I'm really glad we took that wee bit of time right after the 12 o' clock news to honour the victims of the Bathurst tragedy, thanks to David for the suggestion, it was a good one. It's a small gesture, but indicative of how everyone is feeling, helpless, in dealing with this difficult situation. It's nice to hear the town rallying behind the coach, and the support everyone is giving to the families of the boys who died. As Rick mentioned, there's a Beth Lord Memorial Scholarship Fund that has been set up. You can donate at any CIBC branch, if you're so inclined. Sad story all around, still pretty bummed about it.
It was great to have Steve Irving in studio with us during hour number 2. He's the acting spokesperson for the Guardian Angels in Halifax and says they will be starting their self-defence training this Saturday at Linda Mosher's dojo. I told Steve after the show he's like a Zen master, totally chill, totally calm. He's looking for similar people to be Guardian Angels, they aren't looking for people like Dexter (have you seen that show??) to patrol the streets, just normal people who if they spot trouble, will make themselves known, and will call the police! He says the Guardian Angels act as visual deterrents. If it can work in New York City, I say at least give it a chance here in Halifax. As for people put off by Curtis Sliwa's talk, good lord, he's an entertainer! He's New Yorker and a morning talk show host, it's a schtick. As Steve says, he's a nice guy, a smart guy with a good head on his shoulders. Yeah, he might talk tough about criminals, he was SHOT by the mafia and survived, I might be a little bitter about that too!!! Good luck to Steve and everyone else who signed up.
One of the e-mails Rick read aloud today was awesome - about the twinning of the highways. One of my friends spun out on the 101 (twinned part) over the Christmas holidays. If she wasn't on a divided highway, she would have died. Being on a highway with 2 lanes helped save her life. I am a nervous wreck whenever I am on a highway that isn't divided, I'm constantly looking at the other cars flying by praying that I don't get into a car accident. Debbie Young told me one day that I would never have to worry about car accidents, you think that would alleviate my fear, but it doesn't. Not speeding, having winter tires and not driving like a maniac all play roles in preventing accidents, but having a divided highway is another tool to keeping drivers safe.
Anyway....I'm off to eat my lunch and write some news!! I hope you have an excellent day!
Cheers,
Amber
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Hello Amber
Another great show today.
I am thinking that if this van belonged to the school, then somebody is in hotwater.
Is it owned by the school or the school board?
I am willing to bet that somebody is going to be held responsible for what happened.
No winter tires in the winter on the van that has likely driven in many storms and someone didn't see the need for winter tires????unbelievable....un-forgiveable....
I have always changed my tires in the winter....used to always put studded tires on because of all the icey roads...then i find out that with studs on it can be like wearing skates on the ice....
This year I switched to good quality Goodyear Ultra Ice and so far I am very impressed with them...very good traction...on my car and my daughter's.
Nova Scotia certainly isn't BC where you might get away with all seasons.....
I mentioned on the air that if you were to go buy a car today chances are they will not have winter tires on them...usually cheap all seasons that only hold up for one winter.....most good quality winter tires will last for 2 to 3 winters depending on your milege....
The other problem with suds is that after one winter the studs are worn down and no longer any good....you cannot get them re-studded....
I would think the stats must be high regarding the number of road fatalities involving all season tires....
I believe it should be the law that at a certain date you must have winter tires on....if you are stopped at a roadside inspection and you have bald, worn tires they can make you get new tires and a fine....those all seasons have the same effect as bald tires , in the winter....no grip....
Have a great day Amber and don't forget to SMILE....
You've GOT to be kidding? You believe the nonsense and lies put out by the Guardian Angels? Go to www.therightperspective.com and listen to the interview with the Police Chief Beazley on what a fraud and liar Sliwa is! His claims that "the mob" shot him because he was after them. NOT! He couldn't identify the shooters, even though they were six inches away from him in the cab! The shooter got off three times because the jury smelt a rat,SLIWA! In NYC he's been called "an annoying little gasbag". Why does he have his members sign a release which frees him in case anything happens? What about the damage he's doing to the reputation of Halifax by claiming that crime is so out of control that they need him? As for his "citzen's arrest", why didn't he go and arrest John Gotti Sr. himself? Because he's a fraud! And you are being taken in by this scam artist! Halifax, just say no to the "Guardian Angels!" BTW, he sold the name to a pro wrestler a few years ago. So much for the name's integrity!
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