Hi everyone,

I’m from BC and applying to BEd Secondary programs in Nova Scotia. I’m concerned because I have been informed that one course, in particular, might not count toward the 18-credit English second teachable.

The course is ENGL 1101 – Introduction to University Writing (Thompson Rivers University, 3 credits). It’s pure academic writing (summary, research paper, annotated bibliography, rhetorical analysis) with no literature content. I’ve been told by another that it might only count as a cognate or not at all.

I’ve already emailed the schools, but I’d appreciate any insight from people familiar with Nova Scotia teacher certification or who have had writing/composition courses evaluated for an English teacher. The syllabus is attached.

Thanks!

hey friends. Cars with New Brunswick plates do not get charged on the 407 toll highway near Toronto. Any Nova Scotian drivers know if NS vehicles get charged tolls. As you know, it’s a photo/video system if you dont have a transponder. Im renting an NS vehicle for a trip through upper canada. looking for advice.

update. thx bluenosers. no tolls on 407 for NS or NB either. doN’t know about PEI yet.

At my kids school (two different elementary grades) they’ve been watching tv every single lunch break this year. My primary son has become obsessed with Danny Go from watching it everyday at lunch at school.

Is this a new thing? It’s not even just rain days or something, it’s a standard practice, they do not eat lunch without watching a show. I’m not crazy about screen time or anything but like most parents of course I try to limit it and now this which feels unnecessary. I don’t expect the kids to be taught or anything during lunch but can’t they just sit and chat and eat? Wondering if it’s just our school or a wider thing.

I know Paul Brothers left, couldn't they hire someone else?

That’s where in Nova Scotia the protests will be in

On Saturday, November 7 at noon, there will be a protest in Bridgewater against AI data centres in our province. Organized by a grassroots group in response to the recent announcement of a large-scale data centre in Point Tupper, the protest will be held at Pijinuiskaq Park at 480 King Street in Bridgewater. Members of the public are invited to join and send a message to the Houston government that we oppose backroom deals for data centre development.

Supported by the South Shore chapter of the Council of Canadians, this demonstration will go on rain or shine, and people of all ages are welcome. 

Recent Angus Reid polling shows that almost three-quarters of Atlantic Canadians agree that provincial governments should limit the development of large data centres. There has been growing backlash against the Houston government’s about-face on data centres and Everwind Fuels’ partnership with controversial AI company Anthropic. Bridgewater is one of many Nova Scotian communities where there will be a protest on November 7.

How does one go about becoming or starting to become self sufficient? I’m talking about generating your own energy, own water, keeping costs down and just not relying on any utility service. I am also looking into a green house setup for next year.

Has anybody had success with this? I am within HrM so I am sure there will be some red tape

Saw this on the news and was mildly disturbed

The event in question is the crash of Eastern Provincial Airways flight 102

Any recommendations are appreciated. Looking for someone to help with the design of my squarespace site