Homeless youth a somewhat hidden problem in county

NEW GLASGOW – As a school principal, Ken Francis knew some of his students were living less than ideal lives in their home. He said he knew some of his students were couch surfing and relying on...

January 27, 2012

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• New Glasgow urges renewed talks on funding for governance study January 27, 2012
• Damage at Nova Forge too extensive to find cause January 27, 2012
• Police seize money and drugs at Stellarton homes January 27, 2012
• Police charge two youths in gas station armed robbery January 27, 2012
• Two groups behind healthy projects in online contest for funding January 27, 2012
• Be more active, win national title in CBC challenge January 27, 2012
• Local man’s online videos feature boys’ big toys January 27, 2012
• French fries and the future of Pictou County’s rinks January 27, 2012

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Empire Theatres acquires movie theatre complex in Spruce Grove, AB

  HALIFAX - Empire Theatres, Canada's 2nd largest movie exhibition company announced today that it will purchase Magic Lantern's Parkland 7 Cinemas in Spruce Grove, Alberta on March 16,...

January 27, 2012

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• Final DSTN wind tower components arrive at Amherst site January 24, 2012
• Getting out while the getting's good January 22, 2012
• DSTN reduces workforce as it awaits new contracts January 20, 2012
• Area MP says new exploration deal will boost jobs, economy January 20, 2012
• Sprott looking to grow wind project? Darrell Cole January 20, 2012

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Weight of the world on kicker’s shoulders

By Kevin Adshade When Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff lined up for a last-minute field goal during the AFC championship game last Sunday against the New England Patriots – the Ravens...

January 27, 2012

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• Crushers shut out Ramblers January 26, 2012
• Ship Hector Bonspiel starts Friday January 26, 2012
• 'Not giving up' Adam MacInnis January 26, 2012
• Crushers look for revenge against Ramblers January 25, 2012
• Woman on a mission January 25, 2012

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Don’t let chance slide again

A step at a time, the county is getting closer to firing on all cylinders. We’re seeing another shot for a unified whole to present the area’s assets.New Glasgow has issued a rallying cry in...

January 27, 2012

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• School lunch times setting unhealthy eating habits January 27, 2012
• Major tragedy averted by dedication of firefighters January 27, 2012
• Something must be done about abandoned shopping carts January 27, 2012
• Natural gas should be available to Pictou County January 27, 2012
• Walking trail between Westville, Stellarton would be good January 27, 2012

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Starbucks gave CEO Howard Schultz a $16 million pay package for 2011

PORTLAND, Ore. - Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was given a pay package worth roughly $16 million in the company's 2011 fiscal year. Starbucks performed well last year, but Schultz's compensation...

January 27, 2012

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• Chavez: Venezuela won't accept rulings by World Bank's international arbitration body January 27, 2012
• AP Exclusive: Vatican rewrites anti-money laundering, terror finance law to comply January 27, 2012
• Doctor convicted in Michael Jackson's death seeks release from jail pending appeal January 27, 2012
• Algonquin Power cancels planned US$83M investment in First Wind Holdings January 27, 2012
• Shafia jury to start first full day of deliberations January 27, 2012

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Popular ballet company wins national award

TRURO - A ballet company that's performed in Truro just a few short months ago has been given a national award. Ballet Jörgen Canada has been given the 2011 National Arts Centre award for...

January 24, 2012

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• Country great George Jones playing New Glasgow in May January 24, 2012
• Country music legend George Jones to perform at New Glasgow stadium Staff ~ The News January 24, 2012
• Belly dance, Middle East dance show in Pictou tonight January 20, 2012
• An artistic look at students’ feelings January 15, 2012
• Truro woman returning home for opera performance at Marigold January 13, 2012

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Strategies for stopping stress

BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, M.D. Bet you don't expect this: Average stress levels in North America went down in 2011. On a scale of 10, a national survey says they dropped a full...

January 25, 2012

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• Taking a statin drug for cholesterol could be a bigger lifesaver than you think January 10, 2012
• Prevent high blood sugar and you could prevent colon cancer, too January 5, 2012
• Coffee racks up points as a cancer killer December 22, 2011

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War of 1812 bicentennial offers a wealth of historic sites to visit this...

  Travellers interested in military history usually think of Europe as the place to visit battlefields, but Canada has its fair share of them and as this year marks the 200th anniversary of...

January 10, 2012

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• Overcoming fear of kayaking was worth it November 1, 2011
• Like sitting on top of the world; Big Sur, California Postmedia News October 6, 2011
• The perfect weekend getaway September 22, 2011

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