February 1, 2010

French Immersion

Information sessions for parents who want to learn more about primary French Immersion are being held this month. If you can't attend the session near to you, then you're welcome to attend one of the other sessions.

• Wednesday, February 3rd, 6:30pm
  St. Catherines School Library, 3299 Connolly Street
• Thursday, February 4th, 6:30pm
  Chebucto Heights School Library, 230 Cowie Hill Road
• Thursday, February 11th, 7:00pm
  LeMarchant St. Thomas School Library, 6141 Watt Street
• Thursday, February 18th, 7:00pm
  J.W.McLeod School Library, 159 Purcell's Cove Road
• Tuesday, February 23rd, 6:30pm
  St. Joseph's A. McKay School Library, 5390 Russell Street

The deadline to register children for French immersion is March 1, 2010 for the 2010/2011 school year.

For more information, please contact Canadian Parents for French (cpf_hf_pen_mnso@yahoo.ca).

January 20, 2010

Back to Balance Dialogue

For the next few weeks I will be travelling around the province meeting with Nova Scotians to discuss the province's finances. For more information go to:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/backtobalance/

To register for one of the Back to Balance Sessions go to:
https://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/backtobalance/register.htm

January 1, 2010

Happy New Year!

December 4, 2009

Fairview Heights Christmas Trees

This year, Fairview Heights School and the Free Masons are selling Christmas trees.
"Christmas Trees for Kids"
165 Coronation Avenue
$5.00 from every tree goes to support children and families in the Fairview Heights school community, and supports the Breakfast Program.

Click here for a poster.

November 24, 2009

Fairview Family Resource Centre Board of Directors

Fairview Family Resource needs YOU!

Great opportunity to get involved in your community and make a difference. The Fairview Family Resource Centre/Parent ‘n Tot has openings for new board members. This dynamic and busy organization has been in operation for over 20 years providing services such as adult education, parenting support, child development programs, immigrant/refugee support and more! You can also visit the website at www.parentntot.com. The board meets once a month in the evenings from 7-9 pm excluding December, July and August.  Please contact Cathy Walls at cathy.walls@iwk.nshealth.ca  or call 219 - 4163.

November 4, 2009

H1N1 Information from Capital Health

What Can I do to Protect Myself from H1N1?

Remember that, in addition to being vaccinated, there are many other ways to protect yourself from H1N1. These include:

• washing your hands frequently.
• keeping your hands away from your face.
• coughing and sneezing into your arm, not your hand.
• keeping common surface areas clean and disinfected.
• staying home if you are sick.

View the complete Public Health Agency of Canada's H1N1 Flu Prevention Checklist by following this link: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/guide/pdf/h1n1_prevention_list-eng.pdf

Assessment Centres

Adults and children who are experiencing flu-like symptoms and wish to see a health care professional should visit the nearest Assessment Centre instead of going to hospital emergency departments. The Assessment Centres are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the following locations:

• Halifax: Maritime Hall at the Halifax Forum, 6209 Almon Street
• Dartmouth: 202 Brownlow Avenue, Unit C-CR (Next to Staples in Burnside, facing onto Burnside Drive)

Please note: The Assessment Centres will not provide vaccinations for H1N1 flu.

Directions to Assessment Centre locations can be found at www.cdha.nshealth.ca or www.iwk.nshealth.ca.

*Flu-like symptoms are fever and/or cough, and one or more of the following: unusual tiredness, headache, muscle or joint aches, sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea in children less than five years of age.

Stay informed

Information is changing frequently! The most up-to-date information about vaccines and Assessment Centres, as well as the most current H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Schedules, can be found online at www.cdha.nshealth.ca and www.iwk.nshealth.ca (Click on "H1N1 Updates").

Questions?

If you have questions about H1N1 (e.g. vaccination clinics, assessment centres, visitor restrictions), please e-mail flu@cdha.nshealth.ca.

October 14, 2009

Neighbours for Refugees - Yard Sale

This Saturday, October 17th, the community around Abbott Drive is hosting a Yard Sale at the Calvin Presbyterian Church on Ashburn Avenue for "Neighbours for Refugees". The yard sale begins at 10am.

Neighbours for Refugees Poster

September 24, 2009

Budget, Legislature, and Podcasts

You can watch the current sitting of the Legislature live on your computer from the Legislature website.

The Legislature session will also be televised in part on channel 10 (click here to see listings), and is live on LegTV (channel 95 on Eastlink digital cable).

Podcasts and an audio version of Question Period, the Public Accounts Committee, and the Budget are now available through the Legislature site and through iTunes. Click here for the iTunes and mp3 links.

Listen to the Budget by clicking here.

September 14, 2009

Agencies, Boards, and Commissions

Want to participate in decisions on financial, regulatory, business, or policy decisions in Nova Scotia? Apply to be on one of Nova Scotia's Agencies, Boards, or Commissions. Profiles for positions can be found at http://gov.ns.ca/exec_council/abc/.

September 4, 2009

Fairview Overpass Construction Information

The Fairview overpass forms part of the Northern boundary of the constituency.

This Fall, repairs to the bridge will cause some disruption to normal traffice routes. The repairs are required becuase their are safety issues with the bridge.

Click here for a Frequently Asked Questions page for the project.

September 2, 2009

Abbot Drive Meeting

Tonight I attended a meeting with Department of Transportation staff and Abbot Drive residents about the Highway 102 widening proposal.