Halifax, July 27, 2010: Halifax City Councilor, Gerry Bluementhal, has the support of our CARP Nova Scotia Chapter in his efforts to restore the much needed "Manors" bus service to seniors.

According to Metro Transit's own officials, more than 1200 bus rides per week have been eliminated. This is no small matter for the seniors of our community who have no other form of transportation available to them since booking 8 days ahead for the Access-A-Bus is not an option that gives them the freedom of choice. Access-A-Bus users are a very different group from the mobile seniors who use regular buses.

"Eliminating Route 3 was a very short sighted decision," says Bill VanGorder, CARP NS President. He urges HRM area CARP members to contact their local Councilor and ask that they support the repeal of this unfortunate decision by HRM Transit authorities.

You can find your councilor’s email and phone information here.

As if celebrating the 25th anniversary of CARP (and the first anniversary of our Nova Scotia Chapter)  wasn't enough, almost 100 members gathered on December 1, 2009, at Royal Ashburn to cheer on the five Nova Scotian winners of the national "Top 25 Canadians Award".

The winners were: Redvers Cainey (Halifax), Keith Cameron (Halifax), Riet Vink (Halifax), Carol Welch (Brier Island), and Charlotte Wilson-Hammond (Clam Harbour).
[CARP NS board member Alex Handyside accepted the award for Redvers Cainey, who was unable to attend]

The Honourable Mayann E. Francis, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, told the crowd she was especially pleased that FIVE of the 25 national awards were presented to Nova Scotians.