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Irish Examiner
19-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Departure Lounge: Take a small-ship trip to Antarctica
Voyages to Antarctica AE Expeditions, an award-winning, Certified B Corp and 100% carbon neutral leader in small-ship adventure travel, has an excellent deal on Antarctica voyages, destined to tempt you to book that bucket list trip. With savings of up to 40% on 14 select 2025/26 Antarctica voyages, this includes its 12-night Antarctic Explorer sailing from Punta Arenas in Chile and reduced to $12,597 from $20,995pps. Expeditions offer expert-led lectures and excursions, Zodiac adventures, guided hikes, and optional activities such as kayaking, snorkelling, and alpine treks. It's the stuff of dreams. Offer valid on bookings made by August 15. Culinary and coastal Canada Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Having travelled extensively around Nova Scotia, I have a strong hankering to return to the beautiful maritime Canadian province. My pre-career road trip was conducted on a budget, meaning I only randomly enjoyed the incredible local seafood. Renowned for fresh lobster, sweet Digby scallops, oysters and shrimp, there's also great local farm produce and thriving wineries. A 10-night self-drive Culinary and Coastal Nova Scotia fly-drive tour offers up Halifax, the Cabot Trail, wild nature, coastal communities, colourful villages and warm Nova Scotian hospitality that feels unmistakably familiar. From €2,429pp based on two sharing a room, including flights, car rental, accommodation, and a Halifax food walking tour. Ticks all the boxes Sir Anthony resort, Tenerife Seeking a last-minute luxury break to the Canaries? Sir Anthony, a five-star adults-only beachfront retreat on Tenerife ticks all the boxes. A handy flight from Cork and Dublin, the sleek waterside location is in the vibrant Playa de las Américas. Seven nights B&B at the luxurious Sir Anthony Hotel from €2,214 based on two people sharing a superior room with direct pool access on August 2. Flights extra. A taste of Chicago Chicago style pizza Home of the original deep dish pizza, the clever folk at Choose Chicago, the city's tourist board, have just launched the Chicago Pizza Pass, a new partnership with 27 local pizza spots. The new digital experience invites visitors and locals to taste their way around the city, with pass holders availing of special discounts and deals at participating restaurants across 16 city neighbourhoods. For just $15, pizza enthusiasts can sign up today at and gain access to exclusive deals until the end of the year, and there's no app or downloads required. Deals vary by restaurant and range from complimentary slices to discounted pies to buy-one-get-one-free offers. Deal of the week The House, Galway Planning a trip to Galway any time soon? The boutique House Hotel in the city's Latin Quarter has been recently renovated and offers chic four-star accommodation minutes from lively Quay Street and Shop Street. There's a bar and restaurant, and the self-service breakfast includes a handy grab-and-go option if you're on the move. Join their exclusive Member Rewards Club and you'll enjoy 15% off your stay, plus early access to offers and special seasonal packages year round.
Ottawa Citizen
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
NHL DRAFT: Nova Scotia's Brady Peddle picked by Penguins, Cole Chandler to the Bruins
Brady Peddle is hoping to join forces with fellow Nova Scotian Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh one day. Article content The Penguins selected Antigonish's Peddle in the third round (91st overall) of the NHL draft in Los Angeles on Saturday. Peddle is a six-foot-three, 203-pound defenceman who played for the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL this past season. Article content Article content 'It was crazy, to be honest, it didn't really feel real,' Peddle said about watching the draft at home in Antigonish. 'It was kind of hard to hear and then I heard a glimpse of my name and then I stood up and there it was. It was unreal. It still hasn't really set in yet but it was great because I was with some friends and family so it was perfect.' Article content Article content The only person from Peddle's inner circle who wasn't there was his father Brad, who was in Columbus because he's a scout with the Blue Jackets. Article content Article content 'He's gutted he can't be here for me,' he said about his dad, who has also worked as head coach of the St. Francis Xavier X-Men for 20 years. 'But he's got a job to do in Columbus so that's OK.' Article content Peddle had 10 points and was plus-12 in 62 games last season as a USHL rookie after spending the previous two years in the Bishop Kearney Selects program in Rochester, N.Y. Scouts kept moving him up their rankings after gaining a steady appreciation for his skating, reach and defensive reliability. He is committed to Michigan State University for the fall of 2026. Article content 'It's going to be a long road but I'm excited,' he said. 'I'll be getting great development at Michigan State for four years – or however long that ends up being – but all of that will be a great experience, too.' Article content Article content In the short term, Peddle has the option to return to Waterloo for a second season or perhaps play for the QMJHL's Charlottetown Islanders, who acquired his rights from the Gatineau Olympiques a few weeks ago. But for now, he's happy to soak up the whirlwind of being an NHL pick, which includes a trip to Pittsburgh soon for development camp and a few calls from the Penguins brass. Article content 'Kyle Dubas, the GM, called me about an hour ago and just said 'Congratulations and it's great to have you,'' he said. 'And then about 15 minutes ago, the head coach (Dan Muse) called me just to say congrats and all of that. It was pretty cool.' Article content When asked if he'd heard from Crosby yet, Peddle joked that his brother Tyler is still the only one in the family who's had that kind of conversation. Article content 'He had a call with him a couple of years ago when he got drafted in the (QMJHL) by Drummondville because Rimouski was going to take him and they actually got him to call him,' Brady said about his brother Tyler, who is now a forward for the Saint John Sea Dogs and was a seventh-round pick of the Blue Jackets in 2023.
National Observer
18-06-2025
- Politics
- National Observer
Premier writes Nova Scotia municipal leaders who voted to pause uranium plans
After at least two Nova Scotia municipalities voted in favour of asking the provincial government to slow down on its uranium exploration plans, their offices received several-page-long letters from Premier Tim Houston saying the province needs the industry to keep funding municipalities. Letters sent to the chief administrative officers of West Hants Regional Municipality and Municipality of Pictou County list 90 and 115 projects, respectively, the province has funded in each region. The letters signed by Houston say Nova Scotia has given Pictou more than $293 million and West Hants more than $227 million since he first formed government in 2021. 'These are just a few of the investments and I have no doubt that your Council has many more wants and needs. We would love to be able to meet every ask, but to do that, we need the resources to move forward,' both letters read. 'We would hope that we're not treated any differently from any other municipality when it comes to funding projects,' said Abraham Zebian, the mayor of West Hants Regional Municipality, in an interview Tuesday. Robert Parker, warden of the Municipality of Pictou County, said the letter made it apparent the premier was disappointed their council voted earlier this month in favour of asking the province to pause before granting leases for uranium projects. 'There was frustration coming through in the letter that perhaps we hadn't stood strongly enough behind this effort to get uranium exploration started in our county,' Parker said in an interview Tuesday. After at least two Nova Scotia municipalities voted in favour of asking the provincial government to slow down on its uranium exploration plans, their offices received several-page-long letters from Premier Tim Houston. 'But our job as a municipality isn't necessarily always to agree with the province. Our job is to represent the voices of the people in our rural county here.' Parker said council was presented with concerns from residents who were worried about potential health and environmental issues and were seeking more information about uranium exploration and the province's plans. 'The decision of the council had nothing to do with whether we were pro or against uranium (exploration). It was just to give us a pause,' Parker said. Houston's letters start by saying he is aware of the recent vote, and that he appreciates the concern surrounding protecting Nova Scotia's land, air and water, and 'I'm sure you know that as a Nova Scotian, my government would never do anything to intentionally put our environment at risk.' The letters go on to say the province remains committed to 'thoughtfully and safely' moving ahead on all natural resource projects, because the province is in need of the economic boost. 'Over time, as a society we started to listen to groups that used loud voices and fear to shut down jobs and opportunities. They often don't want development in our province. They are happy with this status quo,' he said. The premier said the province will get 'both sides of the story,' gather facts on uranium, and hold discussions on a project-by-project basis. Parker said residents need more information about the province's plans in order to get on board. 'Not everybody is against all this, but they want to be consulted,' he said. Zebian agreed, saying his constituents are open minded and ready to learn more about the issue — 'but you have to show them what the plan is and have an open conversation on this, what the intention of the government is… and the safeguards that will be put in place.' West Hants council voted in favour of asking the province to pause on uranium bids until the municipalities can learn more about it on the evening of June 10, and Zebian said the letter arrived the following morning. 'It was surprising to receive. That's never happened to me in all my years of municipal government,' he said. The mayor has been in municipal government for 10 years. Parker said while the letter, which his office received on June 6, was surprising — 'there's a bit more history here.' The warden said in February, Houston's minister of municipal affairs, John Lohr, sent the municipality a letter asking them to publicly voice their support for the province's natural resource plans. 'That letter very much asked for us to either sign the letter (in support) and send it back or to hold a press conference announcing that we were fully on side with the government's resource exploration plan. We as a council didn't respond to that,' Parker said. The warden said signing that letter or voicing support at that stage would have been akin to 'giving them a blank cheque, saying whatever you're going to do, we're fine with.' Not responding to the February letter and voting in favour of asking to slow down on uranium do not mean the municipality is opposed to economic activity and progress on natural resources, Parker said. '(Houston) wants to take the 'no' out of Nova Scotia. Well, the best way to do that is by educating people and informing people before the decisions made, not after the decision.' The premier's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The provincial government added uranium to its list of priority critical minerals May 14, and it issued a request for exploration proposals for three sites with known deposits of the heavy metal. Interested companies had until June 11 to submit their proposals. On June 12, the premier told reporters there had been no bids, but he affirmed that he is committed to movement on natural resources exploration. Letters sent to the chief administrative officers of West Hants Regional Municipality and Municipality of Pictou County list 90 and 115 projects, respectively, the province has funded in each region. The letters signed by Houston say Nova Scotia has given Pictou more than $293 million and West Hants more than $227 million since he first formed government in 2021. 'These are just a few of the investments and I have no doubt that your Council has many more wants and needs. We would love to be able to meet every ask, but to do that, we need the resources to move forward,' both letters read. 'We would hope that we're not treated any differently from any other municipality when it comes to funding projects,' said Abraham Zebian, the mayor of West Hants Regional Municipality, in an interview Tuesday. Robert Parker, warden of the Municipality of Pictou County, said the letter made it apparent the premier was disappointed their council voted earlier this month in favour of asking the province to pause before granting leases for uranium projects. 'There was frustration coming through in the letter that perhaps we hadn't stood strongly enough behind this effort to get uranium exploration started in our county,' Parker said in an interview Tuesday. 'But our job as a municipality isn't necessarily always to agree with the province. Our job is to represent the voices of the people in our rural county here.' Parker said council was presented with concerns from residents who were worried about potential health and environmental issues and were seeking more information about uranium exploration and the province's plans. 'The decision of the council had nothing to do with whether we were pro or against uranium (exploration). It was just to give us a pause,' Parker said. Houston's letters start by saying he is aware of the recent vote, and that he appreciates the concern surrounding protecting Nova Scotia's land, air and water, and 'I'm sure you know that as a Nova Scotian, my government would never do anything to intentionally put our environment at risk.' The letters go on to say the province remains committed to 'thoughtfully and safely' moving ahead on all natural resource projects, because the province is in need of the economic boost. 'Over time, as a society we started to listen to groups that used loud voices and fear to shut down jobs and opportunities. They often don't want development in our province. They are happy with this status quo,' he said. The premier said the province will get 'both sides of the story,' gather facts on uranium, and hold discussions on a project-by-project basis. Parker said residents need more information about the province's plans in order to get on board. 'Not everybody is against all this, but they want to be consulted,' he said. Zebian agreed, saying his constituents are open minded and ready to learn more about the issue — 'but you have to show them what the plan is and have an open conversation on this, what the intention of the government is… and the safeguards that will be put in place.' West Hants council voted in favour of asking the province to pause on uranium bids until the municipalities can learn more about it on the evening of June 10, and Zebian said the letter arrived the following morning. 'It was surprising to receive. That's never happened to me in all my years of municipal government,' he said. The mayor has been in municipal government for 10 years. Parker said while the letter, which his office received on June 6, was surprising — 'there's a bit more history here.' The warden said in February, Houston's minister of municipal affairs, John Lohr, sent the municipality a letter asking them to publicly voice their support for the province's natural resource plans. 'That letter very much asked for us to either sign the letter (in support) and send it back or to hold a press conference announcing that we were fully on side with the government's resource exploration plan. We as a council didn't respond to that,' Parker said. The warden said signing that letter or voicing support at that stage would have been akin to 'giving them a blank cheque, saying whatever you're going to do, we're fine with.' Not responding to the February letter and voting in favour of asking to slow down on uranium do not mean the municipality is opposed to economic activity and progress on natural resources, Parker said. '(Houston) wants to take the 'no' out of Nova Scotia. Well, the best way to do that is by educating people and informing people before the decisions made, not after the decision.' The premier's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The provincial government added uranium to its list of priority critical minerals May 14, and it issued a request for exploration proposals for three sites with known deposits of the heavy metal. Interested companies had until June 11 to submit their proposals. On June 12, the premier told reporters there had been no bids, but he affirmed that he is committed to movement on natural resources exploration.
Global News
17-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Some N.S. municipalities who voted for pause on uranium get letters from premier
After at least two Nova Scotia municipalities voted in favour of asking the provincial government to slow down on its uranium exploration plans, their offices received several-page-long letters from Premier Tim Houston saying the province needs the industry to keep funding municipalities. Letters sent to the chief administrative officers of West Hants Regional Municipality and Municipality of Pictou County list 90 and 115 projects, respectively, the province has funded in each region. The letters signed by Houston say Nova Scotia has given Pictou more than $293 million and West Hants more than $227 million since he first formed government in 2021. 'These are just a few of the investments and I have no doubt that your Council has many more wants and needs. We would love to be able to meet every ask, but to do that, we need the resources to move forward,' both letters read. Story continues below advertisement 'We would hope that we're not treated any differently from any other municipality when it comes to funding projects,' said Abraham Zebian, the mayor of West Hants Regional Municipality, in an interview Tuesday. Robert Parker, warden of the Municipality of Pictou County, said the letter made it apparent the premier was disappointed their council voted earlier this month in favour of asking the province to pause before granting leases for uranium projects. 'There was frustration coming through in the letter that perhaps we hadn't stood strongly enough behind this effort to get uranium exploration started in our county,' Parker said in an interview Tuesday. 'But our job as a municipality isn't necessarily always to agree with the province. Our job is to represent the voices of the people in our rural county here.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Parker said council was presented with concerns from residents who were worried about potential health and environmental issues and were seeking more information about uranium exploration and the province's plans. 'The decision of the council had nothing to do with whether we were pro or against uranium (exploration). It was just to give us a pause,' Parker said. Houston's letters start by saying he is aware of the recent vote, and that he appreciates the concern surrounding protecting Nova Scotia's land, air and water, and 'I'm sure you know that as a Nova Scotian, my government would never do anything to intentionally put our environment at risk.' Story continues below advertisement The letters go on to say the province remains committed to 'thoughtfully and safely' moving ahead on all natural resource projects, because the province is in need of the economic boost. 'Over time, as a society we started to listen to groups that used loud voices and fear to shut down jobs and opportunities. They often don't want development in our province. They are happy with this status quo,' he said. The premier said the province will get 'both sides of the story,' gather facts on uranium, and hold discussions on a project-by-project basis. Parker said residents need more information about the province's plans in order to get on board. 'Not everybody is against all this, but they want to be consulted,' he said. Zebian agreed, saying his constituents are open minded and ready to learn more about the issue — 'but you have to show them what the plan is and have an open conversation on this, what the intention of the government is… and the safeguards that will be put in place.' West Hants council voted in favour of asking the province to pause on uranium bids until the municipalities can learn more about it on the evening of June 10, and Zebian said the letter arrived the following morning. Story continues below advertisement 'It was surprising to receive. That's never happened to me in all my years of municipal government,' he said. The mayor has been in municipal government for 10 years. Parker said while the letter, which his office received on June 6, was surprising — 'there's a bit more history here.' The warden said in February, Houston's minister of municipal affairs, John Lohr, sent the municipality a letter asking them to publicly voice their support for the province's natural resource plans. 'That letter very much asked for us to either sign the letter (in support) and send it back or to hold a press conference announcing that we were fully on side with the government's resource exploration plan. We as a council didn't respond to that,' Parker said. The warden said signing that letter or voicing support at that stage would have been akin to 'giving them a blank cheque, saying whatever you're going to do, we're fine with.' Not responding to the February letter and voting in favour of asking to slow down on uranium do not mean the municipality is opposed to economic activity and progress on natural resources, Parker said. '(Houston) wants to take the 'no' out of Nova Scotia. Well, the best way to do that is by educating people and informing people before the decisions made, not after the decision.' Story continues below advertisement The premier's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The provincial government added uranium to its list of priority critical minerals May 14, and it issued a request for exploration proposals for three sites with known deposits of the heavy metal. Interested companies had until June 11 to submit their proposals. On June 12, the premier told reporters there had been no bids, but he affirmed that he is committed to movement on natural resources exploration.
Hamilton Spectator
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Some N.S. municipalities who voted for pause on uranium get letters from premier
HALIFAX - After at least two Nova Scotia municipalities voted in favour of asking the provincial government to slow down on its uranium exploration plans, their offices received several-page-long letters from Premier Tim Houston saying the province needs the industry to keep funding municipalities. Letters sent to the chief administrative officers of West Hants Regional Municipality and Municipality of Pictou County list 90 and 115 projects, respectively, the province has funded in each region. The letters signed by Houston say Nova Scotia has given Pictou more than $293 million and West Hants more than $227 million since he first formed government in 2021. 'These are just a few of the investments and I have no doubt that your Council has many more wants and needs. We would love to be able to meet every ask, but to do that, we need the resources to move forward,' both letters read. 'We would hope that we're not treated any differently from any other municipality when it comes to funding projects,' said Abraham Zebian, the mayor of West Hants Regional Municipality, in an interview Tuesday. Robert Parker, warden of the Municipality of Pictou County, said the letter made it apparent the premier was disappointed their council voted earlier this month in favour of asking the province to pause before granting leases for uranium projects. 'There was frustration coming through in the letter that perhaps we hadn't stood strongly enough behind this effort to get uranium exploration started in our county,' Parker said in an interview Tuesday. 'But our job as a municipality isn't necessarily always to agree with the province. Our job is to represent the voices of the people in our rural county here.' Parker said council was presented with concerns from residents who were worried about potential health and environmental issues and were seeking more information about uranium exploration and the province's plans. 'The decision of the council had nothing to do with whether we were pro or against uranium (exploration). It was just to give us a pause,' Parker said. Houston's letters start by saying he is aware of the recent vote, and that he appreciates the concern surrounding protecting Nova Scotia's land, air and water, and 'I'm sure you know that as a Nova Scotian, my government would never do anything to intentionally put our environment at risk.' The letters go on to say the province remains committed to 'thoughtfully and safely' moving ahead on all natural resource projects, because the province is in need of the economic boost. 'Over time, as a society we started to listen to groups that used loud voices and fear to shut down jobs and opportunities. They often don't want development in our province. They are happy with this status quo,' he said. The premier said the province will get 'both sides of the story,' gather facts on uranium, and hold discussions on a project-by-project basis. Parker said residents need more information about the province's plans in order to get on board. 'Not everybody is against all this, but they want to be consulted,' he said. Zebian agreed, saying his constituents are open minded and ready to learn more about the issue — 'but you have to show them what the plan is and have an open conversation on this, what the intention of the government is… and the safeguards that will be put in place.' West Hants council voted in favour of asking the province to pause on uranium bids until the municipalities can learn more about it on the evening of June 10, and Zebian said the letter arrived the following morning. 'It was surprising to receive. That's never happened to me in all my years of municipal government,' he said. The mayor has been in municipal government for 10 years. Parker said while the letter, which his office received on June 6, was surprising — 'there's a bit more history here.' The warden said in February, Houston's minister of municipal affairs, John Lohr, sent the municipality a letter asking them to publicly voice their support for the province's natural resource plans. 'That letter very much asked for us to either sign the letter (in support) and send it back or to hold a press conference announcing that we were fully on side with the government's resource exploration plan. We as a council didn't respond to that,' Parker said. The warden said signing that letter or voicing support at that stage would have been akin to 'giving them a blank cheque, saying whatever you're going to do, we're fine with.' Not responding to the February letter and voting in favour of asking to slow down on uranium do not mean the municipality is opposed to economic activity and progress on natural resources, Parker said. '(Houston) wants to take the 'no' out of Nova Scotia. Well, the best way to do that is by educating people and informing people before the decisions made, not after the decision.' The premier's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The provincial government added uranium to its list of priority critical minerals May 14, and it issued a request for exploration proposals for three sites with known deposits of the heavy metal. Interested companies had until June 11 to submit their proposals. On June 12, the premier told reporters there had been no bids, but he affirmed that he is committed to movement on natural resources exploration. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. 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