ADEDA AGM TO FEATURE SPECIAL GUEST
We are pleased to announce that, in a last minute coup, we were able to confirm that Mr. Robin McAdam, Nova Scotia Power’s Executive Vice President in charge of Sustainability, will speak at our second Annual General Meeting. We invite one and all to attend the AGM at ABCC’s James Horsfall Memorial Hall this Thursday. Here are the details.
PRODUCTION UP AT LEWIS MOULDINGS
Yet another good news story from Annapolis Digby’s business community! Lewis Mouldings of Weymouth is reporting a 10% increase in production over last May’s numbers. To keep up with demand for their pine mouldings, the company has recently hired 16 new employees. Here’s the whole story.
from Kathleen: Look what Annapolis is doing! see below
BLOOMIN’ ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
In keeping with the principles of the Communities in Bloom program, Annapolis Royal is offering planters to businesses that wish to help beautify the town. Half barrels, complete with earth, will be delivered free of charge to your door — you just need to add seeds, water and a little daily care! Here’s how you can get yours.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Bay of Fundy- Wonder of the World
Subject: VOTE Bay of Fundy for 7 Wonders-- HELP SUSTAINABLE DEV. FOR SW NOVA tomhaynespaton
Diane,chair of the Digby-Annapolis Tourist
Assoc. (DATA) is enlisting our support
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:52 PM
Subject: Fw: Bay of Fundy BACK in 7Wonders
The Bay of Fundy is very important to the Digby
area.
Please take time to vote.
Because of Dinosaur Park's pull out we have been
given a second chance.
This may bring more people to our region
this year.
Please vote.
Thanks,
Dianne
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 6:41 AM
Subject: Bay of Fundy BACK in 7Wonders
YAHOO!!
Bay of Fundy has just been invited back in the New7Wonders of Nature
contest as Canada's sole nominee....apparently Dinosaur Park has been
disqualified and, since Bay of Fundy was within a few votes in the last phase,
we have been reinstated!!
We only have three weeks left in this next phase of voting (ends July 7,
2009) when the top 77 sites will be declared so looking for all the help we can
get to boost the word out there. See press release below if you are able to
forward it to any of your email lists or facebook groups.... do let me know
if you have any questions...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 16,
2009
The Bay of Fundy is back on the
international stage in the New7Wonders of Nature contest. In an
unprecedented turn of events the Bay of Fundy, which placed
2nd in the first phase of the contest that concluded January 7,
2009 is now representing Canada!
The New7Wonders of Nature organization, based in
Brussels, reinstated the Bay of Fundy this week. "We can
confirm that Dinosaur Provincial Park did not meet the Phase II participation
requirements" said Tia Viering of the New7Wonders. "Therefore, it is with great
pleasure that we announce that the Bay of Fundy is now officially Canada's
national representative.”
“As 2008 came to a close, we knew we
were in an extremely close race to represent Canada in this phase of the
contest,” said Terri McCulloch, Manager Bay of Fundy Tourism. “We were honored
by the incredible number of votes the Bay of Fundy received in the first round
of the contest. We are very passionate about the Bay of Fundy and believe
it is truly a beautiful wonder of nature. We are privileged to represent
Canada and we hope everyone will be as enthusiastic again and vote for the Bay
of Fundy. We only have until July 7th to get as many votes as we
can for this next stage of the contest.”
The Bay of Fundy is best known for
the highest tides in the world and has been compared, in
marine biodiversity, to the Amazon Rainforest. The Bay is the summer feeding
area for half the world's population of endangered North Atlantic
Right whales and 12 other whale species. It is home
to the world's most complete fossil record of the "Coal
Age” (300 million years ago) as well as the world’s oldest reptiles
and Canada’s oldest dinosaurs. UNESCO recently recognized the
upper Bay of Fundy as a Biosphere Reserve and Joggins Fossil Cliffs as a World
Heritage Site.
Canadians from
coast to coast are encouraged to go online
to votemyfundy.com to place their vote before July 7, 2009,
when the top 77 international sites will be short listed. Between July 7
and 21, an independent committee will
select the top 21 to continue into the fourth and final stage of the
campaign. These top 21 sites will also be part of a 2010 New7Wonders world tour
bringing tremendous international attention to the selected sites. Phase four is
the last voting component of the New7Wonders of Nature campaign until the final
announcement is made on who has been selected the New7Wonders of Nature.
“We only have a few weeks left in this phase of
the contest so every vote is important and interested voters can go
to Votemyfundy.com. We are really excited to be back in the running
and we hope we can succeed in getting Canada’s Bay of Fundy into the next
international phase of the campaign,” said Terri McCulloch.
Terri McCulloch
Manager, Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership
E: terri@bayoffundytourism.com
Diane,chair of the Digby-Annapolis Tourist
Assoc. (DATA) is enlisting our support
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:52 PM
Subject: Fw: Bay of Fundy BACK in 7Wonders
The Bay of Fundy is very important to the Digby
area.
Please take time to vote.
Because of Dinosaur Park's pull out we have been
given a second chance.
This may bring more people to our region
this year.
Please vote.
Thanks,
Dianne
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 6:41 AM
Subject: Bay of Fundy BACK in 7Wonders
YAHOO!!
Bay of Fundy has just been invited back in the New7Wonders of Nature
contest as Canada's sole nominee....apparently Dinosaur Park has been
disqualified and, since Bay of Fundy was within a few votes in the last phase,
we have been reinstated!!
We only have three weeks left in this next phase of voting (ends July 7,
2009) when the top 77 sites will be declared so looking for all the help we can
get to boost the word out there. See press release below if you are able to
forward it to any of your email lists or facebook groups.... do let me know
if you have any questions...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 16,
2009
The Bay of Fundy is back on the
international stage in the New7Wonders of Nature contest. In an
unprecedented turn of events the Bay of Fundy, which placed
2nd in the first phase of the contest that concluded January 7,
2009 is now representing Canada!
The New7Wonders of Nature organization, based in
Brussels, reinstated the Bay of Fundy this week. "We can
confirm that Dinosaur Provincial Park did not meet the Phase II participation
requirements" said Tia Viering of the New7Wonders. "Therefore, it is with great
pleasure that we announce that the Bay of Fundy is now officially Canada's
national representative.”
“As 2008 came to a close, we knew we
were in an extremely close race to represent Canada in this phase of the
contest,” said Terri McCulloch, Manager Bay of Fundy Tourism. “We were honored
by the incredible number of votes the Bay of Fundy received in the first round
of the contest. We are very passionate about the Bay of Fundy and believe
it is truly a beautiful wonder of nature. We are privileged to represent
Canada and we hope everyone will be as enthusiastic again and vote for the Bay
of Fundy. We only have until July 7th to get as many votes as we
can for this next stage of the contest.”
The Bay of Fundy is best known for
the highest tides in the world and has been compared, in
marine biodiversity, to the Amazon Rainforest. The Bay is the summer feeding
area for half the world's population of endangered North Atlantic
Right whales and 12 other whale species. It is home
to the world's most complete fossil record of the "Coal
Age” (300 million years ago) as well as the world’s oldest reptiles
and Canada’s oldest dinosaurs. UNESCO recently recognized the
upper Bay of Fundy as a Biosphere Reserve and Joggins Fossil Cliffs as a World
Heritage Site.
Canadians from
coast to coast are encouraged to go online
to votemyfundy.com to place their vote before July 7, 2009,
when the top 77 international sites will be short listed. Between July 7
and 21, an independent committee will
select the top 21 to continue into the fourth and final stage of the
campaign. These top 21 sites will also be part of a 2010 New7Wonders world tour
bringing tremendous international attention to the selected sites. Phase four is
the last voting component of the New7Wonders of Nature campaign until the final
announcement is made on who has been selected the New7Wonders of Nature.
“We only have a few weeks left in this phase of
the contest so every vote is important and interested voters can go
to Votemyfundy.com. We are really excited to be back in the running
and we hope we can succeed in getting Canada’s Bay of Fundy into the next
international phase of the campaign,” said Terri McCulloch.
Terri McCulloch
Manager, Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership
E: terri@bayoffundytourism.com
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Japanese Cultural Evening
: I invite you to a Japanese Evening at the Pines, 22ndþ tomhaynespaton
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Dear friends,
Next Monday evening, the 22nd, I will be leading an interactive Japanese
Cultural Evening at the Pines. I do hope you can come.
"A
multi-sensory experience of the mysterious Land of Nippon
through their world-class woodblock prints. Tom
Haynes-Paton, 25-year-resident of Japan
and China, is your guide with personal stories and interactive demonstrations
of Japan's artistic genius."
Attached is a poster for the event. Reservations are made through the Pines
as indicated.
Warm regard,
Tom
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Dear friends,
Next Monday evening, the 22nd, I will be leading an interactive Japanese
Cultural Evening at the Pines. I do hope you can come.
"A
multi-sensory experience of the mysterious Land of Nippon
through their world-class woodblock prints. Tom
Haynes-Paton, 25-year-resident of Japan
and China, is your guide with personal stories and interactive demonstrations
of Japan's artistic genius."
Attached is a poster for the event. Reservations are made through the Pines
as indicated.
Warm regard,
Tom
Labels:
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Documentary
DOCUMENTARY RIVALS AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH--ONLY FREE TILL SUNDAY on YouTube tomhaynespaton
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HELLO,
"HOME" is a documentary released June 5 in France,
AVALABLE FREE FOR ONLY THE NEXT 3 DAYS on YouTube
where it can be viewed only until June 14, 2009,
THIS SUNDAY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU
This is the most precise yet disturbing
documentary on the state of our planet that
I have seen; it is also the most incredibly
beautiful movie footage of our earth.
Its length is 93 minutes. There are specific
recommendations at the end. This France-produced
film should impact the world fully as much as
An Inconvenient Truth did.
I hope you can find the time to view it.
Tom
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Send Message
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HELLO,
"HOME" is a documentary released June 5 in France,
AVALABLE FREE FOR ONLY THE NEXT 3 DAYS on YouTube
where it can be viewed only until June 14, 2009,
THIS SUNDAY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU
This is the most precise yet disturbing
documentary on the state of our planet that
I have seen; it is also the most incredibly
beautiful movie footage of our earth.
Its length is 93 minutes. There are specific
recommendations at the end. This France-produced
film should impact the world fully as much as
An Inconvenient Truth did.
I hope you can find the time to view it.
Tom
Monday, June 8, 2009
Recycling Round the World
The Global Face of Recycling
Recycling is such an easy way to be eco-friendly. It saves our natural resources, reduces pollution and creates jobs! It’s a great way to fight climate change every day.
But recycling practices differ worldwide.
Here are some examples of how the global recycling movement varies from country to country as it relates to both policy and profit:
India:
In Dharavi, India, many people make a living by creating their own recycling factories. It is estimated that the self-made recycling industry employs roughly 200,000 people in the country
India recycles roughly 40 percent of their e-waste a year.
Europe:
Austria is by far the leader in this part of the world by recycling roughly 60 percent of its waste
The majority of recycling in the UK is handled by authorities. They institute incentives in order to encourage individuals and businesses to recycle, reduce, and reuse
Japan & China:
In China, recycling isn’t just a citizen responsibility, its become second nature. 2.5 million people are estimated to collect recyclables off the street. These scrap collectors earn the equivalent of $150 a month (about half of what a cab driver earns in that country in the same time frame)
Beijing has built the world’s largest recycling facility and continues to install recycling bins around the city. The city of Beijing hopes to increase their recycling rate from 10% to 80% by 2010
Recycling is such an easy way to be eco-friendly. It saves our natural resources, reduces pollution and creates jobs! It’s a great way to fight climate change every day.
But recycling practices differ worldwide.
Here are some examples of how the global recycling movement varies from country to country as it relates to both policy and profit:
India:
In Dharavi, India, many people make a living by creating their own recycling factories. It is estimated that the self-made recycling industry employs roughly 200,000 people in the country
India recycles roughly 40 percent of their e-waste a year.
Europe:
Austria is by far the leader in this part of the world by recycling roughly 60 percent of its waste
The majority of recycling in the UK is handled by authorities. They institute incentives in order to encourage individuals and businesses to recycle, reduce, and reuse
Japan & China:
In China, recycling isn’t just a citizen responsibility, its become second nature. 2.5 million people are estimated to collect recyclables off the street. These scrap collectors earn the equivalent of $150 a month (about half of what a cab driver earns in that country in the same time frame)
Beijing has built the world’s largest recycling facility and continues to install recycling bins around the city. The city of Beijing hopes to increase their recycling rate from 10% to 80% by 2010
Labels:
"green" topics,
environment,
Recycling
Friday, June 5, 2009
Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
Digby Municipality Public Sessions---Sustainability Plan tomhaynespaton
Attached is the invitation to three public sessions
on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP).
Tuesday June 16, 2009 at Tiverton
(6:45 to 8:45 pm)
Wednesday June 17, 2009 at Municipal
Office (6:30 to 8:30 pm)
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Weymouth
Consolidated School (6:30 to 8:30 pm)
"Each session will have the same format; we want to
hear about what you like most about your our community, what you would like to
change and what your hopes and dreams are for its future. Please feel free
to attend whichever session is most convenient."
They want people to register for one of the
sessions by Friday June 12 by emailing DigbyICSP@hotmail.com or phoning Scott
McMillan at Dillon Consulting at 902 450 4000. This is the consultant the
municipality has hired to help with the process.
The Municipality appointed the steering committee
in April. The members are
Warden Jim Thurber
Councillor Randall
Amero
Councillor Linda
Gregory
Donna Tidd
Harold Alexander
Andy Moir
Jim Outhouse
Robert Benson
Bob Langeland
Attached is the invitation to three public sessions
on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP).
Tuesday June 16, 2009 at Tiverton
(6:45 to 8:45 pm)
Wednesday June 17, 2009 at Municipal
Office (6:30 to 8:30 pm)
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Weymouth
Consolidated School (6:30 to 8:30 pm)
"Each session will have the same format; we want to
hear about what you like most about your our community, what you would like to
change and what your hopes and dreams are for its future. Please feel free
to attend whichever session is most convenient."
They want people to register for one of the
sessions by Friday June 12 by emailing DigbyICSP@hotmail.com or phoning Scott
McMillan at Dillon Consulting at 902 450 4000. This is the consultant the
municipality has hired to help with the process.
The Municipality appointed the steering committee
in April. The members are
Warden Jim Thurber
Councillor Randall
Amero
Councillor Linda
Gregory
Donna Tidd
Harold Alexander
Andy Moir
Jim Outhouse
Robert Benson
Bob Langeland
Labels:
Community Sustainability
Sunday, May 31, 2009
National Aboriginal Day
Bear River First Nation Heritage and Cultural Center is the place to be on Sunday, June 21, 2009.
National Aboriginal Day Festivities will be held on:
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Bear River First Nation Heritage and Cultural Center.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
We will be having: A Native Fashion Show, Traditional Drumming, Dancing, Singing, Basket-Weaving Workshop, Traditional Wood-Splint Flower Workshop, Medicine Wheel Workshop, Talking Stick Workshop, Porcupine Quill Embroidery on Birchbark Demonstration, Games for children and the young at heart, and a FEAST.
See you there!
Respectfully
Wanda Finigan (Supervisor)
(902) 467-0301
http://www.bearriverculturalcenter.com/
National Aboriginal Day Festivities will be held on:
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Bear River First Nation Heritage and Cultural Center.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
We will be having: A Native Fashion Show, Traditional Drumming, Dancing, Singing, Basket-Weaving Workshop, Traditional Wood-Splint Flower Workshop, Medicine Wheel Workshop, Talking Stick Workshop, Porcupine Quill Embroidery on Birchbark Demonstration, Games for children and the young at heart, and a FEAST.
See you there!
Respectfully
Wanda Finigan (Supervisor)
(902) 467-0301
http://www.bearriverculturalcenter.com/
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