It’s an annual occurence. Every year around Mother’s Day, an osprey lands on one of the trees by Fish Hatchery Park and calls Bedford home for a few weeks.
Perched on one of the large trees, this bird of prey can be distinguished by its black back and wings. A white line runs above the wings. Its yellow eyes are surrounded by a black band. The head is mostly white, with some black stripes.
These birds are seen mostly along the Atlantic coastline. They eat a variety of small fish. For this reason the osprey chooses the perch on a tree on the shore of the Sackville River. They dive feet-first and grab their prey with their talons.
The osprey builds its nest in high trees or poles, 60 feet above the ground, and the females generally lay two to three eggs. The same nest is often used each year, unless it is destroyed, either by the wind blowing it down or by human destruction.
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Each year in May, Halifax Regional Police and Halifax District RCMP host Police Week, with hands-on displays and demonstrations which showcase the many services provided in HRM and give residents an inside look at the fascinating world of police work.
The free event will take place on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. at Mic Mac Mall, 2nd Level, Bay Court entrance. The public is welcome to come see police vehicles and equipment up close, watch demonstrations by specialized police divisions such as the K-9 Unit, HRP’s Public Safety Unit and the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit’s robot.
If you find you’re interested in getting involved, there will be officers and staff on hand to answer your questions about our youth programs, recruitment and how to volunteer. As an added bonus, the Halifax Regional Police Youth Program will be there to take children’s fingerprints and RCMP will be on hand to take photos of children with officers can as a memento of the event.
In addition to Halifax Regional Police and Halifax District RCMP, officers from Military Police and CN Police will be on hand to offer their expertise on what role they play in helping keep HRM a safe place to live, work and play.
For more information on Police Week visit www.halifax.ca/police/PoliceWeek.
Wednesday, May 9, 16, 23, 30 and Saturday, May 12 and 10, the Scott Manor House (Fort Sackville Foundation) will be accepting donations for their upcoming book sale.
Donations will be welcomed between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. during the dates specified above. Donations can be taken to the Scott Manor House (15 Fort Sackville Road).
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., visit any of the more than 450 M&M Meat Shops locations across Canada to support the 24th Annual M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day benefiting Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).
M&M Meat Shops’ franchisees, staff and thousands of volunteers from coast-to-coast will be manning their grills to meet the 24th Anniversary Charity BBQ Day fundraising goal of $1.5 million. Supporters will receive a hamburger or hot dog, a drink and a bag of chips for a minimum donation of $3. All food and time is donated, so every penny raised goes directly to CCFC Crohn’s and colitis research.
For an additional $2, supporters can cool down by purchasing a delicious M&M Meat Shops Strawberry Shortcake Bar with proceeds donated to CCFC.
Canada has among the highest incidence of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis – two similar yet distinct conditions also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – in the world. Despite this high incidence, IBD is still veiled in silence and shame. There are more than 200,000 Canadians suffering from IBD. It is a painful and unpredictable disorder. There is no known cause or cure and the number of cases continues to grow.
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The Bedford Residents Association has issued this notice:
The North West Planning Advisory Committee and HRM Planning Staff will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, May 17, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Basinview Drive Community School (Cafeteria), 273 Basinview Drive, Bedford, NS, to discuss the following application:
Case No. 17489 – Application by Genivar Inc., on behalf of Bill Fenton, to amend the Bedford Municipal Planning Strategy to consider development of two multiple unit dwellings, each consisting of 24 units, at 82, 88 and 92 Dartmouth Road, Bedford.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive feedback regarding the above-noted application. The applicant will be present to discuss the proposal. Planning staff will be present to discuss the process and the application with respect to the provisions of the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law for Bedford.
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend to seek information about the proposal and/or express any comments which they may have.
A copy of the initial report is available upon request by contacting Planning Applications at 869-4260. Alternatively, the report can be viewed at the following website address: www.halifax.ca/council/agendasc/documents
As April 30th to May 6th marks Rail Safety Week, the Nova Scotia RCMP reminds the public to use caution when using or approaching railway crossings in Nova Scotia.
The summer months are approaching and that means more traffic on our roads and highways. The RCMP is reminding motorists, pedestrians and cyclists that it is illegal to walk, run, cycle or operate all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on railway tracks. It is important to know that the only place to cross a railway track is at an authorized railway crossing.
If you are crossing a railway track follow these safety tips:
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