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Just appoint letter writer to town council
July 30th, 2010 - 18 h 24
To the editor,Several months ago, Mrs. Shirley MacPherson decided, in her wisdom, to attack the mayor and councillors of Pictou with the first of a number of letters to the editor. At the time I composed a letter to respond...
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Another NDP faux pas or indifference?
July 30th, 2010 - 18 h 24
To the editor,I was in Antigonish recently and came across what seemed to be a picket line. This event was taking place near the bridge repair construction site. I soon found out that it was not a picket line. It was a protest from...
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Flu vaccine free for all for coming season in Nova Scotia
July 23rd, 2010 - 19 h 37
To the editor,This year, it will be even easier for Nova Scotians to get the protection they need against influenza. In 2010-2011, the seasonal flu vaccine will be free for all Nova Scotians. This initiative is a positive step by government to...
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Evening in the park was an excellent show
July 23rd, 2010 - 19 h 36
To the editor,After attending an Evening in the Park in Trenton Park on Tuesday, hosted by The United Way, may I say, Jessica Smith, Isabelle Dort, Karen MacKay, everyone involved with The United Way and other organizations did a wonderful job....
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Gulf oil development: love affair with oil must stop
July 23rd, 2010 - 19 h 35
To the editor,The recent News editorial about the lease granted to Corridor Resources to explore for oil and gas in the Gulf of St Lawrence close to the Magdalen Islands is spot on when it calls the decision 'mind boggling.' We put ourselves and...
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Not everyone against having jail in Thorburn
July 23rd, 2010 - 19 h 35
To the editor,I must say that I am surprised to read in your July 22nd edition of The News that during a county council meeting on July 5, our councillor, Randy Palmer, voiced concern over having a jail in his area, saying residents simply...
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Safe camping increases adventure
July 16th, 2010 - 18 h 48
To the editor, Camping is a popular summer activity for many Nova Scotians. When spending time outdoors with friends and family, it’s important to put safety first. Safety starts as soon as you begin planning for your camping adventure. Always...
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Cadets on trip stood out as true ambassadors for area
July 16th, 2010 - 18 h 48
To the editor,Over the July 1st weekend I had the pleasure of observing some wonderful young people from our area take a trip to the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo which I had the privilege of organizing. I feel this will be remembered by...
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Town is letting residents down
July 16th, 2010 - 18 h 47
To the editor,The time has come to mutiny. Citizens of the Town of Pictou, are you willing to sit back and watch your beautiful town die a slow death? Are you willing to allow the present mayor and town council to continue to make questionable...
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Great support for Pictou Co. Early Intervention fundraising effort
July 16th, 2010 - 18 h 46
To the editor,I would like to to express my sincere appreciation to all who have supported Pictou County Early Intervention fundraising endeavours in the past few months. Pictou County Early Intervention is a non-profit home-based program...
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- July 2nd, 2010 Happy Canada Day – plus two per cent
- July 2nd, 2010 Former United Way director will be missed
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- July 2nd, 2010 Try ‘moral imagination’ for solving of quarrels
- July 2nd, 2010 Unwinnable war continues; more die needlessly
- June 25th, 2010 A very generous turn
- June 24th, 2010 Pharmacare update from Finland: national program works well
- June 24th, 2010 Library’s Summer Reading Program will keep children busy, learning
- June 24th, 2010 Change allowing four-year-olds to start school not fair to the child
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- June 18th, 2010 Leadership just isn't what it should be
- June 18th, 2010 Great news from our representative in Ottawa
- June 18th, 2010 G8, G20 help with policies affecting human dignity
- June 18th, 2010 Honeymoon over for Nova Scotia’s NDP leader
- June 18th, 2010 Much went into greatly successful fish derby
- June 16th, 2010 Doctors spreading word about ticks and Lyme disease
- June 16th, 2010 Boat Harbour much improved from decades ago
- June 16th, 2010 Columnist’s take on minimum wage is misleading
- June 4th, 2010 Curious questions about a seriously dirty problem
- June 4th, 2010 Local class act fiddler helped out in pinch
- May 28th, 2010 N.S. doctors committed to smoke-free province
- May 28th, 2010 Can honest criticism stop improper spending?
- May 28th, 2010 Much kind support in bid to keep LORDA open
- May 28th, 2010 Rude shock to visitors after leaving restaurant
- May 27th, 2010 Rudeness is becoming too commonplace in society
- May 27th, 2010 May is Cystic Fibrosis Month: precautions can help
- May 27th, 2010 ‘Inn from the cold’ is returning warmth to people
- May 27th, 2010 More help needed to get past the hard times
- May 27th, 2010 A little effort would make us cleaner and greener
- May 21st, 2010 Cottage owners should check for any fire hazards
- May 21st, 2010 Harper government decisions are pushing women backward
- May 21st, 2010 Progress needed to see that women have equal rights
- May 21st, 2010 Health professionals should work together in patients’ interests
- May 21st, 2010 Harper gov’t dismantling services helping women
- May 21st, 2010 No fair access to water for recreational boaters
- May 21st, 2010 Community responded warmly to stolen pennies
- May 21st, 2010 Public wants our MPs expenses audited
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- May 7th, 2010 Drilling on Georges Bank not worth the risk
- May 7th, 2010 Walkway under bridge encourages physical activity
- May 7th, 2010 Volunteering with United Way a great experience
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- May 7th, 2010 Tories going backwards on family planning issue
- May 7th, 2010 Urgent need for action on Boat Harbour cleanup
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