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nsnDetails on our June Convention, including nearby accommodations, meals, and Gary Ramey's band: http://eepurl.com/lVcFTTue 12:36 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan- nsnTargeted support to help approximately 75,000 NS seniors, & others who live with low incomes, make ends meet. http://bit.ly/qpzA8pTue 12:36 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnSome health care highlights from the Spring Session of the legislature: -The province continued to fulfill its commitment to keep emergency rooms open by announcing another Collaborative Emergency Centre in Springhill. Four more will be announced this year. - The minister of Health and Wellness announced the province would achieve millions in additional administrative savings by working with district health authorities to merge services and eliminate up to 20 vice president and director positions. - The Department of Health and Wellness released its physician resource plan that will ensure more Nova Scotians have access to doctors and other care providers. - The minister of Health and Wellness released a new mental health strategy with 33 actions and a $5.2 million investment this year. - The province lowered ambulance fees for those most in need. http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120517014Sat 6:58 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
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- nsn"Out of the shadows": great CBC interview with family doc about Nova Scotia's first ever mental health strategy http://tinyurl.com/cemgy2jMay 17, 2012 8:36 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnHerald article with video as well: Mental health clinicians will work out of some schools in Nova Scotia to identify troubled children and teenagers, treat mild to moderate problems, and make referrals. This is one of 33 actions the provincial Health and Wellness Department is taking as part of its five-year mental health and addictions strategy announced Wednesday. http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/96926-young-people-priority-in-nova-scotias-mental-health-planMay 17, 2012 8:02 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnProf Tony Charles on the Harper government, fleet separation and owner-operator policies | The Chronicle Herald http://bit.ly/L6nBnGMay 16, 2012 12:59 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsn" As co-chair of the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy Advisory Committee, I am pleased to see the minister responding to the recommendations we provided her. The strategy puts into action many of our highest priorities, setting the province on an ambitious five-year plan to change the way mental health and addictions services are provided and communities and families supported.” Dr. Michael Ungar, internationally recognized social worker and family therapist. http://novascotia.ca/news/smr/2012-05-16-Mental-Health-Strategy/May 16, 2012 12:52 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnMaureen MacDonald releases Nova Scotia's first-ever Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120516002May 16, 2012 7:47 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnChronicle Herald: Since the 1970s, there’s been a strict separation of fleets and quotas on the East Coast enforced by two policies — commonly called the fleet separation and owner/operator policies. Fleet separation essentially means processors and owners of offshore quotas that require large capital-intensive fishing vessels aren’t allowed to own quotas reserved for inshore vessels under 20 metres. The policies are the basis for management of the East Coast fishery and are vehemently defended by inshore associations every time Fisheries and Oceans Canada consults on the industry’s future. They also don’t exist anywhere else in Canada. http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/81161-fishermen-fear-future-big-corporations-chargeMay 16, 2012 5:37 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnChronicle Herald: The majority Conservatives are planning changes to the system around the types and locations of jobs people collecting employment insurance benefits would have to take. The government’s 430-page budget bill allows for new definitions of “suitable employment” and the “reasonable and customary effort” that should be used to get such a job. The government has to release details on what the new definitions will be and what they will mean to people collecting benefits. http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/96516-dexter-to-feds-careful-with-eiMay 16, 2012 5:35 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnNova Scotia now has a feed-in tariff (COMFIT) for locally-based renewable electricity projects. •To be eligible, the projects must be community owned and connected to the distribution grid. •This unique program will promote community-owned power. Download a PDF at the link: http://www.gov.ns.ca/econ/cedif/docs/introduction_to_the_comfit_program.pdfMay 15, 2012 2:10 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnThe government of Nova Scotia has set a target to replace 10% of the province’s current power supply with tidal energy over the next decade and beyond. The provincial Energy Department released a marine energy plan Tuesday that is aiming for 300 megawatts of power to be generated from tidal energy by around 2020. Tidal energy experiments in the Bay of Fundy are part of the province’s aggressive bid to generate 40% of its electricity from renewable resources by that same year. The strategy was based on 27 recommendations made by Bob Fournier, who was hired by the province last fall to lead consultations on the drafting of marine renewable energy legislation. http://business.financialpost.com/2012/05/15/nova-scotia-targets-10-of-power-from-tidal-energy/?__lsa=23586781May 15, 2012 1:07 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnCBC: Nova Scotia's health minister says a plan to chop ambulance fees for some Nova Scotians will cost an extra $2 million but it will help those who need it the most. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2012/05/14/ns-ambulance-fees.htmlMay 15, 2012 1:05 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnFournier made 27 recommendations aimed at helping the province develop legislation to oversee the province’s marine renewable energy sector. The province accepted all of Fournier’s suggestions and includes them in the strategy, which covers research, development and regulation of the emerging industry over the next five to 10 years. The energy minister said legislation and related regulations will be ready no later than next spring. But further efforts to develop tidal energy will continue this year. Parker said his department will ask the province’s Utility and Review Board later this year to begin the process of setting a rate, or feed-in tariff, for the companies working on development projects in the Bay of Fundy. http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/96148-tapping-into-tidal-energyMay 15, 2012 8:21 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsn“For some Nova Scotians, the cost associated with using this service has caused them to second-guess themselves in an emergency.” As of July 1, residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and residential care facilities, who need an ambulance will pay $50 instead of the current $134.52, MacDonald said during an announcement at an Emergency Health Services paramedic base in Burnside. http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/96113-ambulance-fees-cut-for-most-vulnerableMay 15, 2012 8:01 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnBeginning July 1, Nova Scotians living in licensed long-term care facilities or with reduced mobility will benefit from a reduction in ambulance fees. People with low incomes will also be eligible for lower ambulance fees, beginning Sept. 1. “ Lower, fairer ambulance fees for seniors and low-income families was the right thing to do. The province is making health care more affordable for the most vulnerable citizens." http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2012-05-14-Ambulance-Fees/May 14, 2012 1:10 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnNova Scotia has taken another step towards turning its abundant ocean energy resources into an affordable supply of clean, renewable electricity. “ It represents a provincial commitment to cleaner and made-in-Nova Scotia energy solutions. It continues the careful approach we have already taken to explore the potential of tidal electricity in Nova Scotia. " http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2012-05-14-Marine-Renewable-Strategy/May 14, 2012 1:08 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnIt's not too late to become a delegate at Convention. Give us a call Monday at 423-0705. At Convention we will: - Hear from our leaders, Darrell Dexter & Thomas Mulcair - Debate policy resolutions that reflect the principles of our Party and move us forward - Participate in a pre-election strategy session - Elect a new Provincial Executive and Council-at-Large - Approve a new Party Constitution http://www.facebook.com/events/308437712560897/May 13, 2012 12:24 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnA note to members from Health Minister Maureen MacDonald: Earlier this week I announced another important step — the NDP’s Physician Resource Plan — that will help our NDP government reshape the physician workforce over time to better meet the needs of Nova Scotians and deliver better care sooner in all regions of the province. It will allow us to take a provincial approach to plan and manage physician resources, and it provides us with a framework so that the province can train, recruit and retain the right mix of doctors for Nova Scotia. (Read more at the link): http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d232e2b26689add3318d78a36&id=5cf76a9aa0&e=75f8795fc3May 13, 2012 8:24 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnSmall businesses in Halifax have organized an Open City this weekend. If you are in the capital today, be sure to take part. Here's one example: Brooklyn Warehouse's Pop-Up at Gus' Pub: http://bwpop-up.blogspot.ca/May 12, 2012 7:48 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnThe province will work to increase access to primary care, improve physician recruitment and retention, provide more accurate and reliable information to patients and influence the number and type of doctors trained. "It is clear that change is needed," said Ms. MacDonald. "Government now has a tool to help reshape the province's physician workforce over the next several years to better meet the needs of Nova Scotians across the province." The province's initial actions include commitments to: -- invest in four new collaborative primary care teams this year in communities of need and provide additional support to existing teams -- provide additional incentives for doctors practicing in communities of need -- work with Dalhousie University's medical school to increase the number of family doctors trained in Nova Scotia -- strengthen efforts to recruit and retain physicians where they are needed most http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120509001May 09, 2012 2:36 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnMiners remembered at Westray memorial service (with slideshow) http://bit.ly/Js1fkhMay 09, 2012 8:05 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnFamilies to gather for Westray memorial, 20 years after deadly explosion: http://bit.ly/JerXv0May 09, 2012 5:33 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsn"Given what’s at stake for ATL Canada, it had better be all hands on deck for this fight." | Chronicle Herald http://bit.ly/Iy1mZQMay 07, 2012 7:49 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnThanks to all NSNDP members who submitted resolutions through your local constituency associations for Convention! http://bit.ly/NSNDP12May 07, 2012 7:39 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnREMINDER: Tomorrow is the deadline for EARLY BIRD registration for June's Convention. Sign up now and save money. http://www.facebook.com/events/308437712560897/May 07, 2012 7:36 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnOn June 8 & 9, Nova Scotians are going to clean up the province. Want to get involved? Visit: http://clean.ns.ca/programs/waste/cleanacrossns/May 07, 2012 5:48 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnTall Ships Nova Scotia will be the longest stop in one region for the vessels in the Tall Ships Challenge Atlantic Coast 2012 series, beginning in Halifax, July 19–23, and throughout Nova Scotia's outports from July 24–29. http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120507002May 07, 2012 5:39 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnA march in memory of Raymond Taavel with begin at 2 in Halifax's Grand Parade.May 06, 2012 9:21 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnToday's the day! Constituencies need to submit any resolutions they've passed so that they can be considered for convention! http://www.facebook.com/events/308437712560897/May 04, 2012 8:40 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnBreaking News - We will pass a law to keep former NewPage pension alive: http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/92571-troubled-newpage-pension-plan-headed-for-legislature#.T6PrmPZVztI.twitterMay 04, 2012 7:48 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
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- nsnCoverage on CTV of our legislation to regulate cellphone contracts, cap cancellation fees: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/AtlanticHome/20120427/cell_phones_120427/May 02, 2012 12:53 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnSummer student opportunities with Nova Scotia Environment: http://www.careerbeacon.com/search/en/-1/-1/62/-1/15712/-1/-1,-1I/-1/-1/0/3/MB1204117511May 02, 2012 8:40 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnCoverage in the Post on our cellphone regulation legislation: http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-04-27/article-2965547/Nova-Scotia-to-cap-cellphone-cancellation-fees-in-effort-to-regulate-industry/1May 02, 2012 8:07 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnAnnounced by Marilyn More: As part of this year's provincial budget, $5.5 million will increase the weekly assistance allowance to $170 a week. Students will also now receive 35 per cent of their student assistance in non-repayable grants. Through ongoing investments, the province has nearly doubled the dollars received as grants from $4,080 to $8,092 for students receiving the maximum amount. http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120501003May 01, 2012 8:13 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
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- nsnLegislation Update: By paying landowners for the right to control how the land is used, a community easement can allow groups to preserve things like agricultural land, community access to places of interest, working forests, scenic views, wetlands and woodlots. These easements may also be used to conserve lands with cultural significance, or archaeological or palaeontological sites. http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120430007May 01, 2012 5:13 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
April
- nsnJohn MacDonell announces Agriculture Department HQ moving to Truro-Bible Hill: http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120430006Apr 30, 2012 12:49 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnSterling Belliveau announces 22 Fisheries jobs moving to Digby-Clementsport & 12 Aquaculture division jobs moving to Shelburne County. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120430004Apr 30, 2012 8:55 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnFrank Corbett announces the Maintenance Enforcement Program offices will be consolidated in New Waterford, Cape Breton http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120430003Apr 30, 2012 8:24 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnReminder: the deadline for resolutions, and the Early Bird Registration deadline are both coming up fast! For more details and updates, check the Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/308437712560897/Apr 29, 2012 3:59 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnLegislation Update: The province is helping Nova Scotians be more informed and better protected when they enter into cellphone contracts, including letting customers cancel their contract at any time, and limiting contract cancellation fees to no more than $50. http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120427001Apr 29, 2012 2:08 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnThe Mental Health, Addictions Advisory Strategy Committee submitted their report to Health Minister Maureen MacDonald. The Health Department will use the recommendations to develop Nova Scotia's FIRST EVER mental health and addictions strategy! http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120423006Apr 23, 2012 12:42 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnBruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon in the Chronicle Herald after the death of Raymond Taavel.Apr 23, 2012 7:49 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnHappy Earth Day! Check out the map of the 12% lands for review http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/12percentApr 22, 2012 12:34 pm | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnAt Convention we will: - Debate policy resolutions that reflect the principles of our Party and move us forward - Participate in a pre-election strategy session - Elect a new Provincial Executive and Council-at-Large - Approve a new Party Constitution http://www.facebook.com/events/308437712560897/Apr 22, 2012 11:06 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
- nsnHappy Earth Day! "Nova Scotians have a tremendous connection to the land and sea, and are eager to see treasured natural areas protected," said Bonnie Sutherland, executive director, Nova Scotia Nature Trust. "We are pleased the Nova Scotia government recognizes and supports the critical and complementary role of the nature trust and other land trusts in protecting such special places. With today's announcement, we celebrate a renewed commitment to work together to protect Nova Scotia's unique and irreplaceable natural legacy." http://gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120421001Apr 22, 2012 7:26 am | Nova Scotia, Manicouagan
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