Support for the Cyberbullying Task Force has been so positive that it will take longer than expected to process all the feedback and recommendations from Nova Scotians.
The task force will have until the end of February to deliver its report and recommendations to help with the problem of cyberbullying.
"I have been very impressed with the high level of public interest and the willingness of many parts of our community to partner in finding better responses to the growing problems of bullying and cyberbullying," said Wayne MacKay, Cyberbullying Task Force chair. "Forging these partnerships takes time but is well worth the effort."
Along with presentations from experts in the fields of bullying and cyberbullying, the task force received more than 5,000 responses to the online survey and conducted 35 focus groups involving about 1,000 students from across the province. The chair also had several speaking engagements on the topic, including meetings with the public.
"Since the task force began, the response from Nova Scotians has been tremendous," said Education Minister Ramona Jennex. "Our partners recognized from the onset that the original timeline was ambitious, and I acknowledge the need for more time to process the enormous amount of input, especially from students."
To get a better picture of the scope and prevalence of the problem, and to find out what students think are possible solutions, the task force increased the number of student focus groups from eight to 35.
The Cyberbullying Task Force and Working Group are analyzing the information collected from the expert presentations, focus groups and online survey for use in the overall report.
For more information, visit cyberbullying.novascotia.ca
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Over-Cooked Meal Lands Man in Hot Water
A man faces charges after an unusual break and enter this morning in Halifax.
At 5:08 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter in the 100 block of Main Avenue. The resident reported that when he woke up and he saw flames near his garage. When he went to investigate further, he discovered the flames were actually coming from his barbeque as a result of food burning. Additional investigation determined that the food in question was ribs that had been stolen from a freezer in the garage. A K9 unit attended and was able to locate a man hiding in a nearby yard. He was arrested without incident and found to be in possession of other items that were determined to be stolen. The victim was able to extinguish the fire, however, the meal was a total loss.
An 18-year-old man faces charges of break and enter, theft, possession of stolen property, breaching a weapons’ prohibition, carrying a concealed weapon and trespass by night. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today.
At 5:08 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter in the 100 block of Main Avenue. The resident reported that when he woke up and he saw flames near his garage. When he went to investigate further, he discovered the flames were actually coming from his barbeque as a result of food burning. Additional investigation determined that the food in question was ribs that had been stolen from a freezer in the garage. A K9 unit attended and was able to locate a man hiding in a nearby yard. He was arrested without incident and found to be in possession of other items that were determined to be stolen. The victim was able to extinguish the fire, however, the meal was a total loss.
An 18-year-old man faces charges of break and enter, theft, possession of stolen property, breaching a weapons’ prohibition, carrying a concealed weapon and trespass by night. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
New Prince Tickets have been released!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
evenko and Live Nation have been advised that a series of excellent tickets have just been released from the production holds for Prince's Halifax concert tomorrow night at the Metro Centre.
Those tickets are now available at Ticket Atlantic Box Office at Halifax Metro Cente and at participating Atlantic Superstores outlets. Charge by Phone 902-451-1221. Online at www.evenko.ca or www.ticketatlantic.com
Here are excerpts from some of the excellent reviews that have come in:
"Prince launches Canadian Tour in Toronto with ELECTRIC, three-hour show! The Pop icon tirelessly took the game crowd on a journey through 3 decades of his inventive catalogue with a joyous, relentlessly entertaining show...” - Macleans
"Let’s go crazy. Let’s Party like it’s 1999.Let’s spend three hours with Prince, and afterward try to think of anyone else who could give a concert spanning three decades of hits and nearly 30 albums…" -The Globe and Mail
“At nearly three-hours and 15 minutes show, it was clear that Prince knows how to put on an exhilarating, epic and exhausting concert- He turned the cavernous ACC upside-down!" -The National Post
“ His Purpleless launched hits Welcome 2 Canada tour on Friday night…and it was a whopper. Would you believe a three-hours 10 minutes-long concert, with 6 encores? - QMI Agency
Those tickets are now available at Ticket Atlantic Box Office at Halifax Metro Cente and at participating Atlantic Superstores outlets. Charge by Phone 902-451-1221. Online at www.evenko.ca or www.ticketatlantic.com
Here are excerpts from some of the excellent reviews that have come in:
"Prince launches Canadian Tour in Toronto with ELECTRIC, three-hour show! The Pop icon tirelessly took the game crowd on a journey through 3 decades of his inventive catalogue with a joyous, relentlessly entertaining show...” - Macleans
"Let’s go crazy. Let’s Party like it’s 1999.Let’s spend three hours with Prince, and afterward try to think of anyone else who could give a concert spanning three decades of hits and nearly 30 albums…" -The Globe and Mail
“At nearly three-hours and 15 minutes show, it was clear that Prince knows how to put on an exhilarating, epic and exhausting concert- He turned the cavernous ACC upside-down!" -The National Post
“ His Purpleless launched hits Welcome 2 Canada tour on Friday night…and it was a whopper. Would you believe a three-hours 10 minutes-long concert, with 6 encores? - QMI Agency
Beyonce Helps Rihanna!!!
**It's SO great to see women SUPPORTING other women! It's something we needs to do more often!**
From hellobeautiful.com
Rihanna who has been working non-stop and was allegedly on the verge of a break-down last week got some much needed advice from Beyonce who advised her to slow down and take a year off.
The Bajan singer, 23 lost it just hours before she was due to perform in Dublin last Friday. She finally took to the stage after making a tearful phone call to Beyonce, who was able to talk her down. Rihanna went ahead with the concert as planned and wrote online afterwards: “I’m so light-headed!” The star is suffering from exhaustion amid the stress of her gruelling ten-month, 101-date tour.
A source said: “She’s just a young woman who just wants to have fun, but she was feeling pretty low.
“It’s a mix of exhaustion and stress. She’s been partying hard to take her mind off things, but there are days when she wakes up and doesn’t even know where she is because of the traveling.
“It’s no wonder she is feeling down.”
Beyonce, 30, advised Rihanna to complete her tour commitments — then take a year off to relax. “The Crazy In Love” diva took a break in 2009 to spend time with hubby Jay-Z. The source added: “She knows Rihanna needs downtime or she’ll burn out.”
Being an entertainer may look glamorous, but it’s a grueling lifestyle! RiRi your fans need you to slow down and get some rest! Even her doctors have told her to slow down on her fun before it takes a serious toll on her health.
***Feel Better Rihanna!***
From hellobeautiful.com
Rihanna who has been working non-stop and was allegedly on the verge of a break-down last week got some much needed advice from Beyonce who advised her to slow down and take a year off.
The Bajan singer, 23 lost it just hours before she was due to perform in Dublin last Friday. She finally took to the stage after making a tearful phone call to Beyonce, who was able to talk her down. Rihanna went ahead with the concert as planned and wrote online afterwards: “I’m so light-headed!” The star is suffering from exhaustion amid the stress of her gruelling ten-month, 101-date tour.
A source said: “She’s just a young woman who just wants to have fun, but she was feeling pretty low.
“It’s a mix of exhaustion and stress. She’s been partying hard to take her mind off things, but there are days when she wakes up and doesn’t even know where she is because of the traveling.
“It’s no wonder she is feeling down.”
Beyonce, 30, advised Rihanna to complete her tour commitments — then take a year off to relax. “The Crazy In Love” diva took a break in 2009 to spend time with hubby Jay-Z. The source added: “She knows Rihanna needs downtime or she’ll burn out.”
Being an entertainer may look glamorous, but it’s a grueling lifestyle! RiRi your fans need you to slow down and get some rest! Even her doctors have told her to slow down on her fun before it takes a serious toll on her health.
***Feel Better Rihanna!***
Friday, November 25, 2011
2011 HRM Christmas Tree Lighting & LED Light Exchange
Mayor Peter Kelly, members of Halifax Regional Council and sponsors, invite you and your family to the 2011 HRM Christmas Tree Lighting tomorrow, November 26 at 6 p.m. in Grand Parade.
This year, join Shrek for some interactive musical fun. Shrek and Fiona's anniversary is coming and Shrek has forgotten!
Can Frankie the Funky Forest Fairy Party Planner save the day?
This free event is for the whole family and features:
● Lighting of the HRM Christmas Tree
● A visit from Santa Claus
● Good on Ya Band
● Fireworks
● Soloist Tamara Scheme
Please bring non-perishable food items for Feed Nova Scotia.
LED Light Exchange :
● Bring two strings of traditional glass holiday lights for free recycling to your local tree lighting ceremony and receive one string of LED holiday lights in return - a gift from Efficiency Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power to help you on your way to energy savings
● Quantities are limited, based on a first-come, first-served basis.
● One LED set per person LED lights use 90% less electricity than traditional glass holiday lights
For more information, visit www.halifax.ca/hrmchristmastreelighting.html
This year, join Shrek for some interactive musical fun. Shrek and Fiona's anniversary is coming and Shrek has forgotten!
Can Frankie the Funky Forest Fairy Party Planner save the day?
This free event is for the whole family and features:
● Lighting of the HRM Christmas Tree
● A visit from Santa Claus
● Good on Ya Band
● Fireworks
● Soloist Tamara Scheme
Please bring non-perishable food items for Feed Nova Scotia.
LED Light Exchange :
● Bring two strings of traditional glass holiday lights for free recycling to your local tree lighting ceremony and receive one string of LED holiday lights in return - a gift from Efficiency Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power to help you on your way to energy savings
● Quantities are limited, based on a first-come, first-served basis.
● One LED set per person LED lights use 90% less electricity than traditional glass holiday lights
For more information, visit www.halifax.ca/hrmchristmastreelighting.html
Thursday, November 24, 2011
It's Called I-Dosing o_O
Teens around the U.S are reportedly getting high by listening to MP3s that allegedly induce a state of ecstasy.
Digital drugs, also referred to as sonic drugs or “I-dosing,” are sound files that are downloadable, legal and popular with teenagers, theGrio reports.
Videos posted on YouTube show a teenager shaking violently, a teen-aged girl who appears to be disorientated leaping up in fear, and a young boy appearing to be in extreme distress.
Some songs have become popular on YouTube, receiving nearly half a million hits on YouTube. While many reactions to this trend have been skeptical, schools in Colorado have warned parents of the craze back in 2010.
While there have been no studies on “I-dosing,” experts say that they can be a gateway to real drugs.
Read more at http://www.thegrio.com/
Digital drugs, also referred to as sonic drugs or “I-dosing,” are sound files that are downloadable, legal and popular with teenagers, theGrio reports.
Videos posted on YouTube show a teenager shaking violently, a teen-aged girl who appears to be disorientated leaping up in fear, and a young boy appearing to be in extreme distress.
Some songs have become popular on YouTube, receiving nearly half a million hits on YouTube. While many reactions to this trend have been skeptical, schools in Colorado have warned parents of the craze back in 2010.
While there have been no studies on “I-dosing,” experts say that they can be a gateway to real drugs.
Read more at http://www.thegrio.com/
Public safety - everyone has a role to play!
November is National Crime Prevention and Community Safety Month and the HRM Public Safety Office is encouraging you to play a role in public safety.
Be the ‘eyes and ears’ in your neighbourhood You’re in the best position to know if there’s an issue impacting safety in your neighbourhood. Report a crime by calling:
● 911 - emergency or crime in progress
● 490-5020 (Halifax Regional Police) or 244-7208 (RCMP) - non-emergency requiring an officer to be dispatched
● 490-5016 (Halifax Regional Police) or 244-7208 (RCMP) - to file an incident report. You can also report minor crime on-line at https://www.halifax.ca/police/NonDispatch.
Report crime anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.
Be a good neighbour
Make your neighbourhood less vulnerable to crime by:
● getting to know your neighbours. Knowing who your neighbours are and what is going on in your neighbourhood will help you to identify suspicious activity.
● joining/forming a Neighbourhood Watch group in your neighbourhood. Neighbourhood Watch provides a means of reducing the opportunity for crime to occur through the active participation of citizens in crime prevention. Visit www.halifax.ca/Police/Programs/neighbourhoodwatch.html for more information on Neighbourhood Watch.
● finding ways to engage with youth in your community.
Visit myhrm.ca for more information on HRM’s Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods initiative.
Be involved
Volunteer with a crime prevention/public safety organization. For information on volunteering with Halifax Regional Police, visit www.halifax.ca/Police/getinvolved.html or call 490-6976. For information on volunteering with RCMP, visit www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ns/prog_services/community_policing-police_communautaire/volunteer-benevole/index-eng.htm .
Make crime prevention a daily practice
Staying one step ahead of criminals will reduce your risk of being a victim of crime. Visit www.halifax.ca/police/PublicSafety/CrimePreventionTips.html for simple crime prevention tips you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Keep apprised of crime trends in your area Learn about policing and public safety in our community through the following channels:
● blog - chat with HRM’s Public Safety Officer at http://spotlightonpublicsafety.wordpress.com
● Facebook - join Halifax Regional Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia
● Twitter - follow HfxRegPolice and RCMPNS
● RSS feed - subscribe to police reports and/or media releases at http://www.halifax.ca/rss/index.php (Halifax Regional Police) or http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/rss/index-eng.htm (RCMP).
● City Watch - receive email or phone notifications of imminent dangers and current issues. You can sign up for City by sending an e-mail with your name, telephone number, mailing address and e-mail address to citywatch@halifax.ca.
Visit www.halifax.ca/police/PublicSafety/NationalCrimePreventionMonth.html for more crime prevention tips.
Be the ‘eyes and ears’ in your neighbourhood You’re in the best position to know if there’s an issue impacting safety in your neighbourhood. Report a crime by calling:
● 911 - emergency or crime in progress
● 490-5020 (Halifax Regional Police) or 244-7208 (RCMP) - non-emergency requiring an officer to be dispatched
● 490-5016 (Halifax Regional Police) or 244-7208 (RCMP) - to file an incident report. You can also report minor crime on-line at https://www.halifax.ca/police/NonDispatch.
Report crime anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.
Be a good neighbour
Make your neighbourhood less vulnerable to crime by:
● getting to know your neighbours. Knowing who your neighbours are and what is going on in your neighbourhood will help you to identify suspicious activity.
● joining/forming a Neighbourhood Watch group in your neighbourhood. Neighbourhood Watch provides a means of reducing the opportunity for crime to occur through the active participation of citizens in crime prevention. Visit www.halifax.ca/Police/Programs/neighbourhoodwatch.html for more information on Neighbourhood Watch.
● finding ways to engage with youth in your community.
Visit myhrm.ca for more information on HRM’s Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods initiative.
Be involved
Volunteer with a crime prevention/public safety organization. For information on volunteering with Halifax Regional Police, visit www.halifax.ca/Police/getinvolved.html or call 490-6976. For information on volunteering with RCMP, visit www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ns/prog_services/community_policing-police_communautaire/volunteer-benevole/index-eng.htm .
Make crime prevention a daily practice
Staying one step ahead of criminals will reduce your risk of being a victim of crime. Visit www.halifax.ca/police/PublicSafety/CrimePreventionTips.html for simple crime prevention tips you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Keep apprised of crime trends in your area Learn about policing and public safety in our community through the following channels:
● blog - chat with HRM’s Public Safety Officer at http://spotlightonpublicsafety.wordpress.com
● Facebook - join Halifax Regional Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia
● Twitter - follow HfxRegPolice and RCMPNS
● RSS feed - subscribe to police reports and/or media releases at http://www.halifax.ca/rss/index.php (Halifax Regional Police) or http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/rss/index-eng.htm (RCMP).
● City Watch - receive email or phone notifications of imminent dangers and current issues. You can sign up for City by sending an e-mail with your name, telephone number, mailing address and e-mail address to citywatch@halifax.ca.
Visit www.halifax.ca/police/PublicSafety/NationalCrimePreventionMonth.html for more crime prevention tips.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wait what?
I live on a street that has no sidewalks, and I pay a Sidewalk clearing tax, so I read this press release, and it turns out that people who have sidewalks, in some places, are responsible for clearing them, or they are fined.....totes confused.....What do my sidewalk clearing taxes pay for?
The return of cold weather means snow shovelling season is upon us. At this time, HRM asks for cooperation from property owners in the former City of Halifax to make the winter season less challenging for individuals who depend upon clear sidewalks for safe transit.
In the former City of Halifax, the Municipality is responsible for sidewalk clearing service to District 10 Clayton Park West, District 15 Fairview-Clayton Park, and District 16 Rockingham-Wentworth. HRM will also clear all sidewalks on major arterial highways and bus stops.
In areas where the Municipality does not provide sidewalk snow and ice clearing - primarily Peninsular Halifax, Armdale, Purcell=s Cove and Spryfield - HRM By-Law S-300 requires property owners to clear any sidewalks abutting their property within 12 hours after the end of any snow fall, or 6 hours after daylight if the snow has stopped falling during the night. To enable safe pedestrian transit, sidewalks must be cleared to the bare pavement for a minimum width of 3 feet.
Property owners in violation of Part One of By-Law S-300 will receive a notice advising their sidewalk must be cleared within 24 hours. Failure to comply with the notice will result in the HRM removing the snow and ice at the owner’s expense and may result in the property owner receiving a summary offence ticket.
Call the HRM Corporate Call Centre at 490-4000 to register a complaint regarding a violation of By-Law S-300 or to find out who is responsible for clearing sidewalks in your area.
The return of cold weather means snow shovelling season is upon us. At this time, HRM asks for cooperation from property owners in the former City of Halifax to make the winter season less challenging for individuals who depend upon clear sidewalks for safe transit.
In the former City of Halifax, the Municipality is responsible for sidewalk clearing service to District 10 Clayton Park West, District 15 Fairview-Clayton Park, and District 16 Rockingham-Wentworth. HRM will also clear all sidewalks on major arterial highways and bus stops.
In areas where the Municipality does not provide sidewalk snow and ice clearing - primarily Peninsular Halifax, Armdale, Purcell=s Cove and Spryfield - HRM By-Law S-300 requires property owners to clear any sidewalks abutting their property within 12 hours after the end of any snow fall, or 6 hours after daylight if the snow has stopped falling during the night. To enable safe pedestrian transit, sidewalks must be cleared to the bare pavement for a minimum width of 3 feet.
Property owners in violation of Part One of By-Law S-300 will receive a notice advising their sidewalk must be cleared within 24 hours. Failure to comply with the notice will result in the HRM removing the snow and ice at the owner’s expense and may result in the property owner receiving a summary offence ticket.
Call the HRM Corporate Call Centre at 490-4000 to register a complaint regarding a violation of By-Law S-300 or to find out who is responsible for clearing sidewalks in your area.
HRM Partners in Policing would like to advise motorists to adjust their driving habits in light of today’s weather.
Since 8:30 a.m. police have received at least 35 reports of vehicle crashes or collisions across HRM. Treacherous driving conditions have resulted in reports of vehicles being unable to negotiate steep or sharply curving roads. Police have shut down a number of roads either to investigate a crash or due to road conditions. The closures are sporadic and temporary, and motorists may be diverted along alternate routes.
HRM Partners in Policing are reminding motorists to adjust their driving habits and be mindful of the change of road conditions throughout the day and overnight. In order to safely arrive at your destination, slow down, allow extra time for your commute and ensure you leave extra stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Motorists are also reminded to avoid going down steep roads until they are properly salted. Pedestrians are reminded to make eye contact with drivers and wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop before attempting to cross the road.
HRM Partners in Policing are reminding motorists to adjust their driving habits and be mindful of the change of road conditions throughout the day and overnight. In order to safely arrive at your destination, slow down, allow extra time for your commute and ensure you leave extra stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Motorists are also reminded to avoid going down steep roads until they are properly salted. Pedestrians are reminded to make eye contact with drivers and wait until the vehicle comes to a complete stop before attempting to cross the road.
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