The News from AVR radio station
Maple Leaf announces another closure
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 10:46:12
It likely won’t bring much comfort to the employees of Larsons in Berwick, however, Maple Leaf announced this morning that it would close a prepared meats plant in B.C. The Surrey operation employees 165 people and will being to wind down operations in May. The closure of the two plants is a clear indication of Maple Leafs cost cutting measures and restructuring which the company indicated was the reason behind the Berwick plants closure.
Environment Canada warns of a dangerous storm
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 10:44:36
Environment Canada forecaster David Phillips is calling for a ''dangerous storm'' to hit our area and warns it will have a ''major impact.'' Updated forecasts are calling for up to 45 cm of snow over the next 24 hours, which is expected to begin this afternoon. Schools across south western Nova Scotia have been closed and some flights to the mid-western US have been canceled. Nova Scotia RCMP is asking motorists to take extra precautions on our roadways as high winds could cause white-out conditions.
Shubenacadie Sam predicts an early spring.
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 09:39:41
Reports from Shubie Park from Groundhog Day Festivities are that Shubenacadie Sam, our local prognosticating rodent, is predicting an early spring. The province's time zone makes Sam the first groundhog to make a prediction in North America. According the posts on Twitter, Punxsutawney Phil and Wiarton Willie agree with him.
Protest march in Wolfville
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 09:05:59
Students at Acadia are protesting yesterdays provincial decision on tuition fees as part the larger Reduce Fees and Drop Debt Day of Action. They plan to March at 1:30 from Willow Park to the Clock tower on Main St. According to RCMP Community Policing Officer Blair MacMurtrey, their parade permit estimates 350 participants. The same permit prevents the group from closing Main St so the protesters will be confined to the side walks. Motorists are asked to pay extra attention when driving through town.
Saulnierville man avoids jail on his birthday
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 06:33:34
A Digby County man won't see the inside of a jail cell on his birthday, however, he will see a 1300 dollar fine and a one year ban from driving. Guy Alfred Comeau of Saulnierville, who turns 47 today, had earlier pleaded guilty to driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit. On Jan 13, Comeau was arrested after he rear-ended another vehicle on the 101 and then fled the scene. Police later caught up with Comeau at the convenience store on Ashmore. This was Comeau's second conviction.
Greenwich land re-zoning approved
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 06:12:02
In a controversial vote last night, Kings County Council narrowly passed the Greenwich Comprehensive Development District with a six to five vote. The approval of the plan brought a loud chorus of 'boo's from those opposed in the public gallery. Councils decision will now have to be approved by the province. Peter Elderkin, one of the five farmers who submitted the application for re-zoning, says he plans to sell the land and reinvest in his farm. Marilyn Cameron from the No Farms No Food Community group says her supporters will lobby the province to reverse tonight's decision.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Avaaz, Aids, and Parliament
from Avaaz
A bill is in Parliament that would force big pharma to grant exceptions to their patents for life saving AIDS drugs in developing countries. But the Conservatives are trying to kill the bill - dashing dreams of affordable medicine for the world’s poor before Parliament even has a chance to vote. Sign the petition to let Parliament vote!
A bill is in Parliament that would make Canada a leader in the production of affordable AIDS drugs for developing countries. But the Conservative Party is trying to kill Bill C393 on a technicality, dashing dreams of affordable medicine for the world’s poor before Parliament even has a chance to vote.
The sponsor of the Bill resigned from Parliament last year. To move forward, Parliament has to unanimously approve a new sponsor. This is common, and usually happens without a fuss. But Conservatives are so determined to protect the profits of big pharmaceutical companies, they are refusing to agree to the sponsorship change.
A Canadian company, Apotex, has already pledged to produce and deliver affordable AIDS drugs for children across the world as soon as this Bill is passed. Let's raise a nation-wide call for Conservatives to respect democracy and let Parliament vote on Bill - C393. Sign the petition and forward to all of your friends:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
The Canadian Access to Medicines Regime doesn’t work - bureaucratic hurdles make production of generic drugs too expensive. But the amendments proposed in Bill-C393 would allow Canadian companies to produce the AIDS drugs people need most, at prices that are affordable for those in developing countries. This Bill is the key to changing Canada’s role in world health provision.
So far, the NDP, Liberals, Greens and the Bloc have pledged to support the Bill’s sponsorship change - understanding that democracy requires honest and open debate in Parliament. Only the Conservatives have refused to support this necessary formality before the Bill undergoes rigorous debate and a fair vote.
Our outrage at this undermining of Canadian democracy - at a time when the legislation could literally save thousands of lives - can force the Conservatives to let Parliament vote fairly on this measure.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
Canadian democracy has never been about quick tricks and technical maneuvering. Let’s insist Conservative politicians in Parliament support a fair and open debate about access to medicines. Call on the Conservatives to let Parliament vote.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
With hope,
Emma, Ricken, Laryn, and the rest of the Avaaz team.
Sources:
Children Can't Wait, Dying for Drugs in Devloping Countries (Can. HIV/AIDS Legal Network)
http://www.aidslaw.ca/EN/camr/index.htm
Fighting to get cheap drugs to Africa at critical stage (Toronto Star)
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/930204--fight-to-get-cheap-drugs-to-africa-at-critical-stage
Procedural quagmire could kill dream of cheap AIDS drugs (Xtra)
http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Procedural_quagmire_could_kill_dream_of_cheap_AIDS_drugs-9706.aspx
Support the Avaaz community! We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. Our dedicated team ensures even the smallest contributions go a long way -- donate here.
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Avaaz.org is a 7-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 13 countries on 4 continents and operates in 14 languages.
A bill is in Parliament that would force big pharma to grant exceptions to their patents for life saving AIDS drugs in developing countries. But the Conservatives are trying to kill the bill - dashing dreams of affordable medicine for the world’s poor before Parliament even has a chance to vote. Sign the petition to let Parliament vote!
A bill is in Parliament that would make Canada a leader in the production of affordable AIDS drugs for developing countries. But the Conservative Party is trying to kill Bill C393 on a technicality, dashing dreams of affordable medicine for the world’s poor before Parliament even has a chance to vote.
The sponsor of the Bill resigned from Parliament last year. To move forward, Parliament has to unanimously approve a new sponsor. This is common, and usually happens without a fuss. But Conservatives are so determined to protect the profits of big pharmaceutical companies, they are refusing to agree to the sponsorship change.
A Canadian company, Apotex, has already pledged to produce and deliver affordable AIDS drugs for children across the world as soon as this Bill is passed. Let's raise a nation-wide call for Conservatives to respect democracy and let Parliament vote on Bill - C393. Sign the petition and forward to all of your friends:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
The Canadian Access to Medicines Regime doesn’t work - bureaucratic hurdles make production of generic drugs too expensive. But the amendments proposed in Bill-C393 would allow Canadian companies to produce the AIDS drugs people need most, at prices that are affordable for those in developing countries. This Bill is the key to changing Canada’s role in world health provision.
So far, the NDP, Liberals, Greens and the Bloc have pledged to support the Bill’s sponsorship change - understanding that democracy requires honest and open debate in Parliament. Only the Conservatives have refused to support this necessary formality before the Bill undergoes rigorous debate and a fair vote.
Our outrage at this undermining of Canadian democracy - at a time when the legislation could literally save thousands of lives - can force the Conservatives to let Parliament vote fairly on this measure.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
Canadian democracy has never been about quick tricks and technical maneuvering. Let’s insist Conservative politicians in Parliament support a fair and open debate about access to medicines. Call on the Conservatives to let Parliament vote.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
With hope,
Emma, Ricken, Laryn, and the rest of the Avaaz team.
Sources:
Children Can't Wait, Dying for Drugs in Devloping Countries (Can. HIV/AIDS Legal Network)
http://www.aidslaw.ca/EN/camr/index.htm
Fighting to get cheap drugs to Africa at critical stage (Toronto Star)
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/930204--fight-to-get-cheap-drugs-to-africa-at-critical-stage
Procedural quagmire could kill dream of cheap AIDS drugs (Xtra)
http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Procedural_quagmire_could_kill_dream_of_cheap_AIDS_drugs-9706.aspx
Support the Avaaz community! We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. Our dedicated team ensures even the smallest contributions go a long way -- donate here.
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Avaaz.org is a 7-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 13 countries on 4 continents and operates in 14 languages.
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A bill is in Parliament that would force big pharma to grant exceptions to their patents for life saving AIDS drugs in developing countries. But the Conservatives are trying to kill the bill - dashing dreams of affordable medicine for the world’s poor before Parliament even has a chance to vote. Sign the petition to let Parliament vote!
A bill is in Parliament that would make Canada a leader in the production of affordable AIDS drugs for developing countries. But the Conservative Party is trying to kill Bill C393 on a technicality, dashing dreams of affordable medicine for the world’s poor before Parliament even has a chance to vote.
The sponsor of the Bill resigned from Parliament last year. To move forward, Parliament has to unanimously approve a new sponsor. This is common, and usually happens without a fuss. But Conservatives are so determined to protect the profits of big pharmaceutical companies, they are refusing to agree to the sponsorship change.
A Canadian company, Apotex, has already pledged to produce and deliver affordable AIDS drugs for children across the world as soon as this Bill is passed. Let's raise a nation-wide call for Conservatives to respect democracy and let Parliament vote on Bill - C393. Sign the petition and forward to all of your friends:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
The Canadian Access to Medicines Regime doesn’t work - bureaucratic hurdles make production of generic drugs too expensive. But the amendments proposed in Bill-C393 would allow Canadian companies to produce the AIDS drugs people need most, at prices that are affordable for those in developing countries. This Bill is the key to changing Canada’s role in world health provision.
So far, the NDP, Liberals, Greens and the Bloc have pledged to support the Bill’s sponsorship change - understanding that democracy requires honest and open debate in Parliament. Only the Conservatives have refused to support this necessary formality before the Bill undergoes rigorous debate and a fair vote.
Our outrage at this undermining of Canadian democracy - at a time when the legislation could literally save thousands of lives - can force the Conservatives to let Parliament vote fairly on this measure.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
Canadian democracy has never been about quick tricks and technical maneuvering. Let’s insist Conservative politicians in Parliament support a fair and open debate about access to medicines. Call on the Conservatives to let Parliament vote.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
With hope,
Emma, Ricken, Laryn, and the rest of the Avaaz team.
Sources:
Children Can't Wait, Dying for Drugs in Devloping Countries (Can. HIV/AIDS Legal Network)
http://www.aidslaw.ca/EN/camr/index.htm
Fighting to get cheap drugs to Africa at critical stage (Toronto Star)
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/930204--fight-to-get-cheap-drugs-to-africa-at-critical-stage
Procedural quagmire could kill dream of cheap AIDS drugs (Xtra)
http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Procedural_quagmire_could_kill_dream_of_cheap_AIDS_drugs-9706.aspx
Support the Avaaz community! We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. Our dedicated team ensures even the smallest contributions go a long way -- donate here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Avaaz.org is a 7-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 13 countries on 4 continents and operates in 14 languages.
A bill is in Parliament that would make Canada a leader in the production of affordable AIDS drugs for developing countries. But the Conservative Party is trying to kill Bill C393 on a technicality, dashing dreams of affordable medicine for the world’s poor before Parliament even has a chance to vote.
The sponsor of the Bill resigned from Parliament last year. To move forward, Parliament has to unanimously approve a new sponsor. This is common, and usually happens without a fuss. But Conservatives are so determined to protect the profits of big pharmaceutical companies, they are refusing to agree to the sponsorship change.
A Canadian company, Apotex, has already pledged to produce and deliver affordable AIDS drugs for children across the world as soon as this Bill is passed. Let's raise a nation-wide call for Conservatives to respect democracy and let Parliament vote on Bill - C393. Sign the petition and forward to all of your friends:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
The Canadian Access to Medicines Regime doesn’t work - bureaucratic hurdles make production of generic drugs too expensive. But the amendments proposed in Bill-C393 would allow Canadian companies to produce the AIDS drugs people need most, at prices that are affordable for those in developing countries. This Bill is the key to changing Canada’s role in world health provision.
So far, the NDP, Liberals, Greens and the Bloc have pledged to support the Bill’s sponsorship change - understanding that democracy requires honest and open debate in Parliament. Only the Conservatives have refused to support this necessary formality before the Bill undergoes rigorous debate and a fair vote.
Our outrage at this undermining of Canadian democracy - at a time when the legislation could literally save thousands of lives - can force the Conservatives to let Parliament vote fairly on this measure.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
Canadian democracy has never been about quick tricks and technical maneuvering. Let’s insist Conservative politicians in Parliament support a fair and open debate about access to medicines. Call on the Conservatives to let Parliament vote.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/let_parliament_vote/?vl
With hope,
Emma, Ricken, Laryn, and the rest of the Avaaz team.
Sources:
Children Can't Wait, Dying for Drugs in Devloping Countries (Can. HIV/AIDS Legal Network)
http://www.aidslaw.ca/EN/camr/index.htm
Fighting to get cheap drugs to Africa at critical stage (Toronto Star)
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/930204--fight-to-get-cheap-drugs-to-africa-at-critical-stage
Procedural quagmire could kill dream of cheap AIDS drugs (Xtra)
http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Procedural_quagmire_could_kill_dream_of_cheap_AIDS_drugs-9706.aspx
Support the Avaaz community! We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. Our dedicated team ensures even the smallest contributions go a long way -- donate here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Avaaz.org is a 7-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 13 countries on 4 continents and operates in 14 languages.
Bear River Health Clinic
Bear River Health Clinic News
Acupuncture - Traditional Chinese Acupuncture by Joe Kubinec. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture by Joe Kubinec is available on Wednesdays unless otherwise posted. This treatment helps with back pain, arthritis, menopause, headaches, insomnia, stop smoking and many other conditions. Appointments are booked through the Clinic. For those who don't like needles, Joe now offers treatments using lazer.
Audiology - Neil Hackett is in every other Friday to help with your hearing needs. Please call 1-866-299-2016 to book appointments.
BodyTalk System -Jocelyn incorporates balancing techniques using muscle testing. Your body determines healing priorities. Book appointments through the Clinic. For further information call Jocelyn at 467-0771 or visit www.bodytalksystem.com
Counselling/Clinical Hypnotherapy - Gayle Allen offers help with concerns such as phobias, bed-wetting and stress just to mention a few. Call the Clinic to book appointments and for more info. You can also call Gayle for more info at 526-2850.
Electrolysis - Ronda Best is in twice a month for all your hair removal needs. Call 1-902-791-0953 for more information or to book your appointment.
Esthetics -Charlene Decker provides waxing, manicures and pedicures. To book an appointment or for more information, call 1-902-874-2454 or email: estheticly_pleasing@yahoo.ca
Juniper House Outreach - Lori is available to see clients at our Clinic. Please call 245-4789 to book your appointment.
Nurse Practitioners - Dianne Corbett, RN specializes in concerns specific to the elderly, such as memory loss, complicated medical conditions and poor coordination/balance. Dianne will continue to see a limited number of patients at our Clinic. She will be in once a month.
Connie Day, RN is a general nurse practitioner. Beginning on Feb. 8, Connie will be in on Tuesdays.
Physician Services - At this time, Dr. Harding is unable to take on any patients he has not already seen at our Clinic, due to high patient volume.
Reflexology/Massage - Deb provides quality reiki and reflexology services, along with Indian Head Massage, chair massage and Scalp Massage. Need to de-stress? Book your appointment today and relax! Gift certificates are available on request.
Times and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Acupuncture - Traditional Chinese Acupuncture by Joe Kubinec. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture by Joe Kubinec is available on Wednesdays unless otherwise posted. This treatment helps with back pain, arthritis, menopause, headaches, insomnia, stop smoking and many other conditions. Appointments are booked through the Clinic. For those who don't like needles, Joe now offers treatments using lazer.
Audiology - Neil Hackett is in every other Friday to help with your hearing needs. Please call 1-866-299-2016 to book appointments.
BodyTalk System -Jocelyn incorporates balancing techniques using muscle testing. Your body determines healing priorities. Book appointments through the Clinic. For further information call Jocelyn at 467-0771 or visit www.bodytalksystem.com
Counselling/Clinical Hypnotherapy - Gayle Allen offers help with concerns such as phobias, bed-wetting and stress just to mention a few. Call the Clinic to book appointments and for more info. You can also call Gayle for more info at 526-2850.
Electrolysis - Ronda Best is in twice a month for all your hair removal needs. Call 1-902-791-0953 for more information or to book your appointment.
Esthetics -Charlene Decker provides waxing, manicures and pedicures. To book an appointment or for more information, call 1-902-874-2454 or email: estheticly_pleasing@yahoo.ca
Juniper House Outreach - Lori is available to see clients at our Clinic. Please call 245-4789 to book your appointment.
Nurse Practitioners - Dianne Corbett, RN specializes in concerns specific to the elderly, such as memory loss, complicated medical conditions and poor coordination/balance. Dianne will continue to see a limited number of patients at our Clinic. She will be in once a month.
Connie Day, RN is a general nurse practitioner. Beginning on Feb. 8, Connie will be in on Tuesdays.
Physician Services - At this time, Dr. Harding is unable to take on any patients he has not already seen at our Clinic, due to high patient volume.
Reflexology/Massage - Deb provides quality reiki and reflexology services, along with Indian Head Massage, chair massage and Scalp Massage. Need to de-stress? Book your appointment today and relax! Gift certificates are available on request.
Times and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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