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Mercury is about to transit the Sun

For the first time in a decade, Mercury is about to transit the Sun. Catch the event that only occurs 13 times a century.

The planet Mercury will pass between the Earth and the Sun on Monday, 9-May-2016, marking a rare celestial event that occurs only 13 times a century. From Earth, the planet will look like a tiny black dot moving in a straight line across a portion of the Sun.

The crossing gets underway at 8:15am ADT.

Mercury’s solar crossing gets underway at 8:15am ADT time, but Continue reading Mercury is about to transit the Sun →

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Port Medway Community Market opens for the 2016 Season

The Port Medway Community Market opens this Sunday, 8-May-2016 for the 2016 season!

Sundays from 10am to 3pm – weather permitting – on The Port Grocer community grounds (next to the store) … until it gets too cold in the fall …

Come see what your community has to offer … local grown farm produce, crafts, gifts …

… and while you there – why not enjoy a delicious brunch at The Port Grocer café …

Support your community! Thank you.

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Leaf and Yard Waste Pick-up Spring/2016

[Region of Queens Municipality] This year’s LEAF AND YARD WASTE roadside pick-up for the FoxCreek community will be held during the week of May 9th to May 13th, 2016 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 7cm (2.5 inches) in diameter. These should be tied in bundles no longer than 1.2m (4 feet) and 20cm (8 inches) in diameter.

©2016 Region of Queens Municipality

[Place your yard waist next to the grey community garbage box by Monday morning.]

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The Port Grocer Takes The Cake

[South Shore Breaker, 19-Apr-2016] What started as an idea two years ago for two Queens County entrepreneurs has become a vibrant business venture that’s attracting attention from across Nova Scotia and beyond.

As The Port Grocer celebrated its second anniversary on April 5, owners Debra Melanson and Annabelle Singleton were reveling in the success they’ve achieved in such a short time. That success has been confirmed by the accolades they’ve collected since they opened for business.

In 2015, The Port Grocer won Continue reading The Port Grocer Takes The Cake →

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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Mandatory

eTA (1)Please be aware that effective 15-Mar-2016 most visitors arriving in Canada by air need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) issued prior to their flight.

Travellers do not need an eTA when entering Canada by land or sea.

The authorization can be obtained online. It is then electronically linked to your passport and is valid for five years or until your passport expires, Continue reading Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Mandatory →

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Spring Clean-Up 2016

Spring clean-up (Sperrgut) for the FoxCreek community takes place in the week starting Monday,  25-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 150lbs (68kg) in weight or 6ft (182cm) 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.

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