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Sea Scotia Travel News Archive
December 2005

30-DEC-05 - Winter Sportfishing Season Opens Jan. 1 - Nova Scotia anglers can once again head to selected lakes and streams to enjoy some winter fishing in 2006, including a new season for rainbow trout in Everitts Lake, Digby Co.
Anglers need a 2005 general fishing licence to fish for chain pickerel, white and yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The fishing licence is valid until March 31, 2006. Licenses can be purchased at Department of Natural Resources offices.
The Bras d'Or Lakes are open for winter angling of rainbow trout from Jan. 1 to March 31. The bag limit is two fish per day. Five areas of the Bras d'Or Lakes are closed to all angling to protect brook trout and Atlantic salmon. They include the areas above the Baddeck River Bridge on Highway 105 (including Cains Pond), inside the East Bay sandbar, above Crowdis Bridge in River Denys Basin, above Black River Bridge in Dundee and above Mackenzie Brook bridge near the south side of River Denys...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

19-DEC-05 - Supports for Nova Scotians with Physical Disabilities - Many people with physical disabilities will gain more control over the decisions that affect their daily lives with the Self Managed Care Program, Health Minister Angus MacIsaac said today, Dec. 19, as he launched the new program.
"By providing funds directly to Nova Scotians for support services, they can achieve maximum independence," said Mr. MacIsaac. "The self manager approach allows clients to oversee the care and supports they require for daily living."
A similar program, piloted more than 10 years ago, continues to provide funding to eight of the 10 original clients.
"The success of the pilot and the feedback we have heard from Nova Scotians through the 2005 continuing care consultations were instrumental in the development of this program," said Mr. MacIsaac...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

19-DEC-05 - Supports for Nova Scotians with Physical Disabilities - Many people with physical disabilities will gain more control over the decisions that affect their daily lives with the Self Managed Care Program, Health Minister Angus MacIsaac said today, Dec. 19, as he launched the new program.
"By providing funds directly to Nova Scotians for support services, they can achieve maximum independence," said Mr. MacIsaac. "The self manager approach allows clients to oversee the care and supports they require for daily living."
A similar program, piloted more than 10 years ago, continues to provide funding to eight of the 10 original clients.
"The success of the pilot and the feedback we have heard from Nova Scotians through the 2005 continuing care consultations were instrumental in the development of this program," said Mr. MacIsaac...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

16-DEC-05 - Maritime Delegation Participates in WTO Briefings - A Maritime delegation attending the World Trade Organization talks is meeting daily to exchange information and assess the international negotiations on agricultural issues.
The delegation, including Nova Scotia Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Chris d'Entremont, New Brunswick Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, David Alward and, Prince Edward Island Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Kevin MacAdam are in Hong Kong to bring attention to the regional agricultural issues as Canada pursues new rules for international trade.
"We are taking full advantage of the frequent briefing opportunities set up for the provinces and industry leaders," said Mr. d'Entremont. "We also continue to meet with federal ministers Andy Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture and Jim Peterson, Minister of International Trade, who are leading the Canadian negotiations."...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

16-DEC-05 - Food Safety Tips for the Holiday Season - As Nova Scotians enjoy time with their families and friends during the holiday season, they are being reminded to keep food safety in mind when preparing holiday meals.
Food safety experts with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are reminding Nova Scotians to use good food safety practices when preparing, transporting and re-heating food for parties and potlucks...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

15-DEC-05 - Halifax Wins Canadian Nomination for Commonwealth Games Bid - Halifax has won the contest to be Canada's choice as host city for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The selection committee for Commonwealth Games Canada made the announcement today, Dec. 15, in Toronto.
"This is a great day for Halifax, for Nova Scotia, and the entire Atlantic region," said Premier John Hamm. "The selection committee clearly realized what we've known all along: we have a fantastic team behind the bid, great community spirit and support, and a province that is ideally suited for such a world-class sporting event."
Halifax beat out three Ontario cities for the Canadian bid: Hamilton, Ottawa, and York Regional Municipality. Now, Halifax faces competition from Glasgow, Scotland, and Abuja, Nigeria, to host the Commonwealth Games. That decision will be made in the fall of 2007 in Sri Lanka...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

13-DEC-05 - First Town to Include Land in Wilderness Area - The Town of Antigonish is the province's first municipality to have some of its land, including its drinking water supply, designated as part of a protected wilderness area.
At the town's request, the Department of Environment and Labour has designated 1,340 hectares of town land in the new Eigg Mountain-James River Wilderness Area. The designation took effect Friday, Dec. 9.
"The Town of Antigonish is a leader among Nova Scotia municipalities with its offer to have its own lands protected in a wilderness area," said Environment and Labour Minister Kerry Morash. "I'm pleased the town has taken this opportunity to increase protection of its drinking water supply."
Protection of drinking water sources is part of the multi-barrier approach adopted through the provincial drinking water strategy -- protect the source, treat the water, and test to prove it is safe...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

13-DEC-05 - Province Sets the Stage for Aging Population - Nova Scotia will be better prepared to help its seniors enjoy healthy, happy, and productive lives in the future thanks to the Strategy for Positive Aging in Nova Scotia released today, Dec. 13.
"The strategy is a comprehensive and important tool that will help us think ahead and plan better," said Education Minister Jamie Muir, who released the strategy on behalf of Angus MacIsaac, Minister responsible for the Seniors' Secretariat. "We cannot, and should not, understate the value of solid planning today to ensure that, 10, 15 or 20 years down the road, Nova Scotia is ready and able to help its rapidly growing seniors' population enjoy a healthy, happy and productive future."
Mr. Muir said Nova Scotia has Canada's second highest percentage of people aged 65 and older, and that governments at all levels will be increasingly challenged to sustain, expand and improve services to meet seniors' needs in the face of growing demands and increased costs...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

9-DEC-05 - Province Strengthens Global Partnerships on Climate Change - Global efforts to reduce climate change may mean new opportunities for Nova Scotia businesses.
The Department of Energy has signed letters of co-operation with government representatives from Bolivia and Cuba, and institutional representatives from Columbia and Belize. The agreements were reached this week at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Montreal.
"Climate change is a global issue, that will require global solutions," said Energy Minister Cecil Clarke. "Nova Scotia businesses and organizations involved in climate change have the expertise in this field that will strengthen this shared global effort."
The letters demonstrate Nova Scotia's commitment to international co-operation on sharing strategies and best practices to help slow the effects of climate change...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

7-DEC-05 - Old Fashioned Christmas A Success - Almost 6,400 visitors to Sherbrooke Village participated in 2005 Old Fashioned Christmas events -- an increase from last year.
The activities, which traditionally were held over two weekends, took place over one weekend, Nov. 25 to Nov. 27.
"Opening night was attended by more than 3,300 people and a number of our musical and craft-related events exceeded our expectations," said Craig MacDonald, chair of the Old Fashioned Christmas committee. "We were not sure how people would react to having just the one weekend of activities, but the overall response was extremely positive."
Attendance increased at the craft sale closing concert, Ceilidh and dinner dance which was held at Liscombe Lodge...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

5-DEC-05 - New Halifax Explosion Records Now Available on Archives' Website - Nova Scotians can now find newly discovered information about victims of the 1917 Halifax Explosion online. The Nova Scotia Archives launched the new online resource, to mark the 88th anniversary of the explosion on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
"Every year there are fewer survivors left to recall the terrible event," said provincial archivist Brian Speirs. "Though we will never know the exact number of people killed and their identities, this new resource will provide the most accurate, up-to-date record."...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

2-DEC-05 - Lighthouse Beach Restoration Gets Go Ahead - Work will begin immediately to restore Lighthouse Beach in Pictou County.
The province has received the necessary approvals from the federal government, allowing the project to proceed. The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works awarded a $1.8-million contract to Alva Construction Ltd. The contractor expects to be setting up the work site on Monday, Dec. 5.
The contract will result in the washed-out area of the beach being filled with large rocks and covering them with sand. In the spring, grasses will be transplanted on the dune side of the repaired beach...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

1-DEC-05 - Past and Future Linked at Boston Tree Lighting - This year's Christmas tree-lighting in Boston will not only celebrate Nova Scotia's special history with the people of Massachusetts, it will open new doors for the future.
Premier John Hamm is leading a delegation in Boston today, Dec. 1, for the 34th annual tree-lighting ceremony and other business.
Every year, the province provides a giant evergreen tree, donated by a Nova Scotian, to the people of Boston to thank them for their generous relief assistance after the 1917 Halifax Explosion...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...