Jukebox Saturday Night Roadshow Valentine Dance
Come out and shake rattle and roll to hits from: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Supremes and Aretha Franklin.
Admission is $10 at the door. Prizes for best costumes from the 50's & 60's.
FEBRUARY 11th, 2012
Cedars Club
30 MacKenzie Street
Sydney, NS
9pm - 1am
All proceeds support local, not-for-profit community radio.
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Weather conditions can be unpredictable, placing extra demands on your vehicle and your driving skills. Ensure you are well prepared for winter roads and always adjust your driving speed to existing conditions.
Preparing for Driving in Winter
Stay alert, slow down, and stay in control — the three key elements of safe winter driving. Drive according to highway and weather conditions. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to avoid situations where you may have to brake suddenly on a slippery surface.
Be Prepared — Is Your Vehicle Ready?
Get your vehicle winter-ready with a maintenance check-up. Don’t wait for winter to have your battery, belts, hoses, radiator, oil, lights, brakes, tires, exhaust system, heater/defroster, wipers, and ignition system checked.
Make sure your vehicle is mechanically ready for the rigours of winter. Keep your fuel tank sufficiently full — at least half a tank is recommended.
Make sure you have sufficient windshield washer fluid in the reservoir that is rated a minimum of -40°C temperature range. Keep an extra jug in the vehicle.
Clear snow and ice from all windows, lights, mirrors, and the roof. After starting your vehicle, wait for the fog to clear from the interior of the windows so you will have good visibility all around.
Have your tires checked before winter begins. Remember to check tire air pressure frequently, as it decreases in cold weather.
Winter Driving Survival Kit
It’s a good idea to keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle. Having essential supplies can provide some comfort and safety for you and your passengers should you become stranded.
Recommended items include:
· Ice scraper/snowbrush
· Shovel
· Sand or other traction aid
· Tow rope or chain
· Booster cables
· Road flares or warning lights
· Gas line antifreeze
· Flashlight and batteries
· First aid kit
· Fire extinguisher
· Small tool kit
· Extra clothing and footwear
· Blanket
· Non-perishable energy foods – e.g., chocolate or granola bars, juice, soup, bottled water
· Candle and a small tin can
· Matches
Did you know?
Not only can the candle and small tin help with lighting, but also generate some heat while waiting for help.
The Coast 89.7 FM Presents
Feb. 7th - John Ferguson at 6pm at Wentworth Perk Coffee House, George St, SydneyFeb. 9th - Keith Mullins at 6pm at Wentworth Perk Coffee House, George St, Sydney
Feb. 14th - Taylor Burton at 6pm at Wentworth Perk Coffee House, George St, Sydney
Feb. 16th - Dama Beeler at 6pm at Wentworth Perk Coffee House, George St, Sydney
Feb. 21st - Tommy Hunter at 7pm at the Savoy Theatre (Final Tour)
Mar. 13th. - Carlton Showband at 7pm at the Savoy Theatre
Traffic Report
Listen at 7:40am every Monday to Friday for your local Traffic Report with Cpl. Ron MacDonald with the RCMP, and at 7:50am for the CBRM Traffic Report with Sgt. Russell Baker.
Road Report
Listen at 8:40am, Monday to Friday for your local Road Report.
Contests
Glace Bay Jr. Miners Hockey Ticket Giveaway
Listen every afternoon between 2-6pm for a chance to win yourself a pair of Tickets to the Glace Bay Jr. Miners Home Games at the Bayplex. All you have to do is listen for your cue and call 563-5771. It's that easy! The Juniors play every Saturday and will be off for their Christmas Break now, and then they are back from Jan. 7th.-Feb. 18th. Get out and enjoy this fast-paced game!
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Tickets
Cape Breton Screming Eagles, Gillis Home Building Centre, and The Coast 89.7 FM are giving you a chance to win tickets to the Eagles home games. It's easy, just go to Gillis Home Building Centre, Sydney River and fill out a ballot, then listen to The Coast on game days for the winner.
"Be My Valentine" Contest
Listen until Feb. 9th for your chance to enter our 'Be My Valentine" Contest. When you hear Cupid's Arrow and are the correct caller, you will be entered into the draws, which will take place on Fri, Feb. 10th. You have a chance to win prizes such as, Tickets to see the Carlton Showband at the Savoy, Flower Arrangement from MacKillop's Flowers, Valentine Cake from Harold's Bakery, Gift Basket from the Cape Breton Fudge Company, Colour, Cut & Conditioning Treatment from Heads Up Hair & Body Boutique, our Coast Helpful Hints Book & our Cookbook, and a one night's accommodation for two at the Lynwood Inn, Baddeck. Love is in the air at the Coast 89.7 FM - Your only locally owned not-for-profit Radio Station!
February is....
Heart & Stroke Month
Black History Month
Valentine's Day - Feb. 14th.
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines").
Valentine Symbols
Cupid
· Cupid is a symbol of Valentine's Day. Cupid was associated with Valentine's Day because he was the son of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty. Cupid often appears on Valentine cards and gift tokens holding a bow and arrows as he is believed to use magical arrows to arouse feelings of love.
The Valentine Heart
· The heart is associated to Valentine's Day as it is considered the source of all human emotions. The custom of drawing a heart shape is supposed to have come from early attempts to draw an organ that no one had seen. The symbol came on to become as a sign of love.
· The heart has been the most common figure of romantic love over the decades. Ancient cultures believed the human soul lived in the heart. The heart may be linked with love because the ancient Greeks believed it was the goal of Eros, known as Cupid to the Romans. Anyone shot in the heart by one of Cupid's arrows would fall hopelessly in love. Because the heart is also closely linked to love, its red color is considered as most romantic.
Birds
· Lovebirds are often associated with Valentine's Day. These lovebirds found in Africa, are brightly colored and sit very close together with their mates, earning them their name.
· Doves are also part of the Valentine tradition. These birds are symbols of love and loyalty because they mate for life. A pair of doves will also share the care of all their babies.
· In olden times some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on the Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.
Love Knots
· A love knot is a symbol of undying love, as its twisting loops have no beginnings or ends. In olden times, they were made of ribbon or drawn on paper to prove ones eternal love.
Valentine's Day Superstitions
It is said that the kind of bird a girl watches on Valentine's Day predicts her future husband.
For instance:
Sparrow: a poor man
Owl: remain spinster
Bluebird: a happy man
Blackbird: a priest or clergyman
Crossbill: an argumentative man ·
-If an apple is cut in half, the number of seeds found inside the fruit will indicate the number of children that individual will have.·
-To be awoken by a kiss on Valentine's Day is considered lucky. ·
-On Valentine's Day, the first guy's name you read in the paper or hear on the TV or radio will be the name of the man you will marry. ·
-If you see a squirrel on Valentine's Day, you will marry a cheapskate who will hoard all your money. ·
-If you see a goldfinch on Valentine's Day, you will marry a millionaire. ·
-If you see a robin on Valentine's Day, you will marry a crime fighter - maybe they mean Batman!·
-If you see a flock of doves on Valentine's Day, you will have a happy, peaceful marriage.
-If you find a glove on the road on Valentine's Day, your future beloved will have the other missing glove.
National Flag Day of Canada - Feb. 15th.
Every year 15th February is celebrated as “National Flag of Canada Day” or “Flag Day” in Canada, to honor the national flag which is also known as Maple Leaf . On this day in 1965, the Canadian flag was first raised over the Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
The National Flag of Canada is a red flag with a white square in its centre, which features a 11-pointed red maple leaf. This flag symbolizes freedom, peace, respect, and justice. Flag Day is not a public holiday in Canada. This day is marked by flying the flag, public ceremonies, educational and cultural programs.
Feb, 21st. - Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the ritual of shriving, when the faithful confessed their sins to the local priest and received forgiveness before the Lenten season began. As far back as 1000 AD, "to shrive" meant to hear confessions. Shrove Tuesday also marked the beginning of the 40-day Lenten fasting period when the faithful were forbidden to consume meat, butter, eggs or milk.
Shrove Tuesday Traditions
Shrove Tuesday has a variety of customs that have derived from different regions around Europe and the Americas. As previously mentioned, England began the tradition of serving pancakes, and for this reason the day is known as "Pancake Day". In addition, there are the annual Pancake Day Races, where contestants dress in aprons and scarves and race down a course flipping a pancake in a frying pan or skillet.
In Eastern Europe, the Carnival celebrations include boisterous processions where people in large masks parade around and play jokes on bystanders. The masks are often caricatures of individuals from traditional folklore. Men and women will dress as one another and engage in gendered mimicry. The day is filled with eating, drinking, fortune telling, and practical jokes.
Perhaps the most prominent customs are the balls and pageants in New Orleans and Rio de Janiero. Like Eastern European celebrations, participants wear masks and costumes, many of which are quite flamboyant and elaborate. Rio has a parade of multi-colored feathers, which include hundreds of dancers dressed in costumes decked with feathers, all dancing the samba. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras includes a variety of parades featuring grand floats and giant effigies of eccentric characters. There is much eating, drinking, and dancing, as well as practical jokes and humorous street plays.
For many Protestant believers, Shrove Tuesday holds no particular significance. For Catholics and Anglicans, however, the day is still observed with confession and absolution, in addition to modest feasting and rejoicing
Leap Day: February 29
Leap Years are needed to keep our calendar in alignment with the Earth's revolutions around the sun. It takes the Earth approximately 365.242199 days (a tropical year) to circle once around the Sun. If we didn't add a day on February 29 nearly every 4 years, we would lose almost six hours every year. After only 100 years, our calendar would be off by approximately 24 days!
The ancient Roman Calendar added an extra month every few years to maintain the correct seasonal changes.
But Julius Caesar implemented a new calendar – the Julian Calendar – in 45 BCE (Before Common Era) with an extra day added every 4 years. At the time, Leap Day was February 24, because February was the last month of the year.
Women can propose to men
According to an old Irish legend, or possibly history, St Bridget struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men – and not just the other way around – every 4 years. This is believed to have been introduced to balance the traditional roles of men and women in a similar way to how Leap Day balances the calendar.
In some places, Leap Day has been known as “Bachelors’ Day” for the same reason. A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a gown or money, if he refused a marriage proposal from a woman on Leap Day. During the middle ages there were laws governing this tradition.
In many European countries, especially in the upper classes of society, tradition dictates that any man who refuses a woman's proposal on February 29 has to buy her 12 pairs of gloves. The intention is that the woman can wear the gloves to hide the embarrassment of not having an engagement ring.
Bad luck
In Scotland, it used to be considered unlucky for someone to be born on Leap Day, just like Friday 13th is considered an unlucky day by many. In Greece it’s said to be unlucky for couples to marry during a Leap Year, and especially on Leap Day.
St Oswald’s Day
Leap Day is also St Oswald’s Day, named after an archbishop of York who died on February 29, 992. The memorial is celebrated on February 29 during Leap Years and on February 28 during common years.
Leap Day birthdays
People born on February 29 are all invited to join The Honor society of Leap Year Day Babies.According to the Guinness Book of Records, there are record holders both of a family producing three consecutive generations born on February 29 and of the number of children born on February 29 in the same family
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the only verified example of a family producing three consecutive generations born on February 29 is that of the Keogh family.Peter Anthony was born in Ireland on February 29, 1940, while his son Peter Eric was born on the Leap Day in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1964. His daughter, Bethany Wealth, was, in turn, born in the UK on February 29, 1996.
A Norwegian family named Henriksen from Andenes holds the official record of number of children born on February 29. Mrs. Karin Henriksen gave birth to 3 children on consecutive February 29; her daughter Heidi in 1960 and her sons Olav and Leif-Martin in 1964 and 1968 respectively.
Some famous people born on February 29 include:
1468 – Pope Paul III (d. 1549)
1792 – Gioacchino Rossini, Italian composer (William Tell, The Barber of Seville) (d. 1868)
1896 – Morarji Desai, former Indian prime minister (d. 1995)
1916 – Dinah Shore, American singer (d. 1994)
1924 – Al Rosen, American baseball player
1924 – Carlos Humberto Romero, former president of El Salvador
1960 – Anthony (Tony) Robbins, American motivational speaker
1964 – Lyndon Byers, Canadian hockey player
1972 – Antonio Sabàto Jr, Italian-born actor
1976 – Ja Rule, American rapper and actor
1980 – Chris Conley, American musician and songwriter/composer
Interesting Facts
-A car uses 1.6 ounces of gas idling for one minute. Half an ounce is used to start the average automobile!
-A lightning bolt generates temperatures five times hotter than those found at the sun's surface!
-A violin contains about 70 separate pieces of wood!
-It is estimated that 4 million "junk" telephone calls, phone solicitations by persons or programmed machine are made every day in the United States!
-It takes glass one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times!
-Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill!
-Almost half the newspapers in the world are published in the United States and Canada!
Accidental Food Inventions
Great ideas that came from mistakes! Do you ever feel bad because you made a mistake? Remember, some of our favorite foods were discovered by accident.
Ice Cream Cones
Ernest Hamwi was selling Syrian pastry at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. When a nearby ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, Hamwi rolled some pastry into a cone so ice cream could be put inside. The ice cream cone was a huge a hit. However, an Italian immigrant named Italo Marchiony received a patent to manufacture ice cream cones earlier that same year, suggesting more than one-person invented ice cream cones.
Wheaties
In the early 1920s, a Minnesota health clinician spilled some of the hot bran gruel he was prepping for his patients onto a hot stovetop. It sizzled into tasty flakes, and the creation was brought to the attention of George Cormack, the head miller at the Washburn Crosby Company. He perfected the process, and Washburn's Gold Medal Whole Wheat Flakes were brought to market in 1924. The name was shortened to "Wheaties" as the result of an employee contest, and eventually the company became known as General Mills.
Corn Flakes
Strict Seventh Day Adventists John Harvey and Will Keith Kellogg weren't about to waste the stale, boiled wheat Will had left sitting out at their Battle Creek Sanitarium. They attempted to make long sheets of dough, but the process resulted in flakes, which they then toasted. Patients loved the new dish, and after experimenting with various grains, including corn, the brothers sought a patent for this Granose. The Kellogg's company was formed in 1906, but John refused to take part, as he felt the addition of sugar to the corn flakes decreased their health benefit.
Beer
About 10,000 years ago, Mesopotamians abandoned their nomadic ways and became the world's first agrarian society. Stored grains for bread became wet, and began to naturally ferment. Some hardy soul dared to drink the frothing mess, thus knocking back the world's very first brewski.
Did you know!!
· Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs
· When lightning strikes it can reach up to 30,000 degrees celsius (54,000 degrees fahrenheit)
· Spiders are arachnids and not insects
· Each time you see a full moon you always see the same side
· Tennessee is bordered by 8 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia - more than any other in the US
· Stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand
Some of the World’s Greatest Mysteries
Easter Island
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is remotely located 2,000 miles off the coast of Tahiti. The original settlers of the island were Polynesians who migrated to the far-off land between 400 and 600 BC. They built many shrines and statues, called moai, from stones quarried throughout the island including a volcano site. Researchers still question exactly how the large stones were moved.
The Legend of El Dorado
The Legend of El Dorado originates from the Muisca, who lived in the modern country of Colombia from 1000 to 1538 AD. In a ritual ceremony for their goddess, the tribal chief would cover himself in gold dust and jump into a lake as an offering. This spawned the legend of a lost golden city, which led Spanish conquistadors on a wild goose chase to nowhere.
The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle — located in the Atlantic between Bermuda, Florida and Puerto Rico — is a thief, stealing planes and boats right out of existence. The area got its name after Sgt. Howell Thompson (l.), along with 27 Navy airmen, vanished from the devilish spot during a routine flight in 1945. Rumors persist on a supernatural explanation, but many specialists blame hurricanes, a heavy Gulf Stream and human error.
Artist of the Week
Tune in Monday to Friday at 9:15am, 1:15pm, and 3:15pm to hear the music and info by the artist. Then every Friday we'll ask a question about the artist and if you answer the question correctly you will win their CD.
Feb, 6-10 - Keith Mullins
Feb. 13-17 - Eddie Cummings Band
Cape Breton on The Coast CD
If you haven't picked up a copy of our 20 song CD "Cape Breton On The Coast" now is your chance. Let family & friends coming home for the summer know we have released an incredible Cape Breton Music Collection featuring the Barra MacNeils, Jennifer Roland, JP Cormier, Rita MacNeil with the Men of the Deeps, and many more. It's only $16.95 tax included.
It's a great way to bring a piece of Cape Breton home and support The Coast at the same time. The CD is available on-line through our Coast Store, or drop in at our office at 106 Reserve St, Glace Bay and pick up your copy today!
What's Cooking?
The Coast 89.7 has compiled its' first ever cookbook with recipes ranging from our popular What's Cooking segment to Cape Breton classics. Already proving to be a popular item, The Coast Cookbook makes a great addition to kitchens everywhere and it also makes a great gift. The Coast Cookbook is available for $10 at our station 106 Reserve Street in Glace Bay.
You can also send in your recipes to be read on our "What's Cooking" feature at 11:15am, Monday to Friday. You can drop them off or mail them into our station at 106 Reserve St, Glace Bay, NS B1A 4W5, fax them to 849-1272, or email rose@coastalradio.ca. Your recipe could also end up in our next Cookbook!
Recipe
Chocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce Recipe
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water
4-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed, divided
Reduced-fat whipped cream in a can
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
Directions
•In a small bowl, combine the milk, evaporated milk, egg whites and egg. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, cocoa and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
•In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; set aside. Place water and 3-1/2 cups raspberries in a blender; cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until pureed.
•Strain puree into cornstarch mixture and discard seeds. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
•Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Stir crepe batter; pour a scant 3 tablespoons into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack.
•Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet with cooking spray as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
•Spread each crepe with 2 tablespoons sauce. Fold each crepe into quarters; place two crepes on each of eight individual plates. Top servings with remaining sauce and 1 tablespoon whipped cream. Garnish with remaining raspberries and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 8 servings.
Helpful Hints
How to avoid snowmobile-related injuries:
· Know your terrain. Do a survey of the area you are riding in and identify the potential danger spots.
· Be smart! Always wear your helmet when riding on a snowmobile
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· Snowmobiling and alcohol don’t mix. Stay sober while operating your snowmobile.
· Test the thickness of ice before venturing out on it. Ice must be at least 25 cm, or 10 inches, thick before it’s safe for snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
· Supervision of child riders is key. Adult supervision – and a properly-fitted safety helmet - is the best protection for children.
Our Helpful Hints & Tips Book with all those useful Helpful Hints you've heard on the radio is now available at the station. The cost is just $10 and they make great gifts. So make sure you drop by and pick up a copy today.
Tourist Corner
Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island is part of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Although physically separated from the Nova Scotia peninsula by the Strait of Canso, it is artificially connected to mainland Nova Scotia by the Canso Causeway.
Cape Breton Island is composed mainly of rocky shores, rolling farmland, glacial valleys, barren headlands, mountains, woods and plateaus. Geological evidence suggests that at least part of the island was originally joined with present-day Scotland and Norway, now separated by millions of years of continental drift.
The northern portion of Cape Breton Island is dominated by the Cape Breton Highlands, commonly shortened to simply the "Highlands", which are an extension of the Appalachian mountain chain. The Highlands comprise the northern portions of Inverness and Victoria counties. In 1936 the federal government established the Cape Breton Highlands National Park covering 949 km2 (366 sq mi) across the northern third of the Highlands. The Cabot Trail scenic highway also encircles the coastal perimeter of the plateau.
Cape Breton Island's hydrological features include the Bras d'Or Lake system, a salt-water fjord at the heart of the island, and freshwater features including Lake Ainslie, the Margaree River system, and the Mira River. Innumerable smaller rivers and streams drain into the Bras d'Or Lake estuary and onto the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic coasts.
The island's residents can be grouped into five main cultures; Scottish, Mi'kmaq, Acadian, Irish, and English, with respective languages Gaelic, Mi'kmaq, French, and English. English is now the primary spoken language, though Mi'kmaq, Gaelic and French are still heard.
Cape Breton Island has been divided into 6 'official' tourist regions by Nova Scotia tourism.
•Ceilidh Trail - along Route 19; the sunset coast of Cape Breton Island, you will find the Scottish culture alive and well. Home to such notables as; The Rankin Family, Natalie MacMaster, John Allen Cameron and many more; the music and Celtic culture is celebrated in every community along the Ceilidh Trail.
•Fleur-de-Lis Trail - leads you down a rugged coastlines, through pictureous fishing villages and finally to the Fortress of Louisbourg; a reconstruction of an 18th century French fortress.
•Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive - extends around the perimeter of the Bras d'Or Lake; through woodlands, farms and villages; home to the Highland Village Museum a living history museum and cultural centre that celebrates the Gaelic history of the area.
•Cabot Trail - often referred to as one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world. The Cabot Trail covers over 300 km (185 mi.) winding around the islands northern shore, through pictureous coastal communities and beautiful highlands while ascending high into the plateaus of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
•Marconi Trail - less traveled and steep in wireless history; home of the Marconi National Historic Site; a museum celebrating the achievements of Guglielmo Marconi's and the first wireless message sent from North America to Europe.
•Metro Cape Breton - includes these regions - Glace Bay, Sydney, Reserve Mines, New Waterford, Dominion, Sydney River, North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Florence.
The island is divided into four of Nova Scotia's eighteen counties: Cape Breton, Inverness, Richmond, and Victoria.
The island contains five reserves of the Mi'kmaq Nation - Eskasoni, Membertou, Wagmatcook, Waycobah, and Potlotek/Chapel Island. Eskasoni is the largest in both population and land area.
Climate
* Spring from 1 °C (34 °F) to 17 °C (63 °F)
* Summer from 14 °C (57 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F)
* Fall about 5 °C (41 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F)
* Winter about −11 °C (12.2 °F) to 5 °C (41 °F)
Tips
In Nova Scotia we drive on the right-hand side of the road. A yellow line separates lanes heading in opposite directions.
It is mandatory for all occupants to wear seatbelts while the vehicle is in operation. The driver has the responsibility to make sure that all children under 16 are wearing a seatbelt or other appropriate restraint such as a baby seat. A child cannot be carried on the lap of a front seat passenger.
On motorcycles and bicycles, approved helmets are required.
Speed limits are posted in kilometres (1.6km = 1 mile). Highway speed limits are usually between 80km/h – 100 km/h or 50mph to 65mph. On city streets, speed limits are typically 50km/h or 30-35 mph. To convert miles to kilometres multiply the number of miles by 1.6. To convert kilometres to miles multiply the number of kilometres by 0.6.
Cell Phones: In April 2007, the province banned the use of hand-held cell phones and text messaging while driving. Hand-held cell phone use is only allowed in emergency situations.
Littering Fine: The minimum fine for littering along our highways is $337.50
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time. GMT -4.00 Not to be confused with Eastern Standard time which is one hour behind AST.
Weather: The weather can be unpredictable, so dress in layers. Sometimes it seems you have gone through all 4 seasons in 1 day.
Legal drinking age: 19. Minors are allowed in licensed dining rooms/pubs with an adult up to 9 P.M.
Ratings
2011 -Cape Breton Island has been voted one of the world’s best islands to visit in Travel and Leisure magazine’s 2011 World’s Best Awards. It was ranked the number one island destination in Canada and continental United States, and number three on the list of Top Ten Islands Overall.
March 2004 - Cape Breton rated #2 on National Geographic's Travelor Magazine destinations poll
Cape Breton Island ranked 1st in 2006 as the Top Island in Continental US and Canada
Ranked as an Island Paradise in Fodor's Travel News 2008
Rated the most beautiful island and amongst the most friendly people in the world by Condé Nast Traveler magazine!
Famous Nova Scotians include:
· Al MacNeil
· Rob McCall
· Johnny Miles
· Bobby Smith
. Linden MacIntyre
Planning on Visiting?
Cape Breton Island is an island with amazing tourist attractions and wonderful things to do. It's an island of living history and celtic spirit.
Here are some things to take in if you are in the neighbourhood -
Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site, Louisbourg
Alexander Graham Bell Museum, Baddeck
Glace Bay Miner's Museum, Glace Bay
Highland Village, Iona
Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts, St. Ann's
Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Marion Bridge
Cossitt House Museum, Sydney
Whale Interpretive Centre, Pleasant Bay
Big Fiddle, Sydney Marine Terminal
Marconi National Historic Site, Glace Bay
Cabot Trail
