Kendra Coombes MLA Cape Breton Centre

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The Liberal government has done very little for those who most need it, said NDP Community Services spokesperson Kendra Coombes. People who receive income assistance or disability support were highly impacted by a reduction in services and other issues related to the pandemic yet many were prevented from accessing federal response benefits and were only ever given a $50 increase in support from the province at the beginning of the lockdown in the spring. https://www.nsndp.ca/pandemic-poverty-impacts-mental-health

Hi Folks, We have received a number of calls regarding the state of Main Street, Official Row, Atlantic Drive and Haulage in Reserve Mines. We wanted to let you know we reported these roads to TIR. Best, Kendra

In the event of inclement weather please see the following numbers for snow removal and power outages. Please keep in mind it takes approximately 24 hours after a storm has ended for all roads to be plowed. Public Works East - 902-842-1171 After hours - (902) 563-5500 TIR/DOR - 1-844-696-7737 or 902-563-2245... Nova Scotia Power - 1-877-428-6004 See more

November 24, 2020 Effective Immediately: Maple Hill Manor will be postponing our in house visits with our residents. We are following directives from the prov...ince and public health. Our indoor resident visits will be postponed for TWO WEEKS. Designated Caregivers can continue to visit their loved ones between the hours of 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm daily. Designated caregivers who have been to Halifax Regional Municipality or out of Nova Scotia please do not visit for two weeks. If you are not feeling well or have any cold/flu symptoms, a new or worsening cough, please do not visit. Our main priority continues to be the safety and well-being of our residents and staff. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part to ensure that we can get back to having access to your loved ones in our home. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Wil van Hal - Director of Recreation at (902)862-6495 ext. 233 or Kendra Baldwin - Administrator at (902)862-6495 ext, 225 Thank you for your understanding and support! See more

Reason #8: As an MLA Alexa successfully championed the enactment of NS's first occupational health & safety act, legislation that was a progressive landmark for the province. (Photo credit: Hansard - second reading of Bill No. 77 - May 7, 1985) #nspoli #AlexasLegacy

Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and new public health restrictions are highlighting again the need for paid sick days for everyone. It is completely unfair fo...r the Liberals to tell people they need to stay home when they are sick, while the Liberal party refuses to provide paid sick days for every single worker in this province, said NDP Leader Gary Burrill. No one wants to go to work when they are not feeling well, but too many people in our province are put in the difficult position of having to choose between losing pay or following public health advice. See more

In the wake of recent events we are posting some services available. If you need further information please contact the office. 902-862-6337 Canada Suicide Prevention Service Hours: Available 24 hours for calls; Available 4 PM12 AM ET for texts. Languages: English, French. Learn more 833-456-4566... SMS: 45645 Call the Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-429-8167 (toll free) Telephone crisis support and mobile response support are offered for work, home, school, and community agencies Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bereaved Parents of Adult Children Support Group The Group meets third Tuesday every month Contact: Louise Smith (902) 576-2697 [email protected] or Vince MacDonald (902) 462-4050 [email protected]

Friday November 20th, 2020: Effective Immediately - Maple Hill Manor is suspending our community outings for our residents with their loved ones. We are also a...sking any family or friends that are from the Halifax Regional Municipality or has travelled to the HRM to please avoid visiting our residents until further notice. We understand that this may be upsetting to some people but our main priority at this point is maintaining the safety and wellness of our residents and loved ones. We can still schedule FaceTime and Skype visits and try to accommodate people with access to their loved ones. If anything else changes in regards to the way that we facilitate our visits at this time we will let everyone know. If anyone has any questions you can contact Kendra Baldwin, Administrator at (902)862-6495 ext. 225 or Wil van Hal, Director of Recreation at (902)862-6495 ext. 233. Thank you for your cooperation and doing your part to keep our residents, staff and community safe! See more

***DRUG ALERT*** Public Health received a report from a community partner that a substance being sold as methadone pills in the Glace Bay and New Waterford area...s of Cape Breton was contaminated with fentanyl. The substance tested positive using a fentanyl test strip and there have been reported overdoses associated with the substance. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: -- Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of 2 metres and respect public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 if using substances with others. If you have to use alone, call or text a trusted support person and let them know you are using alone and provide them with your location. -- Start with a test dose. Start low, go slow. -- Have naloxone available, even if you aren’t intentionally using opioids. Naloxone is available for free from most community pharmacies and other community locations, including needle distribution and disposal organizations. For more information about where to get a free naloxone kit and how to use it, visit http://www.nsnaloxone.com/ -- Call 911 in the event of an overdose. Know your rights under the Good Samaritan Act http://www.nsnaloxone.com/good-samaritan-act.html Please share this information friends and family, including youth.

This email showed up in my inbox just before noon. I find the email to be extremely troubling. Our Legislative Assembly has not met since March 2020 and will not reconvene until February 2021 at the earliest. It has been 9 months since our Nova Scotia Government was held accountable for decisions made. It has been 9 months since our elected officials passed legislation that would better the lives of Nova Scotians. It is past time this democratic function was put to use. Th...e Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly should meet to perform the duties Nova Scotians expect their elected members to perform. I am disappointed the Premier and the Liberal Government have made this decision. Best, Kendra

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I want to thank Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 and R.C.L Dominion br# 78 for inviting me to participate in their Remembrance Day Services. Lest We Forget.

Christmas Fair and Dinner Nov 28th $2.00 entrance Spaghetti Dinner $10.00... Times 12 till 4 See more

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning... we will remember them. Thank you to all those who have served.

GIVE THANKS Food Sale This Saturday, October 10th - 10 AM to 1 PM 780 Upper Prince Street... Stock up for Thanksgiving! There will be lots of yummy baked goods, like: Occasion Shortbreads Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls Pork Pies Maids of Honour Assorted Sweets Carrot Cake Fudge & More! From the Kitchen: Individual-sized ready to heat and serve Cabbage Rolls. //2 per pan, $6 each Meatballs - your choice of Honey Garlic or Sweet n’ Sour. //20 per pan, $9.98 PLUS Raffle Tickets on a Sweet Tray - $1 each or 3 for $2

FOOD DRIVE Sponsored by: ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 ... 11 - 2 pm WHERE: New Waterford, Lingan, Scotchtown, New Victoria, River Ryan Please leave non perishable food in a visible spot on your front step Missed you?? Call: (902) 862-3779 THANK YOU!! Canned: tuna, ham, soup, beans, milk, vegetables, spaghetti Peanut butter, cereal, juice, pasta, rice, crackers, Kraft dinner, toilet paper PLEASE SHARE Taken from Jennifer Heffernan.

During today's Meeting of the Standing Committee on Community Services we discussed Poverty in Cape Breton. One of the witnesses, JoAnna LaTulippe-Rochon, Executive Director of Family Place Resource Centre gave a passionate and thought provoking speech on the need to ensure: a living wage accessible, affordable, appropriate housing... quality and affordable child care access to Internet and telephones public transit focused supports for Indigenous communities. 1 in 3 Cape Breton Children and Families live in Poverty in Cape Breton Centre the number is 1 in 2.

Every gratitude to teachers, who support students throughout the province. Your work is entirely essential. Happy World Teachers' Day! #nspoli #HappyWorldTeachersDay

Thank you Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 for the wonderful breakfast! It's great to have a family tradition back!

ICYMI: There are still workers waiting to receive up to $2,000 through the Essential Health Care Workers Program, including 450 staff at Northwood. Tuesday at the Standing Committee on Human Resources, I tabled a motion calling on the Health Minister to disclose which employers and positions have received the wage top-up, and give a timeline for payment of outstanding funds. Liberal members voted the motion down. https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca//450-northwood-workers-sti/

Community Meanls: Please see menu for next week October 5th-10th. We will have a limit of 15 meals per day, you must order by 12pm day of for pick up at 4:00pm.... Number to order 902-862-6495 ext 223. We ask you to stay in your car and our students will deliver the meals to your vehicle. MONDAY OCT 5TH SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS RICE OR MASHED POTATOES\ MIXED VEGETABLES CHERRY CAKE TUESDAY OCT. 6TH BOILED DINNER/HAM STRAWBERRY SQUARES WEDNESDAY OCT 7TH HAMBURG & GRAVY MASHED POTATOES VEGETABLES LOAF THURSDAY OCT 8TH CHICHEN A LA KING CARROT CAKE FRIDAY OCT 9TH PANFRIED HADDOCK MASHED POTATOES CARROTS/BROCCOLI COLESLAW COCONUT CREAM PIE SATURDAY OCT. 10TH CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE MOLASSES CAKE

Please share! We now have sharps disposal units in many communities across Cape Breton. Doing our very best to promote safe disposal, and continuing to implement harm reduction initiatives. #harmreduction #endthestigma #sharpsdisposal #cbrm #TheAllyCentreofCapeBreton

Welp, the sun is shining, the garbage is gathered and we’re deciding on what kind of snacks we’ll serve our guests Aaron C. Lewis & L.J. MacLean! Probably sha...re some with Adam MacLean too. If you’re having a less than stellar day, IGNORE IT! We’ll help. Cause it’s Gaaaaaaarbage Niiiiight! See you at 7pm sharp! See more

HALIFAX -- NDP Aboriginal Affairs and Truth and Reconciliation Commission spokesperson Susan Leblanc for Dartmouth North made the following statement on Treaty Day: Today, on Treaty Day and at the start of Mi’kmaq History Month, we must recommit to honouring the treaties that define our relationships with Indigenous peoples of this land. In the two decades since the Marshall decision, which affirmed the Mi’kmaq’s treaty right to hunt, fish and gather for a moderate livelihoo...d, the federal government has failed to work with Indigenous communities to implement a moderate livelihood fishery. The NSNDP supports the Mi’kmaq’s right to a moderate livelihood fishery and we condemn all acts of anti-Indigenous racism. The federal government, and all those involved, must ensure the safety of Mi’kmaw fishers exercising their rights. https://www.nsndp.ca/treaties-mikmaq-must-be-honoured

Message from the Administrator Re: Designated Caregiver & Community Visits As of tomorrow Thursday October 1, 2020, Maple Hill Manor is announcing we are ready ...to implement the Designated Caregiver role for all our residents. If able, our residents will designate 2 loved ones that will be given the title Designated Caregiver, however only 1 visitor is allowed at a time. If the resident is unable to make this decision it is up to the Substitute Decision Maker to call Wil van Hal, Recreation Director at 9028626495 ext 233 and give the names of these 2 individuals. Only those people designated by the SDM will be given the Designated Caregiver access. As a designated caregiver you may request one of the following times to visit: 11am to 1:00pm or 4:00pm to 6:00pm to assist with mealtime You will continue to book these times with Recreation Director by phoning 9028626495 ext 233. Only those Caregivers that schedule their visits will be screened at the front main entrance. If your visit is not booked, you will not be allowed in the Manor. Once screened at the door you must go directly to your loved one’s room and must remain there for duration of visit. If visiting in a semi-private room the curtain must be pulled over to divide the room. Designated Caregivers are only allowed to visit their own loved ones. Socializing with other residents is not allowed at this time. A mask will be provided upon entrance to the building and must remain on at all times. Indoor visits for residents outside of these 2 designated individuals must be done on a scheduled basis Sunday to Saturday 10am to 4:00pm, again only 1 person is allowed to visit at a time, same protocol as before, visitors enter through side courtyard door during scheduled appointment time. Visitors and residents must remain masked at all times and remain 6 feet apart. Outdoor visits may be accommodated at special request depending on staffing limitations. We are also very happy to announce our residents are able to leave the Manor to visit with family in their homes. These visits must be prearranged and scheduled with the facility. Physical distancing guidelines and gathering limits must be adhered to by all families. At this time residents are not allowed to visit restaurants or other public places, however a drive in a vehicle with a loved one would be permitted. QUICK FACTS for DESIGNATED CAREGIVER 1. Visitor information must be logged, including date and time of attendance. 2. Visitors are not permitted to enter the facility if they are under a requirement to self-isolate due to travel, awaiting for results of COVID-19 testing, due to contact with a COVID-19 case or are currently ill with COVID-19 symptoms. 3. Each caregiver will only be scheduled for one visit per day unless special exception status is needed for meal time assistance. We are so happy we are able to accommodate these visits and we are very happy to have you spend quality time with your loved one. This visiting situation continues to be our new normal. Maple Hill Manor is committed to ensuring the health & safety of our residents and staff. Please contact our Recreation Department at(902)862-6495 ext. 233 or email Recreation Director Wil van Hal at: [email protected] to schedule your visit. I continue thank you for your patience, understanding and collaboration. As always please feel free to contact me directly with any concerns or questions Thank You Kendra Kendra Baldwin Administrator/CAO (902)862-6495ext 225 [email protected]

COMMUNITY MEALS We are very happy to announce our Community Meals to Wheels program will be starting again Monday October 5th. Meal tickets can be purchased in ...advance by phoning Karen at 9028626495 ext 223. The cost per meal is $6.00 and includes dessert. We will have contactless pickup at our back entrance, you can pull up in your vehicle and our students will deliver your meal to your vehicle. Pickup times will be between 4pm-4:30pm. There is a doorbell outside the door for easy notification. We are so glad to be able to offer this program to seniors in our community.

I was in Halifax today for a Human Resources Committee. I put forward another motion on wage top which was voted down by the Liberal members.

The NSEF has invited the three major political party leaders in the province to come and discuss Equalization with our some of our group. We asked Karen Case...y a while ago and she flat out said no to a meeting. Tim Houston is ignoring us 100%. Many requests sent to Tim but no reply at all. We heard from Gary Burrill right away and he agreed to sit with us, on camera, and discuss the situation Cape Breton is facing. We appreciate that Gary also brought Kendra Coombes and John Morgan (former Mayor) to the table for a great discussion. We must wonder why the other leaders will not have dialogue with us on the issue of Equalization Fairness. We have seen a letter from Mike Kelloway to the Province asking for a meeting with the Premier, but we have not heard anything yet about a confirmation of that meeting. The NSEF will continue to discuss, as much as possible, with all leaders and parties in Nova Scotia, about the yearly equalization payment (over $2 billion now) and the fact that Cape Breton and rural Nova Scotia generates this transfer and yet we see very little from it. This is an issue that we can not afford to walk away from anytime soon. We want to the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives to come to the table to discuss the issue of Equalization Fairness. It is important to hear what the other 2 parties have to say.