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Cease and Desist Order -- Stora Port Hawkesbury

Labour Relations Board

August 12, 98 4:45 PM

LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD--Cease and Desist Order--Stora
The Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board today announced that it has taken action to end an illegal work stoppage which commenced Aug. 12, 1998, involving a number of maintenance employees of Stora Port Hawkesbury Ltd., Port Hawkesbury.

Atlantech Extrusion Expands

Economic Development and Tourism (to July 99)

August 12, 98 4:24 PM

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM--Atlantech Extrusion Expands
There is a new window of opportunity open in North Sydney. A manufacturer of vinyl window and door frames expanded with $649,992 in funding from the federal government, $400,000 from the provincial government and $610,000 from private-sector partners. The project created an additional 11 jobs at the plant, located in the Northside Industrial Park.

Sewer, Water Upgrades for Valley Towns

Housing and Municipal Affairs (to Sept. 00)

August 12, 98 12:20 PM

HOUSING/MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS--Sewer, Water Upgrades for Valley Towns
Wayne Gaudet, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, announced today that up to $394,025 in funding will be provided under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP) for sewer and water improvement projects in Berwick, Bridgetown and Middleton.

Port Hawkesbury Sewage Plant Repairs

Housing and Municipal Affairs (to Sept. 00)

August 12, 98 12:13 PM

HOUSING/MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS--Port Hawkesbury Sewage Plant Repairs
Wayne Gaudet, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, announced today that funding will be provided to the town of Port Hawkesbury under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP) for repairs to its sewage treatment plant on Granville Street.

Lunenburg Sewage Collection Project

Housing and Municipal Affairs (to Sept. 00)

August 12, 98 12:07 PM

HOUSING/MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS--Lunenburg Sewage Collection Project
Wayne Gaudet, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, announced today that $125,000 in funding will be provided to Lunenburg under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP) for an important phase in its wastewater collection and treatment project.

Guidance Counsellors Scout N.S. Universities

Education and Culture (to July 99)

August 12, 98 11:39 AM

EDUCATION/CULTURE--Guidance Counsellors Scout N.S. Universities
A group of high school guidance counsellors from the New England states, New York and Bermuda is in Nova Scotia this week on an orientation tour of seven universities.

Barbecued Seafood a Hit at Festivals

Fisheries and Aquaculture (to Sept. 00)

August 12, 98 10:20 AM

FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE--Barbecued Seafood a Hit at Festivals
Seafood lovers from Nova Scotia and around the world have been treated to the great taste of farmed fish this month at select festivals around the province.

Road Tenders Called

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 23 2007)

August 12, 98 9:05 AM

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Road Tenders Called
Department of Transportation and Public Works has announced road projects for Annapolis, Antigonish, Cape Breton, Inverness and Pictou counties.

Frederick Street Test Results Indicate No Health Concern

Health (To Jan. 11)

August 11, 98 5:00 PM

HEALTH--Frederick Street Test Results Indicate No Health Concern
Overall test results of hair and blood samples taken from residents of Frederick Street, Sydney, indicate that individuals in the community are not currently, nor have they recently been, exposed to lead or arsenic at levels that would be detrimental to their health. Residents received the test results today.

Six Nova Scotia Teams to Compete at Parlee

Sport and Recreation Commission

August 11, 98 4:25 PM

N.S. SPORT/RECREATION--Six Nova Scotia Teams to Compete at Parlee
Six lifeguard teams representing the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service will compete in the 11th Annual New Brunswick Waterfront Lifeguarding Championship at Parlee Beach in Shediac on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Traffic Advisory - Kings County: Highway 101

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 23 2007)

August 11, 98 4:10 PM

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Traffic Advisory
KINGS COUNTY: Highway 101

Province Takes Critical Role in Port Proposal

Finance

August 11, 98 3:11 PM

FINANCE--Province Takes Critical Role in Port Proposal
Finance Minister Don Downe said the province of Nova Scotia is playing a critical role in the proposal to build a new shipping-container terminal in Halifax. A successful bid by Halifax would double container business through the port.

Workers' Compensation Committee to Tour Province

House of Assembly

August 11, 98 11:25 AM

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY--Workers' Comp Committee to Tour Province
The Select Committee on the Workers' Compensation Act will begin provincewide meetings Aug. 25 to hear from Nova Scotians on how to improve the legislation.

CT Scanner Approved for St. Martha's Hospital

Health (To Jan. 11)

August 10, 98 10:40 AM

HEALTH--CT Scanner Approved for St. Martha's Hospital
The Nova Scotia government has approved the purchase of a computed tomograph (CT) scanner for St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish, Health Minister Jim Smith announced today.

Nova Scotia Woods Closed to Travel

Natural Resources

August 10, 98 10:10 AM

NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia Woods Closed to Travel
A provincewide ban on travel in Nova Scotia woods has been ordered by Natural Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill. The ban takes effect at noon today, Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, and will remain in place until further notice.

Premiers Support Halifax Bid for Superships

Premier's Office

August 7, 98 6:10 PM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Premiers Support Halifax Bid for Superships
Halifax's bid to become the new hub for post-Panamax superships received nationwide endorsement today as Premier Russell MacLellan succeeded in having the issue addressed at the Premiers' Conference in Saskatoon and in winning the resounding support of his fellow premiers. The other premiers agreed that Halifax must be the destination for the next generation of superships and that winning the bid was important for the economy of the country as well as the economy of Nova Scotia.

Caution Urged While Outdoors

Natural Resources

August 7, 98 2:20 PM

NATURAL RESOURCES--Caution Urged While Outdoors
With the arrival of another weekend, Natural Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill once again urges everyone to use caution while outdoors, whether for recreation or at work. The forest fire hazard across Nova Scotia continues to be high to extreme.

Offshore Boundary Dispute to Arbitration

Premier's Office

August 6, 98 7:35 PM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Offshore Boundary Dispute to Arbitration
Premier Russell MacLellan announced today that the province would be moving immediately to arbitration in an effort to resolve the offshore boundary dispute with the province of Newfoundland.

Tour of Western Region a Success

Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)

August 6, 98 1:15 PM

AGRICULTURE AND MARKETING--Tour of Western Region a Success
Agriculture and Marketing Minister Ed Lorraine has been taking advantage of the legislature's summer break to tour the province, meeting with producers to discuss agricultural issues and visiting farms.

Irish Day at Mount Uniacke

Education and Culture (to July 99)

August 6, 98 1:11 PM

NOVA SCOTIA MUSEUM--Irish Day at Mount Uniacke
It's not blarney, just lots of fun. Irish music, dance, songs and stories when Uniacke Estate Museum Park, Mount Uniacke celebrates Irish Day, Sunday, Aug. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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