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Written by HRM
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Friday, 18 November 2005 |
HALIFAX, Thursday, November 17, 2005 - Cooperation and commitment among partners were the two common themes running through a ceremony today to officially launch Halifax Regional Municipality’s first Economic Strategy.
Mayor Peter Kelly, Regional Councillors, members of the HRM Economic Strategy Advisory Committee, representatives of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Nova Scotia Office of Economic development and other government and stakeholders representatives attended the event at City Hall.
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Written by Wire Services
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Thursday, 17 November 2005 |
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Two of Nova Scotia's longest standing homegrown companies have joined forces to develop superior quality beer battered seafood products. High Liner Foods Incorporated today announced an innovative new product development initiative that will bring great-tasting beer battered products to restaurants and pubs across Canada. |
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Written by Wire Services
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Thursday, 17 November 2005 |
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A delegation from the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers, representing the teachers in the English-language school boards of Quebec, presented Premier Jean Charest with his first term report card, today, November 17, at his office, 2001 McGill College. |
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Written by Health Canada
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Thursday, 17 November 2005 |
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OTTAWA - Canada is warning consumers not to take the Chinese medicine Shortclean because it contains glibenclamide (glyburide) and phenformin, two prescription drugs that could pose a serious health risk for people with low blood sugar or diabetes. Shortclean has been promoted for the control of diabetes and as being derived from only natural ingredients. |
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Written by Government of Canada
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Thursday, 17 November 2005 |
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The Honourable Anne McLellan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, introduced the new Emergency Management Act today in the House of Commons. The Deputy Prime Minister, "The recent bombings in London and the hurricanes in the United States Gulf Coast have reinforced that leadership, coordination, and seamless emergency management are all essential to Canada's readiness for dealing with emergencies and saving lives." |
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Written by D.L. McCracken
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Thursday, 17 November 2005 |
 In a move that is being criticised by animal rights goups, a zoo in Thailand will mark its official opening with something one wouldn't ordinarily expect from zoo keepers - not only will some invited guests be able to see a wide variety of exotic animals, they'll be able to taste a few of them as well. |
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Written by Government of Canada
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Wednesday, 16 November 2005 |
International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today issued the following statement regarding the NAFTA countervailing duty panel’s rejection of a U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) request for clarification on the panel’s latest decision on softwood lumber:
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Written by NS Government
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Wednesday, 16 November 2005 |
 People dealing with immigration matters will have one-stop access to two levels of government now that provincial and federal immigration offices are located in the same building.
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Written by NS Liberal Party
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Wednesday, 16 November 2005 |
Liberal Leader, Francis MacKenzie, says the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism statistics for the Annapolis Valley do not reflect what operators in the area are actually saying about what they're calling a "lousy" season. The report shows occupancy rates in Annapolis Valley motels, bed-and-breakfasts and campgrounds are down by 4 per cent, and the number of nights sold down by 10 per cent. However, those who make their living renting out rooms are saying the situation is far worse.
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Written by NDP News Release
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Wednesday, 16 November 2005 |
Halifax - NDP MLA and Community Service Critic Marilyn More has written to the Minister of Community Services, David Morse, to convey her concern that the Queens Day Care in Liverpool may be the first of many to close if the Minister does not deal immediately with problems of lack of planning, low wages, and underfunding.
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