query: what kind of seals are in nova scotia

pos: Grey seal breeds in several colonies on and around the coasts. Notably large colonies are at Blakeney Point in Norfolk, Donna Nook in Lincolnshire, the Farne Islands off the Northumberland Coast (about 6,000 animals), Orkney and North Rona. off the north coast of Scotland, Lambay Island off the coast of Dublin and Ramsey Island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. In the German Bight, colonies exist off the islands Sylt and Amrum and on Heligoland. In the Western North Atlantic, the grey seal is typically found in large numbers in the coastal waters of Canada and south to Nantucket in the United States.

neg: First Death in Nova Scotia you get a sudden sensation as if you were inside him-you know how he feels in the little aspects he never mentions, aspects which are, really, indescribable to another person and must be realized by that kind of intuition. Do you know what I am driving at? Well ... that's what I quite often want to get into poetry. "First Death in Nova Scotia" was first published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux in "Questions of Travel" in 1965, and published in "The Complete Poems" in 1969. Jack Coulehan writes that "First Death" has its source in Bishop's childhood years on

neg: Suicide of Rehtaeh Parsons of Rehtaeh's father, Glen Canning, also went viral. The story drew international attention and sparked outrage on the Internet, with CBC reporting the phrase "Nova Scotia" was "trending on Twitter worldwide." Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper commented on the case, saying he was "sickened" by the story and that the online bullying was "simply criminal activity." Rehtaeh's funeral on April 13 was attended by 500 people, including Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter, who said he came "first and foremost as a father trying to imagine what kind of incredible, unfathomable grief could be visited upon a family." There are reports

neg: Easter Seals (Canada) now accommodates 72 children with all physical disabilities. It sits on 30 acres of land between Smith Falls and Perth, just outside Ottawa. There are 12 buildings staffed by 64 people, including 3 registered nurses and 2 healthcare assistants. Activities include overnight canoe and camping trips, sport, fishing, music and drama, and campfires. Easter Seals Nova Scotia Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador has a history dating back to 1937, when the then Rotary Sunshine Camp Association was formed to establish a summer camp for children. Offices are currently located in St. John's and Corner Brook. In 2014 Easter Seals Ontario

neg: Kejimkujik National Park takes you straight to the beach through the upland barrens and bogs. The trail continues along the rocky shore to St Catherines River Beach where the clean white sand beach well greet you with its turquoise waters. Seals, cormorants, jellyfish, plovers, great blue heron, deer, mink, osprey and many other forms of wildlife are often seen in this area. The park has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification "Dfb") with four distinct seasons. Being located inland, in the western part of Nova Scotia, the park has warmer temperatures and higher precipitation than eastern sections of Nova Scotia. Winters are

neg: Province of Cape Breton Island of the State of Local Government in Nova Scotia", Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities Report, May 24, 2005. In response to the findings of these studies Mayor John Morgan and Cape Breton Regional Municipality (Cape Breton Island's largest municipal government) commenced discussions and negotiations with the Province of Nova Scotia which after failure by Nova Scotia to recognize CBRM's complaints resulted in the filing of a lawsuit by CBRM against the Province of Nova Scotia for what it claims are arbitrary and capricious fiscal improprieties—to the tune of $12 million per year. In November 2006 the popular support for the

neg: Agriculture in Nova Scotia its history. The provincial government of Nova Scotia has helped with the land use planning in many areas such as the Annapolis Valley in an attempt to reduce the groundwater issues and drinking water contamination. Local governments have also sought to re-mediate these issues by working with the community to understand what needs to be done. The education of the land owners is most important when trying to protect the water sources. There are many areas throughout Nova Scotia that have very fertile soil such as the Annapolis valley and Cornwallis Valley. The soils in Nova Scotia are mostly acidic.

neg: RMS Nova Scotia (1926) Italian prisoners of war and internees were buried in a mass grave in the Hillary suburb of Durban, forming the nucleus of what became the Italian Military Cemetery there. In 1982 a substantial monument was erected on the grave. "Nova Scotia"s Italian dead are commemorated also in a monument at the Italian church at Adi Quala, Eritrea. RMS Nova Scotia (1926) RMS "Nova Scotia" was a UK transatlantic ocean liner and Royal Mail Ship. In World War II she was requisitioned as a troop ship. In 1942 a German submarine sank her in the Indian Ocean with the loss of

neg: Fort St. Louis (Shelburne County, Nova Scotia) Fort St. Louis (Shelburne County, Nova Scotia) "Not to be confused with Fort St. Louis (Guysborough County, Nova Scotia)" Fort Saint Louis was a fort built by the French Empire in 1623 in its colony of Acadia. During the Scottish occupation of Port Royal from 1629 to 1632, this fort was France's only foothold in Acadia. The British were unsuccessful in their attempts to capture the fort, and France regained Acadia in 1632. The archaeological remains of the former fort are located in what is today Nova Scotia, Canada. The site of Fort St Louis was designated a National Historic

neg: Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Regional Municipality. The Tattoo is presented annually by the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society supported by subsidies and in-kind support from the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Corporate Community. Run mainly by volunteers, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a registered charity of Canada. The word "Tattoo" is derived from Dutch "doe den tap toe" (translated to turn off the taps). In 17th century Dutch villages when British soldiers were required back at their barracks, a drummer would march through the

neg: Black & Grey Black & Grey Black & Grey is a Canadian pop rock/alternative band from Membertou, Nova Scotia in Cape Breton County. Black & Grey has had one self-titled EP released in 2013, and three singles, Goodbye Misery, What Makes You Who You Are, and Pretty Little Nightmare. They currently are working with producer Jamie Foulds for a full-length LP to be released in 2016. Black & Grey was formed in 2012 by Brandon Johnson of Potlotek, Nova Scotia and Michael Mellen, of Membertou, Nova Scotia. Their current line up consists of Brandon Johnson on vocals and rhythm guitar, Daniel Paul on

neg: Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia 1847. The two Grove brothers lived on the property, profiting from saw-milling, brick-making, farming and box-making. In 1880 their sisters returned, and established the Grove School for Young Ladies in its place, which ran until destroyed by fire in 1943. One or all of the Grove sisters is/are the writer(s) of what is thought to be the first piece of children's literature written in Nova Scotia, possibly even Canada, titled Little Grace or Scenes in Nova Scotia. The original book still remains with the Grove family to this day. The sisters also are the main influence behind the construction of

neg: Charles Samuels (Maroon) Maroons from Jamaica. Montague James sent Charles Samuels from Nova Scotia to London, where he became a paid servant of Walpole, and provided him with information about the poor conditions being endured by the Maroons in Nova Scotia. On his return trip from London to Nova Scotia, the ship Samuels was on was captured by the French. Imprisoned for several months, Samuels willingly told the French all he knew about Nova Scotia. Eventually freed, he returned to Nova Scotia, where the governor, Sir John Wentworth, tried in vain to find out what Samuels told the French. The information provided by

neg: Nova Scotia wine Nova Scotia wine Nova Scotia wine is Canadian wine produced in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia's wineries are primarily organized under the Wine Association of Nova Scotia, though not all wineries are members. The industry began in the late 1970s with the original Grand Pré Winery in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia wine region can be divided into 4 main regions: Annapolis Valley, Gaspereau Valley, South Shore, and the Malagash Peninsula. Besides these main regions, grapes intended for wine production are being produced by independent growers across the province, including Cape Breton Island.

neg: Edward Langille County, Nova Scotia attracted Langille's attention in 2011. In a piece he wrote for the conservation group Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, Langille reported that the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans demolished the century-old lighthouse without warning and burned it on the beach as villagers watched in horror. The government then replaced it with "an ugly steel frame" structure. Langille lamented the loss of the small, wooden lighthouse. "The effect of that humble building against the dramatic backdrop of sky and the rugged seacoast was quintessential Nova Scotia, a painter’s dream, the kind of picture seen on a tourist

neg: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Court (before 1966). For completeness the list includes Chief Justices of Cape Breton Island, which merged with Nova Scotia in 1820. Nova Scotia Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal for Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Court of Appeal or NSCA) is the highest appeal court in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. There are currently 8 judicial seats including one assigned to the Chief Justice of Nova Scotia. At any given time there may be one or more additional justices who sit as supernumerary justices. The court sits in Halifax, which is the capital of Nova Scotia. Cases are heard

neg: Jim and Don Haggart Kind of Feeling" They broke up as a band following "Balladeers", with Jim pursuing a solo career in Western Canada while Don returned to Nova Scotia. In 1999, the duo released a "best of" compilation. The brothers were inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame in August 2006, just a couple of weeks before Jim Haggart's death on September 4. Don Haggart released the solo country gospel album "Prayers and Promise" in 2010. Jim and Don Haggart Jim and Don Haggart were a Canadian country music duo from Nova Scotia, active in the 1970s. They were Juno

neg: Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission The Commission quickly introduced wide-ranging legislation amendments to the Human Rights Act, “making the Nova Scotia legislation the strongest and most comprehensive of its kind in Canada.” The Commission provided funds for William Oliver’s newest organization, the Black United Front and sponsored a two-day workshop with activist Saul Alinsky. In 1967, the Commission's explicit purpose was to challenge discrimination on racial, religious and ethnic grounds. In 1991, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the Commission significantly broadened its mandate to include the following protected characteristics: Aboriginal Origin, Age, Family Status (the status of being in a parent and child

neg: Terence Bay, Nova Scotia as a historical surname. What is certain is that the 1865 A. F. Church Map of Halifax County names it "Turns Bay". The area in which Terence Bay is situated also contains the communities of Lower Prospect at which the disaster occurred, and Sandy Cove, at which a cemetery and monument to the wreck and an interpretive centre are located. Terence Bay, Nova Scotia Terence Bay (Canada 2006 Census population 824) is a rural fishing community on the Chebucto Peninsula in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, 10 km off

neg: Alexander Cosby succeed John Doucett. It appears that Cosby was always in some kind of turmoil within the military and the governing body, a condition which continued until his death. Accounts of his actions must be tempered by the fact that his correspondence did not survive and accounts are only from the other perspectives. Alexander Cosby Alexander Cosby (c. 1685–1742) was born in Ireland and had a younger sister who married Richard Philipps, governor of Nova Scotia and a military man. Through this connection, Cosby was appointed major in the 40th regiment and was stationed in Nova Scotia around 1721. He looked

neg: Executive Council of Nova Scotia are selected by the Premier of Nova Scotia and appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor. Most cabinet ministers are the head of a ministry, but this is not always the case. The current ministry has been in place since June 15, 2017, when premier Stephen McNeil shuffled his cabinet. Executive Council of Nova Scotia The Executive Council of Nova Scotia (informally and more commonly, the Cabinet of Nova Scotia) is the cabinet of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Almost always made up of members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, the Cabinet is similar in structure and role to the

neg: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Nova Scotia Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal for Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Court of Appeal or NSCA) is the highest appeal court in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. There are currently 8 judicial seats including one assigned to the Chief Justice of Nova Scotia. At any given time there may be one or more additional justices who sit as supernumerary justices. The court sits in Halifax, which is the capital of Nova Scotia. Cases are heard by a panel of three judges. They publish approximately 80 cases each year. The Court of Appeal was established on 30

neg: Native Council of Nova Scotia Halifax to seek education, employment or other economic opportunities. They are no longer members of Nova Scotia’s 13 on-reserve bands and are not included in the Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Tripartite Forum. They are not consulted over decisions related to natural resources and environment, and loose their land and hunting rights. The Daniels decision in 2016 ruled that non-status Indians have the legal right to be considered “Indians” under Canada's Constitution of 1867, but it was unclear what changes federal and provincial governments would make. The Helping Prepare for Employment/Education (HYPE) project announced in 2017 will provide First Nations youth with employment

neg: Gorham's Rangers arrived, Edward Cornwallis, he established a new capital for Nova Scotia at what became Halifax. It is at this point that Gorham's unit moved its base of operations from Annapolis Royal to the new headquarters. Further, the company was involved in the establishment of Fort Sackville (Nova Scotia) and Fort Edward (Nova Scotia). After John Gorham's death in 1751, command of the unit went to his brother, Lieutenant Joseph Gorham. In 1750, at least six independent companies of rangers were organized in Nova Scotia, all modeled on Gorham's Rangers, although they contained mainly Anglo-Americans recruited in New England. The rangers

neg: Bloody Creek crater quartz. Nalepa, M.E. (2012) "Investigation of the form and age of the Bloody Creek Crater, southwestern Nova Scotia." unpublished Acadia Honour's thesis, Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Bloody Creek crater Bloody Creek crater, which is also known as the Bloody Creek structure, is a in diameter elliptical feature that is located in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is argued to be either a possible extraterrestrial impact crater or an impact structure. It lies between Bridgetown and West Dalhousie, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, where the Bloody Creek structure straddles what was once a stretch of Bloody Creek.

neg: Helen Frankenthaler in this land. I had to live there, and master the language. Some of her thoughts on painting: John Elderfield wrote that the watercolors of Paul Cézanne and John Marin were important early influences: "Mountains and Sea", Frankenthaler's first professionally exhibited work, is generally identified as her most well-known painting because of its use of soak stain. The work itself was painted after a trip to Nova Scotia, calling into question just how non-representational the painting is. While "Mountains and Sea" is not a direct depiction of a Nova Scotia coastline, there are elements of it that suggest a kind

neg: Order of Nova Scotia can be worn during less formal occasions. The following are some notable appointees of the Order of Nova Scotia: Order of Nova Scotia The Order of Nova Scotia is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Instituted on 2 August 2001, when Lieutenant Governor Myra Freeman granted Royal Assent to the Order of Nova Scotia Act, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Nova Scotia residents for conspicuous achievements in any field, being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the Nova Scotia

neg: Nova Scotia Council Nova Scotia Council The Nova Scotia Council (1720–1758) was the British administrative and judicial body in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Council was also known as the Council of Nova Scotia, the Annapolis Council (prior to 1749) and the Halifax Council (after 1749). After 1749, the Nova Scotia Council was limited to administrative powers and the judicial courts are set separately. There was no legislative assembly in British-ruled Nova Scotia from the time of the conquest in 1710 until during the Seven Years' War in 1758. The Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations (or simply the Board of Trade) in

neg: Mona Louise Parsons was left with nothing. Although she launched a legal battle that would span several years and one ocean, she was unsuccessful. Parsons returned to Nova Scotia in December 1957 with what had been deemed her possessions. There she became reacquainted with a childhood friend, Major General Harry Foster. They married in 1959 and lived in Lobster Point, Chester, Nova Scotia (near the Chester Golf Club). Foster died in 1964; Parsons eventually moved back to Wolfville, Nova Scotia in 1970, where she remained until her death. She is buried in the family plot at the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In

neg: Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment Ship Harbour. Cpt. Thomas Green, two sergeants, five corporals, and 22 private soldiers, some with their families, took up grants ranging from 100 to 450 acres. Captain Timothy William Hierlihy and his father Lt Col. Timothy Hierlihy of the Regiment settled in Antigonish (Captain Island and Captain Pond are named after the son.) Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment The Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment, also known as the Loyal Regiment of Nova Scotia Volunteers and Loyal Nova Scotia Volunteers, from 1775-1780, the Royal Regiment of Nova Scotia Volunteers, from 1780-1783, and the Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment and Nova Scotia

neg: Hilden, Nova Scotia to the eastern hill. By an act of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1895, the name of the communities, along with "Slabtown" further south, was changed to Hilden. Hilden, Nova Scotia Hilden is a Canadian rural community located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The population of Hilden is approximately 1,200 and the community is located in Colchester Census Division C. The majority of the population live in three middle class residential subdivisions and the community functions as a suburb of the town of Truro. The first school in what became Hilden was a single-room building opened in 1870.

neg: Hilden, Nova Scotia Hilden, Nova Scotia Hilden is a Canadian rural community located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The population of Hilden is approximately 1,200 and the community is located in Colchester Census Division C. The majority of the population live in three middle class residential subdivisions and the community functions as a suburb of the town of Truro. The first school in what became Hilden was a single-room building opened in 1870. This burnt in 1914, and a new building was erected on the same site the following year. After education reforms in Nova Scotia in the 1940s, students from Hilden attended

neg: History of Nova Scotia part of Nova Scotia. In 1763 Cape Breton Island and St. John's Island (what is now Prince Edward Island) became part of Nova Scotia. In 1769, St. John's Island became a separate colony. Nova Scotia included present-day New Brunswick until that province was established in 1784. The glaciers began their retreat from in the Maritimes approximately 13,500 years ago, with final deglaciation, isostatic rebound, and sea level fluctuation ending and leaving the New England-Maritimes region virtually ice free 11,000 years ago. The earliest evidence of Palaeo-Indian settlement in the region follows rapidly after deglaciation. Evidence of settlement found in the

neg: Woodside, Kings County, Nova Scotia still some land and descendants of the original family in Nova Scotia. Woodside, Kings County, Nova Scotia "Woodside" is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Kings County. It was founded by the Woodside family, whom came over from Scotland in 1773 on the ship Hector. Some members of the family stayed in the Pictou region, but some lead by the family head E. Woodside migrated and established themselves in what is now known as Woodside, Kings County. Although most of the Woodside Clan left Pictou and Woodside and has since spread out to Prince Edward

neg: Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education first Atlantic Canadian Program in Early Childhood Education. During the years to follow, the program evolved from a three-month course to a ten-month Diploma program. In order to ensure that the Diploma was current, the program evolved into what was known as St. Joseph’s College of Early Childhood Education, and was extended to a two-year course in the year 2000. In August 2008 the college changed its name to the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education. The Diploma is licensed by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services. NSCECE has

neg: Monarchy in Nova Scotia monarchical connections were formed when Jacques Cartier in 1534 claimed Chaleur Bay for King Francis I, though the area was not officially settled until King Henry IV in 1604 established a colony administered by the Governor of Acadia. Only slightly later, King James VI and I laid claim to what is today Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and part of Maine and made it part of the Scottish Crown's dominion, calling the area Nova Scotia. James' son, Charles I, later issued the "Charter of New Scotland", which created the Baronets of Nova Scotia, many of which continue to exist today. Over

neg: Military history of Nova Scotia region (which included south western Nova Scotia). From there, they participated in numerous raids on Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. In the April 1757, a band of Acadian and Mi'kmaq raided a warehouse near Fort Edward, killing thirteen British soldiers. After loading with what provisions they could carry, they set fire to the building. A few days later, the same partisans also raided Fort Cumberland. Because of the strength of the Acadian militia and Mi'kmaq militia, British officer John Knox wrote that "In the year 1757 we were said to be Masters of the province of Nova Scotia, or Acadia, which, however,

neg: Garrison Cemetery (Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia) Fortune (1774–1864), a Black Loyalist and the first female police officer in what is now Canada is buried here. The pioneering educator Andrew Henderson (1797-1869) was also buried there. From plaque at cemetery: Garrison Cemetery (Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia) Garrison Cemetery is a cemetery located on the grounds of Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. It is located next to the old Court House, at the intersection of George St. and Nova Scotia Trunk 1. Initially used as a burial ground for French military forces, it has since been used by Acadians, the British military and the parish of

neg: Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Tripartite Forum for Mi’kmaq on reserves were given the responsibility for their own education. There are now 11 band run schools in Nova Scotia. Now Nova Scotia has the highest rate of retention of aboriginal students in schools in the country. More than half the teachers are Mi’kmaq. From 2011 to 2012 there was a 25% increase of Mi’kmaq students going to university. Atlantic Canada has the highest rate of aboriginal students attending university in the country. Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Tripartite Forum The Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Tripartite Forum was established in 1997 to provide the Mi'kmaq, Nova Scotia and Canada a place to resolve

neg: Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Nova Scotia Federation of Labour The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour (NSFL) is the Nova Scotia provincial trade union federation of the Canadian Labour Congress. It was founded in 1956, and has a membership of 70,000 members up to May 2017 when that grew to 80,000 members when the Nova Scotia teachers union joined. Its conventions are held every two years, normally in October. There is also an off year conference between conventions. The majority of the labour unions in the province are affiliated to the NSFL with some notable exceptions such as the Nova Scotia Union of Public and

neg: Climate of Nova Scotia The most destructive hurricane was Hurricane Juan in 2003. Very high winds are frequently experienced in Grand Étang in northern Nova Scotia, which result from the effect of low mountains on southwesterly winds. They are known as Suetes. Climate of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia lies in the mid-temperate zone and, although the province is almost surrounded by water, the climate is closer to continental rather than maritime. The temperature extremes of the continental climate are moderated by the ocean. Nova Scotia has frequent coastal fog and marked changeability of weather from day to day. The main factors influencing Nova Scotia's

neg: Government of Nova Scotia McNeil, was sworn in as premier on October 22, 2013, Hon. Stephen McNeil became the 28th Premier of the Province of Nova Scotia since Confederation. Premier McNeil was elected Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party in 2007. The functions of the Sovereign, Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, and known in Nova Scotia as the Queen in Right of Nova Scotia, are exercised by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Canada, in consultation with the Premier of Nova Scotia. In the

neg: Nova Scotia in the American Revolution and the territory in Maine entered the control of the newly independent American state of Massachusetts. With the Loyalist homeland gone, Nova Scotia was divided to accommodate the Loyalists: both New Brunswick and Cape Breton were created as separate colonies for the Loyalists (Cape Breton returned to Nova Scotia in 1820). There are many Loyalists buried in the Old Burying Ground (Halifax, Nova Scotia), including a number of Black Loyalists who have unmarked graves. Nova Scotia in the American Revolution Nova Scotia was heavily involved in the American Revolution (Nova Scotia included present-day New Brunswick until this colony was created

neg: Agriculture in Nova Scotia many more. Nova Scotia is also known for other fruit wines such as apple, blueberry, and cranberry. Many of these varieties are French hybrid varieties in order for the crop to survive in the cooler climate in Nova Scotia. This industry is still very new to Nova Scotia thus many measures have been taken to reduce the number of pests in the area. Wild flowers such as mayflower, pitcher plant, white water lily and a variety of violets grow throughout Nova Scotia. The Horticulture Nova Scotia (HNS) is a group that help educate people about horticulture in Nova Scotia involving

neg: Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service to the existence of Surf League, Nova Scotians would often travel to competitions in Ontario, Quebec and the United States. At the conclusion of each summer, league awards are presented to the top teams and individuals who competed on the series. Career statistics are also maintained by the league for wins for men and women. Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service (also NSLS) is a Canadian lifeguard service operating in Nova Scotia. NSLS has been supervising many Nova Scotian beaches since 1973 and is a joint project between the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection,

neg: Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation and renamed the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation. On October 17, 2018, the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation becomes the sole authorized retailer of cannabis in Nova Scotia following the legalization of recreational cannabis. Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is the Crown corporation which controls sales of alcoholic beverages and recreational cannabis in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the sole distributor for these products and runs all retail outlets (106 across the province) selling alcohol and cannabis products. The exceptions are for four private wine specialty shops and, in rural areas where there is not an NSLC

neg: Technical University of Nova Scotia There are also two buildings and a prestigious scholarship named after Dr. Sexton. Technical University of Nova Scotia The Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS) is a former Canadian university that was located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. TUNS was officially founded as the Nova Scotia Technical College on 25 April 1907. On 1 April 1997 it was merged into Dalhousie University. The former TUNS campus is now called the Sexton Campus, in honour of Dr. Frederick Sexton, founding principal of the Nova Scotia Technical College. By the early 20th century, Nova Scotia businesses and industries recognized the growing need for

neg: Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League the Nova Scotia Junior B Hockey League. In 2006, the league dropped the "B" from its name. Defunct "Bolded are teams who also won the Don Johnson Cup as Atlantic Jr. B Champions." Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League The Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League (formerly the Nova Scotia Junior B Hockey League) is a Junior "B" ice hockey league in Nova Scotia, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. The winner of the Nova Scotia playoffs competes for the Don Johnson Cup, the Atlantic Junior "B" Crown. The Mainland Junior B Hockey League was formed in 1980 by Al Hollingsworth. In 1992,

neg: Climate of Nova Scotia Climate of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia lies in the mid-temperate zone and, although the province is almost surrounded by water, the climate is closer to continental rather than maritime. The temperature extremes of the continental climate are moderated by the ocean. Nova Scotia has frequent coastal fog and marked changeability of weather from day to day. The main factors influencing Nova Scotia's climate are: Described on the provincial vehicle-licence plate as Canada's Ocean Playground, the sea is a major influence on Nova Scotia's climate. Nova Scotia's cold winters and warm summers are modified and generally moderated by ocean influences. The

neg: Scouting and Guiding in Nova Scotia was organized in Halifax by suffragette Mary Walcott Ritchie (sister of Eliza Ritchie). Over the next years various companies were formed. In 1922 the Nova Scotia Council was incorporated. Headquarters: Halifax, NS Website: http://www.girlguides.ns.ca/ Scouting and Guiding in Nova Scotia Scouting in Nova Scotia has a long history, from the 1900s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. Nova Scotia is served by the Nova Scotia Council of Scouts Canada. Among Nova Scotia's varied Scouting groups are Scouts (11-14), Cubs (8-10), Beavers (5-7) and Venturers (14-17). Canada has several

neg: Politics of Nova Scotia Politics of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is a parliamentary democracy. Its legislature consists of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and fifty-one members representing their electoral districts in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. As Canada's head of state, Queen Elizabeth II is the head of Nova Scotia's chief executive government. Her duties in Nova Scotia are carried out by the Lieutenant-Governor, Arthur LeBlanc. The government is headed by the Premier, Stephen McNeil, who took office October 22, 2013. Halifax is home to the House of Assembly and Lieutenant-Governor. The House of Assembly has met in Halifax at Province House

neg: Government of Nova Scotia Government of Nova Scotia The Government of Nova Scotia refers to the provincial government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s four Atlantic Provinces, and the second-smallest province in Canada. The capital of the province, Halifax, is Nova Scotia's largest city and its political capital. Halifax is where the Province House, Canada’s oldest legislative building, is located. The Government of Nova Scotia consists of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867. In modern Canadian use, the term "government" refers broadly to the cabinet

neg: Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty negative publicity for euthanizing healthy cats and kittens. Kings County branch members are working on creating Nova Scotia's first cat sanctuary on land adjacent to their Waterville shelter. Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (Nova Scotia SPCA) is a not-for-profit charitable society organized under the "Animal Protection Act" of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The Society is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to the promotion of respect and humane care for animals. Its members are committed to providing humane leadership in animal advocacy, protection,

neg: Nova Scotia grunt. There are a number of festivals and cultural events that are recurring in Nova Scotia, or notable in its history. The following is an incomplete list of festivals and other cultural gatherings in the province: Nova Scotia's tourism industry showcases Nova Scotia's culture, scenery and coastline. Nova Scotia has many museums reflecting its ethnic heritage, including the Glooscap Heritage Centre, Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Hector Heritage Quay and the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. Others museums tell the story of its working history, such as the Cape Breton Miners' Museum, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Nova

neg: Nova Scotia Breton University and the Atlantic School of Theology. There are also more than 90 registered private commercial colleges in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Nova Scotia (; Latin for "New Scotland"; ; Scottish Gaelic: "Alba Nuadh") is one of Canada's three Maritime Provinces, and one of the four provinces that form Atlantic Canada. Its provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the second-smallest of Canada's ten provinces, with an area of 55,284 square kilometres (21,300 sq mi), including Cape Breton and another 3,800 coastal islands. As of 2016, the population was 923,598. Nova Scotia is Canada's second-most-densely populated province, after Prince

neg: Black Lake (Nova Scotia) Black Lake (Nova Scotia) There are various Black Lakes in Nova Scotia, Canada. They vary widely in size, depth and usability. Many counties, such as Cumberland, Halifax, Inverness, and Pictou Counties have more than one Black Lake so named, while other counties mentioned in this article have only one named Black Lake. There a Black Lake in Colchester County, Nova Scotia south of the collector road 256 and north of the Highway 104 near Clear Lake. It is located at: There are two Black Lakes in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. One is located at . This is the deepest lake

neg: Petroleum pricing in Nova Scotia Petroleum pricing in Nova Scotia Petroleum pricing in Nova Scotia is based on the Petroleum Products Pricing Act which governs the wholesale and minimum and maximum price of gasoline and diesel fuels that are authorised in Nova Scotia. In the spring of 2004, some consumers and an association representing some retailers (the Retail Gasoline Dealers Association of Nova Scotia) complained about the rising price of gasoline and diesel fuel, and the closure of rural gas stations due to low volumes and low margins. After appearing before an all party committee on petroleum pricing, the Nova Scotia legislature passed Bill 79

neg: Kejimkujik National Park wildlife viewing opportunities. Moose, warblers, white-tailed deer, barred owls, beavers, porcupines, woodpeckers, martens, and loons are not uncommon, especially along waterways. Black bears, though present in the park, are seldom seen. Coyotes are also present in this park. Harbour and grey seals are often seen along the seaside coast basking on its rocks. There are several uncommon species of organisms that call Kejimkujik their home. The Blanding's turtle which is considered an endangered species in Nova Scotia is similar in size to the common painted turtle; however the Blanding's is characterized by its yellow neck. Juveniles measure between 5 and

neg: Mike Laughton Mike Laughton Michael Frederick Laughton (born February 21, 1944) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played 189 games in the National Hockey League and 203 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the California Golden Seals, New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, New Jersey Knights, and San Diego Mariners. He was sold to the Montreal Canadiens before the start of the 1971-72 season by the California Golden Seals. Not being able to make the team with an already stacked lineup, Laughton was sent down to the Nova Scotia Voyageurs of the American Hockey League

neg: Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (Nova Scotia SPCA) is a not-for-profit charitable society organized under the "Animal Protection Act" of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The Society is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to the promotion of respect and humane care for animals. Its members are committed to providing humane leadership in animal advocacy, protection, education, and veterinary care. The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is involved solely with the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion

neg: Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development electronic tools for businesses to use to bid or to develop business opportunities with the Province of Nova Scotia. A number of agencies are included under the Ministry: The department has undergone numerous name changes including: Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development The Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism was a part of the Government of Nova Scotia. It was created in 2011 from the former Department of Economic and Rural Development. Its primary purpose was to stimulate the economy of Nova Scotia. The Department did this by helping Nova Scotia businesses to expand employment opportunities,

neg: Tourism in Nova Scotia Tourism in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has two major national parks, Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Kejimkujik National Park. Nova Scotia is also home to three UNESCO world heritage heydays . The two cultural and one natural site are the town of Old Lunenberg, the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, and the Joggins fossil cliffs. Nova Scotia is also famous for its numerous historical sites, museums, and natural areas. Attractions outside of the Halifax regional municipality include the following: Nova Scotia has a highly developed highway system which allows for road transportation between various communities and tourism sites within the

neg: Spryfield Attack Spryfield Attack The Spryfield Attack are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Spryfield, Nova Scotia. They compete in the Nova Scotia Junior C Hockey League as members of Hockey Nova Scotia and Hockey Canada and are the winners of the 2014 Maritime-Hockey North Junior C Championship. Spryfield Attack for the second time were 2015-16 Nova Scotia Junior C Champions and 'silver medalists' in the 2015-16 Maritime North Junior Hockey Champions in New Brunswick. The Spryfield Silver and Black Attack was founded in 1989 as a Junior Hockey Team based out of Spryfield, Nova Scotia. In their first year, they

neg: 2013 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts open-entry double knockout qualifying two teams to the provincial playoffs. 2013 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts The 2013 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the women's provincial curling championship for Nova Scotia, was held from January 23 to 27 at the Halifax Curling Club in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The winning Mary-Anne Arsenault rink represented Nova Scotia at the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kingston, Ontario. "Final Round Robin Standings" All draw times are listed in Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4). "Wednesday, January 23, 1:00 pm" "Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 pm" "Thursday, January 24, 1:00 pm" "Thursday, January 24, 7:00

neg: 2013 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2013 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts The 2013 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the women's provincial curling championship for Nova Scotia, was held from January 23 to 27 at the Halifax Curling Club in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The winning Mary-Anne Arsenault rink represented Nova Scotia at the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kingston, Ontario. "Final Round Robin Standings" All draw times are listed in Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4). "Wednesday, January 23, 1:00 pm" "Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 pm" "Thursday, January 24, 1:00 pm" "Thursday, January 24, 7:00 pm" "Friday, January 25, 1:00 pm" "Friday, January 25, 7:00

neg: 2015 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts 24, 1:00 pm" "Saturday, January 24, 3:00 pm" "Sunday, January 25, 9:00 am" "Sunday, January 25, 2:00 pm" 2015 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts The 2015 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the provincial women's curling championship of Nova Scotia, was held from January 20 to 25 at the Dartmouth Curling Club in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The winning team represented Nova Scotia at the national level 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The teams are listed as follows: "Final Round Robin Standings" "Wednesday, January 21, 1:00 pm" "Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 pm" "Thursday, January 22, 1:00

neg: 2015 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2015 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts The 2015 Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the provincial women's curling championship of Nova Scotia, was held from January 20 to 25 at the Dartmouth Curling Club in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The winning team represented Nova Scotia at the national level 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The teams are listed as follows: "Final Round Robin Standings" "Wednesday, January 21, 1:00 pm" "Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 pm" "Thursday, January 22, 1:00 pm" "Thursday, January 22, 7:00 pm" "Friday, January 23, 1:00 pm" "Friday, January 23, 7:00 pm" "Saturday, January

neg: Nova Scotia Secondary School Students' Association at NSSSA, and can be about many things. WENDYs usually initiate these, but any student can, really. They usually are not just words spoken aloud, but also actions to match the cheer. Some common repeat after me cheers are 'Little Red Wagon,' 'Hey Hey Superman,' and 'I was Eaten by a Boa Constrictor.' Nova Scotia Secondary School Students' Association The Nova Scotia Secondary School Students' Association (known commonly as the NSSSA or affectionately as "The N-Trip" to its members) is an organization in Nova Scotia, Canada run mainly by students in Grades 9 to 12, enrolled in a Nova Scotia

neg: Scouting and Guiding in Nova Scotia Scouting and Guiding in Nova Scotia Scouting in Nova Scotia has a long history, from the 1900s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. Nova Scotia is served by the Nova Scotia Council of Scouts Canada. Among Nova Scotia's varied Scouting groups are Scouts (11-14), Cubs (8-10), Beavers (5-7) and Venturers (14-17). Canada has several associations which trace their roots to the Baden-Powell Scouts in the United Kingdom. They form the Canadian Federation of Independent Scouting, which is a member of the World Federation of Independent Scouts. Members of

neg: Petroleum pricing in Nova Scotia price for most of entire province (no zones) without setting a minimum price. As a price comparison, on 1 July 2006, the same day Nova Scotia started its system, the maximum price in New Brunswick was 112.4 cents per litre for regular self serve compared to Nova Scotia's minimum price of 113.3 to 115.2 (depending on the zone) cents per litre. Petroleum pricing in Nova Scotia Petroleum pricing in Nova Scotia is based on the Petroleum Products Pricing Act which governs the wholesale and minimum and maximum price of gasoline and diesel fuels that are authorised in Nova Scotia. In

neg: Geography of Nova Scotia the same latitude because the direction of the Atlantic currents are going east to Europe. Because it juts out into the Atlantic, Nova Scotia is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes in the summer and autumn. Geography of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is a province located in Eastern Canada fronting the Atlantic Ocean. One of the Maritime Provinces, Nova Scotia's geography is complex, despite its relatively small size in comparison to other Canadian provinces. The mainland portion of the Nova Scotia peninsula is attached to North America through the Isthmus of Chignecto. Various offshore islands, the largest of which is

neg: Rugby Nova Scotia Rugby Nova Scotia Rugby Nova Scotia is the provincial administrative body for rugby union in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Nova Scotia Rugby Union (ORU) also known as Rugby Nova Scotia is the provincial governing body for the sport of rugby union in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and a Provincial Union of Rugby Canada. Rugby Nova Scotia governs various levels of rugby (Mini-Rugby, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, Under-18, Senior, Masters, Non-contact). You can find a list of clubs in Nova Scotia here. Rugby Nova Scotia is represented on the National stage by the Nova Scotia Keltics. This program includes 15's

neg: Native Council of Nova Scotia Native Council of Nova Scotia The Native Council of Nova Scotia represents about 25,000 Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples who are non-status or live off-reserve in Nova Scotia and issues its own identity cards. It works to improve their social, economic and political situation. Its head office is in Truro, and it has offices in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Liverpool, Dartmouth, Digby and Coldbrook. According to Canada's 2016 census, 51,495 Nova Scotians claim Aboriginal identity, but only 18,940 were considered “status Indians”, and 40.1 per cent of those live outside reserves. Many individuals choose to live off-reserve and relocate to an urban area like

neg: Nova Scotia become an important part of the economy, although production and revenue are now declining. Agriculture remains an important sector in the province, particularly in the Annapolis Valley. Nova Scotia’s defence and aerospace sector generates approximately $500 million in revenues and contributes about $1.5 billion to the provincial economy each year. To date, 40% of Canada’s military assets reside in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia has the fourth-largest film industry in Canada hosting over 100 productions yearly, more than half of which are the products of international film and television producers. In 2015, the government of Nova Scotia eliminated tax credits to

neg: Nova Scotia O'Brien. Some of most notable artists whose works have been acquired by Nova Scotia are British artist Joshua Reynolds (collection of Art Gallery of Nova Scotia); William Gush and William J. Weaver (both have works in Province House); Robert Field (Government House), as well as leading American artists Benjamin West (self portrait in The Halifax Club, portrait of chief justice in Nova Scotia Supreme Court), John Singleton Copley, Robert Feke, and Robert Field (the latter three have works in the Uniacke Estate). Two famous Nova Scotian photographers are Wallace R. MacAskill and Sherman Hines. Three of the most accomplished illustrators

neg: Nova Scotia Scotia is home to several internationally renowned musicians and there are visitor centres in the home towns of Hank Snow, Rita MacNeil, and Anne Murray Centre. There are also numerous music and cultural festivals such as the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Celtic Colours, the Nova Scotia Gaelic Mod, Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the Atlantic Film Festival and the Atlantic Fringe Festival. The province has 87 National Historic Sites of Canada, including the Habitation at Port-Royal, the Fortress of Louisbourg and Citadel Hill (Fort George) in Halifax. Nova Scotia has two national parks, Kejimkujik and Cape Breton Highlands, and many

neg: The Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia Technology Act of Nova Scotia. The Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia The Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia, also called TechNova Certified Technology Professionals, is Nova Scotia's independent certifying body for engineering/applied science technicians and technologists. TechNova confers the post-nominal designations of C.Tech. (Certified Technician), and A.Sc.T. (Applied Science Technologist) which are symbols of achievement in engineering/applied science technology and are legally protected for use only by fully certified members in good standing. The designations are recognized across Canada by many employers and other engineering professionals through the efforts of provincial

neg: Pubnico (village), Nova Scotia Pubnico (village), Nova Scotia Pubnico is a small French Acadian community located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia on Nova Scotia Trunk 3 . It was founded in 1653 by Philippe Mius d’Entremont. It is the oldest Acadian community still inhabited mainly by Acadians; most of today's residents are descendants of the founder. Other d'Entremont form Pubnico are François D'Entremont (1935-2012) of the RCMP and Laurent D'Entremont, author of Stories to remember. Pubnico comprises three different sections. There are West Pubnico, whose people are almost all French speaking, Pubnico proper, better known as Pubnico Head, whose people are mostly all English

neg: David Seabury (politician) David Seabury (politician) David Seabury was a tradesman, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1785 and 1786. He was born in what is now the United States, the son of the Reverend Samuel Seabury and Elizabeth Powell. His brother Samuel was the first bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States. In 1770, he married Anne Lyne. A United Empire Loyalist, he served as captain in a loyalist regiment during the American Revolution and came to Nova Scotia in 1783, settling in Granville. Seabury was a

neg: Enfield, Nova Scotia Air Canada Jazz, is headquartered in Enfield. Enfield, Nova Scotia Enfield is an exurban community located north of Halifax Stanfield International Airport in the Shubenacadie Valley on the border of Hants and Halifax counties in Nova Scotia, Canada. Specifically, Enfield exists in both the East Hants Municipal District and the Halifax Regional Municipality and is divided by the Shubenacadie River. Grants of land around what is now Enfield were given after 1760. The first was given to Benjamin Franklin, a parcel of land on the side of the Shubenacadie River opposite the main part of the present village. A Mr.

neg: Paul MacEwan 1993 and over 50 per cent in 1998 and in 1999. MacEwan's riding was often considered the safest riding in the province, no matter what banner he ran under. MacEwan died on May 2, 2017. MacEwan was married to Carol Elizabeth Osborne and married Doreen Elizabeth Corbett in 1987. Paul MacEwan Paul MacEwan (April 8, 1943 – May 2, 2017) was a politician in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, and long-time member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly (MLA). He was the son of Horace Frederick MacEwan and was educated at the Sydney Academy, the Nova Scotia Teachers

neg: Enfield, Nova Scotia Enfield, Nova Scotia Enfield is an exurban community located north of Halifax Stanfield International Airport in the Shubenacadie Valley on the border of Hants and Halifax counties in Nova Scotia, Canada. Specifically, Enfield exists in both the East Hants Municipal District and the Halifax Regional Municipality and is divided by the Shubenacadie River. Grants of land around what is now Enfield were given after 1760. The first was given to Benjamin Franklin, a parcel of land on the side of the Shubenacadie River opposite the main part of the present village. A Mr. Hall was hired by Franklin to take

neg: Danks' Rangers from the region and Mi'kmaq Indians resisting British authority. Their primary area of operations was the northwestern portion of Nova Scotia and the north and eastern parts of what would later become New Brunswick. The unit averaged a little over one hundred men for much of its existence, although it seems to have been augmented to 125 for the attack on Havana in 1762. The company often operated in tandem with Gorham's Rangers, based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and after 1761, the two companies were combined into a Nova Scotia ranging corps, led by Major Joseph Gorham. In addition

neg: Nova Scotia Council London through much of the 1750s pressured the various governors in Nova Scotia to establish the 1st General Assembly of Nova Scotia. The lack of civil government with an elected assembly was a drawback to attracting settlers from the older, established colonies of New England where the population was expanding and seeking new lands. New Englanders wanted guarantees that they would have governmental institutions the same as or similar to what they had become accustomed in New England. In 1758 the Board of Trade, anxious to attract settlers to found new townships, ordered Col. Charles Lawrence to hold an election

neg: Halifax Needham Halifax Needham Halifax Needham is a provincial electoral district in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, that elects one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. It has existed since 1967, though its boundaries have changed periodically. Halifax Needham encompasses what is largely known as the North End of Halifax. It has been held by members of each of the three major political parties in Nova Scotia at different times. The riding was once the home of Liberal Premier Gerald Regan before going to Progressive Conservative Edmund L. Morris for the majority of the 1980s. Morris served as a Member of

neg: Preston, Nova Scotia A World Heavyweight contender in boxing, Kirk Johnson, is from North Preston. Preston, Nova Scotia Preston is an area in central Nova Scotia, Canada in the Halifax Regional Municipality, located on Trunk 7. The population in 2016 was 3,223 including those in East Preston and North Preston. Preston's previous community boundaries stretched westward into parts of Cherry Brook to Highway 111, and eastward through what is now Lake Echo and Porter's Lake to Myra Road (including through East Preston), north to North Preston, and south through parts to the boundaries of Lawrencetown). No community is known strictly as "Preston". The

neg: Preston, Nova Scotia Preston, Nova Scotia Preston is an area in central Nova Scotia, Canada in the Halifax Regional Municipality, located on Trunk 7. The population in 2016 was 3,223 including those in East Preston and North Preston. Preston's previous community boundaries stretched westward into parts of Cherry Brook to Highway 111, and eastward through what is now Lake Echo and Porter's Lake to Myra Road (including through East Preston), north to North Preston, and south through parts to the boundaries of Lawrencetown). No community is known strictly as "Preston". The term is used to refer to the area encompassed by the communities

neg: Nova Scotia supply lines, defending convoys from American and French attacks as in the fiercely fought convoy battle, the Naval battle off Cape Breton (1781). After the Thirteen Colonies and their French allies forced the British forces to surrender (1781), approximately 33,000 Loyalists (the King's Loyal Americans, allowed to place "United Empire Loyalist" after their names) settled in Nova Scotia (14,000 of them in what became New Brunswick) on lands granted by the Crown as some compensation for their losses. (The British administration divided Nova Scotia and carved out the present-day province of New Brunswick in 1784). The Loyalist exodus created new

neg: Samuel Bayard the transport "Hannah". The company consisted of Howard, 2 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 3 sergeants, 2 or 3 corporals, 48 privates, and several camp followers, both women and children. During the next year the men assisted the locals in re-building Fort Morris (Liverpool, Nova Scotia) at what is today called Fort Point. At Port Williams, Nova Scotia, the threat of American privateer attacks had subsided. In the spring of 1781, Major Samuel Bayard was ordered to take a detachment of Rangers overland from Halifax to Fort Hughes (Nova Scotia) to overawe local Planters who were planning to erect a Liberty Pole

neg: Agriculture in Nova Scotia There are 270 farms that are part of the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia, this is the governing body that administers quota and sets the price of milk. The production exceeds 170 million liters of milk per year, this milk will travel to one of the 7 dairy processing plants in Nova Scotia. The two main types of dairy systems in Nova Scotia are pasture-based and confinement-based. Meaning the animals are in the pasture for the majority of the time as compared to in a building the majority of the time. The current trend is toward fewer, larger confinement-based systems.

neg: Englishtown, Nova Scotia Trail when driving from the south. The Giant MacAskill Museum located in the community has exhibits for Angus MacAskill, who moved to Englishtown at age 6, died, and is buried near the cable ferry in what is known as "The Auld Cemetery". Texts Endnotes Englishtown, Nova Scotia Englishtown (Scottish Gaelic: "Baile nan Gall"; formerly known as Grand Cibou, Saint Anne, Port Dauphin) is a small coastal community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located partially on St. Ann's Harbour as well as St. Ann's Bay in Victoria County on Cape Breton Island. It is predominantly a fishing community. Englishtown

neg: Gold mining in Nova Scotia Beaver Dam just three. Production is expected to begin in 2015 or 2016. In 2018 the Government of Nova Scotia initiated the process of closing former gold mining sites in Montague Gold Mines and Goldenville that are heavily contaminated with arsenic and mercury. There are 65 declared gold districts in Nova Scotia. There were around 350 mines worked in these districts. Gold mining in Nova Scotia Gold mining has been a part of Nova Scotia's heritage for 150 plus years and continues to this day. Over a million ounces of gold have been produced in the province since mining began

neg: 100-series highways (Nova Scotia) these highways were developed during the 1960s–1990s as political projects and proved detrimental to rural railway service in the province, resulting in many rail line abandonments. Historical Note: Nova Scotia's original arterial highway number system had route number signs in the same shape as the U.S. Highway route number signs. These signs are now used for trunk highways. Nova Scotia is planning to convert many 100-series highways to divided 4-lane highways during the 21st century, pending availability of funding. 100-series highways (Nova Scotia) The 100-Series Highways are a series of arterial highways in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. A

neg: St. Mary's River (Nova Scotia) St. Mary's River (Nova Scotia) The St. Mary's River is a Canadian river. At approximately , it is one of Nova Scotia's longest rivers. It runs through Guysborough County, Antigonish County, Halifax Regional Municipality, Colchester County and Pictou County of Nova Scotia and drains into the Atlantic Ocean at Sonora, Nova Scotia. The river drains an area of approximately and has four branches; the West, East, North and Main. It offers important Atlantic salmon habitat and the riverbanks are a habitat for the wood turtle. There are an estimated 130 lakes in the St. Mary's watershed, ranging in size from

neg: Nova Scotia province's mainland is the Nova Scotia peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, including numerous bays and estuaries. Nowhere in Nova Scotia is more than from the ocean. Cape Breton Island, a large island to the northeast of the Nova Scotia mainland, is also part of the province, as is Sable Island, a small island notorious for its shipwrecks, approximately from the province's southern coast. Nova Scotia has many ancient fossil-bearing rock formations. These formations are particularly rich on the Bay of Fundy's shores. Blue Beach near Hantsport, Joggins Fossil Cliffs, on the Bay of Fundy's shores, has yielded an abundance

neg: Nancy Edell Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1987, Nancy Edell / Vivienne Pearson, Articulate Gallery, Montreal, Quebec, and Latitude 53, Edmonton, Alberta. 1986, 8th International Exhibition of Graphic Art, Frechen, West Germany. 1985, innovascotia, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1983, Atlantic Print Exhibition, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1982, Mirrorings, Art Gallery, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Art Gallery of Brant, Brantford, Ontario Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax,

neg: Higher education in Nova Scotia province students. Once some of the lowest in the country, tuition fees in Nova Scotia are now the third highest in the country — average undergraduate tuition is $6,440 per year, according to Statistics Canada. Between 1990 and 2008, the average student debt in Nova Scotia, at the time of repayment, increased from $7,660 to $24,387 (+218%). In constant dollars there was an increase of 119 per cent (from $7,660 to $16,749). A spike in debt after 1992 followed the elimination of the Nova Scotia Bursary Program, which provided the full Nova Scotia student loan portion as a non-repayable bursary.

neg: Education in Halifax, Nova Scotia Rockingham: The former Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS) was merged into Dalhousie University. The University of King's College remains an independent institution but its students have access to Dalhousie's arts and science faculties. Cape Breton University has a satellite campus in Halifax for extension courses. The Nova Scotia Community College network maintains three campuses in Halifax. There are also a variety of private career and business colleges located in and around Halifax's urban core. Education in Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia has the largest selection of education options in Atlantic Canada. The Halifax Regional School Board (HRSB) is

neg: Scouting and Guiding in Nova Scotia the federation include BPSA - Nova Scotia. The 4th Halifax Highland Scout Troop was the largest Scout troop in Nova Scotia for several decades. Created in 1922 by members of the Halifax North British Society, the organization functioned as part of Scouts Canada until 2001, when it broke away to operate as an independent organization under the name The Scots Highland Company, a Scouts-like organization for male youths. It disbanded in 2007. Guides are served by the Nova Scotia Council of Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada. Guiding in Nova Scotia started in 1911 when the first company

neg: Hants County, Nova Scotia the world was in Walton, Nova Scotia and that; combined with the gypsum and lumbering, made Walton the second busiest port in Nova Scotia in the 1950s. The mine produced in total 4.5 million tonnes of barite, between 1941 and 1978. Silver, lead, zinc and copper were also found in the same mine and over 360 000 tonnes were mined. It is estimated that there are still about 1 million tonnes of barite left in the deposit. Gold was mined at Renfrew, Nova Scotia, near Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia, The village was the home of one of the largest

neg: Coat of arms of Nova Scotia Coat of arms of Nova Scotia The coat of arms of Nova Scotia is the heraldic symbol representing the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is the oldest provincial achievement of arms in Canada, and the oldest British coat of arms in use outside Great Britain. It is blazoned as follows: "Argent, a saltire azure charged with an escutcheon of the Royal Arms of Scotland". The arms were originally granted in 1625 by King Charles I for the first Scottish colony on the Canadian mainland. The arms are also borne as a heraldic badge by the Baronets of Nova Scotia,