A Sneak Peek at March
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Sign the petition to government to save Emergency Services at the Annapolis Community Health Centre: www.saveachc.com
Sign the birthday card! Our beloved friend, Allister Milner, is turning 90 on the 30th of this month! Wow! We have put together a homemade card for him for all Bear River residents to sign. The card will be at Cherry Brook Grocery from March 8th until March 27th, after that time we will take the community Birthday card to Allister (submitted by the Charltons)
Protest the March 21st closing of the Lifeplex. Join the FaceBook group rallying to 'Support the LifePlex'. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=372875195235 . Currently the over 400 members are trying to get some mass and momentum to keep it open. The current administration of LifePlex has been evicted from the premises by the County of Annapolis and all staff are being ‘let go’. The facility will be kept operational, but the patrons/users will not be allowed in.
Wed March 10 - Free talk about Osteopathy with Mary Bishop, B. Rec.,RHN, RMT and Hansi Gerold-Murphy, CH, RMT– 12:15 to 1:30 at the Lifeplex Centre in Cornwallis
March 16, 17, 18 – Digby Dance free trial class in Cardio Funk, Nia, or Nia 55 Call Sabrinia at 245-6828 or email digbydance@hotmail.comto register. to get added to the list! All adults ages 19 and up are welcome (except Nia 55+). Space is limited: please call or email ahead to register. Our new Nia 55+ class is specifically designed as a gentle way for the older adult to reacquaint themselves with moving systemically using qualities from Dance Arts (Jazz, Modern), Martial Arts (Aikido, Tai Chi) and Healing Arts (Yoga, Feldenkrais). Visit www.nianow.com to see a video of Nia in action! Gentle movement of the body to rhythmic music is a good way to improve circulation, maintain joint mobility, tone muscle, and maintain mental, spiritual, and physical health. www.digby-dance-studio.com
Free classes: Nia – Tuesday 7:00-7:45pm March 16, 2010
Cardio Funk – Wednesday 7:00-7:45pm March 17, 2010
Nia 55+ - Thursday 7:00-7:45pm March 18, 2010
Sat March 20 - Raising Funds for the Legion Juno Award Winner Morgan Davis will perform at the Bear River Legion. Time 9 pm.
Inquiries. Legion: 467 3705 or Russell: 467 3033
Russell will also air on AVR on March 18th with Jerry Neville talking about the Legion (submitted by the Quercias)
Sat March 27 – Oakdene All Ages Dance. Raise the roof for the Oakdene Centre, Bear River. All proceeds for roof repairs.
DJ Candy Cook * bring your own music * DDR, Wii and Movie Room
8 pm to midnight * pay by donation * pizza * cash bar (submitted by the Quercias)
Sat April 3 – Secret Seeds. A night of visual delights at the Oakdene Centre, Bear River. 7 pm. Original performance art. Be Enchanted! Suggested donation of $10 or pay-what-you-can. All proceeds to the Oakdene Centre.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Econ.Dev't Agency News
Good day, Kathleen —
Too often, we take our infrastructure for granted — that is, until we see it diminish. As you’ve read in our 5 Year Investment Strategy, maintaining and improving the region’s infrastructure is key to our success: A reliable infrastructure means increased commerce. And so we begin this week’s newsletter...
TRANSPORTATION IN SW NS: AN UPDATE
As of today, the Princess of Acadia is undergoing maintenance work which will continue until April 5. And in case you missed it in last Tuesday’s Chronicle Herald, here is Denny Morrow’s op-ed piece reinforcing the concept of the ferry route as a marine highway. Speaking of highways, the Provincial and Federal governments have announced a joint investment in roads in our region. And late breaking news: Yarmouth Airport will once again be offering flights to Maine as of March 15. We’ll keep you posted on the results of ACOA’s transportation study which is due to be published in the coming weeks.
TOURISM BENEFITS FROM A STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE
When it comes to tourism in this province, getting to one’s destination is half the battle. Consequently, the condition of our roads is key to sustaining our tourism sector. And on the topic of sustainable tourism, the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association is holding a two-day workshop with the goal of creating new and exciting collaborations between our region’s UNESCO-designated biosphere and local tourism operators. And another reason to keep our heads up: Upper Clements Parks has announced its plans to install zip lines and swinging suspension bridges as part of its $500,000 aerial park development.
HEALTH CARE UPDATE
South West Health will hold a meeting this week in Digby to consult with the public on ways to keep the hospital’s emergency department open all day, every day. We look forward to giving you an update on the results. A step in the right direction: A new site manager has been named for Digby General and will begin work next week.
THE LATEST STATS
From immigration to housing starts, here’s Canada At a Glance for 2009, along with Nova Scotia’s Winter 2010 Scan, which outlines major trends and issues which influence our economic and social environment.
AND THESE GENTLE REMINDERS…
You still have time to register for some great skills development workshops taking place in our region:
Grow Your Business One Employee At a Time
The Turning Point: Enhancing Your Business Skills
And with availability going fast ... How to Develop a Winning Market Strategy for Breakthrough Innovations
Ever wondered how to make better use of your woodlot? Want to invest in one? Don’t miss the Woodlot Owners Conference being held on Saturday! Learn how that humble plot of land can put money in your pocket … reap untold rewards by harvesting the mushrooms and blueberries that naturally grow there.
Too often, we take our infrastructure for granted — that is, until we see it diminish. As you’ve read in our 5 Year Investment Strategy, maintaining and improving the region’s infrastructure is key to our success: A reliable infrastructure means increased commerce. And so we begin this week’s newsletter...
TRANSPORTATION IN SW NS: AN UPDATE
As of today, the Princess of Acadia is undergoing maintenance work which will continue until April 5. And in case you missed it in last Tuesday’s Chronicle Herald, here is Denny Morrow’s op-ed piece reinforcing the concept of the ferry route as a marine highway. Speaking of highways, the Provincial and Federal governments have announced a joint investment in roads in our region. And late breaking news: Yarmouth Airport will once again be offering flights to Maine as of March 15. We’ll keep you posted on the results of ACOA’s transportation study which is due to be published in the coming weeks.
TOURISM BENEFITS FROM A STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE
When it comes to tourism in this province, getting to one’s destination is half the battle. Consequently, the condition of our roads is key to sustaining our tourism sector. And on the topic of sustainable tourism, the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association is holding a two-day workshop with the goal of creating new and exciting collaborations between our region’s UNESCO-designated biosphere and local tourism operators. And another reason to keep our heads up: Upper Clements Parks has announced its plans to install zip lines and swinging suspension bridges as part of its $500,000 aerial park development.
HEALTH CARE UPDATE
South West Health will hold a meeting this week in Digby to consult with the public on ways to keep the hospital’s emergency department open all day, every day. We look forward to giving you an update on the results. A step in the right direction: A new site manager has been named for Digby General and will begin work next week.
THE LATEST STATS
From immigration to housing starts, here’s Canada At a Glance for 2009, along with Nova Scotia’s Winter 2010 Scan, which outlines major trends and issues which influence our economic and social environment.
AND THESE GENTLE REMINDERS…
You still have time to register for some great skills development workshops taking place in our region:
Grow Your Business One Employee At a Time
The Turning Point: Enhancing Your Business Skills
And with availability going fast ... How to Develop a Winning Market Strategy for Breakthrough Innovations
Ever wondered how to make better use of your woodlot? Want to invest in one? Don’t miss the Woodlot Owners Conference being held on Saturday! Learn how that humble plot of land can put money in your pocket … reap untold rewards by harvesting the mushrooms and blueberries that naturally grow there.
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There Was a Big Hurrah in Kandahar!
On the front lines in Kandahar, the crowd went wild
The crowd at New Canada House during Sunday's the gold-medal hockey game, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Steve Rennie/The Canadian Press
Canadian troops in Afghanistan cheer on Team Canada's nail-biting win over the U.S.
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Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan — Globe and Mail Update
Published on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 8:28PM EST
Last updated on Monday, Mar. 01, 2010 5:23AM EST
From the beginning, Corporal Nicole Harcombe had a feeling.
Wearing a Team Canada T-shirt and waving a Canadian flag, Cpl. Harcombe took a second-row seat in a theatre at Kandahar Airfield's New Canada House just after midnight Monday morning.
The military clerk is the middle of a tour here in Afghanistan. Her husband, Peter, a soldier and Afghan veteran himself, was across the world in Edmonton, but she was sure they were both settling in for the same event, albeit at different times of the day - watching the men's hockey gold-medal game.
The married Cpl. Harcombe was, however, forthcoming about a wee crush, a player she felt sure would win it for Canada. A certain slumping star forward from Cole Harbour, a Nova Scotia town she once lived in. The player who'd win it all?
"Sidney Crosby," she says before the game, breaking a wide smile.
The gold-medal match was aired live throughout the Canadian buildings at Kandahar Airfield, the home of Canada's military efforts in Afghanistan. Most prominent, however, was the gathering at New Canada House, where about 200 people crowded in to watch the game. Whether sitting on chairs, stairs, the floor or standing in back, the late hour didn't discourage many people, though free Timbits and coffee were served as incentives.
At another Canadian recreation centre nearby, where the game was also being shown, U.S. Marine Rene Garcia sat in the corner - he'd come there with two friends to take in the game, leaving the safety and taunt-free American section of the military base.
"We came to party in your house... It's good to watch with a little bit of a rivalry," said Chief Warrant Officer Garcia, who plays in the on-base ball hockey league.
"It's better to watch the game with people who know hockey," added his fellow American, soldier Kevin Bartlett, a native of Pittsburgh, where Mr. Crosby now plays for the NHL Penguins.
“ Why does it always have to come like this? Every time? We can't ever get a good, easy win. But it couldn't have ended any better. ”
— Canadian Corporal Mike Zebiere, 33
The scene back in New Canada House was a raucous one during the game. Cheering erupted at almost every occasion, however mundane - puck drop, body checks, missed body checks, a good clearing attempt, the end of a shift, the appearance of William Shatner on television, or whenever the game's broadcaster cut to a live shot of them. Many soldiers, in keeping with policy, had their weapons slung over their Team Canada jerseys and shirts.
But no cheers were so loud as in overtime, when Mr. Crosby took a pass from Jarome Iginla to beat United States goalie Ryan Miller, sealing the gold medal for Canada.
"I'm actually at a loss for words," a beaming Cpl. Harcome said at the end, adding a message to her Cole Harbour crush: "God bless, and we love you over here. And, you did your country proud."
Beside her, Corporal Christopher Nadon, 25, said that despite the shots of celebrations in Vancouver, he wouldn't have watched the game anywhere else. However, he and his friend beside him, Matthieu Couture, were due at work at 8 a.m. Monday, fewer than five hours after the game's end.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Canada won gold in Canada, and we got to watch it in Kandahar serving our country," Cpl. Nadon said.
"It was worth staying up all night," added Mr. Couture, who took a leave from his airline job to work a civilian contract in Afghanistan.
The head of Canada's mission here, Brigadier-General Daniel Ménard, came in plain clothing, taking a seat in the centre of the front row and cheering loudly throughout the game alongside his soldiers. Top diplomat Ben Rowswell, Canada's representative in Kandahar, also came to watch.
The Canadian soldiers and civilians in KAF were lucky. Most Canadian bases, where much of the country's infantry are scattered, were too remote to view the game.
Others at the base nearly missed it. Corporal Mike Zebiere, 33, a Canadian helicopter flight engineer, returned with his team from a mission just before puck dropped, taking a seat on the staircase. Afterward, he lamented the up-and-down nature of the win - the gut-wrenching third period collapse and the elation of the overtime goal.
"Why does it always have to come like this? Every time?" Cpl. Zebiere said with a smile. "We can't ever get a good, easy win. But it couldn't have ended any better."
The crowd at New Canada House during Sunday's the gold-medal hockey game, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Steve Rennie/The Canadian Press
Canadian troops in Afghanistan cheer on Team Canada's nail-biting win over the U.S.
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Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan — Globe and Mail Update
Published on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 8:28PM EST
Last updated on Monday, Mar. 01, 2010 5:23AM EST
From the beginning, Corporal Nicole Harcombe had a feeling.
Wearing a Team Canada T-shirt and waving a Canadian flag, Cpl. Harcombe took a second-row seat in a theatre at Kandahar Airfield's New Canada House just after midnight Monday morning.
The military clerk is the middle of a tour here in Afghanistan. Her husband, Peter, a soldier and Afghan veteran himself, was across the world in Edmonton, but she was sure they were both settling in for the same event, albeit at different times of the day - watching the men's hockey gold-medal game.
The married Cpl. Harcombe was, however, forthcoming about a wee crush, a player she felt sure would win it for Canada. A certain slumping star forward from Cole Harbour, a Nova Scotia town she once lived in. The player who'd win it all?
"Sidney Crosby," she says before the game, breaking a wide smile.
The gold-medal match was aired live throughout the Canadian buildings at Kandahar Airfield, the home of Canada's military efforts in Afghanistan. Most prominent, however, was the gathering at New Canada House, where about 200 people crowded in to watch the game. Whether sitting on chairs, stairs, the floor or standing in back, the late hour didn't discourage many people, though free Timbits and coffee were served as incentives.
At another Canadian recreation centre nearby, where the game was also being shown, U.S. Marine Rene Garcia sat in the corner - he'd come there with two friends to take in the game, leaving the safety and taunt-free American section of the military base.
"We came to party in your house... It's good to watch with a little bit of a rivalry," said Chief Warrant Officer Garcia, who plays in the on-base ball hockey league.
"It's better to watch the game with people who know hockey," added his fellow American, soldier Kevin Bartlett, a native of Pittsburgh, where Mr. Crosby now plays for the NHL Penguins.
“ Why does it always have to come like this? Every time? We can't ever get a good, easy win. But it couldn't have ended any better. ”
— Canadian Corporal Mike Zebiere, 33
The scene back in New Canada House was a raucous one during the game. Cheering erupted at almost every occasion, however mundane - puck drop, body checks, missed body checks, a good clearing attempt, the end of a shift, the appearance of William Shatner on television, or whenever the game's broadcaster cut to a live shot of them. Many soldiers, in keeping with policy, had their weapons slung over their Team Canada jerseys and shirts.
But no cheers were so loud as in overtime, when Mr. Crosby took a pass from Jarome Iginla to beat United States goalie Ryan Miller, sealing the gold medal for Canada.
"I'm actually at a loss for words," a beaming Cpl. Harcome said at the end, adding a message to her Cole Harbour crush: "God bless, and we love you over here. And, you did your country proud."
Beside her, Corporal Christopher Nadon, 25, said that despite the shots of celebrations in Vancouver, he wouldn't have watched the game anywhere else. However, he and his friend beside him, Matthieu Couture, were due at work at 8 a.m. Monday, fewer than five hours after the game's end.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Canada won gold in Canada, and we got to watch it in Kandahar serving our country," Cpl. Nadon said.
"It was worth staying up all night," added Mr. Couture, who took a leave from his airline job to work a civilian contract in Afghanistan.
The head of Canada's mission here, Brigadier-General Daniel Ménard, came in plain clothing, taking a seat in the centre of the front row and cheering loudly throughout the game alongside his soldiers. Top diplomat Ben Rowswell, Canada's representative in Kandahar, also came to watch.
The Canadian soldiers and civilians in KAF were lucky. Most Canadian bases, where much of the country's infantry are scattered, were too remote to view the game.
Others at the base nearly missed it. Corporal Mike Zebiere, 33, a Canadian helicopter flight engineer, returned with his team from a mission just before puck dropped, taking a seat on the staircase. Afterward, he lamented the up-and-down nature of the win - the gut-wrenching third period collapse and the elation of the overtime goal.
"Why does it always have to come like this? Every time?" Cpl. Zebiere said with a smile. "We can't ever get a good, easy win. But it couldn't have ended any better."
NSP and Tidal Power
NSP keen on subsea hydro
Electrical utility has "a lot riding on this’
By JUDY MYRDEN Business Reporter Chronicle Herald
Mon. Mar 1 - 4:53 AM
North America’s rush to renewables has forced the region’s largest energy conglomerate to spend hundreds of millions of dollars this year going cleaner and greener.
Emera Inc. and its subsidiary, Nova Scotia Power, are pinning their hopes on harnessing the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy to generate electricity.
"We’ve got a lot riding on this," said Emera CEO Chris Huskilson in a recent interview at his downtown Halifax office.
Cherubini Metal Works of Dartmouth made the base for the underwater turbine being tested in the Bay of Fundy by Nova Scotia Power and its partner Open Hydro.(Peter Parsons / Herald Staff)
"I think there is great potential both for us producing our own power from this source and Nova Scotians to get more involved in the technology."
Last November, Nova Scotia Power and its Irish partner, OpenHydro of Dublin, launched a commercial-scale underwater turbine in the Bay of Fundy.
"We’ve actually done some remote monitoring of the unit and we do know it is turning. We know it is still down there and still sitting on its legs," he said.
The data collected from the one-megawatt turbine is showing it is working though it is not connected to the grid, he said.
"We’ve got the machine in the water and it’s an exciting time because were gathering the data we need to understand whether this business can turn into something," said Huskilson.
Over the next year, Nova Scotia Power will determine whether it "will do a lot more" in this area.
"It’s an exciting time for the business."
Emera has invested US$16 million for an 8.2 per cent stake in OpenHydro in early 2008. The test turbine cost $10 million, with Nova Scotia Power investing the lion’s share and $4.6 million coming from Sustainable Development Technology Canada, a non-profit green energy foundation.
Huskilson says the next step for Nova Scotia Power is testing an array of three tidal turbines and connecting them to an underwater power cable expected to be installed in 2011.
"We have to decide when it’s right for us to put the array in. That’s the next thing we need to do, is test an array," he said.
"The next thing to be tested is both the interaction with the power line and also the interaction with each other."
He said testing an array of turbines connected to a power grid has yet to be done anywhere.
Exploring the opportunities of tidal energy is part of Emera’s strategy to grow its renewable portfolio.
Renewables, including wind, hydro and tidal, account for about 25 per cent of the energy giant’s portfolio, and the company expects that to grow to 40 per cent by 2020, he said.
The utility and Emera will spend $200 million this year to have ownership stakes in three of the six wind power projects for which Nova Scotia Power signed power purchase agreements in 2008.
The provincial government ordered Nova Scotia Power to have five per cent of its total electricity purchases generated by independent power producers from renewable energy sources by the end of 2011.
Last week, the utility applied to regulators for approval to spend $28 million to kick-start a stalled wind power project in Point Tupper. Under the agreement, Renewable Energy Services Ltd. of Lower Sackville will build and operate the wind farm in Richmond County and Nova Scotia Power will have a 49 per cent interest.
Last month, the unregulated holding company bought a 100 per cent stake in another financially troubled wind farm. Troubled SkyPower Inc. of Toronto had partnered with Scotian WindFields on the project in Digby.
Last year, Nova Scotia Power purchased the $120-million Nuttby Mountain project in Colchester County from EarthFirst Canada Inc. of Calgary. The project had stalled due to the global credit crisis.
"We continue to believe that diversity of generation is an important aspect. You can’t have only one source of generation," Huskilson said.
Now that wind farms have been up and running for at least five years in Nova Scotia, the risk is more reasonable, he said.
Emera’s strategy appears to be working, with a five-year growth rate of nine per cent and a share price that increased 12.9 per cent in 2009, he said.
On the Toronto stock market Friday afternoon, Emera shares rose 10 cents to $23.85.
Electrical utility has "a lot riding on this’
By JUDY MYRDEN Business Reporter Chronicle Herald
Mon. Mar 1 - 4:53 AM
North America’s rush to renewables has forced the region’s largest energy conglomerate to spend hundreds of millions of dollars this year going cleaner and greener.
Emera Inc. and its subsidiary, Nova Scotia Power, are pinning their hopes on harnessing the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy to generate electricity.
"We’ve got a lot riding on this," said Emera CEO Chris Huskilson in a recent interview at his downtown Halifax office.
Cherubini Metal Works of Dartmouth made the base for the underwater turbine being tested in the Bay of Fundy by Nova Scotia Power and its partner Open Hydro.(Peter Parsons / Herald Staff)
"I think there is great potential both for us producing our own power from this source and Nova Scotians to get more involved in the technology."
Last November, Nova Scotia Power and its Irish partner, OpenHydro of Dublin, launched a commercial-scale underwater turbine in the Bay of Fundy.
"We’ve actually done some remote monitoring of the unit and we do know it is turning. We know it is still down there and still sitting on its legs," he said.
The data collected from the one-megawatt turbine is showing it is working though it is not connected to the grid, he said.
"We’ve got the machine in the water and it’s an exciting time because were gathering the data we need to understand whether this business can turn into something," said Huskilson.
Over the next year, Nova Scotia Power will determine whether it "will do a lot more" in this area.
"It’s an exciting time for the business."
Emera has invested US$16 million for an 8.2 per cent stake in OpenHydro in early 2008. The test turbine cost $10 million, with Nova Scotia Power investing the lion’s share and $4.6 million coming from Sustainable Development Technology Canada, a non-profit green energy foundation.
Huskilson says the next step for Nova Scotia Power is testing an array of three tidal turbines and connecting them to an underwater power cable expected to be installed in 2011.
"We have to decide when it’s right for us to put the array in. That’s the next thing we need to do, is test an array," he said.
"The next thing to be tested is both the interaction with the power line and also the interaction with each other."
He said testing an array of turbines connected to a power grid has yet to be done anywhere.
Exploring the opportunities of tidal energy is part of Emera’s strategy to grow its renewable portfolio.
Renewables, including wind, hydro and tidal, account for about 25 per cent of the energy giant’s portfolio, and the company expects that to grow to 40 per cent by 2020, he said.
The utility and Emera will spend $200 million this year to have ownership stakes in three of the six wind power projects for which Nova Scotia Power signed power purchase agreements in 2008.
The provincial government ordered Nova Scotia Power to have five per cent of its total electricity purchases generated by independent power producers from renewable energy sources by the end of 2011.
Last week, the utility applied to regulators for approval to spend $28 million to kick-start a stalled wind power project in Point Tupper. Under the agreement, Renewable Energy Services Ltd. of Lower Sackville will build and operate the wind farm in Richmond County and Nova Scotia Power will have a 49 per cent interest.
Last month, the unregulated holding company bought a 100 per cent stake in another financially troubled wind farm. Troubled SkyPower Inc. of Toronto had partnered with Scotian WindFields on the project in Digby.
Last year, Nova Scotia Power purchased the $120-million Nuttby Mountain project in Colchester County from EarthFirst Canada Inc. of Calgary. The project had stalled due to the global credit crisis.
"We continue to believe that diversity of generation is an important aspect. You can’t have only one source of generation," Huskilson said.
Now that wind farms have been up and running for at least five years in Nova Scotia, the risk is more reasonable, he said.
Emera’s strategy appears to be working, with a five-year growth rate of nine per cent and a share price that increased 12.9 per cent in 2009, he said.
On the Toronto stock market Friday afternoon, Emera shares rose 10 cents to $23.85.
Hootenanny for Haiti
The Native Council of Nova Scotia is holding a
‘Hootenanny For Haiti’
Where: Weymouth Legion
When: Saturday, April 10, 2010.
Time: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Free Will Offering
• Prizes to be won!
Country / Country Rock
Traditional Drumming/Singing
Rock n Roll
Blues
West African Drumming
For more information: (902) 467-0356
EVERYONE WELCOME!
‘Hootenanny For Haiti’
Where: Weymouth Legion
When: Saturday, April 10, 2010.
Time: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Free Will Offering
• Prizes to be won!
Country / Country Rock
Traditional Drumming/Singing
Rock n Roll
Blues
West African Drumming
For more information: (902) 467-0356
EVERYONE WELCOME!
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Friday, March 5, 2010
Coming Up at Municipal Council
Municipality of the District of Digby
Committee of the Whole
Agenda
Meeting Date March 8, 2010 Pause to Seek Guidance Approval of the Agenda Additions/Deletions Presentations Debi Karrel, PVSC Ron Mullins, Kings Transit-Budget Presentation Approval of Minutes February 8, 2010 Old Business /Business Arising from Minutes # 1.0 # 2.0 Other Business Arising Warden Thurber Deputy Warden MacAlpine Councillor Gregory Councillor Amero Councillor Adams
Municipality of the District of Digby
Committee of the Whole
Agenda
New Business #1 Funding Request – Youth Grant Policy Eric Locke, 2010 NSGA Junior Boys Training Camp in Vancouver, BC #2 Digby Area Tourism Association Request for funds allocation in budget for Tourism initiatives #3 Tax Exemption Request NS Bird Sanctuary Trust AAN: 03733645 #4 Paving Request Upper Cross Road #5 Letter of Support Wharf Rat Rally #6 Funding Request Digby Area Learning Association # 7 Funding Request Tri County Multicultural Festival Correspondence Received Information Only # 1 NS Energy Renewable Energy # 2 Clean Annapolis River Project Newsletter # 3 Chief Administrative Report March 8, 2010 Request for Decisions/Direction Minimum Bid Tax Sale Property May Council Meeting-May 25th instead of May 24th due to holiday. Meeting Dates/Reminders March 10th @ 7:00 pm Joint Council with Municipality of District of Clare (Clare Council Chambers) March 15th @ 6:00 By-law & Policy March 22nd @ 6:00 Council March 29th – No Meeting April 5th – No Meeting (Easter)
Municipality of the District of Digby
Committee of the Whole
Agenda
Department Reports for February 2010 Administration Taxation Building Department Building Permit Municipal Fire Inspector Airport/Dispatch Dispatch Call Report Airport Statistical Dog Control Activity Dog Control Financial Coordinator Program Development Kings Transit Ridership/Financial Updates from Previous meetings Special Projects Updates Strategic Priorities Update February 28, 2010 (previously circulated) Notice of Motion In-Camera Adjournment
Committee of the Whole
Agenda
Meeting Date March 8, 2010 Pause to Seek Guidance Approval of the Agenda Additions/Deletions Presentations Debi Karrel, PVSC Ron Mullins, Kings Transit-Budget Presentation Approval of Minutes February 8, 2010 Old Business /Business Arising from Minutes # 1.0 # 2.0 Other Business Arising Warden Thurber Deputy Warden MacAlpine Councillor Gregory Councillor Amero Councillor Adams
Municipality of the District of Digby
Committee of the Whole
Agenda
New Business #1 Funding Request – Youth Grant Policy Eric Locke, 2010 NSGA Junior Boys Training Camp in Vancouver, BC #2 Digby Area Tourism Association Request for funds allocation in budget for Tourism initiatives #3 Tax Exemption Request NS Bird Sanctuary Trust AAN: 03733645 #4 Paving Request Upper Cross Road #5 Letter of Support Wharf Rat Rally #6 Funding Request Digby Area Learning Association # 7 Funding Request Tri County Multicultural Festival Correspondence Received Information Only # 1 NS Energy Renewable Energy # 2 Clean Annapolis River Project Newsletter # 3 Chief Administrative Report March 8, 2010 Request for Decisions/Direction Minimum Bid Tax Sale Property May Council Meeting-May 25th instead of May 24th due to holiday. Meeting Dates/Reminders March 10th @ 7:00 pm Joint Council with Municipality of District of Clare (Clare Council Chambers) March 15th @ 6:00 By-law & Policy March 22nd @ 6:00 Council March 29th – No Meeting April 5th – No Meeting (Easter)
Municipality of the District of Digby
Committee of the Whole
Agenda
Department Reports for February 2010 Administration Taxation Building Department Building Permit Municipal Fire Inspector Airport/Dispatch Dispatch Call Report Airport Statistical Dog Control Activity Dog Control Financial Coordinator Program Development Kings Transit Ridership/Financial Updates from Previous meetings Special Projects Updates Strategic Priorities Update February 28, 2010 (previously circulated) Notice of Motion In-Camera Adjournment
Municipal Council Minutes
Municipality of the District of Digby
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
Call to Order The meeting was called to order with Deputy Warden MacAlpine Warden in the chair at 6:08 pm. Attendance Councillors present: Jim Thurber, Warden Jimmy MacAlpine, Deputy Warden Linda Gregory, Councillor Randall Amero, Councillor Staff present: Linda Fraser, Chief Administrative Officer Gordon Wilson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Cora Lee Bremner, Executive Secretary Regrets: Maritza Adams, Councillor
Prayer Warden Thurber asked everyone to pause to seek guidance for the meeting. Agenda Councillor Gregory added Smith’s Cove’s View of the Digby Gut as New Business #7. MOVED and seconded that the agenda be approved as amended. MOTION CARRIED
Hearings & Presentations Darla Purdy – NSP Low Income Program MOVED and seconded that Ms. Darla Purdy come before the Committee to make a presentation regarding the Nova Scotia Power Low Income Program. MOTION CARRIED
Ms. Purdy came before the committee to make Council aware of the NSP Low Income Program which has been created for people who own their own home, heat their home with electric heat, and are in a low income bracket. The program is very easy to access by making a quick phone call to Nova Scotia Power Low Income Program.
The person will be asked a few questions and if they qualify, an application will be sent out to them. Someone from NS Power will come and do a home audit and will do free upgrades. This program is free to the home owner. There was a question and answer period which followed the presentation. Council mentioned that it would be good to advertise this program in the Coastline Newsletter.
Linda Graham – Marketing Levy MOVED and seconded that Ms. Linda Graham come before the Committee to make a presentation regarding marketing levies. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Graham came before the Committee representing many tourism operators who are opposed to the marketing levy that has been proposed by Digby Area Tourism Association (DATA). Some accommodation owners have received a call from a representative of DATA making them aware of the proposed levy; however, there are still a large number of people who have not been contacted. The majority of accommodation owners are against the proposed levy and have a lot of questions they would like answered, such as, how and where this money would be spent, and why DATA singled out accommodations to tax. A petition has been signed which has been forwarded to Council as well as a copy of the presentation.
Bernadette MacDonald – Tri County Women’s Centre MOVED and seconded that Ms. Bernadette MacDonald from Tri County Women’s Centre come before the Committee to make a presentation. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Bernadette MacDonald came before the Committee to make a presentation regarding a program they are trying to get up and running in the Yarmouth area called Supportive Housing Youth Focus Team (SHYFT). This program is designed to provide a stable home environment for homeless youth. There are no programs offered in the Tri-County area to provide for these needs. The Federal Government has agreed to fund all capital costs which
include the house and its contents; however, it will not fund operations. They would like to get a total of $15,000 from Towns and Municipal units in the Tri-County area to help fund operations. There was a question and answer period following the presentation. This program will be provided for Youth in the entire Tri-County area. Deputy Warden MacAlpine advised Ms. MacDonald that this request would be considered during the upcoming budget deliberations.
Deputy Warden MacAlpine gave the chair to the Warden who just arrived. Minutes January 11, 2010 MOVED and seconded that the minutes of January 11, 2010 be approved as circulated. MOTION CARRIED Business Arising/Old Business NIL Other Business Arising NIL Warden Thurber No Business Arising Deputy Warden MacAlpine No Business Arising Councillor Gregory Road Conditions
Council agreed that road conditions have not been good this winter and they have received complaints. It was agreed that both the RCMP and EHS be contacted to get their input whether there has been an increase in accidents and ask their opinions on the road conditions. These comments are to be sent along with a letter to the Minister stating Council’s concerns.
MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to the Minister of Transportation outlining Council’s concerns with the road conditions. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Amero No Business Arising Councillor Adams Absent
New Business #1 Paul Gidney – 2010 NS Power Lifting & Bench Press Championships – Funding Request Councillor Gregory declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting. The funding request from Mr. Gidney for the 2010 NS Power Lifting and Bench Press Championships was discussed. It was mentioned that the funds would come from the Grants to Organizations 2010/2011 budget. MOVED and seconded that Council support the local Power Lifting Association to host power lifting championships in Digby in the amount of $800. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Gregory returned to the meeting. #2 Senior Girls Basketball (Youth Program Budget) – Funding Request MOVED and seconded that Council give DRHS Senior Girls Basketball, who will be hosting Division 3 Provincial Championships in Digby on March 4-6, 2010, a donation in the amount of $200. MOTION CARRIED This donation will be taken from the Youth Program Budget for 2009/2010. #3 Transport de Clare – Expansion of Service Area to Include Barton Transport de Clare is looking to expand their service area to include Barton and would like Council to contribute $7,000 for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. This would come out of the 2010/2011 budget.
MOVED and seconded that Council support Transport de Clare’s expansion of service up to and including Barton in the amount of $7,000 for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. MOTION CARRIED
#4 Tri County Regional Science & Technology Expo – Request for Support – (Youth Program Budget) MOVED and seconded that Council give $100 to Tri-County Regional Science and Technology Expo. MOTION CARRIED
#5 Digby Salvage & Disposal – Organics Facility – Request for Letter to Waste Check Mr. Thomas is requesting Council to write a letter to the General Manager of Waste Check, Gus Greene requesting that he assist Digby Salvage and Disposal with information he will need to open a compost facility in Digby County. MOVED and seconded that a letter be written in response to Digby Salvage and Disposal’s request to the General Manager of Waste Check, Gus Greene requesting that he assist Digby Salvage and Disposal in obtaining the information that they will need in building a compost facility in Digby County. MOTION CARRIED
#6 Councillor Gregory – D.A.R.E. Graduates Councillor Gregory attended the D.A.R.E. graduation in Digby. There was one in Barton and Sandy Cove as well that she didn’t know about. It was agreed to congratulate the graduates from all three schools in the Coastline Newsletter. #7 Councillor Gregory - Smith’s Cove’s View of the Digby Gut A letter has been received concerning the view of the Digby Gut from Smith’s Cove. There are several spots to look at the Digby Gut from Smith’s Cove and Council was unsure which one this letter referred to. Councillor Gregory is going to check and see which area this letter referred to.
Municipality of the District of Digby
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to the Department of Natural Resources questioning the closure of the look-off in Smith’s Cove. Included in this letter it should be asked why the look-off has been closed and ask if they have any intent to open it again. MOTION CARRIED Chief Administrative Report Maud Lewis Site Municipal Office Renovations The CAO report dated February 8, 2010 was included in the COTW Package. The CAO has received a letter from Minister Paris that indicated that they couldn’t provide capital funding for an interpretive centre. There was a discussion of Council regarding how to proceed with this initiative. It was decided to get the CAO to look into Federal Programs that might be available through heritage. The Deputy CAO has been investigating the work that needs to be done to the Municipal Office. It looks like the office will have to be vacated for four months. The Curling Club is not available, but the Deputy CAO is currently investigating the option of moving into the Airport. The Town of Digby has offered their Council chambers for those months. It was suggested to take the COTW meeting out into the communities again. The renovations were discussed as well. Request for Decisions/Direction NIL Department Reports Taxation The Taxation report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. The tax sale is scheduled to take place on March 12, 2010. There were a few questions regarding the upcoming sale. Building Inspection Report/Fire Inspection Report The Building Inspection report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package.
Municipality of the District of Digby
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
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Airport/Dispatch The Airport/Dispatch report for January, 2010 was included in the meeting package. Dog Control Activity and Financial Report The Dog Control Activity and Financial report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. There was a discussion whether the fee for euthanizing the dogs is charged back to the owner. It was suggested to look at the policy and discuss it at the By-law and Policy meeting. Coordinator Program Development The Coordinator Program Development report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. Kings Transit The Kings Transit report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. The ridership for January was lower than two years ago and there has been a decline for the last seven months. There was a discussion on ways to find out why people are not using the service. It was decided to put a questionnaire in the next issue of the Coastline for people to fill out and bring back to the Municipal Office. It was also mentioned that for future issues of the Coastline it would be beneficial to ask people if they like receiving the newsletter and ask what they would like to see in it. It was suggested that there be an incentive to those who filled out the questionnaires which may encourage people to return them. Other Business N/A Updates from Previous meetings N/A Special Projects Updates N/A Strategic Priorities Update The Strategic Priorities Update for January 31, 2010 was circulated prior to the meeting. Notice of Motion N/A
Municipality of the District of Digby
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
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Comments from the Gallery N/A Adjournment MOVED and seconded that the meeting adjourn at 7:45 PM. MOTION CARRIED
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
Call to Order The meeting was called to order with Deputy Warden MacAlpine Warden in the chair at 6:08 pm. Attendance Councillors present: Jim Thurber, Warden Jimmy MacAlpine, Deputy Warden Linda Gregory, Councillor Randall Amero, Councillor Staff present: Linda Fraser, Chief Administrative Officer Gordon Wilson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Cora Lee Bremner, Executive Secretary Regrets: Maritza Adams, Councillor
Prayer Warden Thurber asked everyone to pause to seek guidance for the meeting. Agenda Councillor Gregory added Smith’s Cove’s View of the Digby Gut as New Business #7. MOVED and seconded that the agenda be approved as amended. MOTION CARRIED
Hearings & Presentations Darla Purdy – NSP Low Income Program MOVED and seconded that Ms. Darla Purdy come before the Committee to make a presentation regarding the Nova Scotia Power Low Income Program. MOTION CARRIED
Ms. Purdy came before the committee to make Council aware of the NSP Low Income Program which has been created for people who own their own home, heat their home with electric heat, and are in a low income bracket. The program is very easy to access by making a quick phone call to Nova Scotia Power Low Income Program.
The person will be asked a few questions and if they qualify, an application will be sent out to them. Someone from NS Power will come and do a home audit and will do free upgrades. This program is free to the home owner. There was a question and answer period which followed the presentation. Council mentioned that it would be good to advertise this program in the Coastline Newsletter.
Linda Graham – Marketing Levy MOVED and seconded that Ms. Linda Graham come before the Committee to make a presentation regarding marketing levies. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Graham came before the Committee representing many tourism operators who are opposed to the marketing levy that has been proposed by Digby Area Tourism Association (DATA). Some accommodation owners have received a call from a representative of DATA making them aware of the proposed levy; however, there are still a large number of people who have not been contacted. The majority of accommodation owners are against the proposed levy and have a lot of questions they would like answered, such as, how and where this money would be spent, and why DATA singled out accommodations to tax. A petition has been signed which has been forwarded to Council as well as a copy of the presentation.
Bernadette MacDonald – Tri County Women’s Centre MOVED and seconded that Ms. Bernadette MacDonald from Tri County Women’s Centre come before the Committee to make a presentation. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Bernadette MacDonald came before the Committee to make a presentation regarding a program they are trying to get up and running in the Yarmouth area called Supportive Housing Youth Focus Team (SHYFT). This program is designed to provide a stable home environment for homeless youth. There are no programs offered in the Tri-County area to provide for these needs. The Federal Government has agreed to fund all capital costs which
include the house and its contents; however, it will not fund operations. They would like to get a total of $15,000 from Towns and Municipal units in the Tri-County area to help fund operations. There was a question and answer period following the presentation. This program will be provided for Youth in the entire Tri-County area. Deputy Warden MacAlpine advised Ms. MacDonald that this request would be considered during the upcoming budget deliberations.
Deputy Warden MacAlpine gave the chair to the Warden who just arrived. Minutes January 11, 2010 MOVED and seconded that the minutes of January 11, 2010 be approved as circulated. MOTION CARRIED Business Arising/Old Business NIL Other Business Arising NIL Warden Thurber No Business Arising Deputy Warden MacAlpine No Business Arising Councillor Gregory Road Conditions
Council agreed that road conditions have not been good this winter and they have received complaints. It was agreed that both the RCMP and EHS be contacted to get their input whether there has been an increase in accidents and ask their opinions on the road conditions. These comments are to be sent along with a letter to the Minister stating Council’s concerns.
MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to the Minister of Transportation outlining Council’s concerns with the road conditions. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Amero No Business Arising Councillor Adams Absent
New Business #1 Paul Gidney – 2010 NS Power Lifting & Bench Press Championships – Funding Request Councillor Gregory declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting. The funding request from Mr. Gidney for the 2010 NS Power Lifting and Bench Press Championships was discussed. It was mentioned that the funds would come from the Grants to Organizations 2010/2011 budget. MOVED and seconded that Council support the local Power Lifting Association to host power lifting championships in Digby in the amount of $800. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Gregory returned to the meeting. #2 Senior Girls Basketball (Youth Program Budget) – Funding Request MOVED and seconded that Council give DRHS Senior Girls Basketball, who will be hosting Division 3 Provincial Championships in Digby on March 4-6, 2010, a donation in the amount of $200. MOTION CARRIED This donation will be taken from the Youth Program Budget for 2009/2010. #3 Transport de Clare – Expansion of Service Area to Include Barton Transport de Clare is looking to expand their service area to include Barton and would like Council to contribute $7,000 for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. This would come out of the 2010/2011 budget.
MOVED and seconded that Council support Transport de Clare’s expansion of service up to and including Barton in the amount of $7,000 for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. MOTION CARRIED
#4 Tri County Regional Science & Technology Expo – Request for Support – (Youth Program Budget) MOVED and seconded that Council give $100 to Tri-County Regional Science and Technology Expo. MOTION CARRIED
#5 Digby Salvage & Disposal – Organics Facility – Request for Letter to Waste Check Mr. Thomas is requesting Council to write a letter to the General Manager of Waste Check, Gus Greene requesting that he assist Digby Salvage and Disposal with information he will need to open a compost facility in Digby County. MOVED and seconded that a letter be written in response to Digby Salvage and Disposal’s request to the General Manager of Waste Check, Gus Greene requesting that he assist Digby Salvage and Disposal in obtaining the information that they will need in building a compost facility in Digby County. MOTION CARRIED
#6 Councillor Gregory – D.A.R.E. Graduates Councillor Gregory attended the D.A.R.E. graduation in Digby. There was one in Barton and Sandy Cove as well that she didn’t know about. It was agreed to congratulate the graduates from all three schools in the Coastline Newsletter. #7 Councillor Gregory - Smith’s Cove’s View of the Digby Gut A letter has been received concerning the view of the Digby Gut from Smith’s Cove. There are several spots to look at the Digby Gut from Smith’s Cove and Council was unsure which one this letter referred to. Councillor Gregory is going to check and see which area this letter referred to.
Municipality of the District of Digby
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
MOVED and seconded that a letter be written to the Department of Natural Resources questioning the closure of the look-off in Smith’s Cove. Included in this letter it should be asked why the look-off has been closed and ask if they have any intent to open it again. MOTION CARRIED Chief Administrative Report Maud Lewis Site Municipal Office Renovations The CAO report dated February 8, 2010 was included in the COTW Package. The CAO has received a letter from Minister Paris that indicated that they couldn’t provide capital funding for an interpretive centre. There was a discussion of Council regarding how to proceed with this initiative. It was decided to get the CAO to look into Federal Programs that might be available through heritage. The Deputy CAO has been investigating the work that needs to be done to the Municipal Office. It looks like the office will have to be vacated for four months. The Curling Club is not available, but the Deputy CAO is currently investigating the option of moving into the Airport. The Town of Digby has offered their Council chambers for those months. It was suggested to take the COTW meeting out into the communities again. The renovations were discussed as well. Request for Decisions/Direction NIL Department Reports Taxation The Taxation report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. The tax sale is scheduled to take place on March 12, 2010. There were a few questions regarding the upcoming sale. Building Inspection Report/Fire Inspection Report The Building Inspection report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package.
Municipality of the District of Digby
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
7
Airport/Dispatch The Airport/Dispatch report for January, 2010 was included in the meeting package. Dog Control Activity and Financial Report The Dog Control Activity and Financial report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. There was a discussion whether the fee for euthanizing the dogs is charged back to the owner. It was suggested to look at the policy and discuss it at the By-law and Policy meeting. Coordinator Program Development The Coordinator Program Development report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. Kings Transit The Kings Transit report for January 2010 was included in the meeting package. The ridership for January was lower than two years ago and there has been a decline for the last seven months. There was a discussion on ways to find out why people are not using the service. It was decided to put a questionnaire in the next issue of the Coastline for people to fill out and bring back to the Municipal Office. It was also mentioned that for future issues of the Coastline it would be beneficial to ask people if they like receiving the newsletter and ask what they would like to see in it. It was suggested that there be an incentive to those who filled out the questionnaires which may encourage people to return them. Other Business N/A Updates from Previous meetings N/A Special Projects Updates N/A Strategic Priorities Update The Strategic Priorities Update for January 31, 2010 was circulated prior to the meeting. Notice of Motion N/A
Municipality of the District of Digby
Municipal Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 8, 2010
Seabrook, Nova Scotia
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Comments from the Gallery N/A Adjournment MOVED and seconded that the meeting adjourn at 7:45 PM. MOTION CARRIED
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