81. MSN Encarta - Nova Scotia are part of the Appalachian Region, a geographic zone that extends over much ofeastern North America. More than half the area of nova scotia lies within the http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761556745/Nova_Scotia.html

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82. Nova Scotia --  Encyclopædia Britannica Cultural life. Its geographic position has kept nova scotia somewhat removedfrom the mainstream of Canadian life, centred in Ontario and Quebec. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=119757&tocid=43088&query=nova scotia, fl

83. Antigonish County, Nova Scotia - Encyclopedia Article About Antigonish County, N Antigonish County, nova scotia is a county Originally, the county was the land underthe However it can also be used to mean a geographic area, and this can http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Antigonish County, Nova Scotia

Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Antigonish County, Nova Scotia Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition Antigonish County, Nova Scotia is a county Originally, the county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. The term has since tended to represent a geographical unit of administration intermediate between the larger state or province, and the smaller township, municipality or district. However it can also be used to mean a geographic area, and this can generate much confusion, especially when boundaries used by government or postal deliveries change or do not coincide. Click the link for more information. in the Canadian Canada , the northernmost country on the North American continent, is a federation governed as a constitutional monarchy. It is bordered by the United States to the south as well as in the northwest. The Canada-U.S. border is the world's longest undefended border. The country stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. Canada also reaches the Arctic Ocean in the north where Canada's territorial claim extends to the North Pole. Click the link for more information.

84. Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB) Urban Mapping Series INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO THIS DATA DOCUMENTATION / REFERENCES/ TUTORIAL Reference nova scotia s Geographic Information Standards http://www.dal.ca/aczisc/dir/520.htm

INDEX ID: 520 TITLE: Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB) Urban Mapping Series Language of Textual Information: English CONTACT PERSONS Contact for Access: Kevin Legere, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, Land Information Services, N.S. Geomatics Centre, 160 Willow Street, Amherst, NS B4H 3W5 Canada Tel: (902) 667-6286, Fax: (902) 667-6299, Email: klegere@nsgc.gov.ns.ca Scientific Contact: Greg Nicol, Supervisor, Database Maintenance, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, Land Information Services, N.S. Geomatics Centre, 160 Willow Street, Amherst, NS B4H 3W5 Canada Tel: (902) 667-6411, Fax: (902) 667-6299, Email: gnicol@nsgc.gov.ns.ca Data Manager: Same as Contact for Access DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE/KEYWORDS: Digital topographic database of the urban areas of Nova Scotia. Used primarily for planning and consulting. Keywords: BOUNDARIES, GEOGRAPHY, HYDROLOGY, LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES FEES/ACCESS/RESTRICTIONS: Fees: Acquisition fee per 1:5000, 1:2000 or 1:1000 window: $50 for planimetric layer and $20 for contour layer. Access: Access through contact person. Online access to dataset.

85. From Revolution To Reconstruction: Essays: Nova Scotia During The American Revol Two contributing factors to nova scotia neutrality were its geographyand the tight British control over the colony. Historian John http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/E/novascotia/scotia02.htm

FRtR Essays Nova Scotia Contributing Factors to Neutrality Nova Scotia during the American Revolution 2/7 Contributing Factors to Neutrality By Bill J. Wilms Index Previous page Next page Two contributing factors to Nova Scotia neutrality were its geography and the tight British control over the colony. Historian John Bartlet Brebner has argued in his book, The Neutral Yankees of Nova Scotia , that the geographical nature of Nova Scotia gave the people no choice but to remain neutral during the War of Independence. Brebner blames part of their decision on the lack of communication in Nova Scotia. According to Brebner, "...there was not even a sense of solidarity in Nova Scotia" ( Ibid p261) The settlements were scattered along the edges of the long, narrow peninsula whose rough surface defied the road makers ( Ibid p261). The unpredictable sea was the only road between settlements ( Ibid p261). As Brebner states, "There simply could not have been an integral Nova Scotia" ( Ibid 261). If there could not have been an integral Nova Scotia, then it would have been impossible for the people of Nova Scotia to join in the War for Independence. Geography was not the only factor which contributed to Nova Scotia neutrality. The fact that the colony was dominated by a strong British military presence would have sparked fear amongst any who sympathized with the Revolution. (

86. Nova Scotia (Country Profiles From National Geographic MapMachine) The Bay of Fundy, with the world s highest tides, is one of nova scotia s maintourist attractions. Text source National Geographic Atlas of the World http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/profiles/ca07.html

f Home Site Index Customer Service Shop MAGAZINES: National Traveler Adventure NG Kids NG Explorer TV AND FILM: Channel (U.S.) Channel (Intl) Explorer GUIDES: Adventure and Animals and History and Maps and News Photography Travel For Kids For Students For Teachers Complete Site Complete Site Index Subscribe Shop Shop the Map Store ... Country Profiles Nova Scotia View Dynamic Map View Atlas Plate Printable Outline Map In 1497 John Cabot anchored at Cape Breton Island, just west of the teeming Atlantic fishing banks. By the time Britain defeated France in North America in 1763, thousands of French-speaking Acadians had been expelled. New Englanders replaced them, many settling in the fertile Annapolis Valley, known today for its apples. Immigration of Scottish Highlanders began in 1773, and annual events such as the Nova Scotia Tattoo preserve their heritage. The water in Northumberland Strait is the warmest for ocean swimming in the province. The Bay of Fundy, with the world's highest tides, is one of Nova Scotia's main tourist attractions. Text source: National Geographic Atlas of the World, Seventh Edition

87. Nova Scotia Community College | Geographic Information Systems For Business for Business The major research project is an important part of the two semesterintensive Geographic Information Systems nova scotia Community College, 2003 http://www.nscc.ca/Learning_Programs/programs/Geographic Information_Systems_for

Welcome Page Learning Programs Schools Online Education ... Academic Schedule Geographic Information Systems for Business Start Date: September Length: One Year Credential: Advanced Diploma Location: Annapolis Valley Campus Program Description GIS for Business (also known as "Business Geographics") is a part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focused on solving business related problems. This one-year program is unique in Canada. Although individual courses on similar subjects are offered in many universities (mostly in geography departments), this program represents an integrated package. The program has an interdisciplinary character, because it integrates various fields necessary for efficient use of GIS in solving business related problems. They are: geography, computer science, statistics, demography, marketing, etc. This advanced diploma program incorporates, along with GIS, other tools such as computer programming (including GIS and Internet), Database Management Systems, data mining, computer cartography, Global Positioning System, multimedia, etc. Students learn numerous marketable skills, including highly competitive technological, analytical, managerial, and business related skills. Case studies include applications in such domains as retail, transportation and distribution, tourism and recreation, health care, banking, insurance, real estate, utilities, communication and many others. Students in this program concentrate on such activities as trade area analysis, customer spotting, profiling and prospecting, market segmentation, determining market potential, site selection, spatial interaction modeling, network analysis, location-allocation modeling, etc.

88. Nova Scotia Community College | Cartography: Digital Mapping will be used to enhance visual presentations while maximizing geographic communication focuswill be the surveys and mapping of Eastern Canada and nova scotia. http://www.nscc.ca/Learning_Programs/Programs/Cartography_Digital_Mapping.asp

Welcome Page Learning Programs Schools Online Education ... Academic Schedule Cartography: Digital Mapping Start Date: September Length: Two Year Credential: Diploma Location: Annapolis Valley Campus Program Description This two-year technology program is designed to graduate specialists in the field of geographic communications as it relates to map presentation. The Cartography program will appeal to those who wish to develop modern technical skills in the Geographic Sciences. These skills are required to create complex and attractive map products for print and digital media. The program is suited to individuals with either a high school or university background. Cartographers use graphical skills to communicate complex technical material to other people. Their work is normally published, and typically will remain as a valuable information source for many years. A facility with basic math, scientific methods and concepts is important, as well as a general familiarity with computer systems and computer technology. Students solve a variety of practical and theoretical problems as they relate to processing and displaying map data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Program participants will create a large portfolio of professional examples that showcase their abilities in using GIS and graphics software. Several graduates have won both national and international awards, and this program has achieved national recognition for excellence.

89. Resources From Www.BiologyBrowser.org Main Category geography. SubCategories. No subcategories found for this category.Related Categories. SubjectOrganizationsNorth AmericaCanadaNova scotia@ (8). http://www.biologybrowser.org/bb/Geography/North_America/Canada/Nova_Scotia/inde

Home About BiologyBrowser What's New Newsletter ... Promote Your Site Search BiologyBrowser Organism (ex. fungi) Subject (ex. biodiversity) Geography (region) All Counts of New and Changed Names Reported in Zoological Record Indicates trends in assigning names to new animals by taxonomists. Search the Index to Organism Names The Index to Organism Names project uses name data from the resources of BIOSIS and other collaborating organizations. Conferences Nomenclatural Glossary for Zoology An alphabetical list of specialist terms. For basic answers to who's who in the Animal Kingdom. Main Category: Geography Home Geography North America Canada Nova Scotia Sub-Categories No subcategories found for this category Related Categories Subject:Organizations:North America:Canada:Nova Scotia@ Site Matches Any Term All Terms Entire collection This Category Only Within results Results 1 - 5 of at least 5 Butterflies of Nova Scotia a synthesis of information about the butterflies found in the province, along with some personal remarks and observations - includes a checklist

90. History, Geography, And Auxiliary Disciplines - Canadian Information By Subject Tourism Guide (WorldWeb.com) Official Tourism Web Site of the Provinceof New Brunswick 917.16 geography, travelNova scotia http://www.collectionscanada.ca/caninfo/ep09.htm

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91. Geographic Variation In Health Services Use In Nova Scotia - CDIC Vol. 24 No. 4 nova scotia shows geographic variation in the health status of its residents,as evidenced by differences in local life expectancy and primary underlying http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/cdic-mcc/24-4/f_e.html

Volume 24 Number 4 Table of Contents Geographic variation in health services use in Nova Scotia Paul J Veugelers, Alexandra M Yip and David C Elliott Abstract Key words: compression of morbidity; health policy; health services accessibility; life expectancy; medically underserved area; multilevel analysis; socio-economic factors Introduction Nova Scotia shows geographic variation in the health status of its residents, as evidenced by differences in local life expectancy and primary underlying causes of death in communities across the province. This variation in health may result from differences in age, socio-economic status, lifestyle behaviours such as smoking and diet, and the delivery of appropriate preventive and curative health services. Universal health care coverage has been implemented to ensure delivery of services on the basis of need rather than ability to pay and, in so doing, implicitly recognizes individuals' differential need for health care based on differences in their health status. While differential need for care would be expected to drive differential use of such care, remaining inequities in availability and access to appropriate health services may also contribute to disparities in health and even further augment existing inequities. A socio-economic gradient in health, whereby wealthier, more highly educated individuals and groups experience better health has been widely demonstrated. It has also been shown that, even where health care coverage exists, there are socio-economic disparities in the amount and type of health care used.

92. Elections Canada | Federal Representation 2004 - Nova Scotia Canada on March 12, 2002, established the population of nova scotia at 908,007. ofinterest and identity, historical patterns, and manageable geographic size. http://www.elections.ca/scripts/fedrep/novascotia/report/preamble_e.htm

Commission's Report FEDERAL ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION FOR NOVA SCOTIA ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES READJUSTMENT ACT Preamble By proclamation, on April 16, 2002, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Nova Scotia (the Commission) was established under and by virtue of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-3 (the Act The Commission is composed of Dr. Ronald G. Landes and Dr. James Bickerton, both of whom have been appointed by the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the Honourable William Kelly, the undersigned Chairman, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, who has been appointed by the Chief Justice of Nova Scotia. The Commission selected Dr. Landes to serve as Deputy Chairman. The Commission’s task is to establish, or more properly stated to readjust, the boundaries of federal electoral districts (sometimes called constituencies) in accordance with population figures established for the Province by the 2001 decennial census. The Province is now divided into eleven electoral districts and that number will not change. The 2001 decennial census, released by Statistics Canada on March 12, 2002, established the population of Nova Scotia at 908,007. The population divided by the number of electoral districts gives an electoral quota of 82,546 persons per electoral district. The population of each electoral district must correspond as close as is reasonably possible to that electoral quota. The

93. Elections Canada | Federal Representation 2004 - Nova Scotia The 2001 decennial census established the population of nova scotia at 908,007. ofinterest and identity, historical patterns, and manageable geographic size. http://www.elections.ca/scripts/fedrep/novascotia/proposals/preamble_e.htm

Commission's Proposals FEDERAL ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION FOR NOVA SCOTIA ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES READJUSTMENT ACT Preamble By proclamation, on April 16, 2002, a Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Nova Scotia (the Commission) was established under and by virtue of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-3 (the Act). The Commission is composed of Dr. Ronald G. Landes and Dr. James Bickerton, both of whom have been appointed by the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the Honourable William Kelly, the undersigned Chairman, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, who has been appointed by the Chief Justice of Nova Scotia. The Commission’s task is to establish, or more properly stated to readjust, the boundaries of federal electoral districts (sometimes called constituencies) in accordance with population figures established for the Province by the 2001 decennial census. The Province is now divided into eleven (11) electoral districts and that number will not change. The 2001 decennial census established the population of Nova Scotia at 908,007. The population divided by the number of electoral districts gives an electoral quota of 82,546 persons per electoral district. The population of each electoral district must correspond as close as is reasonably possible to that electoral quota. The Act provides, however, that the Commission may deviate from that quota to take account of certain factors such as community of interest and identity, historical patterns, and manageable geographic size. Section 15 of the Act specifically directs that in establishing boundaries, the Commission be governed by the following rules:

94. Nova Scotia Community College | Business Applications Of Geographic Information technology is the purpose of a new customized training program offered by theCollege of Geographic Sciences Campus of the nova scotia Community College. http://www.nscc.ns.ca/News_Events/Media/1997/september16.asp

Welcome Page Media Releases 1997 Archive Media Releases ... Media Inquiry Business Applications of Geographic Information Systems Technology Training September 16, 1997 - Media Release Educating and training Nova Scotians in the potential usages of geomatics technology is the purpose of a new customized training program offered by the College of Geographic Sciences Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College. This program entitled "Business Applications of Geographic Information Systems Technology Training" will encourage the large scale use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in Nova Scotia businesses. A GIS is a computer system which performs operations on spatial data, that is, data which has positional references. They can be used to integrate, manipulate and display a wide range of information to create a picture of an area's geography, environment and socio-economic characteristics. GISs were developed and pioneered in Canada, and are among the most exciting and powerful decision-making tools in the world today. For example, a GIS can be used by a retail operation to locate a new outlet - by quickly and easily assessing feasible locations, customers and competitors, the GIS can save the owner money and make it more profitable in the long range. The campus, a leader in the delivery of hands-on training in the use of geomatics technology, is receiving funding for the project from the federal Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Nova Scotia Economic Development and Tourism Department.

95. Nova Scotia Community College | Students Appointed To NSCC Board Of Governors Joanna is also a graduate of the Centre of Geographic Sciences (2001), NovaScotia Community College, with a Diploma in CartographyDigital Mapping. http://www.nscc.ns.ca/News_Events/Media/2002/january25.asp

Welcome Page Media Releases 2002 Archive Media Releases ... Media Inquiry Students Appointed to NSCC Board of Governors January 25, 2002 - Media Release Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is pleased to announce the appointments of Emmanuel Comtois, student, NSCC, Truro Campus, and Joanna MacIntyre, student, NSCC, Annapolis Valley Campus, to the Board of Governors, NSCC. "NSCC is a student-centred, innovative, post-secondary educational institution," says Carol Snider, Chair, Board of Governors, NSCC. "Student input is valued, especially at the Board of Governors meetings, where decision are being made that require a student perspective. Emmanuel and Joanna are assets to the College, to the Board, and the wide range of experiences they will have at NSCC, including being involved in the governance process, will help them launch careers in Nova Scotia after they graduate." Emmanuel Comtois is a Business Administration - Accounting student at the Truro Campus. This is his second year at the NSCC. Emmanuel is currently President of the Student Association and his involvement in student leadership started last year as Chairperson of the most active Student Social Committee in the history of the Truro Campus. He has developed great affinity towards Student Leadership and the Nova Scotia Educational system. Once his studies are completed, he plans to get involved in business to promote the developing entrepreneurial community in Nova Scotia. Joanna McIntyre is a graduate of Saint Mary's University (1999) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in geography. She attended Saint Mary's to acquire a wider background in the physical and human side of geography. Joanna is also a graduate of the Centre of Geographic Sciences (2001), Nova Scotia Community College, with a Diploma in Cartography-Digital Mapping. She is currently continuing her education at the Centre of Geographic Sciences, specializing in Marine Geomatics. In 2000 Joanna was the recipient of a Geomatics Canada Scholarship, along with the Norman L. Nicholson Canadian Cartographic Association Scholarship. When she is not attending school or working, she enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and other recreational activities.

96. Natural Resources Canada Backgrounder: 99/43a Jason Bond (Annapolis County, nova scotia), nova scotia Community College,Centre of Geographic Sciences, Geomatics Engineering Program. http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/media/newsreleases/1999/199943a_e.htm

Natural Resources Canada 99/43 (a) BACKGROUNDER GEOMATICS CANADA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Natural Resources Canada commits an annual amount of $25,000 to the Geomatics Canada Scholarship Program, administered on behalf of the Government of Canada by the Canadian Institute of Geomatics. The purpose of the annual awards is to help students train in geomatics fields such as surveying, photogrammetry, cartography, geodesy, hydrography and other related disciplines. Students must be pursuing a course of study in the field of geomatics and must be continuing to the second or subsequent year of a full-time college or university program. This year, 18 students have been recommended to receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. RECIPIENTS OF THE 1999-2000 AWARDS Rebecca Anderson (Owen Sound, Ontario), Algonquin College, Geographic Information Systems. Sunil B. Bisnath (Fredericton, New Brunswick), University of New Brunswick, Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering. Jason Bond (Annapolis County, Nova Scotia), Nova Scotia Community College, Centre of Geographic Sciences, Geomatics Engineering Program. Tamara dePass (Hamilton, Ontario), Sir Sandford Fleming College, Cartographic Technician Program.

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