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Good News On Smoking Rates 2008-01-21 09:10:00 think back to 2000. Nova Scotia was ranked at the bottom for youth smoking rates. It was not uncommon to see teenagers light up on their lunch breaks or after school. The most recent survey shows a dramatic improvement as Nova Scotia now ranks at the top of the list. The smoking rate for youth in our province has dropped from 31% to 12% in the last 7 years.The province was able to successfully lower the rates thanks to a strategy which was created in 2001. Since implementing the strategy, the rate has been on a steady decline.The government estimates that smokers cost the health system over $170 million per year. The decrease on the system may be years to come since many of these teenage smokers will not have had problems until later on in life.There is still a long way to go, but the province has done well in this area. Tax increases, Power wall removal and most recently the ban on smoking in cars with children, present is sure to lower it even more over time. ...

Gas Price Predictions For January 18th 2008 2008-01-17 10:34:00 It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on January 18th 2008.I predict gas prices will go down by 2-4 cents per literGasoline Prices In New BrunswickJanuary 10th 2008 - 112.2January 17th 2008 - 109.2Difference -Gasoline Price GloballyJanuary 10th 2008 - $96.13 U.S. Per BarrelJanuary 17th 2008 - $90.70 U.S. Per BarrelDifference -To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified. ...

Ellen Page To "Whip It" 2008-01-16 13:29:00 Ellen Page is a local actor from Halifax who has been getting a lot of attention recently. She has appeared in films such as X-Men 3 and more recently stared in the movie Juno. Her role in Juno actually got her a nomination during the latest Golden Globe awards. It was announced today that she will star in another big role working under Drew Barrymore.The movie is title "Whip It" and will be the first film directed by Drew Barrymore. The movie is sure to make a splash world wide simply for this reason. Filming will begin in the Summer in Texas.Ellen will play a roller derby girl with a sarcastic attitude in the movie adaptation of "Derby Girl" by Shauna Cross ...

Online Petitions...Not Just Spam Anymore 2008-01-15 14:15:00 The Halifax City Council is considering allowing the use of Online Petitions for formal submissions. Once standards have been established, it may be possible to use social tools such as Facebook or Email lists to quickly get enough "signatures" for a review.The petitions would require authentication such as a Name, Address, Phone number or Email address and the date of the signature. Already this poses a problem since this information will now be in the hands of the person/company who is managing the list. With all the concern over personal security, most will be weary of completely filling out the forum.I smell a good start up company if this idea is created (Email me for more details).This plan would however, make it very easy to receive the publics input on issues. How many times have people complained that their voices were not being heard but have done nothing to make themselves heard? Now a click of a button may be all that is needed.I certainly like that the idea is being explor ...

Bloggingnovascotia.ca 2008-01-13 19:17:00 Ever want to visit my site but forget the URL? I have always wanted to make it simpler, but did not want to confuse my current readers. I now own http://www.bloggingnovascotia.ca which redirects you here. I will continue to use this site so there is no need to update your bookmarks. I also received a new email address with the purchase. I can now be reached at bryan@bloggingnovascotia.ca ...

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Great Expulsion 2008-01-12 03:57:00 The French population had been the original settlers in Nova Scotia. During the 1600's, the region had been traded back and forth between the French and the British. The British had always demanded that the Acadians state their intentions by swearing allegiance to the English, however this would never occur.During 1755, the British had attacked the French in Fort Beauséjour (New Brunswick) for control of the continent. During the battle, 300 Acadians were located within the walls of the French army. The Acadians swore they had been forced to fight against their will, but the British had lost what little trust had remained.Governor Lawrence gave one last chance for the Acadians to swear their intent to allign with the British troops. The Acadians once again refused. Shortly afterwards Governor Lawrence ordered the Acadian population be deported and separated to many different regions world wide.Many who were sent to France died en route. The onces that did reach their destination were ...

Gas Price Predictions For January 11th 2008 2008-01-10 03:44:00 It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on January 11th 2008.I predict gas prices will go up by 1-2 cents per literGasoline Prices In New BrunswickJanuary 3rd 2008 - 110.8January 10th 2008 - 112.2Difference - +1.4Gasoline Price GloballyJanuary 3rd 2008 - $99.43 U.S. Per BarrelJanuary 10th 2008 - $96.13 U.S. Per BarrellDifference - -$3.30To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified. ...

Tidal Power Test Center 2008-01-08 13:55:00 Premier Rodney MacDonald has announced that the Province will contribute $4.7 million dollars to create a tidal power center in the Bay of Fundy. EnCana has also agreed to contribute $3 million as an interest free loan to support the project. MacDonald believes that the center could produce as much as 15% of the energy needed for Nova Scotia."These companies know what we know -- the Bay of Fundy is one of the world's best sites for tidal development," said Premier Rodney MacDonald. "And today we are a step closer to proving it. This facility can become a landmark centre of excellence in our efforts to provide cleaner sources of energy."http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080108001The government has vowed to have 20% of our power come from renewable energy sources by 2013. Tidal power is a great start as the Bay of Fundy produces the largest tides in the world.Other SourcesWikipedia - Tidal Power ...

511 For Highway Conditions 2008-01-07 12:06:00 The Department of Transportation has a new method of informing drivers of current road conditions. From any phone simply dial "511" and you will be connected to the latest updates.First select your language preference and then you input the highway number you will be driving on. Keep in mind that this information is up to date but can change without notice so continue to use caution when driving.This is a great idea, but with the new changes coming for cell phone usage while driving, it may not be used as frequently. All drivers will have to check all highways before they leave the house. Even if drivers choose to do this, the information could change while they are en route.Signs will be posted along major routes in the near future.RELATED LINKSGovernment Press Release ...

Blame WalMart 2008-01-05 10:39:00 There have been so many changes to shopping in our province over the last year. We now have Sunday shopping and for a while even Holiday shopping. Now WalMart is creating controversy by leaving their Dartmouth Crossings location open 24 hours a day.WalMart has come under fire with this new strategy due to concerns for the workers time with their families. Do people not realize that grocery stores like Sobey's have been doing this for quite sometime (just with limited hours on Sundays)? WalMart is not the first, nor will they be the last, to understand that there are people who prefer to shop at night when the lines are less full. Besides the fact that night shifts can actually provide more time for the workers to be with their family as their evenings are now free 7 days a week.WalMart is the easy target for the publics anger. They have policies which go against normal operations for most stores, which is probably why they have become the most successful. When WalMart decided to stay ...

Gas Price Predictions For January 4th 2008 2008-01-03 08:26:00 It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on January 4th 2008.I predict gas prices will stay the same or change by less than 2 cents in either direction.Gasoline Prices In New BrunswickDecember 20th 2007 - 109.9January 3rd 2007 - 110.8Difference - +0.9Gasoline Price GloballyDecember 20th 2007 - $91.18 U.S. Per BarrelJanuary 3rd 2007 - $99.43 U.S. Per BarrelDifference - +8.25To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified. ...

Halifax Police Raise Privacy Concerns 2008-01-01 10:36:00 Last week the popular downtown bar "The Dome" lost their liquor license when a fight got out of control. More than 35 people were arrested during the incident. Conditions placed on the bar to allow them to retain their license included dropping the crowd favorite Dollar Drinks night, and allowing the police to monitor their security cameras online. The Halifax Police now have the ability to see every person who enters the bar and what they do while inside. This power concerns many of the people who frequent the bar. What the police would be looking for is the big question. They would be able to get the video after an incident occurred anyways but for some reason they want to view it in real time. The only difference is that now they will have access to view incidents which do not get reported. Before someone comments on the fact that if you are a law binding citizen you will have nothing to worry about, consider this. Would you allow a camera installed in your house or at you ...

Last Post Of The Year 2007-12-27 14:10:00 Just wanted to wish you all a safe holiday and a Happy New Year. I will be back in 2008 brining you the latest news from around the province.All The Best ...

Life Is Like A Box Of Choclates - Moirs Plant Closes Today 2007-12-21 11:41:00 A family tradition for many in the Halifax area will disappear today. The last box of chocolates will roll off the line in the Moirs factory this afternoon putting 550 people out of a job less than a week before Christmas.The factory has been in operation for many decades and will be missed. A new retail location will open in its place in the near future.The factory has been unable to make a profit and Herseys has made the final decision a while back. The good news (if there is any), is that the employees had been given plenty of notice. Their pension fund is also sitting nicely at 91% stocked and will be topped off due to new regulations.All the best to the Moirs employees during this holiday season. ...