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Written by Wire Services
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Monday, 02 January 2006 |
A coalition of 10 national women's organizations today launches the 2006 edition of Still in Shock, a practical voter's tool highlighting key women's issues and questions for Canadians to ask politicians in the critical final stretch of the election campaign.
'Still in Shock 2006' is an updated version of the highly successful Pink Paper, a women's lobbying and mobilization resource produced by the Coalition for Women's Equality (CWE) during the last federal election. Distressingly, the new edition reveals that little progress has been made since 2004.
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Written by NS Government
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Friday, 30 December 2005 |
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.
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Written by D.L. McCracken
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Friday, 30 December 2005 |
Rumour has it that American business tycoon and real estate developer Donald Trump may be seriously considering throwing his hat in the ring in an attempt to persude New Yorkers to place him in what could be described by The Donald as untapped real estate - the Governor's Executive Mansion.
Senate GOP leader Joseph Bruno teased reporters in the Big Apple yesterday by coyly intimating that a very rich and well known mystery person is set to seek the Republican party's backing in order to replace the outgoing Governor George Pataki.
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Written by Wire Services
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Friday, 30 December 2005 |
Ontario Superior Court Justice John H. Brockenshire has rendered a decision awarding thousands of disabled veterans, engaged in a class action lawsuit against the federal government, $4.6 B in damages.
The class action lawsuit, brought against the federal government on behalf of thousands of disabled veterans in October 1999, sought redress from the federal government for years of failure to properly administer the personal and other funds of mentally and physically disabled veterans who were deemed incapable of managing their money and as such, their funds were in the care of the federal government. The Auditor General of Canada noted in 1986 that the government had failed to manage these monies effectively and that $83 million had accumulated in the accounts. Veterans in the Class include those from the First World War onwards.
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Written by D.L. McCracken
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Thursday, 29 December 2005 |
Rescue workers from the the West Lawrencetown Fire Department rescue team along with a search and rescue Cormorant helicopter are searching over the waters of Conrad's Beach and Lawrencetown Beach after calls came in regarding a person floundering in the frigid waters just off the coast.
The first rescue vehicles from the local fire department began rushing to the scene at approxiametly 3:30 PM today where search and rescue procedures were immediately put into place. As darkness approached, the only vehicle equipped to continue was the Cormorant helicopter and it is flying on a continuous sweep of a large area of the Lawrencetown coastline. From this reporter's vantage point, the only visible sign of activity is the constant roar of the Cormorant and the visibly bright sweeping searchlight being used by the search and rescue vehicle.
As of this report there have been no indications of a person or persons in distress in the waters although eye witnesses described a person dressed in a bright orange jacket and a touque, bobbing in the surf and who appeared to be waving for help. |
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Written by Wire Services
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Thursday, 29 December 2005 |
The Joint Review Panel for the Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Sites Remediation Project today announced the beginning of the public comment period to address the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) filed by the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency.
The EIS is intended to allow regulators and members of the public to understand the Project, the existing environment, and the potential environmental effects of the Project. It has been prepared following Guidelines jointly issued by the federal and provincial Environment Ministers on August 30, 2005.
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Written by Atlantic Lotto
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Thursday, 29 December 2005 |
 John Graydon of Dartmouth, N.S., awoke this morning at 3 a.m. and began getting ready for his shift at the Enfield Airport. By 3:19 a.m., he'd checked his Lotto 6/49 ticket and knew he'd never have to work again.
John and his father Patrick Graydon were the sole winners of the Dec. 28, Lotto 6/49 draw. Their ticket is worth $15,427,356 - enough they say to keep them golfing around the world.
Both men see a lot of golfing in their future. "We don't have our passports so it looks like Florida is where we'll start," says Patrick. "I'm thinking of buying the course at home....it's up for sale," joked John.
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Written by Wire Services
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Thursday, 29 December 2005 |
More than four years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many U.S. adults still believe some of the justifications for the invasion of Iraq, which have now been discredited, according to a new Harris Poll. For example:
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Written by NS Liberal Party
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Thursday, 29 December 2005 |
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader, Francis MacKenzie, is pleased with the progress his caucus made in 2005 on behalf of Nova Scotians. He is looking forward to another year of Liberal accomplishments both in and outside the Legislature.
"I am particularly pleased with our work during the spring and summer to make sure 2200 seniors, unfairly charged $487,000 in Pharmacare premiums, got their money back," said MacKenzie. "And of course, more recently we introduced legislation to protect children from the dangers of ATVs. We brought the issue to the forefront and pushed it onto the government agenda. Although government and the NDP chose politics over the safety of children, we will continue to strongly oppose and monitor government's inaction."
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Written by Wire Services
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Thursday, 29 December 2005 |
Michelin North America has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada that it is recalling approximately 6,500 Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Sport 255/35ZR20 97Y Extra Load tires in the United States and Canada. This
recall involves these specific tires only and has no impact on any other Michelin tires.
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