“For Riches and Honour” during Privateer Days.
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Liverpool, NS – June 8, 2011. Visitors to Liverpool, the Port of the Privateers, will be able to meet some real live Privateers during their namesake festival at the end of the month. Some real live actors playing Privateers, that is.
Beth George, award winning playwright and now co-director of a Winds of Change/Privateer Days production, is working to bring her characters to life and show Nova Scotians a side to 18th century Liverpool they would have never imagined. While her play, “For Riches and Honour” is historically influenced, tongue and cheek rule the day.
Organizers of Privateer Days quickly embraced “For Riches and Honour” and have scheduled all of their other events to bracket the world premiere of the play. Brian Fralic, chair of the Festival, feels that the comedy is the icing on the cake and speaks to the heart of the Festival as a whole. “It pays tribute to our Privateering past while never losing its sense of fun. We are ecstatic to showcase ‘For Riches and Honour’ and are happy to be working with the Winds of Change to bring this about.”
The author, Beth George, fell in love with Liverpool and moved here several years ago with her husband and quickly merged herself with the community. Her play is clear proof of her affection for her new home and its history. “Liverpool in the 1700’s was a force to be reckoned with, having been the home of many successful Privateers. Privateer Days was excited about having a play performed during their festival so I wrote this for them”.
While this is the first run of the play, it definitely won’t be the last. Plans are already in motion to enter it into the acclaimed Liverpool International Theatre Festival to be held next year, and taking the show on the road is also in the plans.
“Obviously, we would love to take this to venues like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,” George says, “we are passionate about this play and would love to travel the world performing it.”
Seasoned co-director Grant Webber agrees. “It is exciting to direct an original play and even more so that it is about Liverpool and is written by Beth. It has been a joy working with the whole cast and crew to put Liverpool on the stage.”
If all goes well, “For Riches and Honour” might just put Liverpool on a bigger stage than that of the Astor.
“For Riches and Honour” plays June 30, July 1 and 2nd at the historic Astor Theatre in Liverpool. For tickets visit www.astortheatre.ns.ca. For details on Privateer Days, including a complete schedule, visit www.privateerdays.ca.
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For more information contact:
Phaedra Charlton-Huskins
Producer, For Riches and Honour
A Winds of Change/Privateer Days Co-Production
902-354-5120
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May 24, 2011
Oak Island Tours & Interpretation Centre
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The weekend of May 21-23 saw 6 x 2 hr guided tours take place on Oak Island. Money raised from tours in 2010 and 100′s of hours volunteer work funded the resurrection of an interpretation centre which had previously been a building abandoned for 25 years with a hole in the roof.
Visitors and families of all ages appreciated being able to see original artifacts, educational material, displays, videos, photos and more followed by a two hour guided tour around the famed Oak Island..
Charles Barkhouse http://www.friendsofoakisland.com was the tour guide.
Next tours of Oak Island will be in June..
Do you have an event you attended you would like to tell us about? Please send your report, photos or video to cekins@southshorenow.ca
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Young Nova Scotian’s TV Commercial for Workplace Safety Airs During Survivor, Glee and The Simpson’s Season Finales
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Click above to watch winning video…
HALIFAX, NS, May 20 – “I’m out there dodging flying grease like a meteor shower, and that’s dangerous!”
That is the winning safety message submitted by TaMieka Lawson, a 15-year-old student from Port Mouton, Nova Scotia for the “So Many Ways” video contest as the best message for a television advertisement to promote safe workplaces for young workers.
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia sponsored the contest as part of its Young Worker Campaign last summer. The contest had young workers submit lines through a website for a television ad about getting the conversation started about workplace safety.
In 2010, 3,665 young people reported being injured at work in Nova Scotia and 695 were hurt seriously enough to miss time from work. Young workers are keen and eager, but often lack the experience or confidence to discuss their own safety in the workplace. The Workers’ Compensation Board is encouraging young people to discuss safety with their employers, friends and family.
The advertisement will air during the season finales of some of the most popular television shows with young Nova Scotians: The Simpson’s on May 22 and Glee on May 24. The ad also ran during the Survivor finale on May 14.
The “So Many Ways” campaign to encourage young worker safety will continue in 2011.
Other Resources
TaMieka Lawson’s winning commercial: www.somanyways.ca
About the WCB
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is committed to keeping Nova Scotians safe and secure from workplace injury. The WCB provides workplace injury insurance for more than 18,000 employers, representing about 300,000 workers across the province. The WCB sets the standard for workplace injury insurance by informing and inspiring Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. If an injury occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work.
For more information contact:
Cindy Porter
Communications Advisors, Online
P: 902-491-8107
C: 902-220-6656
cindy.porter@wcb.gov.ns.ca
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August 2, 2010
Oak Island Tours a huge success
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The first tours set up and executed by the Friends of Oak Island Society were an outstanding success! While we expected a good turn out, the actual number of visitors was mind-boggling. The 2:00 pm tour on Sunday, August 1 had 216 very exicted visitors taking part. In all, for 5 tours, the society took 660 visitors on the guided tour!
Kudos to Charles Barkhouse, yesterday’s “voice of the mystery” for a remarkable job! Visitors were thoroughly delighted! …And, has we have always known, visitors overflowed in local restaurants and businesses..
What was the single most asked question over this weekend? “When will there be more tours? I can’t wait to come back.”
Catherine Hollett
Director- Friends of Oak Island Society
http://www.friendsofoakisland.com
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June 11, 2010
C’mon out to Turtle Day on June 12 – hikes, free BBQ, in celebration of Blanding’s turtles!
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Photo by Jeffie McNeil
PRESS RELEASE – Embargoed until June 12, 2010
Saving Turtles One Property at a Time
Today the Nova Scotia Nature Trust is celebrating the acquisition and protection of two ecologically important properties that are home to the endangered Blanding’s turtle.
The properties acquired by Nature Trust are both in the Pleasant River area, near Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site, and contain crucial Blanding’s habitat, giving the species a place to live and thrive. The Pleasant River area has the highest concentration of the Blanding’s turtles in Nova Scotia, which emphasizes the importance and excitement of attaining these particular properties.
Habitat destruction and fragmentation are two of the main threats to the fragile population of the Blanding’s turtle. Human activities such as development and vehicle use are major contributors to the turtle habitat loss. There are currently less than 350 Blanding’s turtles left in Nova Scotia, and only two other provinces contain this endangered species. The permanent protection of their fragile habitat is crucial to ensure the future existence of the species. Their habitat includes freshwater wetlands, and gravelly beaches or roads on which their nesting occurs –both are found on the newly protected properties.
Cory Miller, a Board Member of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust stated, “We are thrilled to have acquired two more properties containing critical turtle habitat which we hope will decrease habitat fragmentation and increase their chance of survival. Through our work here in Nova Scotia, the Nature Trust is making a significant difference to the survival of the endangered Blanding’s turtle for Canada.”
One of the properties announced as protected today, the Pleasant River Woodland, is a 17 acre property that lines a portion of Pleasant River. It is the third Blanding’s turtle property protected by the Nature Trust. Near this property community volunteers have set up turtle nest cages over turtle nests to protect them from predation.
The other newly protected property, the Keddy Brook Conservation Lands, also contain important habitat for Blanding’s turtles. Its forest, streams, and rocky outcrops provide the different kinds of habitat that turtles need throughout the year. Conservation of these properties will protect some of the very best habitat for the few remaining Blanding’s turtles in the province.
By working in partnership with private land owners, many important habitats of species at risk can be preserved and precious lands can be protected forever with land trusts such as the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.
The Nature Trust is celebrating the new land acquisition during a Turtle Day Event, taking place today in Pleasant River. The event will include guided nature walks, a barbeque, and the opportunity to join guardians in their search for turtle nests later on in the evening. Participants will learn the importance of land stewardship but will also spend a fun-filled afternoon outside immersed in nature. This exciting event is a great way people to come out and enjoy a day of fun and learning.
The land acquisition and protection was made possible with major financial support by Government of Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program for Species-at-Risk, the Nova Scotia Crown Share Land Legacy Trust and the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
For Broadcast Use:
Saving Turtles One Property at a Time
Today, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust is celebrating the acquisition and protection of two ecologically important properties that are home to the endangered species of Blanding’s Turtle.
The two properties contain critical habitat for the turtle, including forests, streams, and rocky outcrops. They are located in the community of Pleasant River, in southwestern Nova Scotia. Their protection was made possible due in part to the support of local volunteers and partners.
There are currently less than 350 Blanding’s turtles in Nova Scotia. The permanent protection of these lands will ensure preservation of their fragile habitat, which is crucial for their future existence.
The Nature Trust is celebrating the permanent protection of these two important properties during their Turtle Day event, taking place today in Pleasant River.
Media Contact:
Karen McKendry
Conservation Coordinator (Species at Risk)
Nova Scotia Nature Trust
Ph:(902) 406-3320
Cell: (902) 478-0837
karen@nsnt.ca
www.nsnt.ca
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June 8, 2010
Reuse the News Event
1:27 pm | 1 Comment » |Lighthouse Media Group’s ‘Reuse the News’ event took place during ‘Relay for Life’ on Friday June 4, 2010.
The winner, Christmas Miracles made a purse and won $100 towards their team total for the relay.
Tina Hennigar
Lighthouse Media Group
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May 17, 2010
Mahone Bay Civic Marina – Crane In
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The boats went back in the water on Saturday, May 15 at the Mahone Bay Civic Marina
Here are some snap shots of the day…
Carolyn Ekins
Mahone Bay Wooden Boat Society
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May 7, 2010
Mahone Bay Regatta meeting, May 6, 2010
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The Mahone Bay Regatta Committee meeting was held last night and the turnout was fantastic. Some of those attending had been with the committee at the inaugural meeting but the there were many new faces in the crowd. And in every case the enthusiasm for the regatta was amazing. If we maintain that level of commitment, the overwhelming success of the regatta is assured.
The reports from the various Coordinators were encouraging. There is much work being done and key details are being identified and actioned. The races, the workshops and of course the Pirate Days theme are all well underway. And other events are pending the commitment of more committee members…maybe you?? And we can always use the help of others.
If you are interested to work with one of the groups, please contact us at info@mahonebayregatta.ca
ARRRRR!!!!
Dave Devenne
Chairman
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April 28, 2010
Down Town Halifax Photos
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I took this picture on Saturday the 13th March 2010
It was a wonderful day of taking pictures of Down Town Halifax
From Christian Herridge
Mahone Bay
Nova Scotia
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April 6, 2010
Mahone Bay Regatta (& pirate day) meeting
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The 1st meeting of the Mahone Bay Regatta (& pirate day) took place on April 5, 2010 at the Mahone Bay Centre. A power point display was given by the Regatta Chairman- David Devenne and a discussion followed with ideas and support submitted by members of the community..
Website and full schedule coming soon however you can connect on Facebook to keep up to date http://www.mahonebayregatta.ca
Carolyn Ekins
Sponsorship Director
Mahone Bay Wooden Boat Society
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