into the future as we chart our course."
At the DSWNA Special General Meeting on Monday evening, June 14th, the 2010/2011 DSWNA board selected their new President and executive. Donna Hatt steps into the role of President: "I am delighted to have been elected as President. As operators, at this time we are pre-occupied with the activities of our summer season. As an organization, we will be focused on charting an effective and successful year ahead. We are presently engaged in the development of a Strategic Plan for DSWNA that will provide a solid foundation for our future success. Partnerships and collaborations that leverage our collective resources will continue to be critical. As we forge ahead as partners, I appreciate the opportunity to act as President of our organization and look forward to working with partners, staff and industry across the province to grow and strengthen tourism in our region as a year round industry."
The 2010/2011 DSWNA Board of Directors is as follows:
Donna Hatt, White Point Beach Resort – President
Allan Nelson, Water Street Lighthouse B&B – Vice-President
Tony Dorrian, Nova Scotia Community College, Burridge Campus
Basil Oickle, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
Dale Lloyd, Municipality of the County of Kings
Dianne Theriault, Digby and Area Tourism Association
Shannon Crowell, Boulder Cove Cottages
Larry Peach, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association
Andrew Fry , Parks Canada
Melissa Robinson, Best Western Liverpool & Convention Centre
Mike Smith , Lunenburg Board of Trade
VanEssa Roberts, Town of Windsor
Marc Phillips, Annapolis Basin Conference Centre
Karen Enright, Annapolis Highland Vineyards
Deryl Rideout, The Lunenburg Inn
Congratulations and welcome to all new board members! If you would like to contact a board member please click here to see the complete 2010/2011 DSWNA board member contact list.
Announces Executive Director, President,
and 2010/2011 Board of Directors
Destination Southwest Nova Association is pleased to announce the DSWNA Executive Director, Jeanette Joudrey. Ms. Joudrey has worked with DSWNA and the former South Shore Tourism Association for over 10 years and continues to bring a great deal of experience and leadership to the tourism industry. "I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, industry and partners in this new role," says Joudrey "I am pleased to be a part of leading this organization into the future as we chart our course."
At the DSWNA Special General Meeting on Monday evening, June 14th, the 2010/2011 DSWNA board selected their new President and executive. Donna Hatt steps into the role of President: "I am delighted to have been elected as President. As operators, at this time we are pre-occupied with the activities of our summer season. As an organization, we will be focused on charting an effective and successful year ahead. We are presently engaged in the development of a Strategic Plan for DSWNA that will provide a solid foundation for our future success. Partnerships and collaborations that leverage our collective resources will continue to be critical. As we forge ahead as partners, I appreciate the opportunity to act as President of our organization and look forward to working with partners, staff and industry across the province to grow and strengthen tourism in our region as a year round industry."
The 2010/2011 DSWNA Board of Directors is as follows:
Donna Hatt, White Point Beach Resort – President
Allan Nelson, Water Street Lighthouse B&B – Vice-President
Tony Dorrian, Nova Scotia Community College, Burridge Campus
Basil Oickle, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
Dale Lloyd, Municipality of the County of Kings
Dianne Theriault, Digby and Area Tourism Association
Shannon Crowell, Boulder Cove Cottages
Larry Peach, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association
Andrew Fry , Parks Canada
Melissa Robinson, Best Western Liverpool & Convention Centre
Mike Smith , Lunenburg Board of Trade
VanEssa Roberts, Town of Windsor
Marc Phillips, Annapolis Basin Conference Centre
Karen Enright, Annapolis Highland Vineyards
Deryl Rideout, The Lunenburg Inn
Congratulations and welcome to all new board members! If you would like to contact a board member please click here to see the complete 2010/2011 DSWNA board member contact list.
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Bear River Events
Bear River events - music & mayhem
Flora Doehler | June 16, 2010 at 10:42 pm | Categories: Bear Rhythm Music Society, community event, fundraiser, music | URL: http://wp.me/pfgTD-7x
June 19– 6:30 pm Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Bear River Legion
June 20– 1-4 pm Bear River Farmers and Artists market every Sunday. On the waterfront. Produce, artisans, wine, plants.
July 1 - all day- Canada Day in downtown Bear River. Happy Birthday Canada. Celebrate with facepainting, cake, artist demos, kids games, food, music and lots more!
July 10 - Andres Godoy & Andrew Shishkov perform at the Rebekah
July 17 - Cherry Carnival in Bear River
July 17 - Love Storm performs at the Bear River Cafe (before the fireworks)
July 17 - Issac & Blewett perform at the Rebekah (after the fireworks)
Aug 25 - 28 - Digby County Exhibition
Details Follow:
BREDS Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
On Saturday, June 19th at the Bear River Legion.
Meet & greet at 6:30
Supper begins at 7:30
Menu :
Seafood dishes
Baked Ham
Chicken dish
Salad
Rice dish
Veggies
Dessert, tea or coffee
$20.00 per person
Enjoy an evening of great food & entertainment!
All proceeds in support of BREDS
(Bear River Economic Development Society - the group that owns the Trading Company building housing Bear River Bargains & Books, Myrtle & Rosies, The Trading Post and The Changing Tides Restaurant)
For info : 467-3930
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Bear River Farmer's and Artists Market
Looking for vendors for Bear River’s Sunday Farmers and Artists Market
Location: Bear River Waterfront
Time: 1pm – 4pm every Sunday
If interested please contact Ken Flett – 467-0469
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Bear River Annual Cherry Carnival
Join the fun on July 17, 2010 for the 114th annual Cherry Carnival. 9:30 am to 10 pm. This has always been a very popular Annapolis Valley Festival with its Grand Street Parade, Children’s Parade, Games and Entertainment for the kids, Rubber Duck Race, Community Fire Hall Dinner and the Fireworks display that night. Watch the papers and flyers for a complete list of events or contact Jim Nixon at 902 467 3521 for more
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Digby County Exhibition
Bear River - August 25th - 28th, 2010
Flora Doehler | June 16, 2010 at 10:42 pm | Categories: Bear Rhythm Music Society, community event, fundraiser, music | URL: http://wp.me/pfgTD-7x
June 19– 6:30 pm Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Bear River Legion
June 20– 1-4 pm Bear River Farmers and Artists market every Sunday. On the waterfront. Produce, artisans, wine, plants.
July 1 - all day- Canada Day in downtown Bear River. Happy Birthday Canada. Celebrate with facepainting, cake, artist demos, kids games, food, music and lots more!
July 10 - Andres Godoy & Andrew Shishkov perform at the Rebekah
July 17 - Cherry Carnival in Bear River
July 17 - Love Storm performs at the Bear River Cafe (before the fireworks)
July 17 - Issac & Blewett perform at the Rebekah (after the fireworks)
Aug 25 - 28 - Digby County Exhibition
Details Follow:
BREDS Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
On Saturday, June 19th at the Bear River Legion.
Meet & greet at 6:30
Supper begins at 7:30
Menu :
Seafood dishes
Baked Ham
Chicken dish
Salad
Rice dish
Veggies
Dessert, tea or coffee
$20.00 per person
Enjoy an evening of great food & entertainment!
All proceeds in support of BREDS
(Bear River Economic Development Society - the group that owns the Trading Company building housing Bear River Bargains & Books, Myrtle & Rosies, The Trading Post and The Changing Tides Restaurant)
For info : 467-3930
----------------------------------------------------------------
Bear River Farmer's and Artists Market
Looking for vendors for Bear River’s Sunday Farmers and Artists Market
Location: Bear River Waterfront
Time: 1pm – 4pm every Sunday
If interested please contact Ken Flett – 467-0469
----------------------------------------------------------------
Bear River Annual Cherry Carnival
Join the fun on July 17, 2010 for the 114th annual Cherry Carnival. 9:30 am to 10 pm. This has always been a very popular Annapolis Valley Festival with its Grand Street Parade, Children’s Parade, Games and Entertainment for the kids, Rubber Duck Race, Community Fire Hall Dinner and the Fireworks display that night. Watch the papers and flyers for a complete list of events or contact Jim Nixon at 902 467 3521 for more
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Digby County Exhibition
Bear River - August 25th - 28th, 2010
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Bear River events
Show and Tell
Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour in Digby
Flora Doehler | June 14, 2010 at 11:20 am | Categories: artists, community event | URL: http://wp.me/pfgTD-7r
"Come and See"
presented by the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour
July 17, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Digby Arena, 27 Shreve Street
"Waiting it out" by Poppy Balsar. "10"x14" watercolour, Diploma Collection of the CSPWC
Poppy Balsar from Digby, Nora Gross from Dartmouth, Ron Hazell and Golumba Kim from Halifax, and Lio Lo from Jordan Falls are members of the CSPWC and will host the afternoon.
The event will be a 'show and tell' about:
the CSPWC
How to become a member
Slideshow of Atlantic Members' paintings
demonstrations of watercolour techniques
Bring one or two of your paintings, framed or unframed, for a friendly critique!
Refreshments will be served.
If you are interested and want more information, respond to Atlantic Regional Director, Nora Gross at -1-902-462-3886 or by e-mail at agross@eastlink.ca
Flora Doehler | June 14, 2010 at 11:20 am | Categories: artists, community event | URL: http://wp.me/pfgTD-7r
"Come and See"
presented by the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour
July 17, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Digby Arena, 27 Shreve Street
"Waiting it out" by Poppy Balsar. "10"x14" watercolour, Diploma Collection of the CSPWC
Poppy Balsar from Digby, Nora Gross from Dartmouth, Ron Hazell and Golumba Kim from Halifax, and Lio Lo from Jordan Falls are members of the CSPWC and will host the afternoon.
The event will be a 'show and tell' about:
the CSPWC
How to become a member
Slideshow of Atlantic Members' paintings
demonstrations of watercolour techniques
Bring one or two of your paintings, framed or unframed, for a friendly critique!
Refreshments will be served.
If you are interested and want more information, respond to Atlantic Regional Director, Nora Gross at -1-902-462-3886 or by e-mail at agross@eastlink.ca
Labels:
Bear River art and artisans
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
ADEDA News
A Local Scoop
And speaking of community media coverage, congratulations are deserved this week for the Annapolis County Spectator, one of the community newspapers that serve Annapolis Digby so well. The Spectator was recently named top newspaper in its class by the Atlantic Community Newspapers Association at their awards ceremonies in Halifax. Those of us familiar with the diligent work, long hours and insightful weekly coverage provided by our local journalists aren’t surprised by this recognition. But, nonetheless, a well deserved “tip of the hat” (the one with the little “press” tag in the hatband) to the Spectator team for their excellent work.
Faithful Foundations
Also in progress while I was in Halifax was the national Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, held in Nova Scotia this year in part to mark the 300th anniversary of its presence in our province, beginning right here.
The first Anglican worship in Nova Scotia was a three-hour-long, Oct. 10, 1710, Thanksgiving service in Port Royal, celebrated by clergy of what was then known as the Church of England. The Church will hold a service at St. Luke’s Annapolis Royal, on that actual anniversary date. It will use the same liturgy as the original 1710 service. More information will be posted on our web site and in a future newsletter.
And the occasion serves to remind us of the many superb examples of church architecture, representing many denominations, which dot our region. It’s just another example of the incredibly rich history of structural design that “blesses” our communities.
Membertou 400 Coming Up
An even longer standing ceremony of faithful observance is scheduled for next week with the marking of the 400th anniversary of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou. Local ceremonies will be held at Port Royal National Historic Park on June24. Among the guests coming to Nova Scotia to mark this occasion is Archbishop Pedro Quintana, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada.
Building Our Marine Research Capacity
Following on last week’s focus on international Oceans Day and the importance of oceans management to our region, there was great news from Universite Sainte-Anne last week. The university officially opened its new marine research centre, adding to an already impressive marine learning agenda. The centre is designed to further assist local marine and aquaculture industries face new challenges and pursue new opportunities.
In a related side story, there was intriguing news from just down the road from the Université Sainte-Anne about a local company receiving a major award to assist with the development of a programmable bait saver for lobster traps. Good to see both our academic and private sector communities moving forward with new initiatives.
Port Day Coming Ashore
The heightened emphasis on local marine research adds to the impetus for a successful launch of the upcoming Digby Port Day. The first of what is planned to be an annual look at the growing potential of the Port of Digby is scheduled for June 28 at the Digby Heritage Centre, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Speakers and presenters will include Reg Hazelton, Digby Harbor Port Authority Chairman; Terri McCulloch, Manager of the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership; Dan Bartlett, Vice President of Bay Ferries; John Woods, Vice President (Energy Development) Minas Basin Pulp and Power; Digby Mayor Ben Cleveland and Jim Thurber, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby.
Special keynote speaker will be Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova.
And there’ll be a special guest appearance by Bay of Fundy Tourism’s popular new “Whale Car”. For more information contact me at communications@annapolisdigby.com, and for plans to participate contact Terry Thibodeau at tthibodeau@annapolisdigby.com.
A “Relay” Great Show
On a note close to my heart, it was wonderful to see the contribution to cancer research raised by the enthusiastic and dedicated participants at this year’s Digby Relay for Life. Congratulations to all – especially the organizers – for raising awareness as well as making an astounding financial contribution.
While I have to admire the commitment of the Digby walkers, my focus of physical activity this week, aside from the regular market visits and acting as a reluctant gardening assistant, will be digital. By that I mean my fingers on frenetic channel changing. Yes, the Stanley Cup is over (Way to go ‘Hawks – what did I tell you!) – but let’s bring on the World Cup. My head says Argentina – but my heart’s with Mexico, even after the tie with South Africa (I just love to watch those Latin American teams – and the fans!). Ole! Ole! Amigos…
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
E: communications@annapolisdigby.com
We invite you to visit us anytime at www
And speaking of community media coverage, congratulations are deserved this week for the Annapolis County Spectator, one of the community newspapers that serve Annapolis Digby so well. The Spectator was recently named top newspaper in its class by the Atlantic Community Newspapers Association at their awards ceremonies in Halifax. Those of us familiar with the diligent work, long hours and insightful weekly coverage provided by our local journalists aren’t surprised by this recognition. But, nonetheless, a well deserved “tip of the hat” (the one with the little “press” tag in the hatband) to the Spectator team for their excellent work.
Faithful Foundations
Also in progress while I was in Halifax was the national Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, held in Nova Scotia this year in part to mark the 300th anniversary of its presence in our province, beginning right here.
The first Anglican worship in Nova Scotia was a three-hour-long, Oct. 10, 1710, Thanksgiving service in Port Royal, celebrated by clergy of what was then known as the Church of England. The Church will hold a service at St. Luke’s Annapolis Royal, on that actual anniversary date. It will use the same liturgy as the original 1710 service. More information will be posted on our web site and in a future newsletter.
And the occasion serves to remind us of the many superb examples of church architecture, representing many denominations, which dot our region. It’s just another example of the incredibly rich history of structural design that “blesses” our communities.
Membertou 400 Coming Up
An even longer standing ceremony of faithful observance is scheduled for next week with the marking of the 400th anniversary of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou. Local ceremonies will be held at Port Royal National Historic Park on June24. Among the guests coming to Nova Scotia to mark this occasion is Archbishop Pedro Quintana, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada.
Building Our Marine Research Capacity
Following on last week’s focus on international Oceans Day and the importance of oceans management to our region, there was great news from Universite Sainte-Anne last week. The university officially opened its new marine research centre, adding to an already impressive marine learning agenda. The centre is designed to further assist local marine and aquaculture industries face new challenges and pursue new opportunities.
In a related side story, there was intriguing news from just down the road from the Université Sainte-Anne about a local company receiving a major award to assist with the development of a programmable bait saver for lobster traps. Good to see both our academic and private sector communities moving forward with new initiatives.
Port Day Coming Ashore
The heightened emphasis on local marine research adds to the impetus for a successful launch of the upcoming Digby Port Day. The first of what is planned to be an annual look at the growing potential of the Port of Digby is scheduled for June 28 at the Digby Heritage Centre, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Speakers and presenters will include Reg Hazelton, Digby Harbor Port Authority Chairman; Terri McCulloch, Manager of the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership; Dan Bartlett, Vice President of Bay Ferries; John Woods, Vice President (Energy Development) Minas Basin Pulp and Power; Digby Mayor Ben Cleveland and Jim Thurber, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby.
Special keynote speaker will be Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova.
And there’ll be a special guest appearance by Bay of Fundy Tourism’s popular new “Whale Car”. For more information contact me at communications@annapolisdigby.com, and for plans to participate contact Terry Thibodeau at tthibodeau@annapolisdigby.com.
A “Relay” Great Show
On a note close to my heart, it was wonderful to see the contribution to cancer research raised by the enthusiastic and dedicated participants at this year’s Digby Relay for Life. Congratulations to all – especially the organizers – for raising awareness as well as making an astounding financial contribution.
While I have to admire the commitment of the Digby walkers, my focus of physical activity this week, aside from the regular market visits and acting as a reluctant gardening assistant, will be digital. By that I mean my fingers on frenetic channel changing. Yes, the Stanley Cup is over (Way to go ‘Hawks – what did I tell you!) – but let’s bring on the World Cup. My head says Argentina – but my heart’s with Mexico, even after the tie with South Africa (I just love to watch those Latin American teams – and the fans!). Ole! Ole! Amigos…
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
86 Atlantic Avenue
PO Box 271
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
Canada B0S 1H0
Tel: (902) 638-3490
Fax: (902) 638-8106
E: communications@annapolisdigby.com
We invite you to visit us anytime at www
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ADEDA news
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Digby Neck
There are lots of reports coming in now of the inhabitants of the area who were here before we were, fleeing Rossway and Gulliver's Cove and Seawall in terror. Digby Neck is and maybe now WAS a pristine nature area, as seen by the rest of the world.
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Cruise Ship Industry
Atlantic Region: Feds invest in cruise industry
By Staff, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Daily Business Buzz, June 11, 2010
The Atlantic Canada cruise industry, which turned in another strong performance in 2009, is receiving renewed support from the Government of Canada to implement its ongoing international marketing strategy.
The federal government will invest $247,000 through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to help the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association implement its marketing strategy over the next two years as it builds on the unique qualities and strengths of Atlantic Canada as a tourism destination. The association is a partnership between ports, tourism and cruise ship interests in each of the four Atlantic provinces, ACOA and Parks Canada.
In 2009, the ACCA reported 383 port of call visits in Atlantic Canada. This is an increase that tops the 320 ports of call visits in 2008 and the 296 visits in 2007. The ACCA estimates that the total economic impact of direct spending associated with the industry in 2009 is $80 million.
“The region can attribute much of its success to education and training programs, and marketing initiatives delivered by the association,” says Jackie Chow, ACCA chair. “A strong partnership between governments, ports and industry stakeholders has been instrumental in the overall success and growth of the cruise industry in the Atlantic region.”
The goal of ACCA’s extensive marketing plan is to position the Atlantic Canada as one of the top 10 cruise destinations in the world. The plan, amongst other things, calls for joint marketing initiatives with the cruise lines; continued focus on travel trade and travel media; support for industry education and training initiatives; familiarization tours for industry representatives; association website enhancements; integration of E-mercials and development of promotional materials, all focused on bringing cruise lines and passengers to Atlantic Canada tied to the industry theme of “Journey through Our Mystical Land.”
By Staff, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Daily Business Buzz, June 11, 2010
The Atlantic Canada cruise industry, which turned in another strong performance in 2009, is receiving renewed support from the Government of Canada to implement its ongoing international marketing strategy.
The federal government will invest $247,000 through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to help the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association implement its marketing strategy over the next two years as it builds on the unique qualities and strengths of Atlantic Canada as a tourism destination. The association is a partnership between ports, tourism and cruise ship interests in each of the four Atlantic provinces, ACOA and Parks Canada.
In 2009, the ACCA reported 383 port of call visits in Atlantic Canada. This is an increase that tops the 320 ports of call visits in 2008 and the 296 visits in 2007. The ACCA estimates that the total economic impact of direct spending associated with the industry in 2009 is $80 million.
“The region can attribute much of its success to education and training programs, and marketing initiatives delivered by the association,” says Jackie Chow, ACCA chair. “A strong partnership between governments, ports and industry stakeholders has been instrumental in the overall success and growth of the cruise industry in the Atlantic region.”
The goal of ACCA’s extensive marketing plan is to position the Atlantic Canada as one of the top 10 cruise destinations in the world. The plan, amongst other things, calls for joint marketing initiatives with the cruise lines; continued focus on travel trade and travel media; support for industry education and training initiatives; familiarization tours for industry representatives; association website enhancements; integration of E-mercials and development of promotional materials, all focused on bringing cruise lines and passengers to Atlantic Canada tied to the industry theme of “Journey through Our Mystical Land.”
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Whale Killing- Avaaz
Whale Killing, Inc. Inbox
Ben Wikler - Avaaz.org Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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Dear friends,
The international vote that could legalize commercial whale hunting is just weeks away. Let's run an ad campaign that governments won't miss, telling them the world won't accept a legal whale killing industry -- click to chip in:
In two weeks, the International Whaling Commission will hold its final vote on a proposal to legalize commercial whale hunting for the first time in a generation.
The outcome rests on whose voices are heard most clearly in the final hours: the pro-whaling lobby -- or the world's people?
We've signed the petitions -- now it's time to mount a massive final push to make our voices heard, and protect the whales. Avaaz has scoped out a giant billboard outside of Morocco's Agadir airport, a front-page advertisement in the newspapers given to attendees, street posters to line the walkways, and hand-bills to pass to delegates. From the moment they step off the plane in Agadir until they cast their deciding votes, delegates will be constantly reminded that the world won't accept legal whale slaughter.
Click here to see the impossible-to-ignore billboard, and donate to fuel this campaign... even $5 or $10 or euros makes a difference:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/whales_massive_push/?vl
Thanks to the outcry of 650,000 Avaaz members, along with partners everywhere, many governments have pledged to oppose the proposal. Each time the Avaaz whale petition added 100,000 signatures, it was sent again to the IWC and key governments -- and some, like New Zealand, thanked all of us who had signed on.
But pressure from the other side has been relentless -- and now other governments, especially in Europe and Latin America, may abstain... or even support the proposal. The vote could go either way.
Citizen pressure is our best hope. After all, it was an explosive worldwide social movement in the 1980s that led to the commercial whaling ban we're now trying to protect. When the International Whaling Commission meets in Morocco this June 22, let's make sure the world's voices are there to greet them:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/whales_massive_push/?vl
After the global ban was first implemented on commercial whaling, the number of whales killed each year plummeted from 38,000 per year to just a couple of thousand. It's a testament to the power of humanity to move forward. As we move to confront the other crises of the modern age, let's cherish this legacy of progress -- by joining together now to protect our majestic and intelligent neighbors on this fragile planet.
With hope,
Ben, Ben M, Maria Paz, Benjamin, David, Graziela, Iain, Luis, Ricken, and the whole Avaaz team
P.S.: Despite the ban, Japan, Norway, and Iceland have continued whaling -- and are now pushing to make the IWC proposal as lenient as possible. Expecting permission to catch more whales than ever, Japan is reportedly planning to buy its largest whaling ship yet. Click here to fund an advertising blitz and campaign at the IWC meeting to oppose commercial whaling.
Ben Wikler - Avaaz.org
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Dear friends,
The international vote that could legalize commercial whale hunting is just weeks away. Let's run an ad campaign that governments won't miss, telling them the world won't accept a legal whale killing industry -- click to chip in:
In two weeks, the International Whaling Commission will hold its final vote on a proposal to legalize commercial whale hunting for the first time in a generation.
The outcome rests on whose voices are heard most clearly in the final hours: the pro-whaling lobby -- or the world's people?
We've signed the petitions -- now it's time to mount a massive final push to make our voices heard, and protect the whales. Avaaz has scoped out a giant billboard outside of Morocco's Agadir airport, a front-page advertisement in the newspapers given to attendees, street posters to line the walkways, and hand-bills to pass to delegates. From the moment they step off the plane in Agadir until they cast their deciding votes, delegates will be constantly reminded that the world won't accept legal whale slaughter.
Click here to see the impossible-to-ignore billboard, and donate to fuel this campaign... even $5 or $10 or euros makes a difference:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/whales_massive_push/?vl
Thanks to the outcry of 650,000 Avaaz members, along with partners everywhere, many governments have pledged to oppose the proposal. Each time the Avaaz whale petition added 100,000 signatures, it was sent again to the IWC and key governments -- and some, like New Zealand, thanked all of us who had signed on.
But pressure from the other side has been relentless -- and now other governments, especially in Europe and Latin America, may abstain... or even support the proposal. The vote could go either way.
Citizen pressure is our best hope. After all, it was an explosive worldwide social movement in the 1980s that led to the commercial whaling ban we're now trying to protect. When the International Whaling Commission meets in Morocco this June 22, let's make sure the world's voices are there to greet them:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/whales_massive_push/?vl
After the global ban was first implemented on commercial whaling, the number of whales killed each year plummeted from 38,000 per year to just a couple of thousand. It's a testament to the power of humanity to move forward. As we move to confront the other crises of the modern age, let's cherish this legacy of progress -- by joining together now to protect our majestic and intelligent neighbors on this fragile planet.
With hope,
Ben, Ben M, Maria Paz, Benjamin, David, Graziela, Iain, Luis, Ricken, and the whole Avaaz team
P.S.: Despite the ban, Japan, Norway, and Iceland have continued whaling -- and are now pushing to make the IWC proposal as lenient as possible. Expecting permission to catch more whales than ever, Japan is reportedly planning to buy its largest whaling ship yet. Click here to fund an advertising blitz and campaign at the IWC meeting to oppose commercial whaling.
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The End of SWSD
NS: SWSDA ceases operations
By Michael Gorman, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Yarmouth County Vanguard, June 11, 2010
[YARMOUTH, NS] — The era of the South West Shore Development Authority is over.
The group’s board of directors has just given word that SWSDA officially ceased operations as of yesterday at 5 p.m.
Phil LeBlanc, chairman of the board, said the CAOs and clerks of the nine member municipal units would work now to resolve any outstanding issues and begin laying the steps for a new regional development authority.
“The old SWSDA has to be wound down and then a new RDA will be started,” he said. LeBlanc said he doesn’t know what kind of timeline will be involved in such a process, but the board has requested the aid of the province’s Department of Economic and Rural Development in ensuring the proper steps are followed.
The shutdown means seven people, including SWSDA CEO Frank Anderson, are out of work. Both Premier Darrell Dexter and Percy Paris, minister of economic and rural development, have said recently that they aren’t interested in funding the local RDA if Anderson is involved.
SWSDA has been mired in controversy for some time and recent reports on the group have raised questions about the group’s lack of transparency and close ties to the Yarmouth and Area Industrial Commission, for which Anderson also serves as CEO.
Steps had been taken to create a new RDA, which would be known as the Southwest Regional Development Agency, however that group had yet to be incorporated by the province. Without that incorporation, the group is ineligible to receive funding, which means little can be done in the way of economic development.
LeBlanc said this is the first step is making the new RDA a reality and meeting the requirements of the provincial government.
“We definitely need the RDA back in operation as soon as possible with the economic situation that we have in this region.”
In the meantime, the business of economic development for the area will have to be left to other agencies such as the industrial commission, Team Southwest and Team West.
Asked what contact they’ve had with the province to this point, LeBlanc said the board forwarded the press release about the decision to the province to serve as notice that they are taking the situation seriously.
“It shows them what action has been taken,” he said. “It’s something they were looking for — to wind things up — as a condition to start the next (RDA) up.”
Meanwhile, the Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission continues to operate from its headquarters at 233 Water Street in Yarmouth.
“The commission has no connection to the South West Shore Development Authority, other than a shared contract for the services of one individual,” commission chair Roger King said today in a news release. “The demise of SWSDA will have no impact on the ongoing initiatives and operations of the commission.”
The industrial commission is the owner/operator of the Port of Yarmouth, the medical clinics at Harbour South and Pubnico as well as several other properties in Yarmouth County.
“All of our operations are being looked after by dedicated and competent staff that has the full confidence of our member municipalities and the board of directors,” said King.
By Michael Gorman, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Yarmouth County Vanguard, June 11, 2010
[YARMOUTH, NS] — The era of the South West Shore Development Authority is over.
The group’s board of directors has just given word that SWSDA officially ceased operations as of yesterday at 5 p.m.
Phil LeBlanc, chairman of the board, said the CAOs and clerks of the nine member municipal units would work now to resolve any outstanding issues and begin laying the steps for a new regional development authority.
“The old SWSDA has to be wound down and then a new RDA will be started,” he said. LeBlanc said he doesn’t know what kind of timeline will be involved in such a process, but the board has requested the aid of the province’s Department of Economic and Rural Development in ensuring the proper steps are followed.
The shutdown means seven people, including SWSDA CEO Frank Anderson, are out of work. Both Premier Darrell Dexter and Percy Paris, minister of economic and rural development, have said recently that they aren’t interested in funding the local RDA if Anderson is involved.
SWSDA has been mired in controversy for some time and recent reports on the group have raised questions about the group’s lack of transparency and close ties to the Yarmouth and Area Industrial Commission, for which Anderson also serves as CEO.
Steps had been taken to create a new RDA, which would be known as the Southwest Regional Development Agency, however that group had yet to be incorporated by the province. Without that incorporation, the group is ineligible to receive funding, which means little can be done in the way of economic development.
LeBlanc said this is the first step is making the new RDA a reality and meeting the requirements of the provincial government.
“We definitely need the RDA back in operation as soon as possible with the economic situation that we have in this region.”
In the meantime, the business of economic development for the area will have to be left to other agencies such as the industrial commission, Team Southwest and Team West.
Asked what contact they’ve had with the province to this point, LeBlanc said the board forwarded the press release about the decision to the province to serve as notice that they are taking the situation seriously.
“It shows them what action has been taken,” he said. “It’s something they were looking for — to wind things up — as a condition to start the next (RDA) up.”
Meanwhile, the Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission continues to operate from its headquarters at 233 Water Street in Yarmouth.
“The commission has no connection to the South West Shore Development Authority, other than a shared contract for the services of one individual,” commission chair Roger King said today in a news release. “The demise of SWSDA will have no impact on the ongoing initiatives and operations of the commission.”
The industrial commission is the owner/operator of the Port of Yarmouth, the medical clinics at Harbour South and Pubnico as well as several other properties in Yarmouth County.
“All of our operations are being looked after by dedicated and competent staff that has the full confidence of our member municipalities and the board of directors,” said King.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Saving Acadian Forests
A Pictou County group is determined save some 313 acres of rich Acadian Forest near Scotsburn, Nova Scotia. The group, known as the Friends of Redtail Society, has to raise $250,000 by December 10th to purchase the land from US based Wagner Forest Nova Scotia Ltd.
The Acadian Forest is considered among the most threatened forest systems in North America. The land in Pictou County is a prime example of this forest type, a mix of old growth forest stands and diverse tree species (of varying age) that support a cornucopia of wildlife habitats.
Recently, the profile of the Friends of Redtail Society received a much needed boost when Victoria, B.C. student, Ben Miller lent his support to the group. Ben and three other students began a cross-country bike tour in May to raise money for several charities. Ben chose the Redtail Society after attending a number of retreats and educational camps in the county. The Tandun Tour left Victoria on May 5th and is expected to arrive in Halifax in about 10 weeks. Ben Miller hopes to raise $5000 for the society land purchase.
Stonehame Chalets is supporting the Friends of Redtail Society in its efforts to purchase this important piece of forest heritage in the region. Manager Jeff Gunn says like many people in this area of the province, his family is proud of its rural roots. “Our family have farmed nearby land for five generations. We believe it is important that this piece of Acadian Forest is preserved and protected for all generations.”
Stonehame Lodge and Chalets would like encourage local residents and people across the province to contribute what they can to the cause, by donating directly to the society or by contacting the Tandum Tour. All donations are tax deductible and can be made through the society website.
The Acadian Forest is considered among the most threatened forest systems in North America. The land in Pictou County is a prime example of this forest type, a mix of old growth forest stands and diverse tree species (of varying age) that support a cornucopia of wildlife habitats.
Recently, the profile of the Friends of Redtail Society received a much needed boost when Victoria, B.C. student, Ben Miller lent his support to the group. Ben and three other students began a cross-country bike tour in May to raise money for several charities. Ben chose the Redtail Society after attending a number of retreats and educational camps in the county. The Tandun Tour left Victoria on May 5th and is expected to arrive in Halifax in about 10 weeks. Ben Miller hopes to raise $5000 for the society land purchase.
Stonehame Chalets is supporting the Friends of Redtail Society in its efforts to purchase this important piece of forest heritage in the region. Manager Jeff Gunn says like many people in this area of the province, his family is proud of its rural roots. “Our family have farmed nearby land for five generations. We believe it is important that this piece of Acadian Forest is preserved and protected for all generations.”
Stonehame Lodge and Chalets would like encourage local residents and people across the province to contribute what they can to the cause, by donating directly to the society or by contacting the Tandum Tour. All donations are tax deductible and can be made through the society website.
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Canada Goes Backwards
Canada Lowers Carbon Emission Reduction Aims
Published on June 08, 2010 Comments (Be the first)
by Matthew Sullivan
(OfficialWire)
LONDON,ENGLAND
Environmental groups are angry that the Canadian government has announced plans to reduce its carbon emissions targets. This year the minority Conservative government in the country announced it would only reduce its carbon emissions by five million tonnes, slashing its previous target for 2010 by 90 per cent.
In a new report, entitled A Climate Change Plan for the Purposes of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, the government also lowered its CO2 emissions reduction targets for 2011 and 2012, down to eight and ten million tonnes each year respectively.
Over the past 15 years, Canada`s carbon emissions have risen by 32 per cent, according to Conference Board Canada. Last year, in the country`s annual greenhouse gas emissions report, the government predicted that it would cut carbon emissions by 52 million tonnes this year alone. Then, in 2011 and 2012 it would deliver CO2 emission savings of between 64 and 74 million tonnes.
Contact
Carbon Advice Group
Matthew Sullivan
msullivan@carbonplc.com
Tel: +44 02071274732
Published on June 08, 2010 Comments (Be the first)
by Matthew Sullivan
(OfficialWire)
LONDON,ENGLAND
Environmental groups are angry that the Canadian government has announced plans to reduce its carbon emissions targets. This year the minority Conservative government in the country announced it would only reduce its carbon emissions by five million tonnes, slashing its previous target for 2010 by 90 per cent.
In a new report, entitled A Climate Change Plan for the Purposes of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, the government also lowered its CO2 emissions reduction targets for 2011 and 2012, down to eight and ten million tonnes each year respectively.
Over the past 15 years, Canada`s carbon emissions have risen by 32 per cent, according to Conference Board Canada. Last year, in the country`s annual greenhouse gas emissions report, the government predicted that it would cut carbon emissions by 52 million tonnes this year alone. Then, in 2011 and 2012 it would deliver CO2 emission savings of between 64 and 74 million tonnes.
Contact
Carbon Advice Group
Matthew Sullivan
msullivan@carbonplc.com
Tel: +44 02071274732
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