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ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA

Jun 26
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The former president of the All Terrain Vehicle Association of Nova Scotia has been acquitted of driving an ATV across a watercourse. James Anderson was issued with a summary offence ticket under the Off Highway Vehicle Act following a public relations … (more…)

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Fired-up for new main event

Jun 26
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In lieu of Marquardt's removal, Story will now meet Pennsylvania native Charlie Brenneman (13-2), who returns to the card after his bout with Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native TJ Grant was called off earlier in the week due to the Canadian being ill. … (more…)

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Group burns cover of Hill's novel

Jun 26
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"While we recognize the sensitivity over the use of the word 'Negro' in the book's title, The Book of Negroes is a real document and Mr. Hill uses it deliberately to underscore the plight of African Americans being shipped from New York to Nova Scotia … (more…)

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Bob Keyes: PORTopera voices soar ever higher

Jun 26
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PORTopera players Robert Mellon of Long Island and Claire Coolen of Halifax, Nova Scotia, rehearse for Cafe Vienna. Back in the day, Maine's professional opera company hosted one mainstage production each summer featuring professional singers from … (more…)

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The 187-year wait

Jun 26
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So could Cricket NL reverse history in the 2011 Atlantic Twenty20 Cup, held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and claim an inaugural victory? Last year's debut in the competition had been great fun, and though we'd gone home with three defeats out of three, … (more…)

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RTNDA announces 2010 National & Network Award Recipients

Jun 26
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HALIFAX, June 25, 2011 /CNW/ – RTNDA Canada, the Association of Electronic Journalists, presented its annual awards for Canadian news stories and programming at its Awards Gala tonight in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The awards, named after some of Canada's … (more…)

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Sophomores Star In Maritime Breeders Finals

Jun 26
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The bay filly was purchased for $3000 at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Select Sale in 2009 by Morah Kerr of Greenfield and Phonsie MacEachern of Port Hood, NS It was [a great win] and this ownership group has been waiting quite a while to get … (more…)

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Hundreds demonstrate closure of NL rescue base

Jun 25
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The calls will be handled out of Nova Scotia following the closure of St. John's facility next year. The demonstration comes only a day after a man was pulled dead from the waters about 60 kilometres east of St. Anthony, NL Four other men, … (more…)

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Rescue centre rally draws a crowd in NL

Jun 25
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By next spring, the work being done at the MRSC will be solely the responsibility of the Halifax centre, as the St. John's office closes and 12 positions are sent to Nova Scotia. The public rally at the harbourfront was organized by a committee of … (more…)

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Equal pay for work of greater value

Jun 25
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The Canadians set up a large number of building projects across the region — which is roughly the size of Nova Scotia — to coincide with the annual violent season. "If you've been shovelling all day, you're going to be too tired to pick up a rifle at … (more…)

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