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Everyone loves to celebrate a birthday, so on August 3, we celebrated a Happy Natal Day, in honor of Nova Scotia and Halifax-Dartmouth. A holiday that began in 1895, Natal Day was organized to celebrate Nova Scotia’s history. Natal, in case you’re wondering, is from the Latin word for “birth.” Festivities for this holiday typically last the whole weekend before Natal Day (which falls on a Monday), and include attending a lot of outdoor parties and eating a lot

of cake. However, that was not the case this year. The only live event was the raising of the flag on both the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. There were a series of virtual performances.

In order to follow the Health Protection Act Order and public health directives in

place to limit the spread of COVID-19 the 2020 Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day event was cancelled for this summer. Long time City organizer of the event, Andrew Cox, said, “The safety and security of our residents is a priority. We look forward to hosting the annual event in 2021 and celebrating Natal Day 125. On behalf of the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Committee we wish everyone

a very safe & happy summer and look forward to seeing you next year!”

Some interesting facts about Halifax:One of the largest man-made explosions happened here - Prior to Hiroshima, the Halifax Explosion of 1917 was the world’s largest man-made explosion.

It's home to Canada's most-visited National Historic Site - The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is the most-visited National Historic Site in Canada.

It’s a Geographic Anomaly - Halifax is actually closer to Dublin, Ireland that it is to Victoria, British Columbia.

It has a Large, Ice-Free, Natural Harbor - Although the largest harbor of this kind is in Sydney, Australia, the one located in Halifax is next on the list.

The Halifax Old Town Clock has been ticking continuously for 200+ years - Like most places, Halifax has a famous landmark — the Old Town Clock — ticking since 1803.

Many thanks to those who participated in the flag raising ceremony. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, happy summer!

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The Mi’kmaq in Fairview continued from the July edition…

At one time Chief Lonecloud worked with the “Buffalo Bill Wild West Show” in the United States. He also travelled around the Maritimes selling his medicine and putting on shows. He lived in several areas of Nova Scotia including Tufts Cove in Dartmouth. Article taken from the book, “Amazing Stories- The Halifax Explosion Heroes and Survivors” by Joyce Glasner.

When the Halifax Explosion Dec. 6, 1917 happened, Jerry Lonecloud had been in Kentville on business when he got word of the disaster. Concerned about his family and community, he rushed to the train station to catch the first train home.

When the train from Wolfville stopped at Windsor Junction to take on more supplies that morning, Jerry tried to hide his impatience. He had a terrible feeling of foreboding about what lay ahead and was anxious to get home. When Lonecloud saw the conductor making his way along the aisle, he stopped the man and asked how long it would be before they got moving, “not sure”, the conductor muttered before hurrying off. As the time dragged on and the train showed no sign of getting underway, Lonecloud grew frantic. Finally, unable to sit still any longer, he decided to disembark and walk the rest of the way home.

After he had walked for hours, Jerry

Lonecloud finally arrived back at Turtle Grove (Tufts Cove on the Dartmouth shore) at dusk. As he approached the Mi’kmaq settlement, his worst fears were confirmed. Turtle Grove had taken the full force of the blast. Nine of the twenty-one residents of Turtle Grove died in the explosion, the rest were seriously wounded. Among those killed were Jerry Lonecloud’s daughters, Rosie, and Hannah.

The loss of his two beloved daughters, as well as his home and half the community were a devastating blow for the Mi’kmaq elder. Chief Lonecloud was a member of the Millbrook Mi’kmaq band, which summered in the Cole Harbour area, traveling along the Shubenacadie River and through the present day Dartmouth Lakes.

He was a familiar sight to the Cole Harbour residents in bygone years, where he would be seen fishing for salmon and gathering sweet grass, which he used to make coiled baskets for sale in the Halifax Market.

Jerry Lonecloud Trail is named after him and is in the Cole Harbour-Lawrencetown Coastal Heritage Park on Bissett Road in Cole Harbour. Lone Cloud Island located in Miller Lake; Fall River is also named after him. Lone Cloud Island is a seven acre Island that is only accessible by boat. Boy Scouts Canada built a summer camp there in 1926 and the camp is still popular today.

Chief Lonecloud died on April 16, 1930 at the age of 75. He is buried in the Dartmouth Public Cemetery.

For more information on Chief Lonecloud read the book by Ruth Holmes Whitehead called “Tracking Doctor Lonecloud.” Lonecloud told stories of his recollection, tales, and customs of his people to Clara Dennis (photographer and writer from NS) who recorded his life story from 1923 to 1929, thus creating the earliest known Mi’kmaq autobiography. On March 15, 1922 Gerry Lonecloud told a story which was related to him by an old Indian, about 89 years old at the time and who then lived in Springhill, Nova Scotia.

Titled, “At the Place of Measles” – “Ale-sod-a-wav-ga-deek” (Mi’kmaq name)The old Mi’kmaq told Lonecloud, this was the place where the Mi’kmaq, who were camped there, caught “Measles” or some fatal disease, from the French. The Indians died like flies and were buried on the right hand side of the brook, a

short distance below a small pond or stream and behind the site of Forrest Tannery at Fairview, Bedford Basin, near Halifax. Burial mounds could be seen there for years after. They did not camp in that spot again. He said it was not the same place where the French were buried. The Mi’kmaq elder was describing the events when Duc d’Anville’s ships sailed into the Bedford Basin in 1746 and his men became sick from scurvy, typhus, and typhoid. Hospital tents were set up for the sick at the bottom of French Landing, today known as Bayview Road. The place the Mi’kmaq described was near the Old Tannery in Fairview, and when it ceased to exist, a Rock Quarry occupied the site. A car dealership now stands there today on the Bedford Highway. www.fairviewhistoricalsociety.ca

Spinnakers RestaurantA Great Place to Relax and Enjoy!

The Armdale Yacht Club, on historic Melville Island, is located close to the head of the picturesque Northwest Arm, a short jaunt from the Armdale Rotary. This little gem of a spot has a great deal to offer. It is a fantastic location to keep your boat, as there are many cruising and sailing events to join in! AYC has a very active event calendar year round, a great social gathering spot, whether you own a boat or not. No boat required to join in the fun!

Spinnakers Restaurant, which is fast becoming a hotspot in the area for great dining all year round, is located inside the clubhouse on top of the hill. Spinnakers is locally owned and

operated by Horizons Catering. The club is a favourite spot for private events, weddings, birthday parties, celebrations of life and, of course, Christmas parties. There are several advantages of becoming an AYC member, whether you will be a boating member or would like to take out a social membership. To inquire, please contact Leanna Marryatt, in our office, at 902-477-4617 Ext 1.


KIDS DAY CAMP AT GRACE CHAPEL (255 Ross St)August 10-14, 9am-12pm. For ages 6-10 Register: email [email protected] NS Families to Thrive! Support Family SOS and have a chance to win a 50/50 Draw (1 ticket $10, 5 for $30, draw 14 Sept.) or the Great Golf Adventure Raffle (1 ticket $25, 5 for $100, draw 18 Aug.). Proceeds from these raffles will support programs at Family SOS, a child-focused, local non-profit committed to building stronger, healthier families in HRM. For details and to purchase tickets visit FamilySOS.caFounded in 1978 by a pediatrician practicing emergency medicine at the IWK, Dr. John Anderson, Family SOS takes a proactive approach to strengthen families and grow resilience in children. Since its inception, the aim of Family SOS has been to keep families out of crisis. However, since March, it has been about supporting families through the crisis of the COVID pandemic. Thanks to the community builders and volunteers who have given donations and their time to distribute weekly food support packages to more than 80 families, at-home activity kits to 150 children, and helped to maintain online meetings of positive parenting groups for both moms and dads. In recent weeks, on-site summer camp activities have resumed at Greystone and children are again enjoying playing and learning together. Thank you to the community champions who help keep Nova Scotia strong. In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Community Health Teams in person wellness programs have been cancelled until further notice but we have been offering some online health and wellness programs via Zoom for Healthcare. Our Summer 2020 online schedule can be found at communityhealthteams.ca. August program topics include: sleep, stress, pregnancy and exercise, food and mood, finding an online exercise program and self compassion. We are expanding our online programming for the fall so stay tuned!Our Wellness Navigation service is still being offered via phone or zoom. Navigators are health care professionals who work with adults, parents, children and youth.· Navigators are doing their best to stay on top of what resources and services are currently available

during the COVID-19 pandemic to support community members. · Navigators are available to provide navigation services by phone or by zoom to community members,

health providers, and community groups. · Some examples of how a wellness navigator could help

o Supporting people to access federal benefits when they do not have internet/computer.o Connecting clients with food banks and food delivery services.o Helping people find resources to manage stress.o Supporting parents to manage anxiety or behavior challenges with their children.o Assisting Physicians, NP’s and health providers in identifying supports for their patients.

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WEEK 18 OF OUR FREE SQUARE ROOTS BUNDLES is on Saturday, August 8th. We want to thank Patricia Arab, MLA for Fairview Clayton Park and Geoff Regan, MP for Halifax West. There are some very special individuals that have shown supportus over the past 17 weeks. A huge thank you to Sally Covert and Masud Morshed. Donations are always welcome to assist in continuing this amazing program. $200 will allow us to purchase 500lbs of produce. We are spending a minimum of $1000 per week. Over 41,000lbs of produce have been distributed to over 4100 families since we began. Etransfers can be sent to: [email protected] If you would like to ‘purchase’ a bundle for yourself or someone else, please fill in the link so we know how many bundles to prepare. You can send an etransfer or put cash in our Donation Jar at pick up. Please remember you are helping local farmers when you purchase a Square Roots Bundle. This produce would often go to waste. #SupportLocal #StrongerTogetherBundles are available for pick up on Saturday, August 8th from 10:00-11:00 at the Fairview Citadel - The Salvation Army.Fairview/Clayton Park : https://forms.gle/zb1YaWATCz79XNoE8We are switching to biweekly after this weekend. Our next bundle pick up will be Saturday, August 22nd.

Tennis Time offers the safest program during the Covid-19 period.Kids tennis at Tremont Park,Westmount Park and Portland Estates are active now! Pick your week, form your own bubble groups.“Portland Estates and Halifax (Westmount & Commons) outdoor kids fall schedules are now available at www.tennistime.ca/programs as well as the Kids Tennis Time indoor yearly program for ages 3-16.” Adult lessons at Westmount and the Commons until October.Contact [email protected] or visit www.tennistime.ca.Sackville Legion - RCL Calais Branch 162 45 Sackville Cross Rd, Lower Sackville Hours are 12 noon until 5 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Saturday & Sunday12 noon until 10 pm on Friday, closed MondaysUpstairs Lounge open, pool tables and darts boards with COVID - 19 restrictions in placeFriday evenings 7 pm – 9 pm and Sunday 2 pm – 4 pm, Kitchen Party no cover chargeMembers & GuestsCheck RCL Calais Branch 162 FB page for updates as they occur, Contact number for inquiries is 902-865-4583 ext. 221 leave message. All NS Dept. of Health guidelines are being followed.

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circumstances and being held accountable by the public

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Summer Update from Rafah Di CostanzoMLA for Clayton Park WestI hope all my constituents, and all Nova Scotians, are enjoying their summer so far; we are halfway through – the time sure does fly!

Firstly, I would like to share with you an exciting announcement the province released on July 22nd, regarding education and our local schools. School students across the province will return to class on Tuesday, Sept 8th, 2020.

The plan put forth is attributed to the support of public health, the IWK Health Centre and many of our education partners.

A survey was conducted, and feedback was given from more than 28,000 students and parents.

Within the plan, there is a detailed outline of public health guidelines and thorough safety measures, as well as student learning; this was a major priority for parents, and we took their suggestions with great seriousness.

At-home learning was successful, and all those involved worked tremendously hard to make sure our

children were still receiving quality education – though we were aware of the obstacles (i.e. access to technology and equipment from home).

For this reason, the province invested $4 million to secure 14,000 computers to assist student learning for students with limited or no access to technology.

Come September, the members of our education family can expect:

- Enhanced cleaning- Physical distancing- Classrooms reorganized to

increase distance- Thorough cleaning on

transportation - Bus drivers & riders to wear

masks

Moving along, our litter prevention campaign: MLA Challenge, Let’s Stop Littering, has been at full speed since May.

We started this idea back in January 2019, as an MLA office initiative to find ways to solve the increasing amounts of litter in our riding. We were able to attract caring community

members, and it soon after turned into a Clayton Park West community challenge. We established the Litter Prevention Committee (LPC) in September 2019 with 5 to 6 members; I am happy to say that we now have 25 active members.

We also appointed two Litter Prevention leads: Michele Di Quinzio, summer student, and Jayne Hawkins, a volunteer and devoted community member.

So far, we have had two summer clean-ups: one on June 27th, and the other on July 25th. There were over 30 volunteers for each event, and I have personally observed that the litter in the riding has significantly decreased since last year.

We encourage all constituents to join the Litter Prevention Committee to

receive updates on future clean-up events, and information on how we plan to educate the youth and adults in our community! If you would like to become a member of the LPC, please email Michele or Jayne at: [email protected]. You can also visit and ‘like’ our Clayton Park West Litter Prevention Committee page on Facebook.

And remember, my door is always open! My Constituency Assistant, Zeina Klayme, and I are happy to assist you should you need it by calling: 902-443-8318, or by emailing: [email protected]

Sincerely, Rafah

By John Bignell,Columnist

Yes, It’s John Bignell for District 12!

I am officially announcing that I have put my name forward to be elected as Councillor for District 12 Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park - Wedgewood.

It has been a privilege to serve this community for 26 years on the frontlines of health care. Critical decision-making,

working in a team environment under stressful circumstances and being held accountable by the public are some of the skills I use daily as an advanced care paramedic. Now, I am hoping to represent you as Councillor for District 12 by bringing many of those same skills to the regional council.

Since I first joined my HOA in the '90s, I have been active in my community, volunteering and looking for ways to make a difference. I enjoy giving back to the District and working towards a common goal – participating in such an effort is fulfilling. I volunteer because I believe you

need to get involved to facilitate change. If you do not participate, you can’t make a difference.

Currently, I am a member of several local community boards and committees in Halifax. Which span from environmental groups, community programs, historical protection, and recreation clubs. Such as the Community Garden Project, Beaver Leader, Canada Games Centre-Mainland North JEM Team, NS Nature Trust, BLT Resident Association, and the NS Archaeology Society, and a Wireless Room Volunteer for the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. I was honoured

to have received the Provincial Volunteer Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Premier Stephen McNeil as well as the Halifax Municipal Volunteer Award from Mayor Savage to recognize my contributions to the city.

Born in this great city, Halifax has always felt like home for me. I am a husband and a father of two young boys. This city is the place where my children will grow up and the place where they will build memories. In October, I ask for your vote for Councillor for District 12. Together we can build a city that our children will be proud to call home.

Renee Field: Community Champion with Proven Track Record By Mary Ann McGrath and Diana Whalen / Members of the Committee to elect Renee Field for District 10 Councillor

Renee Field is running for City Council in District 10, Halifax – Bedford Basin West. We have both known Renee for twenty years and we know she is someone who gets things done and cares about her community. Rolling up her sleeves, rallying the neighbours and spearheading community issues is what defines Renee and captures her spirit.

With her husband Brian, she has raised four children in the Rockingham area, and is known to many as an active neighbourhood and school volunteer. In 2004 when the city removed the playground equipment from the park at Flamingo Drive and Meadowlark Crescent, she rallied the community to fundraise for the redesign and replacement of a new playground.

In the same spirit, Renee created the Syrian Family Refugee Group in 2015. Made up of up residents throughout Rockingham and Fairview, they raised $25,000 to sponsor a Syrian refugee family. The family arrived a year later to settle in Fairview, and today they are thriving.

Traffic and transit are huge issues in our fast growing district, along with policing

and crime. “Residents living along Kearney Lake need to have solutions for parking and safety at the public beach,” says Renee, a former Club Manager for Maskwa Aquatic Club on Kearney Lake.

Renee, a member of Friends of Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Society, wants to ensure everyone has the opportunity to discover the value of wilderness and is committed to see the realization of the long promised Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Regional Wilderness Park. She understands the urgent need for proper public access and trails.

Renee is committed to improving all neighbourhoods throughout District 10. She is concerned about the issues facing residents, such as affordable housing, accessible transit and increased traffic

along residential streets, and plans to advocate for park, playground, street and walkway improvements, including bike lanes. She has been an entrepreneur and wants to work with the business community to encourage responsible growth as more development takes place throughout the district.

Renee advocates for equality, immigrants, African-Canadians, Aboriginals and the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. “I have no time for bullies, racism and paper-pushers. I believe kindness and helping hands will make communities great.”Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ReneeFieldHalifax/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ReneeHalifaxHandle @ReneeHalifaxWebsite - https://reneefieldhalifax.com/

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It may be helpful to our readers to summarize a Realtor description of their services when discussing with a property owner considering them to Sell their property. There have been a multitude of changes in the industry since I started hammering for sale signs onto trees for a new subdivision development whilst digging environment test pits at $10.00 a hole. Thank goodness I no longer use bug repellent more than a cell phone and my “phone” beeps with texts more than rings with calls. Change happens but good

service is always expected and deserved.

Part 1 of 6 Seller’s Top Questions. For more than 20 years most property owners interviewing me before Listing to Sell have been happy with me providing answers to 6 specific questions. Most often they don’t wish to add more of their own. If you do I’ve love to hear your question: [email protected]

#1 Tell me about your Brand: There are a variety of brand offerings nowadays.

Long gone are the days when we only have Corn Flakes, Rice Crispies & Shreddies in the cereal aisle. We also have more brand offerings than traditional bricks & mortar buildings on “1st and Main”. The majority of existing Real Estate Brokerages are “bricks and mortar” locations. However that is changing rapidly. There are also “Mere Postings” where Buyer’s & their Realtors deal direct with Seller’s and “Full service” companies that are “Cloud based” (no buildings at all).

A professional Realtor should be able to describe in 2 minutes or less distinguishing characteristics of the Brand they represent and the benefits of dealing with them. Some Sellers’ want to do all the work themselves and others want a professional to help them navigate the maze of Market dynamics, Listing documents, Marketing, Representation, Risks & Disclosure. Everybody wants the best of latest technology. End of story is there are 2 things every Seller wants: sell for the most money they can achieve and stay out of court.

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THE HALIFAX WANDERERS FC FAN PAGEWanderers Add Youth, Competition to Back-line with Signing of Defenders Jake Ruby and Local Teenager Luke GreenBy Gareth Hampshire

Following the announcement of the 2020 season in Prince Edward Island, HFX Wanderers FC have moved quickly to complete the signing of two young players for the Island Games.

Club University pick Jake Ruby has signed to a U SPORTS deal, with Halifax-born Luke Green earning a development contract with the team.

20-year-old Ruby is a promising right-back and Green, who is just 17, an up-and-coming centre-back.

Both players have impressed Wanderers

coach Stephen Hart with their attitude throughout preseason training.

“Jake has very strong defensive qualities and he reads the game well and Luke has trained with us since last year and is very calm and measured which are good qualities as a centre-back,” said Hart. Ruby caught Hart’s attention during a standout year with Trinity Western University in BC, where he’s from. He is also a former Vancouver Whitecaps Academy player, who has represented Canada at the U 17 level, as well as being invited to train in Germany with FC Nürnberg during a short spell.

“It’s been amazing training with this team and I’m super happy and motivated that there is going to be a league,” Ruby said. “The club gave me the option to go back home because of Covid-19 but I decided the best move was for me to stay here and show my commitment to the club and that was the right decision in the end.”

Green is a player many throughout Nova Scotia already know about from his eye-catching performances with local club Suburban as well as Team Nova Scotia.Last year he was a regular in ‘The Kitchen’ cheering on his hometown club from behind the goal, while also gaining

experience training with Stephen Hart’s squad.

“It's a dream come true because to watch the team in the first year and to be from the city is unreal, so for me to have this chance to play pro in Halifax means everything,” Green said.

“It reflects our vision for how we can provide a pathway for local players and we definitely have it in our plans to have some form of U 23 team starting next summer that would be made up of players who live or are studying in this region, in a collaboration with Atlantic Universities and Colleges,” said Wanderers VP of Football Operations Matt Fegan.

The club are continuing to monitor Covid-19 border and visa restrictions to understand when Brazilian defender Eriks Santos could arrive in Canada but are committed to bringing him to Halifax for 2021 if it won’t be possible this season.

The signings complete a whirlwind couple of days for the club after the announcement of the 2020 season and the arrival of Jamaican International forward Alex Marshall.

The club’s goalkeeper coach Jan-Michael Williams is also now in Halifax after travelling from Trinidad and Tobago, completing the club’s coaching staff.

The Canadian Premier League’s Island Games kicks off in Charlottetown on August 13th.

Jake Ruby (left) and Luke Green (right) alongside Wanderers coach Stephen Hart

2020 HFX Wanderers Season Announced with Prince Edward Island Chosen as Host ProvinceBy Gareth Hampshire

HFX Wanderers fans have finally got the news they have been waiting for as the Canadian Premier League announced the 2020 season will go ahead in Prince Edward Island this week. The CPL and the Province of Prince Edward Island have been working tirelessly with the Owners, Players, Government of Canada, City of Charlottetown, and

other partners to finalize the details on a location that would include the mandated public health protocols and measures that will govern the season. “I’m really proud to help make this a reality in our home market of the Maritimes,” said Wanderers Founder and President Derek Martin. “Our loyal fans deserve the opportunity to cheer and

our dedicated players deserve a chance to perform...let’s go get it!” The safety and well-being of Prince Edward Island residents, as well as Players, Coaches, Officials and staff is the single most important issue and it is vital that appropriate health and safety protocols are in place and agreed to by all stakeholders.

The made for TV event – The Island Games – will commence on Thursday, August 13 with a rematch of the 2019 season finalists Forge FC vs Cavalry FC and will conclude in September.

The full schedule will be announced soon. All games will be played to closed doors in a sequestered environment in Charlottetown.

6 Seller’s Top Questions from Realtor Terry Black


By Shay Forbes, Columnist

By John Moore,Columnist

Why It’s Time for That Change in District 10! Mohammad Ehsan, District 10 Councillor Candidate

“Why should I support you in this election?” These days, I am asked different versions of this question quite often. It is definitely a valid question.

Why would you support a first generation Canadian in District 10? Do I even fit the criteria of your expectations? Why should the residents of District 10 elect me as their council representative?

Let me tell you why I think that I am qualified to be the next representative of District 10 in the Halifax Regional Municipality. I was born in Dhaka; Bangladesh and I have been a resident of Canada - the best country in the world - for eighteen years. In that time, I have become such a proud Canadian. Starting from the west coast in Vancouver, living in the majestic capital Ottawa in between, I moved to Halifax 12 years ago. I love this beautiful province I now call home and my wife Farzana Naz and I are raising our twin boys who were born here.

As proud Haligonians, we breathe and live every moment of our lives engaged in the community, always striving to give back. Working hard to do what’s best for the community gives us a sense of belonging. Giving back is what makes us real Canadians. We know in our hearts that we live among friends and the community family.

Yes, my background and lived experience is diverse. I was lucky to have lived in various cities and countries, from developing to developed ones. I lived in Asia, Europe, and North America. I have worked as a faculty member teaching in multiple countries including here in Nova Scotia. I have worked for government, nonprofit and volunteer organizations in a number of roles as well. I was also given consulting responsibilities to help United Nations specialized agencies with different projects.

All of these experiences have prepared me well to contribute positively to our community, doing what’s best in everyone’s interests. My love of my community will guide me, and my experience in public policy will mean I will perform well for you from the beginning. I strongly believe that my background and experience make me a good candidate.

Let’s look at our district, which is a microcosm of various neighbourhoods with different needs and aspirations. The needs of the residents of Fairview are different from that of Prince’s Lodge or Rockingham. But, as Maritimers, we can come together and creatively work towards the improvement and success of our district.

District 10 in Halifax West is one of the most diverse areas of Nova Scotia - economically, culturally, and demographically. I believe that my lived experience has prepared me well for serving the divergent needs of our neighbourhoods in the district. Because of my background, not in spite of it, I bring unique perspectives and different solutions to the table. Yes, I may look a bit different, I may have a bit of accent, my name may sound unfamiliar too but electing a first generation Canadian with a unique perspective adds values to the regional council. We really need that voice in our municipality.

I love our District just as you do, I take pride in being a Nova Scotian. I can only request you to support me based on what I do in the community and based on how my experience has prepared me for the challenges ahead. I have stayed engaged not only in the District but outside as well participating in different city-wide initiatives, boards, and associations.

It’s time for change. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you.Mohammad Ehsan, Writing from the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq Nation.

Stronger TogetherHon. Lena Metlege Diab, MLA Halifax Armdale

Pivoting is the Best Solution

Staying Afloat during the Pandemic

Last month, I was pleased to host a meeting for local community groups to discuss provincial grants for sport, physical activity, and recreation programs and facilities. This was exciting for me as it was the first time representatives from our Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage met virtually with potential grant applicants. If you are involved with a community group serving our area, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

As you may have heard, Nova Scotia has released a back-to-school plan that includes students returning to the classroom on September 8. The plan is supported by public health and the

IWK, and was developed with feedback from more than 28,000 parents and students, and our education partners. In September, students, families and staff can expect: plans to support enhanced cleaning, physical distancing, classrooms to be reorganized to increase spacing, treating a class as a bubble to minimize contact with other students, enhanced cleaning on school buses as well as all school bus riders and drivers being required to wear a mask, and much more. A number of instructional videos will be released, and I will share them on social media. The province is also investing $4 million to secure computers to support student learning if at any point a school or community needs to switch to a blended

(not full capacity) learning model or to fully at-home learning. Please review the full plan at ednet.ns.ca/backtoschool .

On July 20, our province issued the first monthly payments of the expanded Nova Scotia Child Benefit. In Budget 2020-21, Nova Scotia invested $18 million to expand the benefit to include more families, while also raising the amount that eligible families receive. This represents the largest single increase to the benefit since it was created in 1998. Families with incomes below $34,000 will now be eligible. The benefit is tax-free and families do not need to apply.

It is now mandatory for drivers and

passengers to wear a non-medical mask on public transportation, including on school buses and in private taxis. It is also now mandatory to wear a non-medical mask in most indoor public places, including businesses, places of worship, transportation hubs, and more. The public health recommendations are clear: wearing a mask helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. Show kindness for your fellow Nova Scotians by wearing one in all public places. Of course, not everyone can wear a mask, and exceptions exist for children under two or anyone who has a valid medical exception.

Thank you for your continued support.

Covid 19 certainly hasn’t been without its challenges. It however has also created many new opportunities. In a way we are being forced to reinvent the way we have been doing things . In many cases these are improvements. We are now conducting our lives perhaps in a much safer way. One thing is for sure we have never been cleaner . Constant hand washing and sanitizing are now front and centre. This may even help to reduce the spread of other infectious illnesses such as flus and colds .

On a recent day trip to the Tatamagouche area, our first trip outside of Halifax since the pandemic began, it was evident just how much pivoting has taken place by individuals and businesses . Our first

stop was at the Sugar Moon farm in Earls town .Upon entering we noticed 6 new picnic tables 2 of which had full canopies. There was also a brand new garbage can. When we ordered lunch we were told everything is compostable right down to the knives and forks . Our beverages were in plastic like glasses which were plant based. All we had to do, once finished, was toss everything in the garbage can. Great for the environment and in turn great for business. We were extremely impressed at how Sugar Moon farm has had to pivot to stay in business. It seems to be working. Before leaving we had to buy some of their delicious Maple Syrup. We noticed they were doing sugaring off on a crushed ice surface for another group. What a refreshing and creative treat for a hot summer day .

Our next stop was the Tatamagouche Farmers Market. This was not as stringent in terms of Covid 19 protocols. We did hear a person ask where he could buy a face mask. “There’s a place

next to the bank!” came the reply. Oh, the beauty of small towns! After buying some fresh beans and peas we made our way to main street which was a real hub of activity. There were line ups at some of the favorite eateries. It was great to see such hustle and bustle. We stopped in at the Tatamagouche brewery as we had heard about their popular kraft beer. Entering at one end and exiting at the other was easy. They had limited seating capacity and we couldn’t get a spot. We bought our beer and then headed to our next stop, the infamous Drysdale Falls.

The waterfall was easy to find as there were quite a few cars parked along the road. We noticed out of province license plates such as Manitoba and Alberta but my higher self, told me not to jump to conclusions. Usually, when I do it back- fires. We had a bit of a hike to get to the waterfalls where there was quite a crowd. Social distancing had taken a back seat to fun and camaraderie. The main attraction next to the falls were the young folks jumping off them which

was about 30 feet high. For a moment everything seemed back to normal in this nature hideaway. These waterfall dare devils no question were the best pivots of all. Satisfied with our little day adventure we happily returned to Halifax.

Paula Brown's small business, “Paula’s Place Tailor Shop”, located in Clayton Park, has been struggling through the effects of Covid-19, but has pulled through and adapted during these unpredictable times. Her “go with the flow” outlook has served her well over the years.

Paula’s tailoring business has been in operation for 34 years, and she refused to let the pandemic take away her livelihood. At the start of the pandemic, Paula’s husband suggested making face masks from home while her shop was closed in an effort to keep up with the heavy demand of face masks, and to make some extra money. This kept her busy while she was trying to get financial aid to help keep her business alive and to pay for expenses. She said, “We had a

lot of issues trying to get financial aid.” Eventually, she got some help from her landlord, but she did have to temporarily lay off her one employee. Making masks allowed her to re-open as she was deemed an essential service. Customers started

coming back into the shop at the end of May, although business has been slow, her employee is now back to work. When her struggles of keeping her business afloat were expressed to the community, Paula said, “We thought about closing but the community really rallied around and said you can't go, you can’t go!”

When Paula started her business 34 years ago, she quit her part time job and opened her tailor shop. The first 6 months were slow, and she only predicted 1-3 years in business as there wasn't much around the area. She wasn’t really intending to start a business, so she said she learned on the job how a business should be run. “It’s amazing to see the growth over the years, especially in the last 5 years!” She describes the community as close knit, incredibly supportive, family oriented, and friendly. While Paula’s Tailor Shop’s main business is alterations, she also sells second-hand clothes and offers dry cleaning services.

Paula’s Place is a well-respected tailor shop in Clayton Park. Paula said, “I’ve learned a lot through this tough time, I’m

more mindful of spending than I have ever been. Pay your bills, be prepared. A well learnt lesson and a wake-up call.” Paula truly values her customers, and the first thing you notice after her welcoming smile are the hundreds of postcards she has proudly displayed on the walls of the shop that customers have sent her while on their travels over the years. This small family business is a big part of the surrounding community and everyone is very thankful that Paula’s Place Tailor Shop is still up and running amidst these unpredictable times.

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