Proposed power rate hikes a blow to many: centre spokesperson

NEW GLASGOW – Arlene MacDonald deals with people every day who are struggling to make ends meet.For them news that Nova Scotia Power is asking for a power rate hike just adds to the sense of...

May 16, 2012

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• Finalists face off Friday at deCoste in local music contest May 16, 2012
• Chamber preparing for people’s choice awards May 16, 2012
• Arrests made in Kirwan murder: Police releasing more information Thursday morning May 16, 2012
• Gala Art Auction June 9 at deCoste May 16, 2012
• Two arrested in Kirwan case May 16, 2012
• Ice removal in Trenton May 16, 2012
• Moving house May 16, 2012
• Mixed opinions on Stellarton’s move to challenge police board decision on Heighton May 15, 2012

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Sledge creating a buzz

It was only the first time for Pictou County residents to utilize the equipment, but there was a buzz around Active Pictou County’s “try sledge hockey” event yesterday. Initially the event...

May 16, 2012

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NS: 'Momtrepreneur' goes container chic

On June 1, Amanda Langley will open a children’s clothing store in a repurposed shipping container on the Halifax waterfront.

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May 16, 2012

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Brees criticizes Saints' lack of communication, lack of urgency in...

NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract...

May 17, 2012

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EI discussion rattle nerves

Jim Flaherty says with confidence that “any job is a good job.” But there’s a big difference between any job and no jobs.Canada’s finance minister was commenting on his government’s plan...

May 16, 2012

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It's going to be a blast

AMHERST - No one wants to be known as a dirty, rotten scoundrel - but they sure are fun to watch. Showcase Productions will bring the musical adaptation of the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to...

May 8, 2012

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Gluten, wheat, celiac - What's up?

BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, M.D. Celiac is a politically unbiased autoimmune disease. Seems both Chelsea Clinton and Elizabeth Hasselbeck have it and can't stomach the same things....

May 14, 2012

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