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Columnist - Frank Streicher
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Written by Frank Streicher
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Thursday, 24 November 2005 |
 Centuries ago in Nova Scotia, building forts became all the rage . Everyone got in on the act. The Brits built forts to keep out the French, who in turn build forts in order to surrender them to the British. Meanwhile, the Scots build forts to annoy everyone, while the Mohawk build one to irritate the Mi'kmaq. The Americans, too, had fortificational aspirations, but after landing here in 1776, they realised that they had forgotten their blue prints and legged it back to Boston. Only the Mi'kmaq, sensible folks that they are, decided that fort building was an utter waste of time, and put up a couple of casinos, instead. |
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Canada News
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Written by Government of Canada
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Thursday, 24 November 2005 |
The Honourable Joe Volpe, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced the Government of Canada will invest an additional $700 million over five years to make important improvements to the federal immigration system. These improvements include funding to start reducing the current inventory of applications at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and a new process to allow immigrants with Canadian experience or Canadian education to apply for permanent resident status under the new In-Canada Economic Stream in 2007.
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Canada News
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Written by Staff
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Thursday, 24 November 2005 |
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Canadian-born Pamela Anderson on behalf of the Vancouver Humane Society and the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals wrote a letter to Loblaw Canada in an effort to convince the grocery chain to be truthful about the source of its eggs. Specifically Ms. Anderson is requesting that Loblaws label eggs which have been purchased from farms that inhumanely house their hens in "battery" cages.
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Nova Scotia News
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Written by NS Liberal Party
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Wednesday, 23 November 2005 |
Liberal Health Critic, Dave Wilson, is calling on government to call Bill No. 141 tabled in the Legislature in October 2004. The Defibrillators Act would make the availability of a defibrillator mandatory in all provincial, municipal and privately owned facilities.
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Nova Scotia News
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Written by NDP News Release
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Wednesday, 23 November 2005 |
Halifax, NS - NDP Leader Darrell Dexter says his Caucus will provide a voice to 32,563 Nova Scotians who signed on to the NDP's petition campaign for fair energy rates when it presents the petition to the Utility and Review Board (UARB) tonight.
"Thousands of Nova Scotians expressed their dissatisfaction with the proposed Nova Scotia Power rate increase and we're using this opportunity to provide a voice for them," Dexter said. "Nova Scotians are willing to do their part to achieve energy savings through conservation, but they expect leadership from the government of this province and Nova Scotia Power."
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Health News
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Written by Wire Services
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Wednesday, 23 November 2005 |
A grassroots advocacy group called Action Atlantic has released a survey of waiting lists for chromic pain treatment across Atlantic Canada.
The survey was conducted by a researcher during the month of October. All clinics and doctors specializing in the treatment of chronic pain were contacted. The survey found that more than 5,000 pain sufferers are currently waiting for treatment in Atlantic Canada. Waiting lists for new referral patients range from one week to more than five years. The average waiting times per province are as follows:
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Columnist - Alex J Walling
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Written by Alex J.Walling
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
 MEDIA COLUMN
OK, it’s been a little more than a month and for an ‘information gatherer’ (that sounds a lot better than news junkie) I was one of many who welcomed the arrival of a real news/talk/sports radio station, News 95.7 . |
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Nova Scotia News
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Written by D.L. McCracken
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
Following the news earlier today of the passing of prominent businessman Charles Keating, provincial party leaders are expressing sorrow at the news of his death.
Premier John Hamm's statement:
"Nova Scotia has lost one of its greatest champions and ambassadors," said Premier Hamm. "As a businessman, entrepreneur, community leader, mentor and parent, Charlie Keating cut a wide swath. His generosity can be measured so many ways, from his time to his enthusiasm, from his financial support to his indomitable spirit -- he shared them all so willingly and so graciously.
"On behalf of the government of Nova Scotia, I offer our sincere sympathies to his family, who meant so much to him," said the premier. "Charlie wore his love for his family, his community, his province and his country on his sleeve. Nova Scotia will always carry him in a special place in its heart."
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Canada News
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Written by Government of Canada
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
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The Government of Canada today announced it will move forward with the competitive procurement of a new tactical airlift fleet for the Canadian Forces. The tactical airlift project will see the purchase of at least 16 new aircraft valued at between $4-5 billion, including a 20-year in-service support contract. "The Defence Policy Statement identifies airlift as a priority for the Canadian Forces and a new tactical airlift fleet, to replace the aging Hercules, is the first step in delivering on the promises of this policy," said Bill Graham, Minister of National Defence. "I am confident in the procurement strategy. We intend to buy military equipment faster and more efficiently than in the past by basing the competition on performance requirements such as range, speed and the ability to operate in remote and hostile environments." |
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World News
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Written by Wire Services
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
The U.S.-based Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports today sharply criticised Canada's announcement of a new subsidy program worth over $1 billion dollars to benefit Canada's already heavily subsidized lumber industry. Steve Swanson, Chairman of the Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports, called the announcement "beyond outrageous," and warned that Canada was making a "mockery out of the NAFTA and the principles of free and competitive-based trade."
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Canada News
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Written by Wire Services
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
Eighty-one percent of those particpating in a national Pollara survey believe the number of homeless people in Canada can be reduced, while 63% of those polled feel homelessness has increased over the past three years.
According to the survey conducted in the lead up to Tuesday's National Housing Day, over half of Canadians polled feel that the high cost of housing is contributing to more people being homeless. The study was sponsored by Direct Energy and Raising the Roof which is officially kicking off its ninth annual Raising The Roof Toque Campaign.
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