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Sea Scotia Travel News Archive
January 2006

31-JAN-06 - Road Weight Restrictions Lifted Temporarily in Six More Counties - Spring weight restrictions are being temporarily removed from roads in six more Nova Scotia counties.
Effective immediately, the Department of Transportation and Public Works is temporarily lifting spring weight restrictions on all roads in Halifax, Hants, Annapolis, Queens, Kings, and Lunenburg counties.
Restrictions have already been lifted for Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, Guysborough, Antigonish, Richmond, Inverness, Cape Breton, and Victoria...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

31-JAN-06 - Highway 104 Twinning Enters Next Phase in Pictou County - Work to twin Highway 104 will continue during the winter months as a result of a tender announcement by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
The tender is for the clearing of a section of right-of-way for the new lanes of Highway 104. The clearing will occur from the end of the existing twinned highway at New Glasgow for about 9.4 kilometres east to Exit 27A at Sutherlands River.
The tender closes on Thursday, Feb. 9 and the work is scheduled for completion by the end of March...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

31-JAN-06 - Province Wishes Good Luck to Olympic Athlete  - Nova Scotia's only Olympic athlete, Sarah Conrad of Dartmouth, was given a send-off at her former high school today, Jan. 31, the day before she heads off to the Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, Feb. 10 to 26 to compete in snowboarding.
Health Minister Angus MacIsaac, on behalf of Health Promotion Minister Rodney MacDonald, recognized Sarah's achievement and wished her luck at Prince Andrew High School. Sarah, while attending high school, participated on the snowboarding team where she was coached by her mother Ginny.
"Sarah is an excellent example of how hard work, dedication and a strong support system can make dreams come true," said Mr. MacIsaac. "The entire province is proud of Sarah and we wish her all the best as she represents our country at the Olympic Winter Games."...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

30-JAN-06 - Restrictions Lifted Temporarily in Some Counties - Roads in the northern and eastern areas of Nova Scotia will see the temporary removal of spring weight restrictions.
Effective immediately, the Department of Transportation and Public Works is temporarily lifting spring weight restrictions on all roads in the following counties: Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, Guysborough, Antigonish, Richmond, Inverness, Cape Breton and Victoria. The restrictions will be lifted until 6:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

30-JAN-06 - Outdoor Skills for Women - Nova Scotia women can participate in an international program to enjoy the winter weather, learn outdoor skills and try new activities.
The winter session of Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) will introduce women to some of the fun and unique activities that come with this time of year. Some of the classes offered include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, identifying and cooking wild edibles in winter and preparing for emergencies...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

25-JAN-06 - Provincial Conference Targets 4-H Youth and Agricultural Leaders - Community agricultural leaders and 4-H members from across the province will look at ways to develop leadership, life and business skills at a conference hosted by the 4-H and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Feb. 4-5, at the Agri-Tech Park in Bible Hill.
"For decades the 4-H organization and department have been teaching life skills to rural community leaders," said Chris d'Entremont, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. "The positive response to these conferences indicate the delegates' eagerness to learn more about both agriculture and business."...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

19-JAN-06 - Spring Weight Restrictions Begin Jan. 23 - Spring weight restrictions for heavy trucks will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, in all Nova Scotia counties.
"Although colder temperatures are forecast for early next week, there doesn't appear to be a long enough cold trend for frost to strengthen our roads," said Ron Russell, Minister of Transportation and Public Works.
Mr. Russell noted that mild conditions are forecast to return later next week...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...

19-JAN-06 - Seniors' Home Energy Assistance Program Applications Available - Low- and modest-income seniors in Nova Scotia can now apply for funding to help make their homes more energy efficient.
The Department of Energy is offering grants and rebates to qualified seniors who participate in the EnerGuide for Houses program, administered by Natural Resources Canada. The funding will allow seniors to make improvements to their homes to help them save energy and money.
"Nova Scotians own some of the oldest houses in the country, and many of these homes were built before efficient energy use was a concern," said Energy Minster Cecil Clarke. "Encouraging more Nova Scotians to make energy upgrades will help us reduce both power generation and harmful greenhouse gas emissions."...
Province of Nova Scotia website full article text...