NS: Latest tourism statistics reveal rise in visitors
By Staff, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Daily Business Buzz, June 7, 2010
[HALIFAX, NS] - Visits to Nova Scotia between January and April are up six per cent compared with the same time last year as the province welcomed 447,000 visitors.
Room nights sold between January and April were up three per cent compared with the same months in 2009. Although results varied across the province, all regions saw increases between January and April with the exception of the South shore and Cape Breton regions, which stayed the same as 2009.
“We are encouraged to see that we’re ahead of where we were last year although it is very early in the season to speculate on what the year will bring,” said Percy Paris, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage.
To the end of April, domestic travel showed growth of six per cent, even though visitors from Western Canada decreased by 15 per cent. Visits from Ontario improved by 12 per cent and those visiting from Atlantic Canada increased by seven per cent compared with this time last year.
The number of people traveling to Nova Scotia by road during the first four months of the year grew by nine per cent, while air travel stayed the same as 2009.
In the month of April, 138,000 people visited Nova Scotia, an increase of 11 per cent compared with April 2009. Road visitors increased by nine per cent while air travel is up by 16 per cent. Room nights sold jumped by two per cent, compared with April 2009.
In April, visits to novascotia.com increased by 27 per cent, following the launch of the 2010 tourism marketing campaign in key markets.
Nova Scotia’s comprehensive system for reporting monthly tourism statistics includes counting non-resident overnight visitors at all entry points to the province and gathering the number of room nights sold from licensed accommodations operators.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tax on Emissions?
Gulf Oil Spill Response Should Include Carbon Price, Kerry Says
June 06, 2010, 3:23 PM EDT
By Simon Lomax
June 6 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. should respond to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill by approving legislation that makes companies pay for the carbon dioxide produced by burning oil, coal and natural gas, Senator John Kerry said today.
Legislation that helps the U.S. “wean ourselves from our addiction to oil” should take precedence over “throwing the blame around” for the spill, triggered by an April 20 explosion on a Transocean Ltd. rig leased by BP Plc, Kerry, a Massachusetts Democrat, said on ABC’s “This Week” program.
Kerry and independent Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut unveiled last month legislation that seeks to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases, linked by scientists to climate change, 17 percent from their 2005 level by 2020.
Under the bill, power plants and factories would be regulated by a cap-and-trade program in which companies buy and sell a declining number of carbon-dioxide allowances. Oil refiners would pay fixed fees to the government for the carbon dioxide produced by cars and trucks burning their fuels instead of being regulated by the cap-and-trade program.
Legislation that “prices carbon” will result in “less pollution, better health, better national security” and create jobs as companies invest in energy technologies such as wind farms and solar arrays that produce less carbon dioxide, Kerry said.
The bill by Kerry and Lieberman combines these greenhouse gas limits with proposals to boost domestic energy production, including federal loan guarantees for the construction of nuclear power plants and financial incentives for coastal states to expand offshore drilling for oil and natural gas.
Obama, Reid
President Barack Obama urged the Senate last week to pass legislation that includes “a price on carbon pollution.” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said he plans to bring comprehensive clean energy legislation up for debate next month. Reid’s spokesman Jim Manley said last week it hasn’t been decided whether the energy bill should include greenhouse gas limits.
Kerry and Lieberman’s bill revamps cap-and-trade legislation that narrowly passed the U.S. House last year and stalled in the Senate. Their only Republican supporter for a reworked cap-and-trade bill, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, backed out of the effort in late April.
Graham, who withdrew from climate-change talks to protest Democratic plans to take up an immigration bill, later said the Gulf spill made it “impossible” to pass any legislation that included offshore drilling provisions. Graham said he wasn’t willing to drop expanded offshore drilling to win the support of some Democrats for the climate-change bill.
‘New Energy Tax’
Charging companies a price for the carbon dioxide produced when oil, coal and natural gas are burned is effectively “a new energy tax” and shouldn’t be considered when U.S. unemployment is almost 10 percent, Senator John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, said on ABC.
“If we do that then we’re going to kill a lot of jobs that currently exist,” Cornyn said. Senate Republicans might be willing to support parts of Kerry and Lieberman’s legislation that boost domestic energy production and nuclear reactor construction, Cornyn said.
--Editors: Steve Geimann, Ann Hughey.
To contact the reporter on this story: Simon Lomax in Washington at slomax@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Mark Silva at msilva34@bloomberg.net.
June 06, 2010, 3:23 PM EDT
By Simon Lomax
June 6 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. should respond to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill by approving legislation that makes companies pay for the carbon dioxide produced by burning oil, coal and natural gas, Senator John Kerry said today.
Legislation that helps the U.S. “wean ourselves from our addiction to oil” should take precedence over “throwing the blame around” for the spill, triggered by an April 20 explosion on a Transocean Ltd. rig leased by BP Plc, Kerry, a Massachusetts Democrat, said on ABC’s “This Week” program.
Kerry and independent Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut unveiled last month legislation that seeks to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases, linked by scientists to climate change, 17 percent from their 2005 level by 2020.
Under the bill, power plants and factories would be regulated by a cap-and-trade program in which companies buy and sell a declining number of carbon-dioxide allowances. Oil refiners would pay fixed fees to the government for the carbon dioxide produced by cars and trucks burning their fuels instead of being regulated by the cap-and-trade program.
Legislation that “prices carbon” will result in “less pollution, better health, better national security” and create jobs as companies invest in energy technologies such as wind farms and solar arrays that produce less carbon dioxide, Kerry said.
The bill by Kerry and Lieberman combines these greenhouse gas limits with proposals to boost domestic energy production, including federal loan guarantees for the construction of nuclear power plants and financial incentives for coastal states to expand offshore drilling for oil and natural gas.
Obama, Reid
President Barack Obama urged the Senate last week to pass legislation that includes “a price on carbon pollution.” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said he plans to bring comprehensive clean energy legislation up for debate next month. Reid’s spokesman Jim Manley said last week it hasn’t been decided whether the energy bill should include greenhouse gas limits.
Kerry and Lieberman’s bill revamps cap-and-trade legislation that narrowly passed the U.S. House last year and stalled in the Senate. Their only Republican supporter for a reworked cap-and-trade bill, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, backed out of the effort in late April.
Graham, who withdrew from climate-change talks to protest Democratic plans to take up an immigration bill, later said the Gulf spill made it “impossible” to pass any legislation that included offshore drilling provisions. Graham said he wasn’t willing to drop expanded offshore drilling to win the support of some Democrats for the climate-change bill.
‘New Energy Tax’
Charging companies a price for the carbon dioxide produced when oil, coal and natural gas are burned is effectively “a new energy tax” and shouldn’t be considered when U.S. unemployment is almost 10 percent, Senator John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, said on ABC.
“If we do that then we’re going to kill a lot of jobs that currently exist,” Cornyn said. Senate Republicans might be willing to support parts of Kerry and Lieberman’s legislation that boost domestic energy production and nuclear reactor construction, Cornyn said.
--Editors: Steve Geimann, Ann Hughey.
To contact the reporter on this story: Simon Lomax in Washington at slomax@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Mark Silva at msilva34@bloomberg.net.
Digby Port Day
The town of Digby in particular, and the Fundy and Basin areas in general, will be looking at the economic, social and environmental aspects of our marine resources. On Monday, June 28, the Digby Harbour Port Authority, supported by ADEDA, will be hosting a seminar called Digby Port Day: Our Port – Our Future. From 10 AM until 2 PM the seminar will feature noted speakers and panellists addressing our port facility and our immediate marine environment. The special luncheon speaker will be our Member of Parliament for West Nova, Greg Kerr. Keep checking our web site, and future editions of the newsletter, for more details outlining location, topics and speaker profiles. For immediate information, or to make plans to attend, contact ADEDA’s Terry Thibodeau at tthibodeau@annapolisdigby.com, or me at communications@annapolisdigby.com. If you’re involved in marine activities, use the port of Digby, our just concerned about these issues – mark the date on your calendar.
When you have a seacoast as spectacular as ours, the subject of oceans management is a constant cause for discussion and concern. And that’s top of mind this week as we celebrate international Oceans Day on June 8.
Oceans Day was formally declared during the 1992 international “Earth Summit” in Rio de Janiero, spearheaded by the Canadian delegation which wanted the future of our oceans to be considered as part of the meeting agenda. It’s particularly special to me since I was part of the Canadian NGO which facilitated that declaration. When the NGO mission leader and I were discussing (and, OK, there may have been a Brazilian beverage or two involved) which day would be appropriate for our declaration, we learned that June 8 was the date of her birthday and my wedding anniversary. So –hey – there was obvious karma at work. Accordingly a decision was made. True story.
In the intervening 18 years the celebrations have spread worldwide. You can check out global events by visiting The Ocean Project at http://theoceanproject.org/wod/.
Tourism
When acclaimed tourism consultant Roger Brooks visited our region last year, he stressed the need for improved business signage and additional storefront beautification as the most effective way to draw shoppers inside. Once inside, visitors are likely to buy more, leaving their dollars in our communities. Brooks has proven over and over again that a small investment in beautification and signage can pay for itself many times over, and quickly!
Every business person should do what they do best, and partner for the rest. Those of us who are not design/decoration experts can partner with those who are. All will benefit. That’s why we are calling this initiative “Business to Business to Prosperity”, or “B2B2$”.
If you want to learn about local businesses that can help you make your business grow, there’s help on the horizon. If you have a business in Digby County, reserve Wednesday, June 16 at the Digby Pines at 6:30pm on your calendar. If you have a business in Annapolis County, make that Tuesday, June 15 at the Annapolis Royal Legion, same time.
Come learn about Roger Brooks’ recommendations for our communities and what it can mean for your business. You will also meet with local businesses that can help you put these improvements in place – it’s all about driving business to your business! Contact Joy O’Neill, Economic Development Officer, for additional information. She can be reached at 638-8139 or via email at: joneill@annapolisdigby.com
Last week our region’s own Digby Pines Resort was the venue for the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia’s (TIANS) Annual General Meeting. TIANS is the voice of advocacy for the tourism sector, working with industry and government on national issues, transportation policy, the environment, human resources and financial advocacy. A power point presentation outlining TIANS’ major issues and achievements is available online. Rob McCloskey, Director General of Tourism Atlantic clarified the relationship between ACOA and Tourism. Chip Madera, a powerful motivational presenter, spoke about using trying times to re-tool and bring about radical change. Get motivated by Chip’s insights at The Artful Blogger! If you’re wondering what is the real economic impact of that local festival or event? Check out details of the new TIEM analytical model, which will be available by year end. Check out The Artful Blogger for some more comments on TIEM.
Waves of the Future
When we maintain that the future of our oceans resources is a front and centre concern in this region, we only need to consider the award winning science project designed by a talented local high school student. She won national honours for her work studying the future of wave energy. It’s great to be reminded that our young students are so eager and able to address the challenges that shape the destiny of places like Annapolis Digby.
The Bay on the Hill
While Oceans Day has been established to focus international attention on the plight and the future of our oceans, particularly among our world’s political and government leaders, it was good to learn that some of our own politicians had already been placing it on the national agenda. Last month. The Bay of Fundy’s growing world prominence was the subject of discussion within the venerable halls of our House of Commons, thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our local Members of Parliament. You might say they were ahead of the tide.
“Claws” for Notice
And, forgive me, but I couldn’t let any journal discussing our ocean’s abundance omit an interesting yarn about a giant crustacean recently fetched from the deeps off our coast recently. We all know that the finest lobster in world is harvested right here in south western Nova Scotia. It’s a fishery that is well conducted, and well managed, and can produce the biggest as well as the best. Think of the number of lobster sandwiches here.
In the Market For Attention
The natural wonders of our seacoast, and its succulent seafood, are just a couple of reasons why Annapolis Digby is fast becoming one of the world’s top tourism destinations for global travellers. Those of us lucky enough to live here are becoming accustomed to the multinational roster of visitors who are drawn here – many of whom then chose to return and live with us. And to accelerate that development the Province of Nova Scotia just recently unveiled a new “Explore Our Shores” campaign to attract even more visitors to our region. If you want a sneak visual preview you can go to our web site or visit. Officials with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage have been working with staff from the Destination South West Nova Scotia Association to develop this well-timed campaign.
Ongoing Success Leads to New “Zip” For Park
And our local recreation and tourism operators are sure doing their part to underline and consolidate the efforts of the provincial marketing campaign. Already a success story in terms of both management and results, the management of Upper Clements Park recently provided more details of its proposed 250 acre Adventure Park. Opening this summer will be two new aerial Zip lines. And that’s just the beginning of an exciting new facility that will act in concert with the existing theme park. Many more features are planned over the next 18 months.
And our own ADEDA staff has been doing their bit to boost visits to the area. At recent tourism trade shows our booths and presentations were popular destinations.
So this week, especially when you’re watching the depressing news from the Gulf of Mexico, give a thought to how we can be better stewards of our oceans. Organize a beach sweep, get to Oceans Day activities wherever you can and support our local oceans preservation organizations. And I’d better remember the other reason for that date, or I’ll be in deep something – and it won’t be the “briny deep”!
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
The town of Digby in particular, and the Fundy and Basin areas in general, will be looking at the economic, social and environmental aspects of our marine resources. On Monday, June 28, the Digby Harbour Port Authority, supported by ADEDA, will be hosting a seminar called Digby Port Day: Our Port – Our Future. From 10 AM until 2 PM the seminar will feature noted speakers and panellists addressing our port facility and our immediate marine environment. The special luncheon speaker will be our Member of Parliament for West Nova, Greg Kerr. Keep checking our web site, and future editions of the newsletter, for more details outlining location, topics and speaker profiles. For immediate information, or to make plans to attend, contact ADEDA’s Terry Thibodeau at tthibodeau@annapolisdigby.com, or me at communications@annapolisdigby.com. If you’re involved in marine activities, use the port of Digby, our just concerned about these issues – mark the date on your calendar.
When you have a seacoast as spectacular as ours, the subject of oceans management is a constant cause for discussion and concern. And that’s top of mind this week as we celebrate international Oceans Day on June 8.
Oceans Day was formally declared during the 1992 international “Earth Summit” in Rio de Janiero, spearheaded by the Canadian delegation which wanted the future of our oceans to be considered as part of the meeting agenda. It’s particularly special to me since I was part of the Canadian NGO which facilitated that declaration. When the NGO mission leader and I were discussing (and, OK, there may have been a Brazilian beverage or two involved) which day would be appropriate for our declaration, we learned that June 8 was the date of her birthday and my wedding anniversary. So –hey – there was obvious karma at work. Accordingly a decision was made. True story.
In the intervening 18 years the celebrations have spread worldwide. You can check out global events by visiting The Ocean Project at http://theoceanproject.org/wod/.
Tourism
When acclaimed tourism consultant Roger Brooks visited our region last year, he stressed the need for improved business signage and additional storefront beautification as the most effective way to draw shoppers inside. Once inside, visitors are likely to buy more, leaving their dollars in our communities. Brooks has proven over and over again that a small investment in beautification and signage can pay for itself many times over, and quickly!
Every business person should do what they do best, and partner for the rest. Those of us who are not design/decoration experts can partner with those who are. All will benefit. That’s why we are calling this initiative “Business to Business to Prosperity”, or “B2B2$”.
If you want to learn about local businesses that can help you make your business grow, there’s help on the horizon. If you have a business in Digby County, reserve Wednesday, June 16 at the Digby Pines at 6:30pm on your calendar. If you have a business in Annapolis County, make that Tuesday, June 15 at the Annapolis Royal Legion, same time.
Come learn about Roger Brooks’ recommendations for our communities and what it can mean for your business. You will also meet with local businesses that can help you put these improvements in place – it’s all about driving business to your business! Contact Joy O’Neill, Economic Development Officer, for additional information. She can be reached at 638-8139 or via email at: joneill@annapolisdigby.com
Last week our region’s own Digby Pines Resort was the venue for the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia’s (TIANS) Annual General Meeting. TIANS is the voice of advocacy for the tourism sector, working with industry and government on national issues, transportation policy, the environment, human resources and financial advocacy. A power point presentation outlining TIANS’ major issues and achievements is available online. Rob McCloskey, Director General of Tourism Atlantic clarified the relationship between ACOA and Tourism. Chip Madera, a powerful motivational presenter, spoke about using trying times to re-tool and bring about radical change. Get motivated by Chip’s insights at The Artful Blogger! If you’re wondering what is the real economic impact of that local festival or event? Check out details of the new TIEM analytical model, which will be available by year end. Check out The Artful Blogger for some more comments on TIEM.
Waves of the Future
When we maintain that the future of our oceans resources is a front and centre concern in this region, we only need to consider the award winning science project designed by a talented local high school student. She won national honours for her work studying the future of wave energy. It’s great to be reminded that our young students are so eager and able to address the challenges that shape the destiny of places like Annapolis Digby.
The Bay on the Hill
While Oceans Day has been established to focus international attention on the plight and the future of our oceans, particularly among our world’s political and government leaders, it was good to learn that some of our own politicians had already been placing it on the national agenda. Last month. The Bay of Fundy’s growing world prominence was the subject of discussion within the venerable halls of our House of Commons, thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of our local Members of Parliament. You might say they were ahead of the tide.
“Claws” for Notice
And, forgive me, but I couldn’t let any journal discussing our ocean’s abundance omit an interesting yarn about a giant crustacean recently fetched from the deeps off our coast recently. We all know that the finest lobster in world is harvested right here in south western Nova Scotia. It’s a fishery that is well conducted, and well managed, and can produce the biggest as well as the best. Think of the number of lobster sandwiches here.
In the Market For Attention
The natural wonders of our seacoast, and its succulent seafood, are just a couple of reasons why Annapolis Digby is fast becoming one of the world’s top tourism destinations for global travellers. Those of us lucky enough to live here are becoming accustomed to the multinational roster of visitors who are drawn here – many of whom then chose to return and live with us. And to accelerate that development the Province of Nova Scotia just recently unveiled a new “Explore Our Shores” campaign to attract even more visitors to our region. If you want a sneak visual preview you can go to our web site or visit. Officials with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage have been working with staff from the Destination South West Nova Scotia Association to develop this well-timed campaign.
Ongoing Success Leads to New “Zip” For Park
And our local recreation and tourism operators are sure doing their part to underline and consolidate the efforts of the provincial marketing campaign. Already a success story in terms of both management and results, the management of Upper Clements Park recently provided more details of its proposed 250 acre Adventure Park. Opening this summer will be two new aerial Zip lines. And that’s just the beginning of an exciting new facility that will act in concert with the existing theme park. Many more features are planned over the next 18 months.
And our own ADEDA staff has been doing their bit to boost visits to the area. At recent tourism trade shows our booths and presentations were popular destinations.
So this week, especially when you’re watching the depressing news from the Gulf of Mexico, give a thought to how we can be better stewards of our oceans. Organize a beach sweep, get to Oceans Day activities wherever you can and support our local oceans preservation organizations. And I’d better remember the other reason for that date, or I’ll be in deep something – and it won’t be the “briny deep”!
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
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Woodlots or Clear Cuts
Minister warns woodlot owners
New management plans should rein in clearcutting, MacDonell says
By MARY ELLEN MacINTYRE Truro Bureau
Sun. Jun 6 - 5:18 AM
MacDonell
TRURO — Nova Scotia’s new natural resources strategy is not carved in stone, but the natural resources minister warned a gathering of woodlot owners here Saturday that things are definitely going to change.
John MacDonell appeared to be aware some of the 100 members at the annual meeting of the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners were not feeling positive toward an interim report delivered in May.
Proposed enforced management plans on woodlots and perceived interference by government weren’t sitting well with participants.
"One thing I do want to make clear — the status quo isn’t good enough, so if anybody’s thinking we’re backpedalling on the strategy, we’re not. We’re going to try to find the kind of common sense part of this, but there’s going to have to be some changes," said MacDonell.
"I see this specifically in clearcutting. There’s too much of it, and with all respect to the technicians and everybody, we harvest about 100,000 acres a year, and damn near all of it is clearcutting.
"There’s not enough people in this room to convince me that that’s appropriate for 100,000 acres."
MacDonell stressed the importance of a provincial strategy that would consider the health of waterways, wildlife and forestry in the future.
"Some tend to think there are woodlot owners, and then there’s the rest of Nova Scotia and politicians. But we’re all in this together, and there’s lots of woodlot owners who’ve not been too impressed with forestry practices in this province for a long time," he said.
Practices like whole tree harvesting, which consumes all parts of a tree, including limbs, tops and even twigs, will not have a place in this province, MacDonell said.
"Whole tree harvesting is a dead duck," he said.
"My God, after this much time in the 21st century, you’re going to tell me that this is what we’ve come to — we’re going to take the tops and the limbs and whatever is left of a tree."
Not likely, he said.
"Your land is your land, and I’m not trying to throw a monkey wrench into what you would like to do, but there are things that we’re going to say, ‘If you want to do this, you are going to do it this way.’ "
MacDonell said some are hoping the report, titled A Natural Balance, gets shelved.
"Well, not while I’m drawing a breath," he said.
One man in the audience told MacDonell it’s all well and good to put policies in place to help protect the environment, but woodlot owners will take the hit financially.
"We recognize that there’s a lot of intelligence, a lot of knowledge and commitment by people in the industry, and woodlot owners are the owners," MacDonell said.
"So we don’t want to do things that impact above and beyond. But we are going to impact what you do on your land, and if I told you something different then I’d be a liar."
( mmacintyre@herald.ca)
New management plans should rein in clearcutting, MacDonell says
By MARY ELLEN MacINTYRE Truro Bureau
Sun. Jun 6 - 5:18 AM
MacDonell
TRURO — Nova Scotia’s new natural resources strategy is not carved in stone, but the natural resources minister warned a gathering of woodlot owners here Saturday that things are definitely going to change.
John MacDonell appeared to be aware some of the 100 members at the annual meeting of the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners were not feeling positive toward an interim report delivered in May.
Proposed enforced management plans on woodlots and perceived interference by government weren’t sitting well with participants.
"One thing I do want to make clear — the status quo isn’t good enough, so if anybody’s thinking we’re backpedalling on the strategy, we’re not. We’re going to try to find the kind of common sense part of this, but there’s going to have to be some changes," said MacDonell.
"I see this specifically in clearcutting. There’s too much of it, and with all respect to the technicians and everybody, we harvest about 100,000 acres a year, and damn near all of it is clearcutting.
"There’s not enough people in this room to convince me that that’s appropriate for 100,000 acres."
MacDonell stressed the importance of a provincial strategy that would consider the health of waterways, wildlife and forestry in the future.
"Some tend to think there are woodlot owners, and then there’s the rest of Nova Scotia and politicians. But we’re all in this together, and there’s lots of woodlot owners who’ve not been too impressed with forestry practices in this province for a long time," he said.
Practices like whole tree harvesting, which consumes all parts of a tree, including limbs, tops and even twigs, will not have a place in this province, MacDonell said.
"Whole tree harvesting is a dead duck," he said.
"My God, after this much time in the 21st century, you’re going to tell me that this is what we’ve come to — we’re going to take the tops and the limbs and whatever is left of a tree."
Not likely, he said.
"Your land is your land, and I’m not trying to throw a monkey wrench into what you would like to do, but there are things that we’re going to say, ‘If you want to do this, you are going to do it this way.’ "
MacDonell said some are hoping the report, titled A Natural Balance, gets shelved.
"Well, not while I’m drawing a breath," he said.
One man in the audience told MacDonell it’s all well and good to put policies in place to help protect the environment, but woodlot owners will take the hit financially.
"We recognize that there’s a lot of intelligence, a lot of knowledge and commitment by people in the industry, and woodlot owners are the owners," MacDonell said.
"So we don’t want to do things that impact above and beyond. But we are going to impact what you do on your land, and if I told you something different then I’d be a liar."
( mmacintyre@herald.ca)
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Friday, June 4, 2010
It's In P.E.I, too
PE: Privacy commissioner declares PNP list to be private
By Teresa Wright, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Guardian, June 4, 2010
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The province’s acting privacy commissioner has ruled the list of businesses that benefitted from the Provincial Nominee Program will not be made public.
A number of media and members of the public requested the list of businesses that received PNP funds, called units, through the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Act.
Judy Haldemann, acting information and privacy commissioner, released her decision on these requests this morning. She received numerous submissions from businesses who said they made their applications under an expectation of confidentiality. They also argued they would suffer harm from the release of the information.
Haldemann said she agreed with this and concluded they should be protected.
“I am persuaded by the arguments of the third parties that the majority of (them) would suffer significant harm to their business if any information about their involvement in PNP were to be made public,” Haldemann wrote in her decision. “It became clear to me after reading these submissions that a large number of third parties were suffering from an entirely reasonable and foreseeable prospect of significant harm to their business if their participation in PNP was ‘found out’.
“In respect of damage to the business interests and reputations of Third Parties in the communities in which they do business, I find that the Third Parties’ arguments are cogent and compelling evidence of such harm under clause 14(1)(c) of the FOIPP Act.”
By Teresa Wright, Transcontinental Media
Source: The Guardian, June 4, 2010
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The province’s acting privacy commissioner has ruled the list of businesses that benefitted from the Provincial Nominee Program will not be made public.
A number of media and members of the public requested the list of businesses that received PNP funds, called units, through the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Act.
Judy Haldemann, acting information and privacy commissioner, released her decision on these requests this morning. She received numerous submissions from businesses who said they made their applications under an expectation of confidentiality. They also argued they would suffer harm from the release of the information.
Haldemann said she agreed with this and concluded they should be protected.
“I am persuaded by the arguments of the third parties that the majority of (them) would suffer significant harm to their business if any information about their involvement in PNP were to be made public,” Haldemann wrote in her decision. “It became clear to me after reading these submissions that a large number of third parties were suffering from an entirely reasonable and foreseeable prospect of significant harm to their business if their participation in PNP was ‘found out’.
“In respect of damage to the business interests and reputations of Third Parties in the communities in which they do business, I find that the Third Parties’ arguments are cogent and compelling evidence of such harm under clause 14(1)(c) of the FOIPP Act.”
All Things Girly....
Pretty Things Boutique will be holding it's first annual fashion show
"Feminine & Fabulous" (A Celebration of All Things Girly) on Saturday June
19th at the St. Antonio's Olympic Center (2304 Hunter Street Halifax, NS).
Tickets are $12 in advance at Pretty Things Boutique (5685 Cunard Street,
Halifax NS) or $15 at the door on the night of the event.
The event will be hosted by the wonderfully talented Candy Palmater (
http://www.thecandyshow.com/) with 100% of all profits from the night going
directly to the Adsum House for Women & Children (
http://www.adsumforwomen.org/). Adsum is a Halifax based not for profit
organization which assists over 12,000 youth and women (and their children)
each year through their programs.
The "Feminine & Fabulous Fashion Show" is striving to offer more than a
standard fashion show with the over all theme of the show being a fun filled
"night out with the girls". We are looking to create positive body images,
boost self esteem, and nuture a sense of community among attendees while
also networking with other locally owned businesses. Intended highlights for
the evening include:
♥ Fashion show featuring *petite to plus size* models
♥ Live dance and music performances between cat walk segments
♥ Cupcakes (by *Sweet & Savory Catering*) and Pink Champagne
♥ Glamor Shots On the "Pink Carpet" (by *Melanie Titus Photography*)
♥ Spa Demo Sessions (includes: massage/mani/pedi demos by *Jaspr Esthetics*)
♥ Mini Make-Up Sessions (by *Vicki Martin Makeup Artistry*)
♥ Post fashion show girly themed dance party
♥ Games and prize draws including the "*Dream Dress Draw*": every ticket
bought automatically enters the holder into a draw to receive a dress of
their choice from Pretty Things Boutique!
All services/games are on a donation basis, so please give generously, 100%
off all profits will go directly to Adsum House!
Hope to see you there!
Cadence Macmichael
Owner, Pretty Things Boutique
5685 Cunard St, Halifax NS, Canada B3K 1C7
https://www.prettythingsboutique.com
info@prettythingsboutique.com
Toll Free 1-877-784-3436
Local (902) 492-8329
"Feminine & Fabulous" (A Celebration of All Things Girly) on Saturday June
19th at the St. Antonio's Olympic Center (2304 Hunter Street Halifax, NS).
Tickets are $12 in advance at Pretty Things Boutique (5685 Cunard Street,
Halifax NS) or $15 at the door on the night of the event.
The event will be hosted by the wonderfully talented Candy Palmater (
http://www.thecandyshow.com/) with 100% of all profits from the night going
directly to the Adsum House for Women & Children (
http://www.adsumforwomen.org/). Adsum is a Halifax based not for profit
organization which assists over 12,000 youth and women (and their children)
each year through their programs.
The "Feminine & Fabulous Fashion Show" is striving to offer more than a
standard fashion show with the over all theme of the show being a fun filled
"night out with the girls". We are looking to create positive body images,
boost self esteem, and nuture a sense of community among attendees while
also networking with other locally owned businesses. Intended highlights for
the evening include:
♥ Fashion show featuring *petite to plus size* models
♥ Live dance and music performances between cat walk segments
♥ Cupcakes (by *Sweet & Savory Catering*) and Pink Champagne
♥ Glamor Shots On the "Pink Carpet" (by *Melanie Titus Photography*)
♥ Spa Demo Sessions (includes: massage/mani/pedi demos by *Jaspr Esthetics*)
♥ Mini Make-Up Sessions (by *Vicki Martin Makeup Artistry*)
♥ Post fashion show girly themed dance party
♥ Games and prize draws including the "*Dream Dress Draw*": every ticket
bought automatically enters the holder into a draw to receive a dress of
their choice from Pretty Things Boutique!
All services/games are on a donation basis, so please give generously, 100%
off all profits will go directly to Adsum House!
Hope to see you there!
Cadence Macmichael
Owner, Pretty Things Boutique
5685 Cunard St, Halifax NS, Canada B3K 1C7
https://www.prettythingsboutique.com
info@prettythingsboutique.com
Toll Free 1-877-784-3436
Local (902) 492-8329
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Destination SW Nova News
Destination Southwest Nova Association Newsletter
Your Connection to what's happening in the Tourism Industry
Charting our Course for the Future - online form, deadline for submissions June 11th
In This Issue:
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DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby
Follow up from DSWNA AGM & Conference May 12 & 13
Press Release: Charting a New Course for Tourism
Congratulations to award winners & Thank you to sponsors!
DSWNA Marketing & Media Plan 2010/2011, booking form
President's Report, General Manager's Report
Visit the DSWNA website for session presentation
Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - Thank you!
Grand Opening of Town & County Welcome Centre
Workshops & Learning:
Training courses offered by DSWNA, contact abartram@dswna.com for more information or to register your staff
June 12 - SuperHost, Best Western Liverpool, 9am-5pm
June 13 - First Aid, Barrington VIC, 9am-5pm
June 15 - Service 1st, Oak Island Resort, 8:30am-12:30pm
July 3 - SuperHost, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa, 9am-5pm
July 7 - Service 1st, Old Orchard Inn, 8:30am-12:30pm
Emerit training - online learning for supervisors
Collaborative Strategies in Community Development
Product Development Day presentations
Brochure Distribution at regional/local visitor centres - deadline Mon June 7th
Provincial Visitor Information Centre Opening Dates
Upcoming Tourism Events:
June 7-13: Tourism Awareness Week, send your events to abartram@dswna.com
June 8: Tourism Cafe - Queens County
2010 Culinary Tourism Thought Leadership World Summit
Funding Programs:
Translation Assistance Program
Small Business Internship Program
Advertising Employment Opportunities on www.dswna.com
Festivals & Events Submissions
2010 Visitor Exit Survey
Resources
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Congratulations are extended to:
Windbag Company who is being nominated for a Mobius Award!
Welcome to New Partners:
Turizm Inc.
Twin Cities Air Service
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DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
There will be a Special General Meeting for all DSWNA partners on Monday June 14th at 7:00pm at the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa. As there was not a quorum of partners at the Annual General Meeting at White Point on May 13th this Special General Meeting has been arranged to conduct the usual AGM formalities, select a new DSWNA Board of Directors and approve changes to the DSWNA By-laws. Please RSVP to jbalser@dswna.com, (902) 645-2307 by Friday June 11th.
If you would like to book accommodations for the evening please contact Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa at 1-800-667-4637 and reference the DSWNA Special General Meeting, the industry rate is $95 + hst.
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Follow up to DSWNA AGM & Conference, May 12 & 13
The Southwest Awards banquet on May 12th recognized several industry partners throughout the region. Congratulations are extended to: the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens who won the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley Award, Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum & Interpretive Centre winner of the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Award, and the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society winner of the South Shore Award. The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve won the Sustainable Tourism award and the Partnership Award was extended to the Municipality of Kings.
DSWNA would also like to thank all of the Sponsors, speakers and supporters of the AGM: Bay Ferries Limited, CAA/AAA, Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Office of Acadian Affairs, Saltscapes Magazine, The Chronicle Herald, UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association, VERB Interactive, White Point Beach Resort, Annapolis Highland Vineyards, Bear River Vineyards, Domaine de Grand Pré, Gaspereau Vineyards, Jost Vineyards, Lunenburg County Winery, Muir Murray Estate Winery, Cynthia Bragg from Colour, Neal Alderson with Events Nova Scotia, Emily Haynes representing Taste of Nova Scotia, Maegan Power-Noble with UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, Chris Morrissey from Canada Games 2011, Stacey Jones-Oxner with Nova Scotia Come to Life, Michelle Sears and April Hannah from Nova Scotia Tourism Culture & Heritage and Fred Whalen with the Municipality of the County of Kings. Thank you all for making the event a success!
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Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - June 15-17 - thank you!
On behalf of Bay Ferries and DSWNA, thank you to the many, many partners who have been working with Donna Hatt and Pam Wamback to prepare the itineraries and experiences for the upcoming Southwest Nova FAM Tours taking place June 15 - 17. There are 2 tour routes each of which showcase the unique experiences of our region. Invitations have been sent to media and freelance writers along with AAA/CAA agents in Atlantic Canada and New England as well as Call Centre staff for Bay Ferries. In the days leading up to, during and following there will be a media awareness campaign around the many experiences awaiting visitors within Southwest Nova Scotia. For more information, please contact the DSWNA office at info@dswna.com or (902) 634-8844.
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Brochure distribution at regional and local Visitor Information Centres
Current partners of DSWNA are able to have their brochures delivered to the 25 visitor information centres in the region. You'll notice on the partnership form that the deadline for the first distribution (June) is Monday June 7th so please arrange to have your brochures at the Kentville VIC/DSWNA satellite office (341 Main St. Kentville) or at the Lunenburg office (18 Dufferin St) by this date. The second distribution deadline is Tuesday July 20th. The cost for partners is $25. Please contact abartram@dswna.com or call (902) 678-1728 if you have any questions.
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Provincial Visitor Information Centres - Opening Dates
Halifax Stanfield International Airport - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Amherst VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week with a 24 hours self serve area
Digby VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Halifax Waterfront VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Peggy's Cove VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Pictou VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Port Hastings VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Yarmouth VIC. - Opens May 17 / 7 days a week
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Advertising Employment Opportunities on DSWNA website
Destination Southwest Nova Association would like to help you advertise your employment opportunities, email abartram@dswna.com to have your job ads posted on the Employment Opportunities page on DSWNA.com.
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Festivals & Events Submissions
Destination Southwest Nova Association showcases the unique and exciting Festivals & Events the area offers to visitors. Promote your festival or event by filling out this online form! Please call: (902) 645-2307 or jbalser@dswna.com if you have any questions.
Also put your Festival or Event on novascotia.com, click here for their tutorial.
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2010 Visitor Exit Survey
The Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage has conducted Visitor Exit Surveys in Nova Scotia since 1966. These studies provide key information essential to the measurement of tourism activity to the province, such as economic impact, activities participated in, trip purpose, and community visits. In 2010, travellers exiting Nova Scotia are provided with cards inviting them to participate in the survey online or by phone when they return home. For the first time, the Visitor Exit Survey will be in field for 12 months of the year, providing information for the non-peak traffic seasons.
If you have any questions about the 2010 Visitor Exit Survey, please contact the Tourism Research Section at 424-7299.
Your Connection to what's happening in the Tourism Industry
Charting our Course for the Future - online form, deadline for submissions June 11th
In This Issue:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby
Follow up from DSWNA AGM & Conference May 12 & 13
Press Release: Charting a New Course for Tourism
Congratulations to award winners & Thank you to sponsors!
DSWNA Marketing & Media Plan 2010/2011, booking form
President's Report, General Manager's Report
Visit the DSWNA website for session presentation
Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - Thank you!
Grand Opening of Town & County Welcome Centre
Workshops & Learning:
Training courses offered by DSWNA, contact abartram@dswna.com for more information or to register your staff
June 12 - SuperHost, Best Western Liverpool, 9am-5pm
June 13 - First Aid, Barrington VIC, 9am-5pm
June 15 - Service 1st, Oak Island Resort, 8:30am-12:30pm
July 3 - SuperHost, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa, 9am-5pm
July 7 - Service 1st, Old Orchard Inn, 8:30am-12:30pm
Emerit training - online learning for supervisors
Collaborative Strategies in Community Development
Product Development Day presentations
Brochure Distribution at regional/local visitor centres - deadline Mon June 7th
Provincial Visitor Information Centre Opening Dates
Upcoming Tourism Events:
June 7-13: Tourism Awareness Week, send your events to abartram@dswna.com
June 8: Tourism Cafe - Queens County
2010 Culinary Tourism Thought Leadership World Summit
Funding Programs:
Translation Assistance Program
Small Business Internship Program
Advertising Employment Opportunities on www.dswna.com
Festivals & Events Submissions
2010 Visitor Exit Survey
Resources
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Congratulations are extended to:
Windbag Company who is being nominated for a Mobius Award!
Welcome to New Partners:
Turizm Inc.
Twin Cities Air Service
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DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
There will be a Special General Meeting for all DSWNA partners on Monday June 14th at 7:00pm at the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa. As there was not a quorum of partners at the Annual General Meeting at White Point on May 13th this Special General Meeting has been arranged to conduct the usual AGM formalities, select a new DSWNA Board of Directors and approve changes to the DSWNA By-laws. Please RSVP to jbalser@dswna.com, (902) 645-2307 by Friday June 11th.
If you would like to book accommodations for the evening please contact Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa at 1-800-667-4637 and reference the DSWNA Special General Meeting, the industry rate is $95 + hst.
Top of page
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Follow up to DSWNA AGM & Conference, May 12 & 13
The Southwest Awards banquet on May 12th recognized several industry partners throughout the region. Congratulations are extended to: the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens who won the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley Award, Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum & Interpretive Centre winner of the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Award, and the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society winner of the South Shore Award. The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve won the Sustainable Tourism award and the Partnership Award was extended to the Municipality of Kings.
DSWNA would also like to thank all of the Sponsors, speakers and supporters of the AGM: Bay Ferries Limited, CAA/AAA, Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Office of Acadian Affairs, Saltscapes Magazine, The Chronicle Herald, UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association, VERB Interactive, White Point Beach Resort, Annapolis Highland Vineyards, Bear River Vineyards, Domaine de Grand Pré, Gaspereau Vineyards, Jost Vineyards, Lunenburg County Winery, Muir Murray Estate Winery, Cynthia Bragg from Colour, Neal Alderson with Events Nova Scotia, Emily Haynes representing Taste of Nova Scotia, Maegan Power-Noble with UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, Chris Morrissey from Canada Games 2011, Stacey Jones-Oxner with Nova Scotia Come to Life, Michelle Sears and April Hannah from Nova Scotia Tourism Culture & Heritage and Fred Whalen with the Municipality of the County of Kings. Thank you all for making the event a success!
Top of page
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Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - June 15-17 - thank you!
On behalf of Bay Ferries and DSWNA, thank you to the many, many partners who have been working with Donna Hatt and Pam Wamback to prepare the itineraries and experiences for the upcoming Southwest Nova FAM Tours taking place June 15 - 17. There are 2 tour routes each of which showcase the unique experiences of our region. Invitations have been sent to media and freelance writers along with AAA/CAA agents in Atlantic Canada and New England as well as Call Centre staff for Bay Ferries. In the days leading up to, during and following there will be a media awareness campaign around the many experiences awaiting visitors within Southwest Nova Scotia. For more information, please contact the DSWNA office at info@dswna.com or (902) 634-8844.
Top of page
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Brochure distribution at regional and local Visitor Information Centres
Current partners of DSWNA are able to have their brochures delivered to the 25 visitor information centres in the region. You'll notice on the partnership form that the deadline for the first distribution (June) is Monday June 7th so please arrange to have your brochures at the Kentville VIC/DSWNA satellite office (341 Main St. Kentville) or at the Lunenburg office (18 Dufferin St) by this date. The second distribution deadline is Tuesday July 20th. The cost for partners is $25. Please contact abartram@dswna.com or call (902) 678-1728 if you have any questions.
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Provincial Visitor Information Centres - Opening Dates
Halifax Stanfield International Airport - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Amherst VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week with a 24 hours self serve area
Digby VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Halifax Waterfront VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Peggy's Cove VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Pictou VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Port Hastings VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Yarmouth VIC. - Opens May 17 / 7 days a week
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Advertising Employment Opportunities on DSWNA website
Destination Southwest Nova Association would like to help you advertise your employment opportunities, email abartram@dswna.com to have your job ads posted on the Employment Opportunities page on DSWNA.com.
Top of page
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Festivals & Events Submissions
Destination Southwest Nova Association showcases the unique and exciting Festivals & Events the area offers to visitors. Promote your festival or event by filling out this online form! Please call: (902) 645-2307 or jbalser@dswna.com if you have any questions.
Also put your Festival or Event on novascotia.com, click here for their tutorial.
Top of page
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2010 Visitor Exit Survey
The Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage has conducted Visitor Exit Surveys in Nova Scotia since 1966. These studies provide key information essential to the measurement of tourism activity to the province, such as economic impact, activities participated in, trip purpose, and community visits. In 2010, travellers exiting Nova Scotia are provided with cards inviting them to participate in the survey online or by phone when they return home. For the first time, the Visitor Exit Survey will be in field for 12 months of the year, providing information for the non-peak traffic seasons.
If you have any questions about the 2010 Visitor Exit Survey, please contact the Tourism Research Section at 424-7299.
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