89.3 K-Rock
8794 Commercial St B4N 3C5 New Minas, NS, Canada

A friend's son just turned 16 and is looking for his first car. This is similar to mine (I don't have any pics). What was your first ride? Lea

From Uncle D: An easy way to support your local fire department (and you could win some big bucks)

I miss traveling! Care to post a random vacation pic? Lea

From Uncle D: A 13-year-old girl near Detroit won an essay contest put on by Petco that came with a $50,000 grand prize. And now she's donating ALL of it to her local cat shelter. Did she do the right thing? What do you think?

From Uncle D: What products are you loyal to and what products are you OK with buying the generic version of?

Berwick and District School is now in the process of taking registrations for September 2021 for Primary and Pre Primary students who live in the Berwick & District school catchment area. Pre-Primary is a child is turning 4 on or before December 31, 2021 Primary is a child turning 5 on or before December 31, 2021.

From Uncle D: Citizen K Hotline question - Bruce Willis was asked to leave a convenience store this week for refusing to wear a mask. Recently, Eric Clapton released an anti-lockdown song with Van Morrison. Does a celebrity’s views on science have any impact on you watching their movies or listening to their music? Call with your thoughts, 902-365-RANT.

From Uncle D: How do you cut a sandwich?

Check the link or our previous post for the exact times and locations as well as guidelines for asymptotic testing sites in Berwick and Middleton. (Middleton location starts tomorrow)

From Uncle D: Citizen K Hotline question - Statistics Canada is mailing out 48,000 VOLUNTARY pinprick blood tests Canadians to gauge the virus’ prevalence in the country. Would you take a test if you were sent one? Why or why not? Call with your thoughts, 902-365-RANT.

From Uncle D: Who's a good boy?

As of today, Dec. 12, Nova Scotia has 61 active cases of COVID-19. Seven new cases are being reported today. Three cases are in Western Zone. Two are close cont...acts of previously reported cases. One is an employee of Eden Valley Poultry. This case was included in yesterday’s announcement of the plant closure related to the outbreak. A total of six employees have tested positive. All employees have been tested and are self-isolating until they can be retested this coming week. Two cases are in Eastern Zone and one case is in Northern Zone. All of these are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and are self-isolating as required. One case is in Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. I want to thank everyone at Eden Valley Poultry for working with Public Health in efforts to contain the virus. We know how quickly COVID-19 can spread. It is essential for all Nova Scotians to follow all the public health guidelines - isolate when required, wear a mask, practice social distancing, limit social contacts and travel, stay home when feeling unwell and wash your hands. For more information, visit https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201212001.

What are some of the best walking trails in the Annapolis Valley? Looking to go on a 5k hike with the pups.

Cartoonist Michael De Adder added his personal touch to today's results..

In response to the outbreak at Eden Valley Poultry Inc., Public Health is encouraging anyone who lives in the communities nearest the plant to get tested (New Minas to Middleton). This is a precautionary measure; there is no evidence currently of community transmission. http://www.nshealth.ca//walk-testing-options-residents-ann Walk-in testing is available at two locations in Annapolis and Kings Counties. You may get tested if you:... -have no symptoms -are not a close contact of a person with COVID-19 -are not isolating because of travel outside of Atlantic Canada You do not need to isolate while you wait for your results. The testing method is standard PCR swab. Walk in locations Berwick Fire Hall 300 Commercial Street, Berwick NS Note: Please enter through the front door Sunday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (site will be closed between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.) Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (site will be closed between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.) Dates may be extended. Please bring your health card with you. Mobile Unit at the Middleton Fire Hall 131 Commercial Street, Middleton Monday, Dec. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring your health card with you. Standard (PCR) testing for those without symptoms is also available at Acadia University in Wolfville by appointment. You can schedule an appointment by completing a COVID-19 Self-assessment (choose the asymptomatic option). Please remember: Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing: fever or cough (new or worsening) OR two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening): sore throat runny nose headache shortness of breath Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. If a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as well. All Nova Scotians are advised to continue monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms and are urged to follow Public Health guidelines on how to access care. Up to date information about COVID-19 is available at novascotia.ca/coronavirus

Alex: I found a bunch of these beauties in the backyard Friday morning. Brought back a lot of memories of getting beaned with these in gym class. Do you remember these red, white and blue mini-cannon balls?

Mel: Only a few days left in the Rowan's Room Developmental Society online auction! Go outbid me and others on a few things. :) Ends Dec 15! trellis.org/rowansroom

Its official! Joe Biden has won the election and will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America in 2021.

Mel: I couldn’t hold back the happy tears. Joe Biden called as President-Elect. And our neighbours have elected their first woman VP, Kamala Harris, to serve in the White House. Now, we can go outside to enjoy this beautiful day.

Mel: They’ve called it! https://www.nytimes.com//ap-and-tv-networks-say-biden-has-

Mel: Congrats to our GRAND PRIZE WINNER, Emilie Desveaux-Starratt in Brooklyn Corner who wins a sweet $250 prize pack from Ganong! Emilie's fill-in-the-blank: "My Community has the sweetest "People! Even during this horrific pandemic, people are being kind and generous to one another." Thanks to all who entered! https://893krock.com/ganong-we-have-the-sweetest-contest/

Mel: Sending our condolences to the Toney family and Annapolis Valley First Nation community.

Mel: Maybe today will be the day.

Special tribute this weekend for Eddie Van Halen at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. http://ow.ly/Gk7m50Ce5EY.

Mel: It's been almost a week and I'm still nowhere near used to it.

Mel: Call about a crash next to the Kings Rehab Centre in Waterville. Emergency crews on scene.Mel: Call about a crash next to the Kings Rehab Centre in Waterville. Emergency crews on scene.

Mel: UPDATE: The company has reversed its decision. ---------------------------------- Let's face it, this was a bonehead move by this chain. And, MPs agree with us. They passed a unanimous motion today calling on all Canadian employers to allow their employees to wear poppies during Veterans Week and the Federal government has been in touch with Whole Foods to voice their concerns.

Mel: Me nervously awaiting election results.

Family of 4 has their own tiny houses. Thinking back to when I was a teen, my parents would have loved this! Lea