some good news on the tourism front: The province’s visitation numbers were up 1% in 2009, and the Historic Gardens has garnered new financial support. Clearly, the industry is gearing up for the coming season, so tourism is the news of the day …
THE BEST OF THE REGION
The 5th Annual Tourism Showcase is a great opportunity for exhibitors to promote their products and services locally, creating awareness within our regional market. For attendees, it’s a chance to experience the diversity of what our area has to offer while enjoying some great shopping! Workshops and other special events will be announced in the coming weeks, but here’s what we know so far!
LOCAL BLOG RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
That’s right! Local blogger, Ryan Scranton, has been recognized by a Netherlands-based organization for his exemplary work on the Annapolis Heritage Society blog. And some late breaking news: AHS has also been nominated for two Canadian blog awards … check it out!
SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWDOWN
Speaking of blogging, you’ll want to mark your calendars: On April 2, Terri McCulloch, Manager of the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership, will be hosting a debate about what social media is right for you and your organization. Find out the pros and cons of Twitter versus Facebook … there’s no charge but you must reserve a seat!
NEWS FROM DSWNA
Despite Madonna Spinazola’s recent departure from the organization, DSWNA continues to surge forward with plans for 2010: For those of you who haven’t already heard, dates for this year’s Saltscapes event have been changed, and early bird pricing is available only until February 19 on ads in DSWNA’s new regional guides.
FERRY UPDATE
In addition to the scheduled shutdown of the Digby-Saint John Ferry in March, new security measures take effect as of April 1.
Forget about the mid-winter blahs! This weekend, be sure to check out the yummy Chocolate Festival in Middleton, and share a celebratory dinner with the Queen in Annapolis Royal.
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Bear River Health Clinic Bulletin
Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic
Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Email: bear.riverclinic@ns.sympatico.ca
Website: bearriverandareaclinic.ca
Phone: 467-3611 Fax: 467-3339
February 2010
Acupuncture – Traditional Chinese Acupuncture by Joe Kubinec. Note: Joe will not be in from January
20 to the end of February. He returns to our Clinic on March 3. Enjoy your well-deserved vacation,
Joe!
Audiology – Neil Hackett is in every other Friday to help with your hearing needs. Please call 1-866-299-
2016 to book appointment. Coupons available at the Clinic for a free hearing test.
Electrolysis – Ronda Best is in once a month for all your hair removal needs. Call 1-902-791-0953 for
more information or to book your appointment.
Esthetics –Charlene Decker is in monthly for waxing, manicures and pedicures. To book an appointment
or for more information, call 1-902-362-2137.
Juniper House Outreach –You can book an appointment to see Lori at our Clinic by phoning 245-4789.
Massage Therapy – We are still working on getting a massage therapist in place as soon as possible. We
appreciate your patience during this transition.
Physician Services – Dr. Roy Harding is seeing patients by appointment only. At this time, Dr. Harding is
not able to take on any patients that he has not already seen at our Clinic.
Senior Services – Nurse Practitioner, Dianne Corbett, RN specializes in concerns specific to the elderly,
such as memory loss, complicated medical conditions and poor coordination/balance. For more
information or to book an appointment, call the Clinic.
Board Meeting – Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 pm at the Clinic. All members of the public welcome!
Note: Times and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this
may cause.
2010 Winter Carnival!
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 13
Feb. 14
Candle lighting in downtown Bear River
Music @ Rebecca Hall
Free sleigh rides, pie sale, chili bakeoff
7-lake cross-country ski and
snowmobile/ATV run
Check posters in town for more info!
It’s INCOME TAX time again…
With e-file, refunds usually take less than
two weeks.
Are you getting ALL the credits you are entitled
to? Are you eligible for Pension Income
Splitting? Medical credits? Any of the new
credits for 2010?
Prompt, professional and confidential. Seniors’
discount. 13 years in Bear River, 43 years total
experience.
Pat’s Office 467-3358
Personal returns, HST returns, small business,
payroll and bookkeeping services.
Valentine Supper
Winter Carnival Weekend – Saturday, Feb. 13
Turkey supper with the works!
5-6 pm at the Bear River Firehall
$10.00 per plate, children under 12 FREE
Proceeds for the Hillsburgh Church
NOTICE: The annual general meeting for the Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic will
be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Email: bear.riverclinic@ns.sympatico.ca
Website: bearriverandareaclinic.ca
Phone: 467-3611 Fax: 467-3339
February 2010
Acupuncture – Traditional Chinese Acupuncture by Joe Kubinec. Note: Joe will not be in from January
20 to the end of February. He returns to our Clinic on March 3. Enjoy your well-deserved vacation,
Joe!
Audiology – Neil Hackett is in every other Friday to help with your hearing needs. Please call 1-866-299-
2016 to book appointment. Coupons available at the Clinic for a free hearing test.
Electrolysis – Ronda Best is in once a month for all your hair removal needs. Call 1-902-791-0953 for
more information or to book your appointment.
Esthetics –Charlene Decker is in monthly for waxing, manicures and pedicures. To book an appointment
or for more information, call 1-902-362-2137.
Juniper House Outreach –You can book an appointment to see Lori at our Clinic by phoning 245-4789.
Massage Therapy – We are still working on getting a massage therapist in place as soon as possible. We
appreciate your patience during this transition.
Physician Services – Dr. Roy Harding is seeing patients by appointment only. At this time, Dr. Harding is
not able to take on any patients that he has not already seen at our Clinic.
Senior Services – Nurse Practitioner, Dianne Corbett, RN specializes in concerns specific to the elderly,
such as memory loss, complicated medical conditions and poor coordination/balance. For more
information or to book an appointment, call the Clinic.
Board Meeting – Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 pm at the Clinic. All members of the public welcome!
Note: Times and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this
may cause.
2010 Winter Carnival!
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 13
Feb. 14
Candle lighting in downtown Bear River
Music @ Rebecca Hall
Free sleigh rides, pie sale, chili bakeoff
7-lake cross-country ski and
snowmobile/ATV run
Check posters in town for more info!
It’s INCOME TAX time again…
With e-file, refunds usually take less than
two weeks.
Are you getting ALL the credits you are entitled
to? Are you eligible for Pension Income
Splitting? Medical credits? Any of the new
credits for 2010?
Prompt, professional and confidential. Seniors’
discount. 13 years in Bear River, 43 years total
experience.
Pat’s Office 467-3358
Personal returns, HST returns, small business,
payroll and bookkeeping services.
Valentine Supper
Winter Carnival Weekend – Saturday, Feb. 13
Turkey supper with the works!
5-6 pm at the Bear River Firehall
$10.00 per plate, children under 12 FREE
Proceeds for the Hillsburgh Church
NOTICE: The annual general meeting for the Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic will
be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Blogger's note: Whatever happened to Digby area's land use review?
Land use review
BEN LANGFORD
February 1st, 2010
GLYDE Point could be opened up again for industrial development under a Territory-wide review of land uses being performed by the Government.
Balance of power independent Gerry Wood said yesterday he knew the Government was reconsidering its ban on industry for the area, which was highly valued by environmentalists and anglers.
Mr Wood said the possibility of a tidal power station in the Clarence Straight put the point, 40km northeast of Darwin, back on the agenda.
"That power will be coming onshore at Glyde Point (so) possible industrial development at this site must be given a thorough independent and scientific review," he said.
"The public must also have a say, not as happened before, just special interest lobby groups."
Planning Minister Gerry McCarthy's spokeswoman Bethaney Maley said the future of the area would be reconsidered as part of a review of all land use in the NT.
"The Department of Lands and Planning is currently drafting a land use plan for the Territory, including residential, industrial and commercial use of land," she said.
"This will include options for the future use of Glyde Point and will be made available for public comment and review."
Ms Maley said reviewing the decision on Glyde Point was part of the deal with Mr Wood that kept the Henderson Government in power.
Environment Centre NT co-ordinator Stuart Blanch said: "Old dreams die hard.
"It's one of those old dreams and visions that's hard to kill off.
"It's got a lot of well-known environmental values - the mangroves, the estuary, rainforest, coral. It's important for recreational fishermen and a lot of habitat for dugong and turtle."
In 2007 former Chief Minister Clare Martin ruled out Glyde Point for development in favour of Darwin Harbour.
Land use review
BEN LANGFORD
February 1st, 2010
GLYDE Point could be opened up again for industrial development under a Territory-wide review of land uses being performed by the Government.
Balance of power independent Gerry Wood said yesterday he knew the Government was reconsidering its ban on industry for the area, which was highly valued by environmentalists and anglers.
Mr Wood said the possibility of a tidal power station in the Clarence Straight put the point, 40km northeast of Darwin, back on the agenda.
"That power will be coming onshore at Glyde Point (so) possible industrial development at this site must be given a thorough independent and scientific review," he said.
"The public must also have a say, not as happened before, just special interest lobby groups."
Planning Minister Gerry McCarthy's spokeswoman Bethaney Maley said the future of the area would be reconsidered as part of a review of all land use in the NT.
"The Department of Lands and Planning is currently drafting a land use plan for the Territory, including residential, industrial and commercial use of land," she said.
"This will include options for the future use of Glyde Point and will be made available for public comment and review."
Ms Maley said reviewing the decision on Glyde Point was part of the deal with Mr Wood that kept the Henderson Government in power.
Environment Centre NT co-ordinator Stuart Blanch said: "Old dreams die hard.
"It's one of those old dreams and visions that's hard to kill off.
"It's got a lot of well-known environmental values - the mangroves, the estuary, rainforest, coral. It's important for recreational fishermen and a lot of habitat for dugong and turtle."
In 2007 former Chief Minister Clare Martin ruled out Glyde Point for development in favour of Darwin Harbour.
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