Big news for The Port Grocer Café in Port Medway to start this month:
TPG finally receives the Food Establishment Liquor License!
So next time you enjoy a wonderful meal at TPG, you can now do so with a glass of wine or beer!
“While our drink menu is small and focused on Nova Scotia brews; we believe it offers something for everyone” says TPG in todays newsletter.
Ever wondered where all these trucks went to that could be seen on Hwy 103 & Hwy 12 in the fall/2014 or what happened to their cargo?
Could you identify the load as the turbine blades for the South Canoe Wind project?
The South Canoe Wind Farm construction started in 2013 and is nearing its completion. This will be celebrated with a Grand Opening on 21-Jun-2015 on location. See here for details.
For more information go to ©2015 South Canoe Wind Project website.
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Bluenose II is expected to sail once again early this summer, after four years of costly repairs.
Transportation Minister Geoff MacLellan confirmed the news on May 19 after meeting the ship’s crew and getting a tour of the ship from Captain Phil Watson.
“This is a happy day that we’re getting to that point where we can leave the politics aside, leave the public relations aside and really get the Bluenose on the water for all Nova Scotians,” said Minister MacLellan.
Continue reading Bluenose II sails again in early summer/2015
Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face—whether natural or human-induced.
Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2015) encourages Canadians (and residents) to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need. This special week is a national effort of provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, and Public Safety Canada.
Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2015)
[Region of Queens Municipality] The shift in the economy in Nova Scotia has been challenging, with much attention focused on balance between the provision of services and a tax rate that residents and businesses can manage. The Region of Queens Council approved a budget that includes a two cent increase in residential and resource tax rates. There is no increase to the commercial tax rates. The residential and resource rate for District 13 (Liverpool) is $1.87/$100 assessment, and for Districts 1 – 12 is $0.99/$100 assessment. The commercial tax rate for District 13 is $2.95/$100 assessment and in Districts 1 – 12, it is $2.07/$100 assessment.
[Region of Queens Municipality] This year’s LEAF AND YARD WASTE roadside pick-up for the FoxCreek community will be held during the week May 11th to May 15th, 2015 on your regular collection day.
The materials acceptable for pick-up shall include leaves, grass trimmings, and yard waste placed in clear or orange plastic bags. (No plastics, cigarette packages, cups, etc.) Branches and limbs will be accepted if individual branches do not exceed 7 cm. (2.5 inches) in diameter. These should be tied in bundles no longer than 1.2 m. (4 feet) and 20 m. (8 inches) in diameter.
Please be aware that as of 22-Apr-2015 the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions for 2015 are in effect until 15-Oct-2015.
During this Wildfire Risk Season brush burning and camp fires are NOT permitted in any county from 8 in the morning (8am/08:00h) to 2 in the afternoon (2pm/14:00h).
At all other times it is mandatory to consult the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions before starting a fire of any kind outdoors.
Please note: these restrictions include any camp fire and fires intended for recreation (e.g. BBQ, bonfires, …)!
See also here for Domestic Brush Burning Frequently Asked Questions.
Spring clean-up (Sperrgut) for the FoxCreek community takes place in the week starting Monday, 27-Apr-2015 on the regular collection day.
Place items next to the grey community garbage box by Monday morning.
Generally, items acceptable for pick-up are over-sized items and items not regularly collected on your regular collection day. These items shall not exceed 150 lbs. in weight or 6 feet in length.
Items that will NOT be collected are Leaf and Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Building Demolition Waste, Tires, Propane Tanks and Electronics (Computers and TVs, etc.).
Please keep your regular household garbage (green bags), blue bags, cardboard and compost separate from the spring clean-up items.
Note: Nova Scotia’s Wildfire Risk Season, set to begin March 15, 2015, has been delayed for 2015 due to extreme winter conditions. Wildfire Risk Season is now set to begin April 22, 2015, pending re-evaluation of weather conditions at that time. Burning restrictions described below will be in effect from April 22, 2015 to October 15, 2015.
