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www.gov.ns.ca /coast
Coastal Development • Nova Scotia has 13, 300 km of coastline.
• 70% of Nova Scotia’s population lives in coastal communities.
• Coastal residential development has increased over the last 50 years.
• Within 2km of the coast, 80% of the land is largely undeveloped, while 11% is intensely developed.
• 45% of Nova Scotia has municipal plans and /or land use bylaws in place.
www.gov.ns.ca /coast
Working Waterfronts • A working waterfront is more than just a wharf.
• Working waterfronts include the facilities and services that ocean industries and communities need to access the sea.
• Working waterfronts support a variety of economic and social activities.
• A significant number of coastal communities that depend on working waterfronts are in decline.
WelcomeNova Scotia has made coastal management a priority.
Your input is needed to help us address the coastal issues that matter most to Nova Scotians.
Everyone has a Role to Play in Emergencies
Individuals and FamiliesPrepare for emergencies – be ready to look after yourself and your family for 72 hours.
First RespondersFire, police, ambulanceTrain for and respond to emergencies.
Municipalities & First NationsEmergency ManagersPlan for and manage bigger emergencies in their area.
Provincial GovernmentEmergency Management OfficeHelps municipalities and Mi’Kmaq communities get ready for emergencies. Provides coordination and resources for the response when extra help is needed.
Federal GovernmentPublic Safety CanadaAssists the province during emergencies when extra help is needed.
Emergencies Happen Fast
Emergencies happen all the time and usually with little or no warning. Would your family know what to do?
Now is the time to get ready.
Know the RisksIn Nova Scotia, be ready for wild fires, hurricanes, floods, winter storms, power failures and storm surges.
Make a PlanYour plan should include emergency and family contact information, instructions for a safe place to meet, how to turn off water and gas, arrangements for pets and alternative travel routes.
Prepare a KitBe prepared to be self sufficient for 72 hours.Your kit should include water, non-perishable food, wind-up radio, flashlight, first aid kit, copies of important papers, medications, blankets and cash.
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We provide a full range of services.Cedar Landscaping has a talented team of designers and landscapers.
Consulting with you will help us understand your preferences, concerns, budget and timeline. You will get a professional evaluation about your property from a landscape professional’s point of view. When the planning is done and the project is underway, Cedar Landscaping will pay attention to detail and quality to ensure that your landscaping is done right the first time.
Here are some of the services we offer:
Landscaping Services:• Aeration• Lawn & garden maintenance• Full landscaping design• Master landscaping plans• Tree/shrub pruning• Spring & fall cleanups• Sodding & top dress• Flagstone walkways & patios• Interlock walkways & driveways• Retaining walls & decorative stone walls• Hardscapes/Masonry• Water features
Excavation Services:• Bobcat & mini-excavation• Drainage repairs & upgrades• Excavate for small foundations• Tree & stump removal• Fence posts & big foots• Driveway preparation• Trenching for underground services• Water & sewer• Septic fields• Auger services
Member of Landscape Nova ScotiaandBetter Business Bureau
Winter Services:• 24 hour service• Snow & ice removal• Salting• Walkway clearing• Snow hauling
Other Services:• Waterproofing foundations• Concrete & exposed aggregate walkways and driveways• Basement concrete repair• Pressure washing• Concrete preparation & installation• Exterior painting• Decks & outdoor structures
Free Estimates Phone: 902-802-0970
Over 20 years
experience
Satisfaction Guaranteed• Retaining walls• Auger services• Bobcat & mini-excavation• Concrete repair & construction• Decks & outdoor structures• Drainage repairs & upgrades• Flagstone walkways & patios• Full landscaping design• Interlock walkways & driveways• Lawn & garden maintenance• Spring & fall cleanups• Aeration• Sodding & top dress• Tree & stump removal• Snow removal
Free [email protected]
902-802-0970
Over 20 years
experience
Member of Landscape Nova Scotia
and the Better Business Bureau
Compare Our Service with Your Current Broker:
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insurance Brokers to serve you? q No
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1. Higher industry designations reflect years of study and
dedication by employees to their profession, giving greater
credibility when your broker needs to negotiate with
underwriters on your behalf. 2. Often business operations change from year to year.
These changes may adversely affect your policy coverage
prejudicing your position.3. Written service strategy outlines the level of service you
want. The guarantee holds the brokerage accountable
to providing it.4. A “Trusted Advisor” relationship represents a high level
of trust between both parties. We will earn your trust.
5. Pricing in the insurance industry goes up and down
depending upon competition and market cycles.
6. Underwriters set your policy premiums. Knowing your
underwriters may help reduce your cost of insurance.
7. Many brokers do not get involved in claims settlements.
We become your Advocate ensuring that your are treated
fairly and in a timely way.8. Many brokers today are owned in part by insurance
companies which may influence their ability to effectively
shop all potential markets for your insurance.
9. We guarantee a real person will answer your call.
10. We are able to provide group discounts for company
employees. We are also able to provide competitive pricing
for all life insurance products without the sales pressure.
The Client Benefits from the Above Services in the Following Ways:
Our highly qualified staff are able
to provide a competent second opinion
on your insurance program.
Compelling Reasons To Hire Us As Your Insurance Broker.
1. Highly Trained Staff:
All our staff are chartered insurance brokers. Several have their Fellowship and Risk Management designations.
This knowledge gives us respect in the industry and helps us be more effective in negotiating on your behalf.
2. Competitively Priced Services:
We will review the premiums you are paying versus the coverage that you are receiving.
Because we are an independent broker, we are able to shop your business with many insurers.
3. Claims Advocacy:
We will become your claims advocate to help ensure that the insurer and adjustor are
treating you fairly and in a timely way.
4. Risk Management Services:
We have certified risk managers that can provide information on reducing the potential for
losses within your operations.
5. Service Guarantee:
We will provide you with a written guarantee ensuring that the value added services you desire
will be provided as specified.
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Toll Free: 1-888-295-7474 Fax: (903) 481-1812
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www.atstechnology.c
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Your Source for
Environmental Monitoring Technology
and Expertise
ATS Technology Systems Inc.
Toll Free: 1-888-845-4913
Fax: 1-613-221-9815
Email: [email protected]
www.atstechnology.ca
Our ProductsFew things can change and impact our businesses and our lives as quickly as the weather. We are proud to offer instrument solutions for a full range of applications from quality manufacturers.
• Automated weather stations – AWOS, RWIS, HazMat, hobbyist• Air quality monitoring systems • Dataloggers• Humidity sensors• Marine data buoys• Micro Rain Radar• Particulate monitoring and sampling• Precipitation gauges • Present weather sensors• Pressure sensors• Software• Solar radiation sensors• Temperature sensors• Upper air sounding – GPS sondes and ground stations• Visibility and present weather sensors • Wind Sensors – ultrasonic and mechanical • Wind Profilers – sodar
ATS Technology Systems Inc. exclusive international distributorship rights allow us to provide our customers with the most suitable equipment at the best possible price. Contact us for assistance in determining the right solution ranging from an individual requirement to large scale projects.
Our ServicesThe dual ATS combination of Technology Systems Inc. and Services Ltd. allows us to be uniquely positioned to provide a complete range of solutions to our customers.
From the high Arctic to the east and west coasts, our expertise includes the sales, installation, main-tenance and training related to environmental sensors. Additionally, ATS offers a host of services to facilitate safe and efficient operations within private industry and the public sector including:
Weather Services• Surface, upper air and marine weather observing and reporting • Forest fire meteorology • Road weather information systems• Forecasting and briefing services• Sales, installation and maintenance of permanent and portable meteorological systems
Consulting• Climatology consultation, data quality assurance and certification• Research/development of meteorological systems and operations• Research/development of air traffic service operations• Training program review and evaluations• Curriculum development
Training• Surface meteorological observing and reporting• Meteorological briefer training• Ice service specialist• Meteorology for forest fire behavior• Observer/communicator • Approach Unicom • Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOPS)• Radiotelephone Operator’s Restricted Certificate• Train the trainer• Airports/aviation safety• On job training • Certification
Personnel Placement and Program Resources• ATS maintains a pool of trained, multi-station certified air traffic and meteorological observing staff who are available to other agencies and operations to offset staff shortages• Staff recruitment, selection and placement • Temporary or long-term staffing of air traffic service positions
Micro Rain Radar
Wind Profilers (Sodar)
Ultrasonic Anemometers
Marine Data Buoy
Dataloggers /Software
www.atstechnology.ca
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Who We Are
Established in 2007 as a sister company to ATS Services Ltd. (1998), we are specialists in weather and environmental monitoring sensors and systems. ATS Technology Systems Inc. partners with several world-class manufacturers of professional sensors. We offer instrumentation that fulfills the requirements of national weather services as well as the World Meteorological Organization. We are able to offer solutions ranging from basic monitoring to fundamental research.
Our team possesses extensive skills in meteorology; our technicians are highly qualified and remain current with a range of systems through ongoing training.
The real-time collection of weather and environmental data supports the safety and economic well-being of all Canadians. We pride ourselves in providing effective solutions to our customers instrumentation needs.
Our instrument solutions are utilized by a variety of industry sectors and government agencies including the:
• Aviation Sector
• Marine Sector
• Highway Sector
• Wind Energy Sector
• Research Sector
• Others
We pride ourselves in responding quickly and positively to our customers needs. Our philosophy is to remain flexible and forward thinking while engaging our customers in the solution to their needs.
We are well positioned to be your provider of choice for weather and environmental solutions.
Healthy Beginnings: Enhanced Home Visiting ProgramEvaluation Highlights Enhanced home visiting inspires healthy beginnings for Nova Scotia families. All children deserve a healthy start in life. Nova Scotia’s Healthy Beginnings program helps families get the support they need to give their children the best start for a bright future.
“It was such a great support to have someone be there when we had questions or concerns…We are very thankful for this program.”
About the programThe Healthy Beginnings: Enhanced Home Visiting Program empowers parents to help their children thrive in their first three years of life. It is designed for families facing challenges, such as
• poverty• unemployment• lower education • social isolation• or family violence.
The program builds on parents’ strengths to celebrate what they are doing well and to help them learn new skills, work toward goals, and connect with other supports in the community.
The program is funded through the federal Early Childhood Development Initiative and is delivered by Public Health Services in communities throughout Nova Scotia.
Evaluation and key findingsThe program was evaluated in 2009 in three health districts—South Shore, South West, and Annapolis Valley. The results show that the home visiting program provides direct and positive benefits to families. An overwhelming majority of families who participated in the evaluation (98%) expressed satisfaction with the program.
Families reported gaining a wealth of practical information and supports to help them build knowledge and skills in areas such as
• child growth and development• positive discipline• child learning• safety• and healthy eating.
Partir du bon piedLes visites à domicile améliorées inspirent les familles néo-écossaises à partir du bon pied Faits saillants de l’évaluationLes visites à domicile améliorées inspirent les familles néo-écossaises à partir du bon pied Tous les enfants méritent un bon départ dans la vie. Le programme « Partir du bon pied » de la Nouvelle-Écosse aide les familles à obtenir le soutien dont elles ont besoin pour assurer un avenir brillant pour leurs enfants.
« C’était tellement rassurant d’avoir quelqu’un sur place pour répondre à nos questions ou à nos préoccupations. Nous sommes très reconnaissants de ce programme. »
Au sujet du programmeLe programme « Partir du bon pied : Visites à domicile améliorées » permet aux parents d’aider leurs enfants à bien se développer pendant les trois premières années de leur vie. Il est offert à l’intention des familles qui font face à des défis tels que la pauvreté, le chômage, un faible niveau d’éducation, l’isolement social ou la violence familiale.
Le programme mise sur les forces des parents pour célébrer ce qu’ils font déjà bien et pour les aider à acquérir de nouvelles compétences, à atteindre des objectifs et à les diriger vers d’autres soutiens offerts dans la communauté.
Le programme est financé par l’Initiative de développement de la petite enfance du gouvernement fédéral et assuré par les Services de la santé publique dans les communautés de la Nouvelle-Écosse.
Évaluation et résultats clésLe programme a été évalué en 2009 dans trois régies régionales de la santé : South Shore, South West et Annapolis Valley.
Les résultats montrent que le programme des visites à domicile offre des avantages directs et positifs aux familles. Une majorité écrasante des familles qui ont participé à l’évaluation (98 %) ont indiqué être satisfaites du programme.
Les familles ont souligné avoir obtenu une profusion de renseignements pratiques et énormément de soutien pour les aider à acquérir des compétences et des connaissances dans les domaines suivants :
• croissance et développement des enfants• discipline positive• apprentissage des enfants• sécurité• alimentation saine
et plus encore.
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using the knowledge and skills gained through the program to provide better support to their families. Examples include engaging with their children (reading, making toys, playing, telling stories with them), using positive and age-appropriate discipline, and providing safer and healthier environments.
The program enhanced families’ ability to cope with stress in their lives. Parents reported being more patient with their children; more able to deal with difficult situations; and less anxious about parenting. The program helped couples and families relate in positive ways to build healthier relationships.
Through the program, parents gained confidence in parenting and in their ability to advocate for their children and themselves. The increased confidence of parents also translated into enhanced self-esteem and feelings of independence, which motivated some participants to go back to school and seek better jobs.
Parents said • they feel less isolated; • they are better informed about resources in the community • and are more confident about using those resources.
Some women reported that the program has been instrumental in improving their mental health, which has had a positive impact on the health of their children and families.
Find out moreTo read the full evaluation report, go to the Department of Health Promotion and Protection website at www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/healthy_development.
For more information about Healthy Beginnings: Enhanced Home Visiting, contact your local Public Health Office. You may also contact the provincial Department of Health Promotion and Protection at 902 424-4807 or [email protected].
« J’ai appris des choses que je ne savais pas. Il est absolument incroyable de savoir que toute cette stimulation et cette interaction avec votre enfant lui permettra d’avoir une meilleure estime de soi et de s’intéresser davantage à l’école et aux activités. »
« Ce n’est pas seulement pour les enfants. Le programme nous a aidé à améliorer notre relation puisqu’une chose que nous avons apprise dans le cadre du programme est de se récompenser comme parents. »
L’évaluation a révélé que les familles utilisent les connaissances et les compétences qu’elles ont acquises dans le cadre du programme pour offrir un plus grand soutien aux membres de leurs familles. Voici quelques exemples donnés : passer du temps avec leurs enfants (à lire, à faire des jouets et à jouer avec eux et à leur conter des histoires), utiliser un mode de discipline positif et adapté à l’âge de l’enfant, et offrir un environnement plus sûr et plus sain.
Le programme accroît l’habileté des familles à gérer le stress dans leur vie. Les parents ont souligné être plus patients avec leurs enfants, plus efficaces dans des situations difficiles et moins angoissés par rapport à leur rôle de parent. Le programme aide les couples et les familles établir des rapports entre elles pour bâtir des relations plus saines.
Durant leur participation au programme, les parents ont gagné confiance dans leur habileté à remplir leur rôle de parent et dans leur capacité de défendre leurs intérêts et ceux de leurs enfants. Ce niveau de confiance amélioré entraîne également une amélioration de l’estime de soi et de l’indépendance, ce qui a motivé certains participants à retourner aux études et à obtenir de meilleurs emplois.
Les parents ont déclaré qu’ils se sentaient moins isolés, qu’ils étaient plus au courant des ressources offertes dans la communauté et qu’ils étaient plus confiants quant à l’utilisation de ces ressources.
Certaines femmes ont souligné que le programme avait joué un rôle essentiel pour améliorer leur santé mentale, ce qui avait eu des répercussions positives sur la santé de leurs enfants et de leurs familles.
Pour en savoir plusPour lire le rapport d’évaluation intégral (en anglais seulement), consultez le site Web du ministère de la Promotion et de la Protection de la santé à l’adresse www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/healthy_development.
Pour obtenir plus d’information sur le programme « Partir du bon pied : Visites à domicile améliorées », communiquez avec le bureau des Services de la santé publique de votre région. Vous pouvez également communiquer avec le ministère de la Promotion et de la Protection de la santé au numéro 902-424-4807 ou à l’adresse [email protected].
“I’ve learned about things that I had no idea about…To know that all of this stimulation and interaction with your child will make your child have a higher self-esteem, be interested in school, interested in activities…[is] absolutely amazing.”
“It’s not just about the kids; it’s also helped us have a better relationship with [each other] because of some of the things that we’ve been taught in the program about rewarding ourselves as parents.”