Queen bids farewell to Nova Scotia
Halifax News Net
Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh wrapped up a three-day tour to Nova Scotia today, June 30.
The Queen planted an oak tree outside Government House, her last official function in Nova Scotia, to commemorate their visit to Nova Scotia before departing to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The Royal Couple will fly to Ontario, where they will take part in Canada Day activities in the National Capital Region.
"This has been an opportunity to reflect on the personal ties we have as Nova Scotians with the monarchy," said Premier Darrell Dexter. "The past three days speaks to our joy of having Her Majesty and His Royal Highness visit Nova Scotia and the many traditions that were honoured."
Highlights of the Royal Visit included the official welcome at Garrison Grounds, the International Fleet Review as part of Canadian Naval Centennial, and a tour of a Mi'kmaq Cultural Village to mark Membertou 400 anniversary celebrations.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh also unveiled plaques commemorating the 100 anniversary of the navy and the historical significance of HMCS Sackville, Canada's Naval Memorial.
The Royal Couple attended a Celebration of Nova Scotia reception in honour of Nova Scotians from all walks of life at the Cunard Centre last night, who were recognized for contributions to their communities. Premier Dexter presented the Royal Couple with a commemorative crystal pedestal bowl from Nova Scotian Crystal to symbolize the stability and traditions the monarchy represents.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness also participated in several walkabouts as part of an ongoing tradition, that the Queen Mother initiated in 1939, to meet as many people as possible.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Energy Conservation
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This from the U.K>
Crackdown on promotion of energy saving light bulbs
A scheme to promote energy saving light bulbs has been shelved as the new Government concentrates on insulating almost four million people's homes instead.
By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent
Published: 1:14PM BST 30 Jun 2010
Experts believe that vast numbers of the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulb are never used Photo: REUTERS The Carbon Emissions Reduction Target or CERT was set up by the last Government in April 2008 to force energy companies to cut carbon emissions from households by a certain amount.
Already it has helped 2.5 million people insulate their homes by providing financial help for professionals to fit lagging or double glazing.
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Jonathon Porritt, the greenest of bluebloodsBut the scheme has been criticised for also allowing energy companies to count more inefficient ways of cutting energy use towards the target. Under the scheme more than 330 million energy saving light bulbs have been distributed, though watchdogs say many of them remain unused.
Chris Huhne, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said the next period of the scheme, from March 2011 to December 2012, will force energy companies to only use more tried and tested methods.
Already the mail out of light bulbs has been banned and he said the promotion of the compact fluorescent (CFLs) in supermarkets would also be ruled out. Most insulation will have to be carried out by professionals, rather than leaving it to households to do it themselves.
Mr Huhne said forcing energy companies to be more efficient will ensure 3.5 million homes will be insulated over the next period of CERT.
He said the scheme will concentrate on insulating homes in deprived areas first.
"This is the beginning of a massive and urgent increase in home energy insulation for the nation. We are demanding that energy companies work harder to make homes warmer, more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run, especially for those who need it most," he said.
Government advisers have recently warned that unless the UK increases the pace of home insulation, then the country will miss key climate change targets.
It comes as scientists at The Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College London revealed that switching the lights off might save even more energy than was previously thought.
The study said that current Government estimates of how much carbon is saved when people reduce electricity consumption is up to 60 per cent too low.
This from the U.K>
Crackdown on promotion of energy saving light bulbs
A scheme to promote energy saving light bulbs has been shelved as the new Government concentrates on insulating almost four million people's homes instead.
By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent
Published: 1:14PM BST 30 Jun 2010
Experts believe that vast numbers of the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulb are never used Photo: REUTERS The Carbon Emissions Reduction Target or CERT was set up by the last Government in April 2008 to force energy companies to cut carbon emissions from households by a certain amount.
Already it has helped 2.5 million people insulate their homes by providing financial help for professionals to fit lagging or double glazing.
Related Articles
Free eco-light bulbs 'cost £45'
Government ends free energy saving light bulbs scheme
Britons panic buying last stocks of conventional lightbulbs
Home owners failing green targets to pay more Council Tax
Customers buy up traditional light bulbs before switch to low energy alternatives
Jonathon Porritt, the greenest of bluebloodsBut the scheme has been criticised for also allowing energy companies to count more inefficient ways of cutting energy use towards the target. Under the scheme more than 330 million energy saving light bulbs have been distributed, though watchdogs say many of them remain unused.
Chris Huhne, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said the next period of the scheme, from March 2011 to December 2012, will force energy companies to only use more tried and tested methods.
Already the mail out of light bulbs has been banned and he said the promotion of the compact fluorescent (CFLs) in supermarkets would also be ruled out. Most insulation will have to be carried out by professionals, rather than leaving it to households to do it themselves.
Mr Huhne said forcing energy companies to be more efficient will ensure 3.5 million homes will be insulated over the next period of CERT.
He said the scheme will concentrate on insulating homes in deprived areas first.
"This is the beginning of a massive and urgent increase in home energy insulation for the nation. We are demanding that energy companies work harder to make homes warmer, more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run, especially for those who need it most," he said.
Government advisers have recently warned that unless the UK increases the pace of home insulation, then the country will miss key climate change targets.
It comes as scientists at The Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College London revealed that switching the lights off might save even more energy than was previously thought.
The study said that current Government estimates of how much carbon is saved when people reduce electricity consumption is up to 60 per cent too low.
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Irving Withdraws from Biodiesel Plant
economic downturn, softening of demand for petroleum products
Weeks after mothballing a tidal energy research project, Irving Oil Ltd. has withdrawn its application for environmental approval to build a biodiesel refinery in Saint John.
A Department of Environment spokesperson said in an emailed statement that Irving Oil's biodiesel refinery plan has been withdrawn and will be immediately removed from the department's list of projects under environmental review.
Irving Oil did not respond to requests for an interview on Tuesday to discuss the decision to scuttle the proposed project.
The biodiesel plant was intended to be built next to Irving Oil's existing oil refinery in east Saint John.
Sam Robinson, a company spokesperson, said in April that the proposed plan would be designed to produce 2,200 barrels per day of biodiesel.
The company applied on March 31 for environmental impact assessment for a biodiesel refinery to create a renewable energy product from food waste that can be added to diesel fuel.
"And if this project proceeds it would employ up to 300 people in construction and create as many as 20 to 30 permanent jobs," Robinson said in April.
The environmental impact assessment application was timed so the company could qualify for federal government incentives designed to encourage biodiesel manufacturing.
When talking about the proposed biodeisel refinery, Irving Oil said in April the project was in the very early stages of development and warned that a lot of work needed to be done before it would move forward.
While the biodiesel plant would produce 2,200 barrels per day, the conventional Irving Oil refinery that it would have been built beside produces about 300,000 barrels of oil and gas per day.
It was revealed this week that Irving Oil quietly backed away from its exclusive rights to test 11 stretches of Crown land for tidal power capabilities.
When Irving Oil was awarded the rights to study the tidal power potential in the Bay of Fundy it had indicated that the tidal power generated could help power its proposed second oil refinery.
However, Irving Oil and BP shelved plans to build a second conventional oil refinery, known as Eider Rock, in July 2009.
A study conducted by Irving Oil and BP, which is currently dealing with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, concluded that the project was not viable during the economic downturn and the softening demand for petroleum products.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/06/30/nb-irving-oil-biodiesel-refinery-558.html#ixzz0sQZRp0lQ
Weeks after mothballing a tidal energy research project, Irving Oil Ltd. has withdrawn its application for environmental approval to build a biodiesel refinery in Saint John.
A Department of Environment spokesperson said in an emailed statement that Irving Oil's biodiesel refinery plan has been withdrawn and will be immediately removed from the department's list of projects under environmental review.
Irving Oil did not respond to requests for an interview on Tuesday to discuss the decision to scuttle the proposed project.
The biodiesel plant was intended to be built next to Irving Oil's existing oil refinery in east Saint John.
Sam Robinson, a company spokesperson, said in April that the proposed plan would be designed to produce 2,200 barrels per day of biodiesel.
The company applied on March 31 for environmental impact assessment for a biodiesel refinery to create a renewable energy product from food waste that can be added to diesel fuel.
"And if this project proceeds it would employ up to 300 people in construction and create as many as 20 to 30 permanent jobs," Robinson said in April.
The environmental impact assessment application was timed so the company could qualify for federal government incentives designed to encourage biodiesel manufacturing.
When talking about the proposed biodeisel refinery, Irving Oil said in April the project was in the very early stages of development and warned that a lot of work needed to be done before it would move forward.
While the biodiesel plant would produce 2,200 barrels per day, the conventional Irving Oil refinery that it would have been built beside produces about 300,000 barrels of oil and gas per day.
It was revealed this week that Irving Oil quietly backed away from its exclusive rights to test 11 stretches of Crown land for tidal power capabilities.
When Irving Oil was awarded the rights to study the tidal power potential in the Bay of Fundy it had indicated that the tidal power generated could help power its proposed second oil refinery.
However, Irving Oil and BP shelved plans to build a second conventional oil refinery, known as Eider Rock, in July 2009.
A study conducted by Irving Oil and BP, which is currently dealing with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, concluded that the project was not viable during the economic downturn and the softening demand for petroleum products.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/06/30/nb-irving-oil-biodiesel-refinery-558.html#ixzz0sQZRp0lQ
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
From Live Earth
Benefit Concerts for Fishermen & Wildlife affected by Gulf Coast Oil Spill
This Thursday, July 1st, join artists, musicians, and activists worldwide to benefit those directly impacted by the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. The wetlands and wildlife are in desperate need of our attention as oil continues gushing more than two months after the Deepwater Horizon drilling disaster.
Proceeds from all participating venues will be donated to The Gulf Restoration Network, a nonprofit committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region for future generations.
Let's make a difference now!
Click here to find an event near you or here to host your own.
Neighborgoods: Share Stuff with Friends and Save Money
Need to borrow a tent for the weekend or got an extra bike to lend a neighbor for the afternoon? Neighborgoods, a new online community, just made sharing and repurposing our "stuff" a whole lot easier.
NeighborGoods members can borrow, lend, rent, sell and buy stuff from their neighbors, saving money and getting more value out of the items they already own. A great way to encourage re-use and keep waste out of landfills!
Check it out at NeighborGoods.net.
Live Earth Bloggers' Moving Photos and Reports from the Gulf
This week TedxOilSpill examined the issues and concerns arising from this environmental catastrophe and the nonprofit Citizen Effect went on a fact-finding mission to establish solutions for the community and the fragile ecosystem of the Gulf Coast.
Check out Kris Krug's stunning photo essays from above and around the Gulf Coast (Part 1 Part 2, Part 3, Part 4).
And read along as we follow Geoff Livingston on the Citizen Effect Gulf Mission which began this week.
This Thursday, July 1st, join artists, musicians, and activists worldwide to benefit those directly impacted by the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. The wetlands and wildlife are in desperate need of our attention as oil continues gushing more than two months after the Deepwater Horizon drilling disaster.
Proceeds from all participating venues will be donated to The Gulf Restoration Network, a nonprofit committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region for future generations.
Let's make a difference now!
Click here to find an event near you or here to host your own.
Neighborgoods: Share Stuff with Friends and Save Money
Need to borrow a tent for the weekend or got an extra bike to lend a neighbor for the afternoon? Neighborgoods, a new online community, just made sharing and repurposing our "stuff" a whole lot easier.
NeighborGoods members can borrow, lend, rent, sell and buy stuff from their neighbors, saving money and getting more value out of the items they already own. A great way to encourage re-use and keep waste out of landfills!
Check it out at NeighborGoods.net.
Live Earth Bloggers' Moving Photos and Reports from the Gulf
This week TedxOilSpill examined the issues and concerns arising from this environmental catastrophe and the nonprofit Citizen Effect went on a fact-finding mission to establish solutions for the community and the fragile ecosystem of the Gulf Coast.
Check out Kris Krug's stunning photo essays from above and around the Gulf Coast (Part 1 Part 2, Part 3, Part 4).
And read along as we follow Geoff Livingston on the Citizen Effect Gulf Mission which began this week.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
ADEDA News
Last Thursday evening the ADEDA Chair, Warden Peter Newton, hosted our Annual General Meeting with fiscal reports, remarks from special guests and highlight presentations by the agency’s Managing Director and staff. The Garden Room at the Digby Pines was filled to capacity. The turnout was an encouraging indicator of the interest in the work we’re doing, and the comments a show of encouragement for our efforts. The successes of the past year, and the opportunities - as well as the challenges – facing the upcoming term were outlined and discussed.
On Friday we were busy hosting a public Renewable Energy Briefing in partnership with the Nova Scotia department of Energy; and we were delighted with the number of participants and the range of interests that were represented. Today is Digby Port Day, which we have been organizing and promoting on behalf of the Digby Harbour Port Association. It’s a new initiative designed to focus on the future opportunities for the Port of Digby, described by many maritime analysts as “Nova Scotia’s face on the Fundy”. The historical as well as the present significance of the Port of Digby was well considered recently in a piece by local newspaper columnist Kristy Herron.
Membertou Re-enactment a Moving Experience
Messages of peace and harmony between peoples permeated a dramatic re-enactment next to the Habitation in Port Royal, home to the first French settlers on these shores. The event began the much anticipated celebrations associated with Membertou 400. Almost 500 people representing the Mi’kmaq, French and English attended the event, the first of five days of celebrations marking the great chief’s life.
Keeping a Light
With the loss of the much loved, if short-lived, windmill in Bear River reported recently, it’s great to be able to report that community restoration efforts have succeeded in maintaining and preserving a landmark structure in another of our scenic locales. An appreciative and admiring group of “Hamptonians”, and particularly the Hampton Lighthouse and Historical Society, gathered to watch as a newly renovated lamp room was gently lowered atop the 30 metre structure.
Youth Will be Served – And in Turn So Will Our Community
News abounded from one end of Annapolis Digby to the other this past week as the achievements of our area’s young achievers took to the fore in their reported accomplishments. While the preservation of our heritage landmark structures and celebrations honouring generations past are certainly much deserving of note (hey, that’s why they’re in the newsletter this week), we are wise to remember that the look of our future is on the faces of our next generation.
Collectively there was no better illustration of that fact that the many awards and accomplishments recognized recently at the Valley campus of the Nova Scotia Community College as 205 graduates were honoured. The NSCC Valley Campus continues to be an invaluable educational and training resource for our community, and we should also recognize the educators and administrators who continue to produce scholars of excellence.
An exceptional individual academic achievement was recognized by the Province of Nova Scotia when a local high school student was recently honoured as one of the select winners of the Premier’s Power of Positive Change Award. Congratulations to Grade 11 Bridgetown regional High School student Carsten MacLean. At ADEDA we like to think that the power of positive change is what we should be about – thanks Carsten for showing us the way to get it done.
Moving out of the classroom, we see another local student achieving on the athletic field. Digby’s Anne Balser, a student at the University of Victoria, recently won the women’s individual championship at the Canadian University College golf competition. To follow it off she immediately jetted off to Spain where she finished among the top dozen contestants at the World University games. I play the same home course as Anne but perhaps not so well.
Getting HIP to Health
And so with all these super achieving young people in our area, it’s important that their physical and personal health needs don’t miss a beat – even over the summer months. So it’s good to know that a number of student oriented Health Information Places (HIP) will be open across the Annapolis Digby region during the next couple of months.
Well, I’m off today to the Digby Port Day event, try and join us if you’re in the area and get this newsletter in time. By the way, inspired by Ms. Balser, I took to the links this past weekend. Regret to inform you I will not be going to Spain as a result.
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
On Friday we were busy hosting a public Renewable Energy Briefing in partnership with the Nova Scotia department of Energy; and we were delighted with the number of participants and the range of interests that were represented. Today is Digby Port Day, which we have been organizing and promoting on behalf of the Digby Harbour Port Association. It’s a new initiative designed to focus on the future opportunities for the Port of Digby, described by many maritime analysts as “Nova Scotia’s face on the Fundy”. The historical as well as the present significance of the Port of Digby was well considered recently in a piece by local newspaper columnist Kristy Herron.
Membertou Re-enactment a Moving Experience
Messages of peace and harmony between peoples permeated a dramatic re-enactment next to the Habitation in Port Royal, home to the first French settlers on these shores. The event began the much anticipated celebrations associated with Membertou 400. Almost 500 people representing the Mi’kmaq, French and English attended the event, the first of five days of celebrations marking the great chief’s life.
Keeping a Light
With the loss of the much loved, if short-lived, windmill in Bear River reported recently, it’s great to be able to report that community restoration efforts have succeeded in maintaining and preserving a landmark structure in another of our scenic locales. An appreciative and admiring group of “Hamptonians”, and particularly the Hampton Lighthouse and Historical Society, gathered to watch as a newly renovated lamp room was gently lowered atop the 30 metre structure.
Youth Will be Served – And in Turn So Will Our Community
News abounded from one end of Annapolis Digby to the other this past week as the achievements of our area’s young achievers took to the fore in their reported accomplishments. While the preservation of our heritage landmark structures and celebrations honouring generations past are certainly much deserving of note (hey, that’s why they’re in the newsletter this week), we are wise to remember that the look of our future is on the faces of our next generation.
Collectively there was no better illustration of that fact that the many awards and accomplishments recognized recently at the Valley campus of the Nova Scotia Community College as 205 graduates were honoured. The NSCC Valley Campus continues to be an invaluable educational and training resource for our community, and we should also recognize the educators and administrators who continue to produce scholars of excellence.
An exceptional individual academic achievement was recognized by the Province of Nova Scotia when a local high school student was recently honoured as one of the select winners of the Premier’s Power of Positive Change Award. Congratulations to Grade 11 Bridgetown regional High School student Carsten MacLean. At ADEDA we like to think that the power of positive change is what we should be about – thanks Carsten for showing us the way to get it done.
Moving out of the classroom, we see another local student achieving on the athletic field. Digby’s Anne Balser, a student at the University of Victoria, recently won the women’s individual championship at the Canadian University College golf competition. To follow it off she immediately jetted off to Spain where she finished among the top dozen contestants at the World University games. I play the same home course as Anne but perhaps not so well.
Getting HIP to Health
And so with all these super achieving young people in our area, it’s important that their physical and personal health needs don’t miss a beat – even over the summer months. So it’s good to know that a number of student oriented Health Information Places (HIP) will be open across the Annapolis Digby region during the next couple of months.
Well, I’m off today to the Digby Port Day event, try and join us if you’re in the area and get this newsletter in time. By the way, inspired by Ms. Balser, I took to the links this past weekend. Regret to inform you I will not be going to Spain as a result.
Till next week;
Peter
Peter MacLellan
Annapolis Digby EDA
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
A New Way to Curb Emissions
Japanese told to go to bed an hour early to cut carbon emissions
Japanese households are being urged to go to bed one hour earlier than normal in order to help tackle climate change.
Danielle Demetriou in Tokyo
Published: 12:38PM BST 24 Jun 2010
20 Comments
A typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign Photo: ALAMY
The Japanese government has launched a campaign encouraging people to go to bed and get up extra early in order to reduce household carbon dioxide emissions.
The Morning Challenge campaign, unveiled by the Environment Ministry, is based on the premise that swapping late night electricity for an extra hour of morning sunlight could significantly cut the nation's carbon footprint.
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Tom Delay speeds up his mission to put carbon on business agendaA typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign.
The amount of carbon dioxide emissions potentially saved from going to bed an hour early was the equivalent of 20 per cent of annual emissions from household lights, "Many Japanese people waste electric power at night time, for example by watching TV until very late," a ministry spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph.
"But going to bed early and getting up early can avoid wasting electrical power which causes carbon dioxide emissions. If people change their lifestyle, we can save energy and reduce emissions." The campaign also proposes that people take advantage of an extra hour of morning sunlight by improve their lifestyles in general by running, doing yoga and eating a nutritious breakfast.
It is the latest initiative tackling climate change by the Japanese environment ministry, which is faced with the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent from 1990 levels within the next decade.
It was the same government department that launched the high profile Cool Biz campaign five years ago, which encourages workers to wear short-sleeved shirts and offices not to turn air con lower than 28 degrees during the summer
Japanese households are being urged to go to bed one hour earlier than normal in order to help tackle climate change.
Danielle Demetriou in Tokyo
Published: 12:38PM BST 24 Jun 2010
20 Comments
A typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign Photo: ALAMY
The Japanese government has launched a campaign encouraging people to go to bed and get up extra early in order to reduce household carbon dioxide emissions.
The Morning Challenge campaign, unveiled by the Environment Ministry, is based on the premise that swapping late night electricity for an extra hour of morning sunlight could significantly cut the nation's carbon footprint.
Related Articles
New Japanese PM pledges deep greenhouse gas cuts
Sir Terence Conran celebrates an eco house in France
President Barack Obama clears major global warming hurdle
Helen Yemm's Thorny Problems
Budget 2009 live blog: the latest news, comments and analysis
Tom Delay speeds up his mission to put carbon on business agendaA typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier, according to the campaign.
The amount of carbon dioxide emissions potentially saved from going to bed an hour early was the equivalent of 20 per cent of annual emissions from household lights, "Many Japanese people waste electric power at night time, for example by watching TV until very late," a ministry spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph.
"But going to bed early and getting up early can avoid wasting electrical power which causes carbon dioxide emissions. If people change their lifestyle, we can save energy and reduce emissions." The campaign also proposes that people take advantage of an extra hour of morning sunlight by improve their lifestyles in general by running, doing yoga and eating a nutritious breakfast.
It is the latest initiative tackling climate change by the Japanese environment ministry, which is faced with the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent from 1990 levels within the next decade.
It was the same government department that launched the high profile Cool Biz campaign five years ago, which encourages workers to wear short-sleeved shirts and offices not to turn air con lower than 28 degrees during the summer
Canada Day Street Party
Canada Day Street Party in Bear River
Flora Doehler | June 27, 2010 at 11:42 am |
Celebrate Canada Day this Thursday afternoon in downtown Bear River.
17 local artists and studios will show and tell their craft and techniques with ongoing live demonstrations. This includes Wild Rice Pottery, Redhanded Pottery, Green Willow Studio, Raven Winds Studio, Charles Couper Studio, Ray Sanford Studio and more!
Live music will be presented by Harvey Marcotte and friends.
Games and activities will be ongoing all afternoon at the waterfront including a bike rally and pet parade.
Don't forget to have a piece of the Canada Cake and to celebrate the opening of the Visitor Information Centre at the Oakdene at 3 pm!
Local businesses will have in-store specials all day long. Be part of history as 'Main Street' is blocked to vehicular traffic all afternoon.
Presented by Canadian Heritage, Bear River artists and businesses and the Bear River Board of Trade.
Flora Doehler | June 27, 2010 at 11:42 am |
Celebrate Canada Day this Thursday afternoon in downtown Bear River.
17 local artists and studios will show and tell their craft and techniques with ongoing live demonstrations. This includes Wild Rice Pottery, Redhanded Pottery, Green Willow Studio, Raven Winds Studio, Charles Couper Studio, Ray Sanford Studio and more!
Live music will be presented by Harvey Marcotte and friends.
Games and activities will be ongoing all afternoon at the waterfront including a bike rally and pet parade.
Don't forget to have a piece of the Canada Cake and to celebrate the opening of the Visitor Information Centre at the Oakdene at 3 pm!
Local businesses will have in-store specials all day long. Be part of history as 'Main Street' is blocked to vehicular traffic all afternoon.
Presented by Canadian Heritage, Bear River artists and businesses and the Bear River Board of Trade.
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