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Help Out The SPCA 2007-07-17 16:06:00 Jen over at "No Fixed Address" is getting ready to go on a blogathon. She will be posting a new blog post every 30 minutes for 24 hours straight in support for the Nova Scotia SPCA. She is looking for stories and pictures about your pet to help her fill the time, and taking donations on behalf of the charity.Please help her out in her cause by submitting content or donating to the SPCA. More information can be found at her website:http://jenniek.wordpress.com/2007/07/09/all-donations-are-welcome/ ...

Spreading The Cure For Mumps 2007-07-17 15:44:00 Ever wonder what the quickest way to spread a vaccination would be? Dr. Noni MacDonald , a pediatric infectious disease specialist thinks he has the answer, discounted beer...Mr. MacDonald was quoted on CBC as saying "Maybe what you could do is say if you go to the bar between 5 and 7, you could get your beer half price if you get your measles, mumps, rubella immunization updated,"That idea should get almost everyone. Who wouldn't go to a bar during suppertime to save $2 or $3 off a can of Keiths in exchange of a few needles? For those who do not drink there could even be tax free cigarettes as a second option.The reason for this comment was that young people are the hardest to reach when trying to control infectious diseases Over 450 cases of the mumps have been reported so far and it is expected to ride during the summer months. ...

Life Outside Of Halifax 2007-07-16 07:29:00 I am now back from my vacation which I had spent in Sheet Harbour located 1.5 hours outside of of city. During my short stay in my hometown, I was able to see many of the problems affecting rural Nova Scotian's. Most of these things we in Halifax take for granted, but imagine not having access to them for your entire life. High Speed Internet - I tried to check my email inbox using my parents computer and it took 20 minutes to check two gmail accounts. Dial up Internet is the only option at the moment and thankfully it is already being addressed. The government plans to have high speed access to most of the province over the next few years. Quality Jobs - there are jobs outside of the city if you are willing to work as a cashier. There are no good paying opportunities available, only jobs that will help you get by. This is the reason that much of Canada thinks we are a bunch of "welfare bums". There are simply no jobs which allow you to make a living. Road Work - since th ...

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Tall Ships 2007 2007-07-13 23:26:00 The Tall Ships are in town once again this year providing some of the best entertainment for all ages. The Halifax Waterfront is currently littered with more than 70 ships from around the globe including some of the most famous and the never seen before. Nova Scotia's pride and joy "Bluenose 2" is docked outside the museum about halfway between the ferry terminal and the large wave statue. People who purchase the bracelet for $18 can go on board from 10am - 5pm and see the deck of this historic icon. This may be a great time to take advantage since there may only be a few more years left in the racing ship before a replacement will be needed. Entertainment includes the drummers "Squid" at the Cunard Center. They will be on hand over the weekend at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm both days. If you have never seen them preform then you are in for a treat. They have a very unique style which includes bagpipes and the drums. Should be on your must see list for the event. The "Bounty" is up closer to th ...

55 Things To Visit Or Do In Nova Scotia 2007-07-06 15:17:00 Now that summer is here why not make the most of it? Here are 55 locations in Nova Scotia to spend a day off or to visit during your vacation in no particular order. 1. The Sheubie Wildlife Park - see local animals up close including bears, deer and moose.2. Cidital Hill - the old fortress in Halifax which includes a cannon shooting at noon.3. Cabot Trail - one of the most scenic locations in the province with many local shops.4. Dollar Lake - an excellent beach with camping available.5. Whale Watching - available from the south shores of Yarmouth all the way to the top of Cape Breton.6. Sherbrooke Village - go back to a simpler time by touring the village that time left behind.7. Discover Center - a great science filled day in downtown Halifax.8. Liscumb Lodge - a resort which includes tennis, swimming and great food.9. Aviation Museum - located in Eastern Passage and includes all sorts of historic artifacts10. Kejimukujik National Park - see Kejimukujiks river system and maybe even l ...

Atlantic Accord Federal Response 2007-07-05 07:44:00 Thank you for your correspondence of May 3, 2007, which was referred by the Office of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, regarding the Equalization program. Budget 2007, tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2007, delivers on the Government’s commitment to restore fiscal balance in Canada. A major feature of this commitment is a renewed and strengthened Equalization program that will now help to better ensure that all provinces are able to provide their residents with comparable levels of services at comparable levels of taxation. We committed to respecting the Atlantic Accords. I am proud of the fact that Budget 2007 delivers on this commitment by allowing Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador to operate under the existing Equalization formula for the life of the Accords. This formula remains an integral part of the Equalization program. No cap is included in this formula, and the provinces keep all of the benefits under the 2005 Accords, including an ...

Gas Price Prediction For July 6th 2007 2007-07-05 06:58:00 It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on July 6th 2007.I predict gas prices will remain the same with a possible rise or drop equal to less than one cent.Cost of oil US per barrelJune 28 2007 - $69.57July 5 2007 - $71.41Difference - +$2.16Gasoline Prices In New BrunswickJune 28 2007 - 110.3July 5 2007 - 109.9Difference - -0.4To 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. ...

Creating A New Student Loan System 2007-07-04 10:21:00 The Coalition for Student Loan Fairness is calling for changes to the student loan program. They have identified 26 points which need to be addressed which include lower interest rates and a crack down on collections agencies.Now that tuition costs are through the roof, most people rely on the student loan program. I am currently in the process of paying off the student loans and the costs force us to live with the bare minimums on a daily basis. It is a very frustrating experience to begin your independent life in debt.A better investment for Canada would be a bare minimum interest rate on all student loans. The lower rates would make sure that most loans are paid back in full with few having to be written off. There are thousands of loans which never get repaid and the government looses on each one of them. By keeping an affordable rate there is a better likelihood of the loans being paid in full which would decrease the loss to the government.A lower interest rate would also give st ...

Mega Concert In Jeopardy 2007-07-03 09:27:00 A bitter rivalry between the mayor of Halifax, Peter Kelly and Events Halifax could cause the next major concert idea to be sent elsewhere. This is after we have already lost the opportunity to bring in names such as Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and The Who. The rivalry dates back to the Commonwealth Games bid when Peter Kelly's office leaked information that Halifax was removing itself from the running for the games. This was inaccurate since the vote had yet to take place. The leak caused people in favor of the games to leave is disgust and the vote eventually went in favor of dropping Halifax's bid. Events Halifax would have been involved in making the games a reality and ended up loosing a major tourist event. During this time Events Halifax was working on bringing the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw concert to the Halifax Commons. They failed in their attempt and the concert went to New Brunswick. Talks then between Events Halifax (EH!) and the legendary rockers The Who stalled due to ...

Harper Planning A Visit 2007-07-03 07:12:00 The security forces of Prime Minister Stephan Harper were in town to plan a visit scheduled sometime this week. The security team better be prepared because most of the people in the province will not be welcoming him with open arms. The most likely reason for the trip is to present federal funds for construction similar to what he presented last week in New Brunswick. His visit though could very easily escalate in to a question answer period over the Atlantic Accord. No date has been set as of yet but I am sure we will know more over the next 24 hours. I will update this post once more information is made public.UPDATE - 7/4/2007Looks like the date is being set for tomorrow but this has not been confirmed. Protests are slowly being organized but even the Premier himself has no idea where he plans to show up at. ...

Happy Canada Day 2007-07-01 21:02:00 ...

Smoke In Burnside 2007-06-30 14:55:00 Quick news tidbit for the people of Dartmouth. I am on the Circumferential highway just past the exit for Mic Mac Mall heading towards Halifax. There is a large plume of smoke up ahead and police, ambulance workers and firefighters are on the scene. Traffic is backed up for quite a distance at the moment. C100FM is reporting a truck is in flames but there is nothing else known at the moment. I will update this as soon as I have more information.UPDATEI am back home now and traffic is allowed to move normally once again. It was actually a van which caught fire and not a truck. One ambulance took off with lights flashing but I am not sure if anyone was inside. ...

East River Bridge Is Falling Down 2007-06-30 12:21:00 The East River Bridge in Sheet Harbour has been serving as the only connecting point for the people east of Sheet Harbour to the town itself for 50 years. I used to walk over it on a daily basis to get to school and back. The bridge is one of many which are in desperate need of repair and finally it will get its chance. Pieces of concrete have been falling off in large chunks yet it had still passed the visual safety check every year. Now the concern has gotten so great that the province is going to do emergency repairs starting next week with a complete overhaul within the next three years. I am heading to Sheet Harbour this weekend and will take a look at the damage myself to see how bad it has become. The province is insisting that it still remains safe and that residents should not worry about using it. Even 10 years ago I remember standing on it while a truck drove by and almost loosing my balance so I have no idea what shape it is in now. My question is if the repairs are bei ...

Becoming A Have Province 2007-06-29 09:25:00 Nova Scotia has been called a have-not province in the media across the country. Our constant need for federal funds has tarnished the reputation of our people, but that does not mean that the media has it all wrong. Our debt has left us in a position in which we could not survive without help from the other provinces in Canada. It is because of this fact that Nova Scotia needs to make some hard considerations on our future if we want any hope of thriving. The Commonwealth games bid may not have went according to plan, but it was the right move in the end. Many people have told me that the legacy it would have given the province would have generated tourism for many generations. I doubt this is true because most people can not even name the last 3 places the Commonwealth games took place and I know it would not alter their vacation plans if they did. The cost of almost $2 billion would have only left the legacy of a province trying to live outside of its ability to pay for. The Atlan ...