Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer

26-Jan-2017 Markus J. Heinis

The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock face, representing a countdown to possible global catastrophe. The closer they set the Clock to midnight, the closer the scientists believe the world is to global disaster.

Scientists moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock 30 seconds closer to midnight yesterday [25-Jan-2017] which makes it the closest it’s been to midnight since 1960!

Read the full story on USA Today, BBC News or The Verge.
Find the Wiki definition here or see the Doomsday Clock timeline in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

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Groundhog Day, 2-Feb-2017

26-Jan-2017 Markus J. Heinis

Groundhog Day is the day that, according to legend, a groundhog will predict how much longer winter will last in the northern hemisphere.

Groundhog Day is observed each year on February 2nd – which for 2017 will be next Thursday.

Read Groundhog Day explained in our post here.

The Chronical Herald: Shubenacadie Sam goes live

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Road Weight Restrictions

25-Jan-2017 Markus J. Heinis

Spring (Weight) Restrictions, sometimes called Load Restrictions, are usually set in effect around mid March to mid May to prevent road damage from heavy vehicles during spring thaw.

While we are still ways from spring the current comparably mild climate – Continue reading Road Weight Restrictions →

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South Shore Expo 2017

11-Jan-2017 Markus J. Heinis

Mark your calendar for the 2017 South Shore Expo in Liverpool this Spring!!!

[Region of Queens Municipality, 10-Jan-2017:]

3 GREAT SHOWS IN ONE LOCATION!

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Indoors or out….How do you find the right remodeller, landscaper, designer or contractor to make your project complete? Come to the event that brings all the local home and garden experts together, where you can ask questions, compare products, take notes and get remodel ideas. Meet the businesses who could turn your dreams into reality. The Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool Continue reading South Shore Expo 2017 →

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‘snow Place Like Queens

09-Jan-2017 Markus J. Heinis

Region of Queens
Winter 2016/2017 Recreation Guide

Click here for the RQM Winter 2016/2017 Recreation Guide

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When will my road get plowed …

31-Dec-2016 Markus J. Heinis

See below chart about snow removal in Nova Scotia. This chart does not apply to our private FoxCreek community roads.

Please note that our access roads Old Kettle Rd and Medway Harbor Rd will be plowed last in sequence and snow removal can take up to 24 hours after snow stops.

Be prepared and stock up on your basic needs!

If you are interested in the current whereabouts of the snow plows please follow this link.

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Waste Collection Schedule & Sorting Guide 2017

30-Dec-2016 Markus J. Heinis

In the Region of Queens, waste collection is every second week as indicated on your 2017 Waste Collection Schedule. Green carts, blue bags and garbage bags are picked up on the same day.

Place materials into the grey community garbage boxes by 8:00am on collection day. Collection occurs on Continue reading Waste Collection Schedule & Sorting Guide 2017 →

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Supermoon – Closest Full Moon to Earth Since 1948

08-Nov-2016 Markus J. Heinis

A Supermoon happens when a Full Moon or New Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth; also called perigee. A Super Full Moon looks around 12% to 14% bigger.

This Supermoon is happening on 14-Nov-2016 and will be the closest a Full Moon has been to Earth since 25-Jan-1948.
The next time a Full Moon is even closer to Earth will be on 25-Nov-2035 (times in UTC).

Read the full stories at Popular Mechanics, Space.com, ScienceAlert, timeanddate.com or google yourself for more info.