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Home My Public Portal About2015-03-05_COW_Public Agenda PackageU011sultation Begins on Sunday Hunting I novascotia.ca Page 1 of 1 J NOVA 6 � CA N A D � (hlip://novascotia.ce/) News (/newsq , Consultation Begins on Sunday Hunting News Releases (/news) Consultation Begins on Sunday Hunting Depattmeut of Natural Resources February 13, 201512:20 PM Nova Sections are invited to contribute their opinions on lifting the ban on Sunday hunting. The Nova Scotia Wildlife Act states that, for the most part, no one is allowed to hunt on Sundays. The Mi7kmaq have the right to hunt on any day. Lifting the ban would mean that anyone with the appropriate licence could hunt on Sundays during hunting season. "In my travels across Nova Scotia, I've met various people who wish to discuss the prospect of Sunday hunting," said Sash Churchill, Minister of Natural Resources. "No decision has been made but the public consultation will provide further information about how Nova Scotians feel with regard to this issue," Nova Scotians can access background information and the consultation questionnaire online at www.novascotia. ca/natr/hunt/sunday (http://www.n,va5cotia.ca/natr/hunt/sunday) or by calling 902- d24-7955. The consultation period will be open from today, Feb. 13, until midnight, Friday, April 10. About 50,000 Nova Scotians hold hunting licences. Depending on the species, hunting season usually rune from early September to early December. FOR BROADCAST USE: Government is asking Nova Scotians to contribute their Opinions on lifting the ban on Sunday hunting. Anyone wishing to see the consultation questionnaire can visit the Department of Natural Resources website or call 902-424-7955. The consultation period will be from today (February 13th) until midnight, Friday, April loth. -30- Media Contact: Bruce Nunn 902-424-5239 Cell: 902-476-6454 E-mail: Bruce.X.Nunn@uovascotia.ca http://novascotia.ca/News/Release/'?id=20150213010 2/27/2015 "unuay Hunting - Public Consultation I novascotia.ca NO 08 CAN7) (http://novascotle.ca/) DNR (/natr) ) Hunting (/nstr/hunt) r Sunday Hunting -Public Consultation Sunday Hunting - Public Consultation fdefault-fr ase) The Department of Natural Resources Is considering Ilfting the ban that prohibits Sunday hunting, currently, the Nova Scotia Wildlife Act states that, for the most part, no one Is allowed to go hunting on Sundays. The exceptions are fur harvesting, bear snaring (both at low the use of firearms to dispatch animals In traps/snares), snowshoe hare snaring, and falconry, In addition, the MI'kmaq have the right to hunt on any day. Read a ba ckor and r( and backorountl aso)fo learn more about hunting In Nova Smile Lifting the ban would mean that anyone with a license could hunt on Sundays. The Department of Natural Resources wants to know how you feel about Ilfting the ban Sunday hunting. This consultation will Inform the department In ensuring the best approach around Sunday hunting in Nova Scotia. The online consultation will stay open for 60 days on the DNR website. • CDnlnlete the consultation questionnaire Lu //novascotia fluidsutvevs cora/suSR/suuda�hnu rveys/Otml. e/t • ftondez au aueSdOrtnaire de consultation Ln://novascotia fluidsulvevs com/snrve sv /OSR/chase dimance/) In addition, written submissions can be provided to: Page I of I Natural Resources (/natr) Frapr ais NS Department of Natural Resources PO Box 698 Halifax, NS, 33J 2T9 small: stratpolplannlfig@n s olia be (malll lrat OI lannin (cDnOvaswlia.ca) You may also leave a voice mail message at 902 424 7956 Comments and submissions will be accepted until mld-night, Friday, April 10, 2015 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Your feedback and comments In the survey are anonymous. Any personal Information you provide, e.g. a -mall address, will be protected in accordance with provincial legislation. Any personal Information, Including opinions, collected as pan of this survey process, Is subject to privacy legislation and will only be disclosed in keeping with provincial legislatlon, the Nova Smile Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Am and the Nova Scotia Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act. If you have any questions concerning the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Information Access and Privacy Administrator at DNFOIPOPC'nova cotia w fmalltoONRFOIPOP(cD v cotta c) For more Information on the Department of Natural Resources Privacy Policy, the Nova Scotia Government WebsIts Privacy Policy, and the Nova Scotia Government Privacy Policy please see the links below: .. httP://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/sunday/ 2/27/2015 Sunday Hunting I novascotia.ca 1�� (http://novascotia.ca/) A.(�`iA9 U CANADA DNR (/natr) r Hunting (/natnhunt) o Sunday Hunting Sunday Hunting (sundae -backer nd-fraso) Background to Sunday Hunting Page 1 of 1 Natural Resources (/natr) l�ran,ais Nova Scotlans enjoy hiking, canoeing, cycling, fishing, bird watching, horseback riding, off road riding, and hunting in Nova Scotia's natural environment. Some of these activities are regulated, with limits on where and when they can occur. Hunters must be licenced and may hunt during designated seasons. The Nova Scotia Wildlife Act states In s.71(1) that no one is allowed to go hunting on Sundays, except as provided In the Actor regulations. Mostly, hunting is prohibited on Sundays. The exceptions from the ban on Sunday hunting are fur harvesting, bear snaring, snowshoe hare snarl ng, and falconry. Government Is considering lifting the ban on Sunday hunting for all types of hunting and Is asking for your feedback. The primary reason for removing the ban would be to provide hunters additional opportunities to hunt. Improved population management could be a secondary benefit If the ban was lifted, but bag Ilmits would remain the same. Rules and Regulations The Nova Scale Wildlife Act and associated regulations establish the rules for where and when people can hunt. Public safely is an Important Issue and Nova Scotia's hunting laws have established a hunter educ allon program and minimum distances to address this concern: novascotla ce/natr/hunt/ (htto:/lnovascotia ca/natr/hunt/1 These safety standards are effective and will remain. Hunters must complete both Canadian Firearms Safety and Hunter Education courses where hunters learn and practice safe firearm handling and hunter ethics. Hunting accidents are rare and almost never Involve non -hunters. Strong penalties for safety violations are in place and actively enforced by DNR Conservation Officers, who also respond to public concerns, and generally deter unsafe behaviour with (heir presence in the woods on routine patrols. Public safety and the safe enjoyment of the outdoors for all users is a priority for Government Sustalnablllty of Hunting As In other jurisdictions, hunting Is Integral to sustainable wildlife management In Nova Scotia and will continue to be a major conservation tool In the 21 at century, The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation has been a proven, sustainable solution to manage wildlife. It requires maintaining wildlife as a public trust, prohibiting the unsustainable commerce of wildlife products, allocating wildlife by law, promoting the use of wildlife for legitimate purposes, preserving hunting for all, recognizing wildlife as a resource, and using science as the basis for management and policy. Nova Scotian hunters contribute towards blodiversily conservation by purchasing Wildlife Habitat Stamps which fund programs for the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitats. Hunting Is also a significant economic activity in North America, and generates millions of dollars of revenue In Nova Scotia for retailers and service providers through the responsible use of this resource. For these reasons, It is Important Nova Scotia is ensuring that this activity continues to be safe, healthy and sustainable. http://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/sunday/sunday-background.asp 2/27/2015 Sunday Hunting Consultation - 0% Sunday Hunting Consultation Government is considering lifting the ban on Sunday hunting Page I of 3 The primary reason for removing the ban on Sunday hunting in Nova Scotia would be to provide hunters additional opportunities to hunt. Improved population management could be a secondary benefit if the ban was lifted, but bag limits would remain the same. Are you in favour of lifting the ban on Sunday hunting? Yes No� Why are you in favour of lifting the ban on Sunday hunting? Check all that apply [y) More time for hunting j Increased likelihood of hunting success [) Some people only have time to hunt on Sundays Sunday is no different than any other day http://novascotia.fluidsurveys.com/surveys/OSR/sunday-hunting/ 2/27/2015 bunaay Hunring Consultation - 0% [) More flexibility for hunting Other, please specify... .... .--....__ .. ....... Type here Why are you in favour of keeping the ban on Sunday hunting? Check all that apply D Spiritual or religious reasons and beliefs Ej Against hunting in general (_) Noise disturbance on Sundays C Sundays are family days (] Safer in the outdoors on Sundays because of the current ban D Other, please - - specify... Type here Comments Please feel free to leave further comments regarding Sunday hunting Type here Please tell us the first three digits of your postal code This information is going to help us in the anlysis of the results to better understand regional differences. (Answering this question is required to complete this survey.) Page 2 of 3 http://novascotia.fluidsurvoys.com/surveys/OSR/sunday-hunting/ 2/27/2015 aunday Hunting Consultation - 0% Page 3 of 3 ._._...------------ Type here Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Your feedback and comments in the survey are anonymous. Any personal information you provide, e.g. e-mail address, will be protected in accordance with provincial legislation. Any personal information, including opinions, collected as part of this survey process, is subject to privacy legislation and will only be disclosed in keeping with provincial legislation, the Nova Scotia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Nova Scotia Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act. If you have any questions concerning the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Information Access and Privacy Administrator at DNR_FOIPOP@gov.ns.ca For more information on the Department of Natural Resources Privacy Policy, the Nova Scotia Government Website Privacy Policy, and the Nova Scotia Government Privacy Policy please see the links below: novascotia.ca/natr/thedepartment/rap/pdf/privacy-pol icy09.pdf n ovascotia.ca/govt/privacy novascotia.ca/treasuryboard/manuals/PDF/300/30411-01.pdf _Submit -� http://novascotia.fluidsurveys.com/surveys/OSR/sunday-hunting/ 2/27/2015 Pam Myra From: Paula MacDonald <pmacl@ns.sympatico.ca> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 4:33 PM To: Pam Myra Cc: flowerschester Subject: Invoice for Chester Merchants Brochure 2015 Attachments: Chester Merchants Association - Invoice 231.pdf Pam, We are hoping that you will continue to buy a space in the Merchant Brochure as you have done in earlier years. We do appreciate the support. Can you present the invoice for approval? Thanks Paula Paula MacDonald treasurer Chester Merchants Association P.O. Box 508 Chester NS BOJ1 JO Municipality of Chester Invoice EDate Invoice No. 12/12/14 231 CY-2) 2/27/2015 'i'd0 EVE; .... WHO WE ARE? Events Lunenburg County is a member -led non-profit industry led organization whose mission is to sell Lunenburg County as a destination for meetings and special events. We are committed to promote Lunenburg County as an event destination by identifying, attracting, and supporting meetings and events into our area. ye will also work closely with our regional partners to deliver successful meetings and events. VISION AND GOALS That Lunenburg County will be a preml or meet]ng and event destination In rural Nova Scotia. Our mandate is as follows: Sell Lunenburg County to the Meetings, Incentive, Conferences and Events sector In Identified target markets through strategic marketing Initiatives. A fund to support bids for major events, including, but not limited to, cultural, business and sport events and meetings. ReIse awareness in the marketplace regarding the South Shore's cost effectiveness as a meeting and event destination. Provide the membership with opportunities for input regarding Its marketing activities; Inform the membership regarding the benefits of being part of Events Lunenburg • Develop a year- round economy through conventions, meetings and events Our Organization • Terms of reference developed- Februanjl4 Industry members welcomed- May'14 Augural board members chosen Registration as non- profit organization — September 2014 Budget and short term goals created Hit the road running.... 2/27/2015 PROJECTS FOR 2014/15 1. A website to define the organization and begin marketing our region to this sector 2. An asset map and guide for meeting and event planners, clearly defining our offering 3. Development of partnerships with regional tourism and event attraction organizations 4. Develop membership package and organize membership drive 5. Develop and submit bids for various major meetings and events s- ACCOMPLISHMENTS Project 1. Awebsite to define the organization and begin marketing our region to this sector Hired website designer, Dwight Rebar — Digital Fusion Cont 2/27/2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS . ••, r•••,r Project 2. M asset mvap and guide for nri ling and event Elan - - Collected bu represented ACCOMPLISHMENTS EWA ,• Project 3. Development of partnerships with pNaho regional tourism and event attraction „t b organizations • Best Practice research &development of partnering opportunities. - Destination Halifax - Events Queens Meetings&Conventions - Meetings& Conventions Prince Edward Prince Edward Island Island--�-W----�--� 2/27/2015 0 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Project 4. Develop membership package and organize membership drive Created member ship package and appl cation • Outlines benefits to members and economic development of the region Fee structure created to be able to accommodate all businesses Member ship drive started In 2015 to sell membership to local businesses ACCOMPLISHMENTS Project 5. Develop and submit bids for various major meetings and events • Hired part time administrator to assist with developing Music week bid as well as create full listing of potential future bidding opportunities. • Initial Bids made for area in 2014/15 ✓ Nova Scotia Music Week 2016 (Economic impact Yarmouth 2010 estimated at $1.3 million; Cape Breton estimated at $5 million) ✓ Nova Scotia Seniors +55 Games 2017 ✓ Federation of Canadian Municipalities spring/fall 2017 (approx. $150K rev) • Assisting with creation of new opportunities I.e. Small Farm Expo - July 19, 2015 AVVA'CORA MlnkCivnrK 7014 tUNfNdUf2G t.'ouNTy r+er'narnerea�.•s+ 2/27/2015 FUNDING STRUCTURE Membership fees Municipality partners Marketing cooperative opportunities MEMBERSHIP Fee structure determined Application developed Aggressive sales drive underway as of January 2015 2/27/2015 2/27/2015 MOVING FORWARD.... 2015/16 GOALS Continue to promote ELC membership. Capture 100 new members to provide base funding. As well, look for new business that can benefit the ELC membership. Bid or create a total of 6 meeting and event opportunities for future. Convert at least 2 meetings/eventsdirectly from leads/bids generated. Complete content and launch new website by Aprll 2015 Provide support for new and existing events with funding and In kind contributions Look into feasibility of part time administrator assistance to assist with moving the organization ahead and hire by June 2015 Create a 2 year marketing strategy to promote our unique offering to meetings and events MOVING FORWARD.... HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW Allow us to continue to submit bids and bring events to the area Allow us to approach industry with a solid organization to get their buy in and support We would very much appreciate you granting the organization the same amount as last year, to allow us to continue to work on this initiative.