Every day in Nova Scotia, passengers of all ages board buses, vans and cars operated by local transportation services: without them, these Nova Scotians would be at home instead of in school, at work, seeing their doctor, or otherwise investing their talents and dollars in their communities.
Community Transit-Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Ecology Action Centre and Community Links, wants to hear the success stories, needs, and impacts of community transit services – or lack of these services - from individuals across Nova Scotia as it develops a provincial vision and action plan supporting community transit development.
An on-line survey is available at www.CommunityTransitNS.ca until February 15, 2012, for any individual in Nova Scotia to share transportation needs, experiences, and opinions.
On November 6th, I took part in the 20th Annual Vince MacDonald Road Race, alongside 50 other participants. As anticipated, the great spirit of the people from the Town of Trenton was evident. The weather was bright and sunny and the event was very well organized. Runners from other parts of Nova Scotia came and participated in the race at Trenton Steeletown Park, they were warmly welcomed.
To mark the special occasion, athletes wore T-shirts commemorating the 20th year of the Vince MacDonald Memorial Race. After participants lined up, a moment of silence was observed honoring Vince MacDonald’s memory. Many runners finished the race with improved times over last year. Others received awards for their performance and the top winner of the day was Dave MacLellan, who finished with a time of 34:40.
I visited the site today (September 30th), I am very pleased that work has begun on our new correctional facility. "We're investing over $30-million in this project and it's going to create 70 new correctional jobs, in addition to the employment created during construction.This is a significant investment in the justice system that will help stimulate the local and provincial economy. I am very much looking forward to opening the doors to this new, modern and safe facility by early 2014.The tender for the installation of sewer, storm and water lines as well as driveways, parking lots and the building area, will be issued by the middle of October.The tender for the construction phase will be issued by the end of November.For more information, visit www.gov.ns.ca/just/Corrections/NENS.asp
It is a privilege to represent the residents of Pictou Centre in Nova Scotia’s Legislature. As your voice at the decision-making table, I work hard to make sure your needs are met and your concerns heard loud and clear. I am committed to helping you and your family access government programs and services, I will work with you to the best of my ability, I welcome your input and feedback on how we can make that happen together.
