HRM’s bargaining team returned to the table Wednesday with representatives for the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 508 and the conciliator, but the union would not budge on its $8.8 million proposal. Talks reached an impasse this morning.
“Our residents are anxious to see buses and ferries back in service and believe an affordable resolution to this work stoppage should be reached,” said Mayor Peter Kelly. “Residents are the ones negatively impacted and feeling the brunt of this continued work stoppage.”
In accordance with the revised mandate provided by Council yesterday, HRM today tabled a new proposal that includes a lump sum payment equivalent to 2.5 per cent of wages in the first year, a 3 per cent wage increase in the second year, and a 2 per cent wage increase in the third year. The wage increases would be offset by efficiencies gained through an improved scheduling system—known as ‘rostering’—that would reduce excessive overtime costs by packaging work in week-long blocks, as well as through wage restructuring for incoming transit operators.
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If your child will attend grade 7 at Bedford Junior High School in September and you’re interested in registering him/her for late French Immersion, there is a meeting on February 9 at 6 pm in the BJH cafeteria.
Bedford Teams solve real-world problems through robot design and research at FIRST® LEGO® League Food Factor Robotics Competition hosted by Acadia University to foster interest in computer programming, science, math, problem solving, and teamwork among students aged 9-14.
Three teams and a coach from the Falcon Academy of Robotics based out of Bedford won awards at the ACADIA University Robotics Competition held Saturday, February 4th.
The FLL competition is judged in four areas: project presentation; robot performance; technical design and programming of the robot; and teamwork.
The The Champions Award was awards to EIJ Robotics as the team that best exemplified the spirit and values of the FLL program. The team will have the opportunity to proudly represent Nova Scotia at the FIRST LEGO League North American Open Tournament of Champions to be held at Legoland in California this May.
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Message from Walter Regan of the Sackville Rivers Association:
Hi All,
We need you there for support so please come out
The SLRPA and DNR are hosting an Open House this Wednesday to present to the community the proposed alignment for the next section of trail construction at Second Lake. Please come out with your support and comments.
The Open House is this Wednesday, February 8, at the Sackville Library, Fenerty Room, from 6:30 to 8:15. Please see the map below.
Everyone is welcome.
Monte Carlo Night
Come on out and help support the Sackville Heights Community Centre (this is where the SRA has its Office) 6 pm 25 Feb. $10 per person
Halifax Regional Police along with the Halifax Regional Fire Service responded to a business at 1225 Bedford Highway at 1:45 a.m., after receiving a report that the Persepolis Food Market was engulfed in flames.
The building was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and the fire was eventually extinguished. It is not known at this time what caused the fire and there are no injuries to report.
The Bedford Highway was shut down between Medowbrook Drive and Sullivans Hill Road, but it has now reopened.
Fyi: Persepolis Food Market opened its doors for business on June 5, 2010. www.bedfordbeacon.com/persepolis-food-market-opens-its-doors
Edie Shaw-Ewald is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer, and a regular contributor to the Bedford Beacon.
She coaches clients to use real and natural foods to achieve their healthiest body and mind.
She runs her own business called Nova Scotia’s Nutrition Coach:
Mike (my husband) made a declaration over a decade ago stipulating that when one of us walks in the door at the end of the work day we greet each other with a kiss. He is very strict about this rule. The kiss must happen before we start talking about the plans for the evening, what needs to be done for dinner or any minor frustrations of the day.
So we greet each other with a hug and a kiss, usually in the kitchen. Now, perhaps you do the smooch thing already…but if you don’t, I highly recommend it. Take a minute to pucker up, give your honey a good squeeze and look into each others eyes to remember why you are together.
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