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                   THE 2023 SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL

Since  1952,  the  Australian  costal  city  has  opened  its  shores  to  the  elite  in  celebration  of  modern  film  and  its  history.  Hosted  in  Sydney,  Australia  ---  the  international  festival  draws  competition  from  international  film  directors,  writers.  When  not  working,  those  in  attendance  are  privy  to  the  most  beautiful  beaches  Australia  has  to  offfer,  its  culture,  food  and  costal  resorts.  But  also  the  historic  Downtown  Sydney,  just  miles  away.  The  largest,  most  anticipated  movies  premiere  here.  And  this  year,  the  iconic  Sydney  Opera  House  will  play  the  role  as  the  events  centre.  

Celebrities  will  be  greeted  by  fans  who've  travelled  far  and  abroad  to  see  them  in  all  their  glory.  To  admire  some  of  their  greatest  feats,  showcased  in  one  of  the  most  masterfully  built  buildings  of  the  20th-century.  It  is  here  amongst  towering  white  arches,  glimmering  chandeliers  and  modern  expressionist  walls  that  the  industry  comes  together  ---  in  celebration  of  their  feats.

  ✦・.・―   𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 .

this  is  a  mandatory  event  that  will  commence  on  june  9th  @  5:00  PM  EDT  and  will  conclude  on  june  18th  @  10:00  PM  EDT. for  the  duration  of  this  event,  please  tag  starters  using  the  event  tag  unholyfms.sydneyff     ---    please  also  attach  this  tag  to  any  media  pertaining  to  the  event. additionally,  members  may  showcase  any  edits  of  their celebrities  red  carpet  wear ---  or  any  wear  really!  using  the  tag  unholyfms.showcase

  ✦・.・―   𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒔 .

VENUE 001. ・.・―   CELEBRITY RED CARPET ARRIVAL

is  it  here,  before  towering  white  arches  where  celebrities  descend  upon  sydney.  blinded  by  camera  flashes  and  mobs  of  fans  eager  for  interaction,  smile  and  wave.  or  scowl  and  disappoint.  set  the  tone  for  the  week  ahead,  mingle  with  colleagues, or tassel with old foes. begin  a  pr  campaign.  this  is  where  sydney  begins.

VENUE 002. ・.・―   OPERA HOUSE RECEPTION

beneath  the  glimmering  chandeliers  and  lavish  modern  walls,  everyone  gathers.  it  is  here  where  celebrities  can  truly  get  a  grasp  at  how  grand  the  week  ahead  truly  is.  enjoy  the  most  carefully,  hand  crafted  alcoholic  beverages  and  western  pacific  foods.  discuss  new  projects  with  industry  greats,  sell  a  campaign  or  mingle  with  a  romantic  interest.      

VENUE 003. ・.・―   MOVIE PREMIERES

the  party  entirely  shifts  scenes.  moving  from  being  beneath  the  arches  of  the  sydney  opera  house,  to  being  perched  upon  its  oceanside  deck.  the  light  breeze  wafting  out  of  the  sydney  harbor  proves  refreshing  as  celebrities  get  their  first  look  at  some  of  the  most  anticipated  films  of  the  year.  here,  characters  may  look  on  in  anxiety.  wondering  if  their  film  is  award  worthy.  silent  whispers  may  waft  through  the  outdoor  theatre,  escape  away  from  the  entire  charade  and  seize  the  night.  or  take  in  the  arts,  in  all  their  glory  in  one  of  the  most  exclusive  showings  on  the  planet.

VENUE 004. ・.・―   MILSON ISLAND AFTER PARTIES

celebrities  are  ferried  a  few  miles  north  of  sydney,  through  the  hawkesbury  river  to  milson.  a  private  island,  serving  as  the  central  hub  for  festivities.  every  single  night,  once  the  formalities  are  over,  there's  a  certain  itch  to  be  scratched  deep  within.  and  the  australian  organizers  do  not  disappoint.  the  grand  after  party,  hosted  in  all  its  corporate  glory  ---  sponsored  by  mountainous  pictures,  is  an  opportunity  for  celebrities  to  let  loose.  beneath  the  stars  on  the  costal  island,  the  night  is  yours  to  make.

VENUE 005. ・.・―   MILSON ISLAND HUB

aside  from  the  events,  the  beautiful  milson  island  serves  as  the  event  hub  in  general.  it  is  here  where  celebrities  will  be  hosted  in  the  most  beautiful  accommodations.  refurbished  and  entirely  renovated  for  their  comfort.  enjoy  spas,  breakfast  services,  massage  services  all  at  the  dial  of  a  number.  but  also  rock  climbing,  canoeing,  kayaking  and  bushwalking  for  the  physically  inclined.  the  island  has  been  designed  by  the  industries  most  prolific  creators.  geared  towards  being  a  modern  pacific  escape  into  nature,  while  paying  immense  respect  towards  the  indigenous  australian  peoples,  who  are  the  centre  of  the  design  itself.

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IWK Children’s Miracle Network Champion feeling 'great' ahead of Disney World trip

Earlier this week, 11-year-old Matthew LeBlanc of Port Hawkesbury, N.S., was named the 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.

Matthew was born 32 weeks premature, alongside his twin brother Ben, and spent the first six months of his life on dialysis.

He was just 19 months old when he got his first kidney transplant from his father.

“It went very good. And then we got another kidney transplant when I was like, nine, two years ago, and there was a problem from that year. After that kidney transplant, my leg wasn’t starting to function properly, so I had to be in a wheelchair for a pretty long time and now I’m starting to walk,” he told CTV Atlantic’s Ana Almeida during an interview at the IWK for a routine check-up.

Matthew’s mother Tonia says, while times at the IWK have been stressful, they were always followed very closely by the health-care team.

“In my pregnancy, I had some complications. Due to them being twins, they were born two months early, but the NICU team just took great care of them. Ben was discharged five weeks later. He really didn’t have any complications,” she says.

“Matthew spent about three months in the NICU and then three more months on this floor, 6 Link. They did everything they possibly could to make it as easy as possible on us every step of the way.”

Two years after his second kidney transplant, Matthew says he is feeling “great.”

He will now represent other young patients who receive specialized care at the children’s hospital, while sharing his story in support of fundraising campaigns around the Maritimes.

“On April 3 I get to go to Disney World, which is very exciting. I get to be on more commercials,” he says.

Matthew and his family will travel to Orlando, Fla., to take part in events during Children’s Hospitals Week with other patients and their loved ones from across North America.

“We’re very excited to meet the other champion children. We’ve done some Zoom calls with them, so we’re excited to meet them in person,” Tonia says.

“We’re honoured because you meet so many families and there’s so many deserving families of this, and so many deserving children of this,” she added. “We’re honoured and we hope that we do the IWK proud and represent them … it’s truly an honour.” 

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Top 15 Retirement Villages Sydney

You can begin to believe that your family home no longer fits your lifestyle and needs. Maintaining your home and garden can be difficult or your health can deteriorate and you want to live in a supportive environment.

A retirement village can be exactly what you are looking for at this point in your life.

Although selling and moving may seem overwhelming, it helps you make the right decision to carefully consider your options.

Since pension villages are built especially for the elderly, they offer many lifestyles and practical benefits. The residents have a strong sense of community, feel safe and can spend more time with family and friends.

Across the country, almost 200,000 elderly people call a retirement home, a decision they have taken for various reasons, such as limited mobility, the desire for more social contact or the need for more support.

Here are the Top 15 Retirement Villages Sydney

1. The Cotswolds Village 

Live and enjoy your independence in the pension village of Cotswolds. Your new, independent living and living units are unique and designed so that you can lead a self-sufficient, independent, active and relaxed lifestyle in a safe and trusted environment.

Moreover, you can be as independent as you want in our community. However, the Cotswolds employees and colleagues are always available if you need them.

With daily social events and trips and with residents like you, the Cotswolds is truly the ideal new life that combines independence with numerous social activities.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

The facilities and services of Cotswolds include:

Quiet, serene, well-kept grounds with a village atmosphere.

Onsite registered nurse, providing emergency nursing assistance

Transport to local shopping centers.

Medical clinic attended by local doctors.

Regular attendance by allied practitioners, including

Reflexology

Acupuncture

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

Psychologist

Lounge room and movie entertainment room.

Private dining room for entertaining.

Indoor heated swimming pool and spa.

Billiard and games room.

Library room.

Communal kitchen.

Various reading and sitting rooms and areas.

Large outdoor balcony viewing area.

Contact Details: 

28 Curagul Road, North Turramurra, NSW 2074

Phone: 0291447016 | Email: reception@thecotswolds.com.au

Website: www.thecotswolds.com.au

2. Anglicare - Woodberry Village (Winston Hills)

We serve the needy in our community, enrich the life and share the love of Jesus. We hold on to our Christian motivation while responding to the changing needs of our community.

We try to promote and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ while we love and serve those who are old, vulnerable, or marginalized. respect and appreciate each person how he was created in the image of the living God.

We offer everyone to care and compassion when we meet the material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

In collaboration with the community and others, we offer a range of services that promote the dignity, safety, participation and well-being of people in their relationships, homes and communities.

Contact Details:

Level 2, 62 Norwest Blvd, Norwest, NSW 2153

Phone: 1300 111 278

Website: www.anglicare.org.au

3. Stockland Willows Retirement Village

The Willows at Winston Hills is a vibrant, friendly community set in five beautifully landscaped gardens - a peaceful haven with caring staff where you can look forward to a wonderfully relaxed lifestyle in good company.

At Stockland Willows Retirement Village, we know it's important to retire. For this reason, we help you with our $ Move 'Easy Package' of $ 10,000 * to make the transition as easy as possible. You have $ 10,000 in your pocket to enjoy the things you appreciate the most. Simply arrange your accommodation by December 20, 2019, to receive a $ 10,000 voucher.

The spacious, modern community center with dining room, living room, dance floor, coffee bar, billiard room and an indoor pool is the social center of the village - ideal for meeting friends and participating in the many activities on offer.

All of our independent accommodations have a spacious open living/dining room, a spacious bedroom and a private terrace or balcony overlooking indigenous and exotic gardens or majestic willow stands. The ideal environment to escape everyday worries and start a new life with new friends.

Contact Details: 

226 Windsor Road Winston Hills, NSW, 2153

Phone: 1800727170

Website: www.stockland.com.au

4. Oatland Gardens Retirement Village

For you, Oatland Gardens, this is a quiet city with everything in your way. Consisting of 34 independent apartments and 30 independent one-bedroom units designed and planned for comfortable living.

Oatland Gardens is located in the main residential area of Oatlands (North Parramatta) and just a few steps from the shopping and business district of the city of Parramatta. Weekly bus trips to North Rocks and Carlingford Court shopping centers.

Nestled between lush gardens and offers residents a quiet, peaceful lifestyle.

The title levels with one-bedroom apartments and services are currently also available in separate two-bedroom units (some with garages).

Contact Details:

15-17 Wyoming Ave, Oatlands NSW 2117

Phone: 02 9683 5544 | Email: info@oatlandgardens.com.au

Website: www.oatlandgardens.com.au

5. BaptistCare Willandra Village

At BaptistCare, we believe that true care is accompanied by love, and it is this belief that makes us who we are.

We create places of wellbeing and hope to make a positive difference in our community and for the people who invite us into their lives every day.

Our history is characterized by authentic, loving service and care, which enables the individual to live well because we believe that care is worth living under living conditions. Why Choose BaptistCare? The simple answer is because it is important for us.

Contact Details:

Level Two, 22 Brookhollow Avenue, PO Box 7626, 

Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153

Phone: 1300 275 227 | Email: ask@baptistcare.org.au

Website: www.baptistcare.org.au

6. Strathfield Gardens Retirement Village

Contact Details:

26 Cotswold Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135, Australia

Phone: (02) 9742 6048 | Email: strathfieldgardens@goldenlifestyles.com.au

Website: www.goldenlifestyles.com.au

7. Epping Manor (Vasey Community)

Contact Details:

Suite 10G, Level 10, Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre,1 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes NSW 2138

Phone: (02) 9299 3951 | Email: info@vasey.com.au

Website: www.vasey.com.au

8. Constitution Hill (Australian Unity)

Contact Details:

Australian Unity,271 Spring Street,Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone: 03 8682 5555 

Website: www.australianunity.com.au

9. Shepherds Bay Meadowbank

Contact Details:

Address: 4 Rothesay Avenue, Meadowbank

Website: www.shepherdsbay.com.au

10. Southern Cross Care Nordby Village

Contact Details:

16-18 Bridge St, Epping NSW 2121

Phone: (02) 9790 9443 | Email: jotaylor@sccliving.org.au

Website: www.sccliving.org.au

11. Uniting Wirreanda

Contact Details:

33 Highs Road, WEST PENNANT HILLS NSW, 2125 

Phone: 1800 864 846 | Email: ask@uniting.org

Website: www.uniting.org

12. Southern Cross Care Marsfield Village

Contact Details:

16-18 Bridge St, Epping NSW 2121

Phone: 1800 984 475 | Email: enquiries@sccliving.org.au

Website: www.sccliving.org.au

13. Kirk Apartments Retirement Living

Contact Details:

77 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood NSW 2134.

Phone: 1300 808 606

Website: www.kirkapartments.com.au

14. Fresh Hope Care - Pendle Hill Retirement Village

Contact Details:

PO Box 3571, Rhodes  NSW  2138

Phone: 1800 005 484 | Email: hello@freshhopecare.org.au

Website: www.freshhopecare.org.au

15. Highline Westmead’s

Contact Details:

158 Hawkesbury Road Westmead

Phone: 1300 031 272

Website: www.highlinewestmead.com.au

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Sydney’s disastrous flood wasn’t unprecedented: we’re about to enter a 50-year period of frequent, major floods

Last month’s flood in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River region of western Sydney peaked at a staggering 12.9 metres, with water engulfing road signs and reaching the tops of many houses.

There hasn’t been a major flood on the Hawkesbury-Nepean for more than 30 years, with the last comparable one occurring in 1990. Long-term Sydneysiders, however, will remember that 12 major floods occurred during the 40 years before 1990. Five of these were larger than last month’s flood.

You're reading: Sydney’s disastrous flood wasn’t unprecedented: we’re about to enter a 50-year period of frequent, major floods

So what’s going on? The long-term rainfall pattern in the region and corresponding river flow is cyclic in nature. This means 40 to 50 years of dry weather with infrequent small floods are followed by 40 to 50 years of wet weather with frequent major floods.

As river and floodplain residents take stock of the recent damage to their homes and plan necessary repairs, it’s vital they recognise more floods are on the way. Large, frequent floods can be expected to occur again within 10 or 20 years if — as expected — the historical pattern of rainfall and flooding repeats itself.

Living in a bathtub

Many of the 18,000 people who were evacuated live in and around a region known as the “Sackville Bathtub”. As the name suggests, this flat, low-lying section of the floodplain region was spectacularly affected.

The flooded Hawkesbury-Nepean River last month. Brown floodwater is evident between Penrith (right) and the Pacific Ocean (top left). The Sackville Bathtub is located left of centre. Digital Earth Australia Map, Geoscience Australia, Tom Hubble

The Sackville Bathtub is located between Richmond and Sackville. It’s part of the Cumberland Plain area of Western Sydney and formed very slowly over 100 million years due to plate tectonic processes. The bathtub’s mudstone rock layers are folded into a broad, shallow, basin-shaped depression, which is surrounded by steep terrain.

Downstream of Sackville, the Hawkesbury-Nepean River flows through sandstone gorges and narrows in width. This creates a pinch-point that partially blocks the river channel.

Just as a bath plug sitting half-way over a plughole slows an emptying bath, the Sackville pinch-point causes the bathtub to fill during floods.

Read more: Black stuff growing on the walls? What to do about mold in your bathroom

How the bathtub effect in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley causes floodwaters to back up and lead to deep and dangerous flooding.

Will raising the dam wall work?

The NSW state government is planning to raise the wall of the Warragamba Dam to help mitigate catastrophic floods in the region. But this may not be an effective solution.

Typically, somewhere between 40% and 60% of the floodwater that fills up the Sackville Bathtub comes from unimpeded, non-Warragamba sources. So, when the Hawkesbury-Nepean River floods, the bathtub is already quite full and causing significant problems before Warragamba begins to spill. The Warragamba water then raises the flood level, but often by only a couple of metres.

Raising Warragamba Dam’s wall as a mitigation measure will only control about half the floodwater, and won’t prevent major floods delivered by the Nepean and Grose rivers, which also feed into the region. This represents a small potential benefit for a very large cost.

The timing of observed flood peaks during the August 1986 Hawkesbury-Nepean flood, in relation to the time when Warragamba Dam began to spill. The arrival of Warragamba water in the Sackville Bathtub increased the flood depth only by about a metre above the floodwaters delivered earlier during the flood from the Grose and Nepean rivers. Tom Hubble – Redrawn from data presented in Appendix One of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Flood Study; Infrastructure NSW 2019.

A long flooding period is on our doorstep

The idea of drought-dominated and flood-dominated periods for the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system was proposed in the mid-1970s by the University of Sydney’s Robin Warner. Since the late 1990’s, it hasn’t been the focus of much research.

Read more: What is a 1 in 100 year weather event? And why do they keep happening so often?

He showed a century-long cycle of alternating periods of dry weather and small floods followed by wet weather and big floods is normal for Sydney. This means the March flood may not have come as a surprise to older residents of the Sackville Bathtub, who have a lived experience of the whole 40-50 year flooding cycle.

As a rough average, one major flood occurred every four years during the last wet-weather period between 1950 and 1990. The largest of this period occurred in November 1961. It filled the Sackville Bathtub to a depth of 15 metres and — like the June +61404532026 metres) and March +61404532026 metres) events — caused more widespread flooding than this year’s flood.

A photo of a flood that occured in Maitland in September 1950. Sam Hood/NSW State Library/Flickr, CC BY

We’re currently 30 years into a dry period, which may be about to end. Conditions might stay dry for another 10 or 20 years.

These cycles are likely caused by natural, long-term “climate drivers” — long-term climatic fluctuations such as El Niño and La Niña, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation and the Indian Ocean Dipole, which are driven by oceanic current circulations. These global phenomena bring both benevolent weather and destructive weather to Australia.

Eastern Australia experiences decades-long periods of wetter weather when these climate drivers sync up with each other. When they’re out of sync, we get dry weather periods.

Read more: A rare natural phenomenon brings severe drought to Australia. Climate change is making it more common

These long-term cycles are natural and have been operating for thousands of years, but climate change is amplifying and accelerating them. Dry periods are getting drier, wet periods are getting wetter.

Read more: The Best Options for Bathroom Floor Tile in 2021

The good news and bad news

The bad news is that 12-plus metre floods at Hawkesbury River (Windsor Bridge) are not all that unusual. There have been 24, 12-plus metre floods at Windsor Bridge since 1799.

The good news is meteorological forecasters are excellent at predicting when the storms that generate moderate, large and catastrophic floods are coming. We can expect several days’ to a week’s notice of the next big flood.

A bridge in Windsor, northwest of Sydney, submerged in floodwater on March 25. AP Photo/Rick Rycroft

We can also prepare our individual and communal responses for more large and frequent floods on the Hawkesbury-Nepean. Residents of the area need to think about how they might live near the river as individuals. Decide what is precious and what you will fit into a car and trailer. Practice evacuating.

As a community, we must ensure the transport infrastructure and evacuation protocols minimise disruption to river and floodplain residents while maximising their safety. It’s particularly important we set up inclusive infrastructure to ensure disadvantaged people, who are disproportionately affected by disasters, also have a fighting chance to evacuate and survive.

Read more: Not ‘if’, but ‘when’: city planners need to design for flooding. These examples show the way

Upgrading the escape routes that enable people to evacuate efficiently is absolutely vital. As is rethinking whether we should continue urban expansion in the Sackville Bathtub.

So remember, the next major flood is going to occur sooner than we would like. If you live in this region, you must start preparing. Or as a wise elder once said, “Live on a floodplain, own a boat!”

This story is part of a series The Conversation is running on the nexus between disaster, disadvantage and resilience. It is supported by a philanthropic grant from the Paul Ramsay foundation. Read the rest of the stories here.

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Blaze destroys 50 hectares of bush in Kurnell on Sunday night | Kurnell Fire

The freak storm hit Kurnell just after 10.30am and moved north, while two other storm cells have battered the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury/Central Coast regions. It has crossed Sir Joseph Banks Drive and is burning adjacent to the Caltex Terminal at the national park. Around 100 firefighters are working to contain the blaze in Kurnell, which is the first major event of the bushfire season. The RFS said the fire was now heading in a north easterly direction.

New South Wales Fire and Rescue Superintendent Ian Krimmer said at the time the weather event had been "unprecedented". Pensioner Janet Kent has lived in her Kurnell home for 21 years. Authorities have concerns about asbestos in damaged houses and are strictly limiting access into the town to residents only. The fire broke out in Kamay Botany Bay National Park near Kurnell about 5pm and put residents on high alert throughout the evening.Picture: Richard Dobson Emergency services will monitor the scene Picture: Richard Dobson. Firefighters are on scene of the bushfire in Kurnell.

They were all transferred to Sutherland Hospital in a stable condition. Fire crews remain on scene to contain any risk.An evacuation centre was set up at the Cronulla Leagues Cub; Fire and Rescue NSW have sent more than 20 crews out to respond to storm damage across Sydney. The fire is about 10 hectares in size and is burning in windy conditions under a flight path. Picture: Ed Clark Debris at the Kurnell waterfront during the massive storm. A fire has ripped through about 50 hectares of bush in a national park at Kurnell in Sydney's south, with 100 rural firefighters working to bring it under control. The strong winds are pushing the fire towards cabins at Boat Harbour, however fire crews are on the ground to protect the properties. Fire authorities are investigating whether an arsonist lit a bushfire that has ripped through 350 hectares of land south of Sydney. A bit of an early taste for the upcoming bushfire season with firefighters forced to battle a blaze that broke out overnight in the Kamay Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell, in hot and windy conditions. An out-of-control bushfire is burning through 50 hectares of bush dangerously close to homes in Sydney's south. Residents at Kurnell remain on high alert as a thick plume of smoke from the fire in Botany Bay National Park spread across Sydney's south today, its trail seen from Bondi to Redfern. Destruction in Kurnell after a massive storm hit Sydney. The vicious thunderstorms whipped in on the heels of a ferocious tornado that punished the southern suburb of Kurnell with record 213km/h gusts and tore roofs off houses and flipped heavy trucks on to their sides. The devastation from the storm in Kurnell is simply astounding.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Double Bay this winter

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Top 10 Things to Do in Double Bay this winter

The winter season should not hinder you from enjoying your stay in Double Bay and your accommodation in Sydney. Double Bay is located just 15 minutes from the city centre, and can be reached by ferry. It is home to lush, green parks, pavement cafes, exclusive boutiques, and grand residences.

Enjoy your vacation in Double Bay, regardless of the season. Read our top 10 things you can do this winter while you are in Double Bay.

1. Experience Vivid Sydney.

If you’re planning to go to Sydney in winter, it’s best to go from late May to early June for Vivid Sydney.

Vivid Sydney is an annual event of light, music, and ideas. It is a 3-week festival that features an outdoor gallery of lighting sculptures, contemporary music program, creative industry forums and the illumination of the Sydney Opera House Sails. This year, Vivid Sydney ended on 17 June. If you’re just on the way to Double Bay now, it’s okay – there are still tons of other things to do here in the winter. Keep reading!

2. Shop to your heart’s content!

If you live and breathe to shop, then Double Bay will satisfy the shopaholic in you. Double Bay is a stylish area, with exclusive designer boutiques. Take your pick from European designers and brands from Prada to Jimmy Choo.

Shop in boutiques like Cosmopolitan Shoes, Zahli Crystal Couture, Jan Logan, Belinda and Busatti for amazing finds such as designer bags, Swarovski-encrusted clothing, and handcrafted jewelleries. Shopping has never been this delightful, making Double Bay a haven for fashionistas.

3. Take a walk at Redleaf Beach.

Redleaf Beach is an idyllic seashore, perfect for lazy walks and sightseeing. On hot days, the Murray Rose Pool is perfect for swimming, as it provides a safe enclosure to swim in. There is also a wrap-around pontoon where you can take a romantic walk and just enjoy the breathtaking harbour side view.

4. Explore Australian wildlife in Taronga Zoo.

Taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including rare and endangered animals. The zoo overlooks the Sydney Harbour, and can be reached by ferry. Admission fee includes daily shows, keeper talks, and access to Sydney’s only cable car, the Sky Safari.

Dare yourself to take on Wild Ropes, the zoo’s new sky high adventure, where you can cross suspension bridges and soar through the trees. Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city, and is open the whole year round.

5. Go whale watching.

Experience the annual migration of majestic whales along the North South Wales coast. May to November is whale-watching season in Sydney. You can choose to watch from the headlands and viewing platforms along the coast, or join whale-watching cruises.

6. Go on a gastronomic experience.

Double Bay is home to restaurants that employ excellent chefs. Choose from European to Asian inspired cuisine. Visit and try D’Bees, Spice Market, Limoncello, Sake Restaurant and Bar, and Aesops. Its wide array of stylish restaurants and cafes makes it an ideal place for lunch and romantic dinners.

7. Bar-hop and mingle with the locals.

The Golden Sheaf Hotel has three bars, perfect for people-watching and mingling with the locals. Its alfresco area and rhythmic beats ensure patrons a great night of entertainment beneath the Australian night skies. They also serve delicious foods to keep your tummies full and satisfied.

You can also check out Stillery and the Royal Oak Hotel for some gin or wine.

8. Enjoy Sydney, from above.

Sydney Seaplanes will tour you around the Sydney skies, giving you unparalleled views of the Sydney Harbour, the Eastern and Northern Beaches, and the Hawkesbury River. The tour package includes scenic flights, gourmet lunch and overnight accommodations.

9. Sail the spectacular Sydney Harbour.

The world-famous Sydney Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world, is a gateway to access other parts of Sydney. It is a water playground for ferries, yachts, and kayaks.

One way to fully experience the beauty the harbour has to offer is to take a Sydney ferry. The ferry passes many of Sydney’s landmarks, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge,

10. Go organic in Double Bay Organic and Food Market.

The Double Bay Organic and Food Market, situated in Guilfoyle Park, is open every Thursday. The market offers a wide range of organic fruits and vegetables, and yummy lunch and dinner treats. You can have a lovely lunch in the park or grab a cup of coffee, while the kids enjoy the pony rides and the baby animal farm.

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Complete your stay in Double Bay with a wonderful Sydney accommodation at reasonable prices. Book with Savoy Hotel! Located in Knox Street, you get easy access to the city centre when you stay with us.

Call us at 02-9326-1411, and have a memorable stay at Double Bay, Sydney!

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View from Blomidon Look Off, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia/ New Scotland!

May 1 ICCA event

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Tree planting launches Gaelic Nova Scotia Month in Inverness at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts

This coming Monday will mark a few special occasions for Inverness County. Since the 2005 release of Frank Macdonald’s A Forest for Calum, a handful of county residents have been seeking out the opportunity to bring an idea to life. The book’s character Calum envisioned a poem spelled out in trees. The modern Gaelic alphabet originated from an ancient script, and each letter is named for a tree. So, a series of trees, each representing a letter, can spell out a poem or phrase. The Inverness County Centre for the Arts (ICCA) has brought partners together and the project is underway.

Initially, the Inverness Development Association developed the concept and enlisted Morgan’s Brook Landscaping to do a design. The suggestion that the forest be planted at the Arts Centre brought ICCA into partnership in the project.

On a visit by NSCC’s Jamie Ellison to give a talk for the Inverness Garden Club, ICCA’s manager Elizabeth Whalley shared the idea with him, and the project has been gaining momentum since. NSCC will be able to provide trees to get started. The project will progress in steps. Caroline Cameron enlisted enthusiastic support from the Port Hawkesbury NSCC Natural Resources Environmental Technology students, who will be coming next fall to do a significant amount of work. She also coordinated with the local school to engage Co-op and Community Based Learning students, who will be doing some initial work to begin, fittingly, on May 1.

May 1 is fitting for this event for a few reasons. It is the beginning of Gaelic Nova Scotia month, during which Nova Scotians celebrate and learn about Gaelic culture. It also Là Bealltainn (Beltane) – one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh. It is held about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, and marks the beginning of summer. Furthermore, May 1 is also Arbour Day, a holiday when people are encouraged to plant and care for trees, no doubt linked to the ancient Beltane and similar customs in other cultures.

In this project the Arts Centre honours the Gaelic storytelling tradition. The art of storytelling – whether spoken, written or sung has been a foundation stone of the culture, as well as other cultures. The phrase, to be revealed at the May 1 event, is not specific to Gaelic culture but encourages reverence for all peoples.

The event will run from 2 pm until 4 pm, and will feature speakers, including Frank Macdonald, a welcome from the Mi’kmaq community, Frances MacEachen of Nova Scotia Gaelic Affairs, representatives from NSCC, CBU and Inverness School students. There will be lively tunes and, of course, tea. All are welcome to attend this special event. The Centre will be open from 11 am until 5 pm for a last chance for people to take in the

Shared Storytelling of Inverness County

Sounds like my perfect cuppa tea but alas, I’ll be in Guelph with some of my favourite trees and people. Sorry to miss this - have a wonderful celebration! 

Yours in the land

Mary Ellen

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Sydney - A Scholar’s Paradise

One of Australia’s largest cities, Sydney has a rich cultural history with a population of about 4.29 million. Famous for the mesmerizing Opera House, Darling Harbor, the city has a plethora of sites which attract travelers from across the globe. However, with a bevy of universities to choose from, Sydney can be a very good option to pursue your higher education. University Living has several properties across the city offering accommodation to students. Allow us to take you on a guided tour around some of the best universities in Sydney along with the accommodations that University Living provides.

University of Sydney

One of the most prestigious Universities of Sydney, it was Australia’s first university, founded in 1850. The main campus is often listed amongst the top 10 of the most beautiful universities. With about an average intake of 52,789 students (records for 2014), the university offers several undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The university is recognized worldwide for its research courses. Alumni like Rose Byrne and Jacqueline Fernandez stand testimony to how the institution furthers an all-round development of its students. Students have easy access to tons of eating joints like Ralph’s Café, Miso Honi, The Everest Bar, The Coffee Cart, etc which covers all your cravings from Asian cuisine to caffeine.

University Living provides an array of accommodation options which are a short distance from the university. Darlington is a 3 minute walk away from the university while Urbanest Glebe is located just across the road. Other options like Iglu Centre, Link 2 and Stanmore are about 20 minutes (walking) away from the campus. Each of these is equipped with comfortable and airy rooms, wifi, kitchen and similar basic amenities.

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

With an average annual intake of 42,000 students, the university houses about 8 departments. However, it is their Engineering and Business courses that attract the highest number of applicants. The library offers several online and offline services to assist the students.

Several events are hosted throughout the year, from art exhibitions to band competitions. It also has an independent radio station- Radio 2SER, run by students. With over 100 clubs and societies, and several eating and retail outlets in and around the campus, the university has an active campus life. And did we mention that Hugh Jackman is a UTS alumnus? :)

Accommodations offered by University Living include Allawah, Marrickville, Stanmore which are approximately at a 20 minute walking distance from the university. Well endowed with plush upholstery and facilities like wifi and laundry, these places are bound to give you a relaxed and happy student experience in Sydney.

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

In 2016, it was ranked as the No. 1 preference for NSW school leavers, leaving behind the prestigious University of Sydney. UNSW has international exchange and research partnerships with around 200 universities, thereby giving its students an opportunity to broaden their horizons. These institutes include UCLA, New York University, Princeton University, etc.

One of Australia’s foremost universities, it offers courses in about 9 faculties. From Turkish to Mexican and Indian cuisine, the eating joints within the campus have it all covered. The UNSW Village has some splendid options for accommodation. Allow University Living to guide you through this grueling process of selecting a room.

Fun Fact: Actress Rebel Wilson is a product of UNSW

Macquarie University

Established in 1964, the university enrolls students in 5 departments for a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. With about 40,000 students under its wing, the university has managed to sustain its standards by providing a wholesome educational experience. It also has nine museums and galleries that showcase the best of scientific and artistic endeavours.

It is the only university in Australia to have an underground railway station on campus. The sports complex includes 2 swimming pools, a gymnasium and squash, netball and basket ball courts. The University co-owns the community radio station 2SER FM along with UTS. University Living offers accommodation at the Macquaire University Village. With cinemas and restaurants at a distance of 2 kms from the place, it is well connected to the city and the university.

Western Sydney University

Spread across 5 campuses, the university provides numerous undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees. It has an annual intake of about 45,000 students, and is divided into 9 ‘schools’. The on campus facilities include libraries, tennis courts, cafes and bars where students can take a break from lectures and hone their skills or just relax.

The 5 campuses include Bankstown, Blacktown, Paramatta, Hawkesbury, Penrith and Campbell town. Each campus offers its own set of courses. The Ig Nobel Prize for Psychology in 2014 was awarded to Peter K Jonason, an alumnus of the Western Sydney University. University Living offers accommodation near each of the campuses.

Sydney’s universities are ranked among the best in the world and have high standards of education. With University Living taking care of your accommodation, make the most of an international education by choosing from the above mentioned universities.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”                 

-Nelson Mandela

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It was a Monday night in Ottawa and all through the city not a creature was stirring…except for a sold out crowd at the Algonquin Commons Theatre who packed the house for our favourite Canadian Kid, Brett Kissel and his Ice, Snow and 30 Below tour.

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

There’s no question that country music fans in Ottawa love Brett Kissel. I think it’s safe to say that Brett Kissel loves Ottawa too as he’s performed in Ottawa more often than most other Canadian country artists, 3 times in as many months including ringing in the New Year on the steps of Parliament Hill.

I’ve had the pleasure of covering a lot of shows at the beautiful Algonquin Commons Theatre over the last several years but I can’t recall a single show that got as loud as the crowd did last night for Brett. That sold out crowd was hungry for country music and that’s exactly what they got.

Country music tours have been following a bit of a “lather, rinse, repeat” theme over the last several years. Where the same headliners tour with a similar rotation of opening acts, Canadian country music has been no exception to this. When Brett first announced this tour many of us were expecting one of his Invictus Mates or Warner label mates to join him on his tour much like in the past. But Brett had other plans and we, for one, couldn’t be happier. Emerging artists are the lifeblood for any musical genre and for an artist of Brett’s calibre to open up his national tour to some of Ontario’s rising stars was extremely generous.

Abby Stewart

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

The night started out with a performance by a young lady we’ve been talking about for a number of years now, Abby Stewart. Hailing from Kingston, Ontario Abby is loaded with so much talent it’s a treat to watch her hone her skills show after show. Every time I see her perform she moves the bar just a little bit higher.

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Last night Ottawa was in for a special treat as Abby was joined by her good friend, Beamer Wigley, for a few songs. Beamer flew in from Calgary especially for the show after having spent Sunday at the Alberta Country Music Awards, where his single “Meteorite” was nominated for Song of the Year. Beamer treated the crowd to a performance of his latest single “Boombox” before the duo, who has been busy of the last few months writing together in Nashville, performed a few songs together. The closed out their set with a chillingly tight performance of Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson’s hit “Don’t You Wanna Stay”.  Take my word for it and keep your eye on these two because in the coming years you’ll be hearing their name’s a lot more often…count on it.

Brett Kissel

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel hit the stage next and didn’t miss a beat kicking the show off with the first single off of ‘Pick Me Up’ “Airwaves”. The fuse was lit and the crowd was on fire. Every Brett Kissel show is a special event for the audience, something has to be said about the special bond he has with his fans. It goes without saying that most artists love their fans but Brett shares a deeper connection with his and I believe that’s part of what makes his performances so magical.

Tough People Do and I Didn’t Fall in Love with Your Hair

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Like most country music shows there was also a lot of deep emotion packed into last night’s performance. Brett lost his grandparents in 2011 to a two-vehicle crash in Alberta as they were enroute to watch him perform. Everything about this event speaks to the character of Brett Kissel, who kept a scheduled performance 2 nights after the accident but ended up having to cancel halfway through telling the crowd that his heart was willing, but his body just couldn’t do it. The event led Brett to write and dedicate the song “Tough People Do” for his grandparents.  It was the first of two very emotional moments throughout the night that strengthen the bond between Brett and his fans, no doubt that Brett leans on his fans for strength in tough times and his fans draw strength from Brett to deal with their own tough times.

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

The second of the two emotional moments came with Brett’s performance of his single “I Didn’t Fall in Love with Your Hair”. The song rings true for anyone with a loved one battling cancer and it’s clear that it has become an anthem for the philanthropic side of Brett who spoke highly of his support for the Canadian Cancer Society during our interview earlier in the day. The song is from the perspective of the partner of someone battling this horrible disease which, as Brett says, has touched far too many of us. The eyes welled up with tears and the room lit up with cell phone lights as Ottawa joined in chorus to sing this incredible song.

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett wasn’t going to let the night end on a sombre note as he quickly picked up the pace and brought the party back by paying tribute to some legends. First he started with one of his idols Johnny Cash for which he went into the crowd and stood on a railing and sang “Ring of Fire” before returning to the stage for John Denver’s “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and then capping it off with Garth Brooks’ “Baton Rouge” (“Baton Rouge”, incidentally is one of three songs Brett picked when answering a fan question asking which three songs Brett would chose if he could only sing 3 songs for the rest of his life.)

What would a Brett Kissel show in Ottawa be without a visit from his friend and fellow member of Invictus Entertainment Jordan McIntosh? Jordan was in the building and joined Brett to perform “Raise Your Glass”. As the night wound down Brett ended the show, or did he, the way it all began…with “Started with A Song”.  But the crowd had other plans and they let him know to the extent that, I’m certain, a poor student in a residence nearby was having issues studying because of all the racket coming from the Theatre.

Brett and his band returned to the stage and delivered exactly what the crowd wanted….3, 2, 1! It was the perfect note to end the night on because I can assure you that I, as well as everyone in that sold out theatre, will be counting down the hours until we get to see Brett Kissel again! Something tells me he’ll be back in Ottawa again very soon, would love to see Brett on a stage at RBC Bluesfest this summer which has already seen performances by Tim Hicks and Dallas Smith.

Brett hits Sherbrooke, Quebec tonight for his only stop in La belle province. Local boy,  Jon MacAulay, will be joining Brett tonight. Jon is a guitarist/singer from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. His repertoire combines elements of folk, blues, and jazz. Visit his website to learn more: www.jonmacaulaymusic.com

Following Quebec Brett jets off to Nova Scotia for 4 nights before heading slightly west for 2 shows in New Brunswick and then back east to wrap up his tour in beautiful Prince Edward Island.

Brett has taken the time to build a roster of emerging artists that he would like to introduce to his fans so we’d like to take a moment and introduce them to you. Rounding out Brett’s east coast dates are:

Chelsea Atkinson January 26, 2017 Astor Theatre Liverpool, NS

Chelsea is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from Nova Scotia. Check out her Facebook or Twitter profiles to watch this emerging artist get the opportunity of a lifetime, to open for Brett Kissel

Amanda Riley January 27, 2017 Mermaid Imperial PA Centre Windsor, NS

Riley hails from Chester, Nova Scotia where she is known as “the little girl with the big voice”. She gained nationwide popularity as a finalist on CMT’s “Big In A Small Town”, and has shared the stage with Aaron Pritchett, Charlie Major, Deric Ruttan and Dean Brody. She was recognized as one of Ole’s top 8 singer/songwriters during CCMA week in Halifax in September 2015. She also had the privilege to open the MDM Recordings Showcase during CCMA week and has been a featured artist on George Canyon’s ‘ Down East Country’ radio and television program several times.  www.amandarileymusic.com

Bailey MacKinnon January 28, 2017 Glasgow Square Theatre New Glasgow, NS & January 29, 2017 Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Port Hawkesbury, NS

Follow Bailey and her journey on Twitter

Tyler Deveau February 1, 2017 Capitol Theatre Moncton, NB & February 2, 2017 Fredericton Playhouse Fredericton, NB

By the age of two St. George New Brunswick’s Tyler Deveau was singing along to George Strait on the radio. After winning Country 94’s annual talent search in 2013 in Saint John, he is now laying the groundwork to make his dream of being a professional country music artist come true.

This win gave him the resources and opportunities to pursue his music career further, allowing him to fly to Nashville to meet with a top label A and R manager and well as co-write with top songwriters in the business, which have had songs cut by Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Dustin Lynch, and Cole Swindell. tylerdeveau.com

Trinity Bradshaw February 3, 2017 Harbourfront Theatre Summerside, PE & February 4, 2017 King’s Playhouse Georgetown, PE

Trinity should be no stranger to our readers. Trinity Bradshaw became the youngest winner of the Summerside Festival Talent Search in PEI and performed twice at the East Coast Music Awards before moving to Calgary in 2010 where she soon won SUGAR CRISP ‘s national songwriting contest, and the Amp Radio Rock Star contest. She was Alberta’s 2014 representative in the CCMA Spotlight contest, and Winner of the 2014 Boots & Hearts Canadian Emerging Artist Showcase. www.trinitybradshaw.com

Naturally for more details on Brett Kissel and to follow his own journey and see what he’ll follow up his current tour with visit him at www.brettkissel.com

Special thanks to Warner Music Canada for inviting my boys to join me at the show, without a doubt it’ll be something they won’t forget for a very long time.

All photos by Scott Martin Visuals for Sound Check Entertainment

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Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Abby Stewart at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Brett Kissel at Algonquin Commons – photo credit to Scott Martin Visuals

Ottawa gets loud as Brett Kissel brings Ice Snow and 30 Below to Algonquin It was a Monday night in Ottawa and all through the city not a creature was stirring...except for a sold out crowd at the Algonquin Commons Theatre who packed the house for our favourite Canadian Kid, Brett Kissel and his Ice, Snow and 30 Below tour.

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Cape Breton boy named IWK’s 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Champion

An 11-year-old boy from Port Hawkesbury, N.S., has been named the 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for the IWK.

A special celebration honouring Matthew LeBlanc was held Monday at the Walmart in Port Hawkesbury.

Throughout the year, LeBlanc will represent other young patients who receive specialized care at the Halifax children’s hospital, while sharing his story in support of fundraising campaigns around the Maritimes.

LeBlanc was born prematurely at 32 weeks and spent the first six months of his life on dialysis at the IWK Health Centre. He underwent his first kidney transplant at 19 months and his second kidney transplant at the age of eight.

The IWK Foundation says he is now feeling the best he ever has, and is ready to take on his new role as champion.

“The LeBlanc family has been sharing their story to support IWK Foundation initiatives for several years, and we are thrilled to name Matthew as this year’s 2023 Champion,” says Melanie Matheson, manager of community and corporate giving at the IWK Foundation, in a news release.

“The IWK has been an important part of Matthew’s life since he was born. He and his family are passionate about sharing their story to help inspire others to support the IWK.”

LeBlanc and his family are set to travel to Orlando, Fla., in April to take part in events during Children’s Hospitals Week with other patients and their loved ones from across North America.

“I am so happy to represent the IWK as champion this year,” says LeBlanc. “I have spent a lot of time there and they made it a fun journey.”

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NS Power rates could rise by 14 per cent by 2024: settlement agreement

A new proposal from Nova Scotia Power would see electricity rates rise nearly 14 per cent by 2024, despite efforts to limit increases by the province.

The rate increase across all customer classes, according to the proposed settlement agreement, would average 6.9 per cent in both 2023 and 2024, with further terms added in 2024 and 2025 to “recover historical under-recovered fuel costs.” The proposed agreement addresses both fuel and non-fuel rates, in line with the provincially legislated cap of 1.8 per cent total increase allowed for 2023 and 2024.

The agreement also includes a Storm Rider for the years 2023-25, “to provide clarity around the recovery of costs for major storms and extreme weather events in future,” as well as a Demand Side Management Rider to “support initiatives to increase efficiency in Nova Scotia and help reduce energy costs for customers.”

The proposed Storm Rider would allow NS Power to apply to the NSUARB to recover costs for severe weather events from customers, with the utility allowed to apply for recovery aid if amounts exceed $10.2 million in 2023, and $10.4 million in 2024 and 2025 respectively. The Storm Rider is slated to end after the recovery of any 2025 storm costs.

In the general rate application (GRA), NS Power proposed a customer charge of $22 per month by the end of 2024 “to help ensure proper alignment of its fixed and variable costs.” According to the utility, the increase “would bring Nova Scotia more in line with other Canadian jurisdictions.”

The settlement agreement would see a smaller charge of $19.17 per month for residential customers and $21.28 per month for small business customers.

The settlement allows NS Power to apply to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) to defer costs during “the Test Years 2023 and 2024,” with any costs proposed to be deferred subject to review and decision by the Board.

The process of defining the scope of a Decarbonization Deferral Account is also in the works, with a report and recommendation slated to be submitted to the NSUARB for approval by June 30, 2023.

The agreement also confirms NS Power’s withdrawal of a request for a revised Earnings Sharing Mechanism for the utility, as well as a deferral for the GRA. According to the agreement, NS Power is required to file a Cost of Service Study and a Line Loss Study before the utility is eligible to file its next GRA, or by Dec. 31, 2025.

REACHING THE AGREEMENT

The litigation dates back to NS Power’s 2022-2024 GRA filed with the NSUARB on Jan. 27. The settlement comes after the NSUARB approved an extension for NS Power to file its closing submission as part of its 2022-24 GRA.

The utility noted the GRA was subject to a full regulatory process, which included 700 information requests with over 1,900 questions to NS Power and a nine-day oral hearing resulting in 71 undertakings.

The originally proposed rate was thwarted by new legislation from the provincial government introduced earlier this fall.

On Oct. 19, the Progressive Conservatives introduced Bill 212, an act to amend the Public Utilities Act, legislation that would cap rate increases by NS Power, excluding fuel costs. The bill became law on Nov. 9.

According to a letter issued by the utility Thursday, NS Power has already reached a settlement agreement with interveners Eastlink, Rogers, and Xplornet on the pole attachment rate.

The proposed settlement agreement has been reached between Nova Scotia Power and key stakeholders representing customers. It now heads to the Nova Scotia Utility (NSUARB) and review board for approval.

NS Power notified the NSUARB on Thursday that a comprehensive settlement agreement of the GRA was reached with the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, Industrial Group, Dalhousie University, Ecology Action Centre, the Affordable Energy Coalition, and the Municipal Electric Utilities (MEUs).

The utility provided copies of the agreement with Port Hawkesbury Paper LP, which indicated “that it was not in a position to note its support for a settlement agreement to which it was not a party.” Meanwhile, Freeman Lumber told NS Power they refused to take a position on the agreement.

According to NS Power, EfficiencyOne advised that “given the discrete nature of its intervention in the GRA, it does not feel it is appropriate to sign on to the broad-based Settlement Agreement, but that it does not have an intention to file any position contrary to the terms of the Settlement Agreement.”

As part of the agreement, MEUs will now have the opportunity to provide a “narrowly scoped closing statement on matters regarding the Open Access Transmission Tariff capacity-based ancillary services… and the Wholesale Market Backup/Top-up Service Tariff GHG credit.” After providing responses, NS Power says the NSUARB will make an ultimate determination on the matters.

NS Power has also requested that the NSUARB create a schedule to expedite the process “so that rates may be put in place by January 1, 2023.”

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Port Hawkesbury hosting Canada’s top curlers

The town of Port Hawkesbury, N.S., has become the curling capital of Canada this weekend as it hosts a grand slam featuring some of the top curlers from across the country.

Ten teams of top curlers will compete for a total purse of $100,000.  It’s the fifth time the Civic Centre in Port Hawkesbury has hosted a grand slam since 2005.

Ticket sales are up 30 per cent from previous years.

“Curling's big. I'm surprised every time a ticket buyer comes in to buy their ticket, they may be from Ontario or New Brunswick or Nova Scotia,” said Civic Centre events manager Paula Davis. “They're very particular as to where they sit and who they're cheering for, so yeah, it's a big deal.”

It's also a big deal for local hotels and restaurants, which see a big increase in traffic over the four day curling event. The economic impact is estimated to be close to $1 million.

“We've got curlers in, organizers, media, ice crew, so they're all eating in our restaurant, breakfast, lunch and dinner,” said hotel general manager James Tobin. “It's been very positive within the community, as well.”

Visiting curlers find it positive, as well.

“When you get a really excited crowd in a small community, I think you get really excited to play in front of that because there's more energy in the building,” said curler Nolan  Thiessen.

There are close to 70 volunteers on hand at the Civic Centre making sure everything runs smoothly over the weekend.

“I would say over the next couple of days, you'll see that Port Hawkesbury is certainly the curling capital of Canada right now,” said Port Hawkesbury mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton.

The championship game is set for Sunday morning at 11 a.m., but many believe the real winner is the community itself.

With files from CTV Atlantic’s Dan MacIntosh.

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Blaze destroys 50 hectares of bush in Kurnell on Sunday night | Kurnell Fire

Picture: Richard Dobson Emergency services will monitor the scene Picture: Richard Dobson. The RFS said the fire was now heading in a north easterly direction. Destruction in Kurnell after a massive storm hit Sydney. The devastation from the storm in Kurnell is simply astounding.

The fire broke out in Kamay Botany Bay National Park near Kurnell about 5pm and put residents on high alert throughout the evening. An out-of-control bushfire is burning through 50 hectares of bush dangerously close to homes in Sydney's south. They were all transferred to Sutherland Hospital in a stable condition.The vicious thunderstorms whipped in on the heels of a ferocious tornado that punished the southern suburb of Kurnell with record 213km/h gusts and tore roofs off houses and flipped heavy trucks on to their sides. An evacuation centre was set up at the Cronulla Leagues Cub; Fire and Rescue NSW have sent more than 20 crews out to respond to storm damage across Sydney.

Firefighters are on scene of the bushfire in Kurnell. Fire authorities are investigating whether an arsonist lit a bushfire that has ripped through 350 hectares of land south of Sydney.A fire has ripped through about 350 hectares of bush in a national park at Kurnell in Sydney's south, with 100 rural firefighters working to bring it under control. The freak storm hit Kurnell just after 10.30am and moved north, while two other storm cells have battered the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury/Central Coast regions. Residents at Kurnell remain on high alert as a thick plume of smoke from the fire in Botany Bay National Park spread across Sydney's south today, its trail seen from Bondi to Redfern. Picture: Ed Clark Debris at the Kurnell waterfront during the massive storm. A bit of an early taste for the upcoming bushfire season with firefighters forced to battle a blaze that broke out overnight in the Kamay Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell, in hot and windy conditions. A fire has ripped through about 50 hectares of bush in a national park at Kurnell in Sydney's south, with 100 rural firefighters working to bring it under control. New South Wales Fire and Rescue Superintendent Ian Krimmer said at the time the weather event had been "unprecedented". Pensioner Janet Kent has lived in her Kurnell home for 21 years. The fire is about 10 hectares in size and is burning in windy conditions under a flight path. Authorities have concerns about asbestos in damaged houses and are strictly limiting access into the town to residents only. Fire crews remain on scene to contain any risk. A large cloud of smoke hovers over Sydney this morning, as a major bushfire continues to rage in the city's south. The strong winds are pushing the fire towards cabins at Boat Harbour, however fire crews are on the ground to protect the properties.

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Blaze destroys 50 hectares of bush in Kurnell on Sunday night | Kurnell Fire

Fire crews remain on scene to contain any risk. The fire broke out in Kamay Botany Bay National Park near Kurnell about 5pm and put residents on high alert throughout the evening. It has crossed Sir Joseph Banks Drive and is burning adjacent to the Caltex Terminal at the national park. A bushfire is burning out of control at Captain Cook Drive in Kurnell, south of Sydney.

A large cloud of smoke hovers over Sydney this morning, as a major bushfire continues to rage in the city's south. Picture: Ed Clark Debris at the Kurnell waterfront during the massive storm. New South Wales Fire and Rescue Superintendent Ian Krimmer said at the time the weather event had been "unprecedented". Pensioner Janet Kent has lived in her Kurnell home for 21 years.The RFS said the fire was now heading in a north easterly direction. Authorities have concerns about asbestos in damaged houses and are strictly limiting access into the town to residents only.

Residents at Kurnell remain on high alert as a thick plume of smoke from the fire in Botany Bay National Park spread across Sydney's south today, its trail seen from Bondi to Redfern. A fire has ripped through about 50 hectares of bush in a national park at Kurnell in Sydney's south, with 100 rural firefighters working to bring it under control.The devastation from the storm in Kurnell is simply astounding. An out-of-control bushfire is burning through 50 hectares of bush dangerously close to homes in Sydney's south. The strong winds are pushing the fire towards cabins at Boat Harbour, however fire crews are on the ground to protect the properties. Fire authorities are investigating whether an arsonist lit a bushfire that has ripped through 350 hectares of land south of Sydney. An evacuation centre was set up at the Cronulla Leagues Cub; Fire and Rescue NSW have sent more than 20 crews out to respond to storm damage across Sydney. A bit of an early taste for the upcoming bushfire season with firefighters forced to battle a blaze that broke out overnight in the Kamay Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell, in hot and windy conditions. A fire has ripped through about 350 hectares of bush in a national park at Kurnell in Sydney's south, with 100 rural firefighters working to bring it under control. Destruction in Kurnell after a massive storm hit Sydney. The freak storm hit Kurnell just after 10.30am and moved north, while two other storm cells have battered the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury/Central Coast regions. Around 100 firefighters are working to contain the blaze in Kurnell, which is the first major event of the bushfire season. Picture: Richard Dobson Emergency services will monitor the scene Picture: Richard Dobson. Firefighters are on scene of the bushfire in Kurnell.