Patients arriving early at hospital lab stuck out in cold

NEW GLASGOW – Lineups outside the Pictou County Health Authority’s new outpatient laboratory building has one county councillor questioning if change is always a good thing. Coun. David Parker...

February 6, 2012

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• More winter carnival events on coming weekend February 6, 2012
• Roots for Youth holding open house today February 6, 2012
• Arbitration settles outstanding issues for New Glasgow Police Service February 6, 2012
• County transit study trying to assess feasibility February 6, 2012
• Choir will deliver Valentine’s singing messages of love February 6, 2012
• Load shifts and spills February 6, 2012
• Nova Scotians encouraged to celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee February 6, 2012
• Truck spills load on Foxbrook Road February 6, 2012

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Funtopia park coming soon to Stellarton

STELLARTON - A new indoor playground for children up to 12 years old is opening in Stellarton. Alison and Trent Wilson of New Glasgow are working towards their goal of having Funtopia Indoor...

February 5, 2012

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• Former Margolians store to remain as retail shops February 1, 2012
• Wind farm developer plans to double operation’s size February 1, 2012
• Scotsburn Dairy reviewing home delivery service February 1, 2012

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Schedule set for major midget playoffs

The schedule has been finalized for the Weeks Major Midgets playoff series with the Cole Harbour Major Midgets.The first game is this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium....

February 6, 2012

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• Top female soccer players attend showcase tournament February 6, 2012
• Lady Panthers lose in final February 5, 2012
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Putting emphasis where it benefits

It’s looking like the shipbuilding contract awarded to a Nova Scotia company is a blessing for the province in more ways than one.While the federal government’s $25 billion contract with Irving...

February 6, 2012

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• First Nation vote should be followed by genuine cleanup February 3, 2012
• Team showed great act of respect at game February 3, 2012
• New prepared foods not suitable for veterans' home February 3, 2012
• Doctors talk body image, draw attention to eating disorders February 3, 2012
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Reports: China environmental accidents on rise, chemicals industry key...

SHANGHAI - Chinese officials report that environmental accidents are on the rise, mainly due to chemicals industry-related traffic and industrial mishaps. Reports said Tuesday that the total costs...

February 7, 2012

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• ArcelorMittal posts $1 billion loss after big charges, sees steel demand decline February 7, 2012
• UBS posts fourth-quarter earnings drop to 393 million francs, after rogue trade scandal February 7, 2012
• Sohu.com posts better-than-expected profit, but shares fall on weak 1Q outlook February 7, 2012
• Hagman scores winner in 8th round of shootout to lift Ducks over Flames 3-2 February 7, 2012
• Blood clot guidelines challenge 'economy class syndrome'; sitting is culprit: MDs February 7, 2012

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Country musician Brandt performing in Truro

TRURO - An award-winning Canadian country musician is making a stop in Truro on Sunday as part of his NOW tour. Paul Brandt will play at the Cobequid Educational Centre on Feb. 12. The Sunday...

February 5, 2012

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• Local duo release second CD February 2, 2012
• Play about Viola Desmond presented where story began February 2, 2012
• Other People's Heaven February 2, 2012
• Rankin's Marigold show almost sold out February 1, 2012
• Several musicians nominated for ECMA awards January 31, 2012

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5 surprising ways to avoid type 2 diabetes

BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, M.D. Put that doughnut down! There are sweeter choices for the 79 million adult Americans with prediabetes -- a condition that makes blood sugar levels...

January 31, 2012

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The place to chill

The idea of venturing to the snow village might give you cold feet, but visitors find that it is a magical place

January 31, 2012

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