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Olympic torch arrives in New Brunswick

The Olympic torch has arrived in central New Brunswick to a celebration at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

Fri Nov 27, 2009

Earth Times

Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Celebrate New Accessible...

"Our government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is committed to improving and strengthening Canadian communities," said MP Armstrong.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Travel, Canada Travel, Cumberland County, VA, Stephen Harper,

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Truro Daily News

Doctor shortage leads to closure of N.S. after-hours medical clinic

The only after-hours medical clinic in Amherst, N.S., is closing its doors this week because of a doctor shortage in the community.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Victoria Star

Rothesay company faces N.S. charge

A New Brunswick company has been charged under the Nova Scotia Environment Act in connection with a roadside spraying program in Cumberland County.

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Related Topix: Cumberland County, ME, Canada,

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Amherst Daily News

Town wishes area torchbearers could have run here

AMHERST While thrilled Amherst will host the Olympic torch relay, the town's mayor wishes the area's three torchbearers could have carried the torch through the town Saturday.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Amherst Daily News

Christmas for Kids gears up for 16th season

AMHERST With the economy in distress and jobs at a premium, Jean Miller knows this could be a busy year for Christmas for Kids.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Family, Canada, Kids

Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Victoria Star

What's up

The Moncton and Area Rug Hooking Group is holding a meeting today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hildegarde Firehall.

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Related Topix: Canada, Family, Parenting,

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Times-Transcript

The Arseneaults throw a kitchen party

For the past 10 years, La Famille Arseneault has cemented their reputation as a multi-generational musical group that provides audiences with toe-tapping and high-energy music and dance.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids,

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Times-Transcript

Hikers explore hilly loop near Tatamagouche

This week's column is about a beautiful area of Nova Scotia and a trail that I had yet to tread upon.

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Related Topix: Canada, Life, Food, Dining,

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Kelowna Capital News

The toughest job of all is defending our freedom

At this time of year, when we pay tribute to fallen members of our armed forces, I find myself thinking about what their workplace must have been like.

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Related Topix: Canada

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Globe and Mail

It's Mike Duffy versus Darrell Dexter in N.S.

Monday, November 9, 2009 1:12 PM It's Mike Duffy vs. Darrell Dexter in N.S. Bill Curry T oday's federal by-election in Nova Scotia is a curious one, given that 69 per cent of voters cast their ballots here for Independent MP Bill Casey in 2008.

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Related Topix: 9, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Canada,

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Amherst Daily News

Community happenings

The Amherst library will be showing the 1946 drama The Big Sleep, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, at 7 p.m. Holiday Catalogue Sale Phone and in-person orders only.

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Related Topix: Canada, Film Noir, The Big Sleep, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Events, Parenting, Family

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Amherst Daily News

Veterans honoured for their sacrifice

AMHERST Peter Stoffer is very familiar with the sacrifice of Amherst soldiers who served with the famed North Nova Scotia Highlanders more than a half-century ago.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Victoria Star

Hatfield built Homestar from the ground up

As a teenager, Mark Hatfield practised the same motto he does today: work harder than everyone else and you will succeed.

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Related Topix: Canada

Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Chronicle

Mesmerized and Haunted

That soon escalates into full-blown violent attacks and threatening messages, as the most sinister and most documented poltergeist event in North American history, starts to unfold and the girl's life turns into a living nightmare.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Chronicle Herald

Swine flu flip flop: Go to ER, call 911 if very sick

Swine flu flip flop: Go to ER, call 911 if very sick N.S. health officials now tell those with severe symptoms to call 911 or go to ER By KEITH DOUCETTE The Canadian Press Thu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Canada, Medicine, Influenza, Epidemic, Natural Disasters,

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Amherst Daily News

Cashing in on unlocked vehicles

A GPS system, sunglasses, wallet, purse, cigarettes and change. Those were what was stolen out of a number of vehicles between Saturday night and mid afternoon Monday.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Amherst Daily News

Town named finalist in Communities in Bloom

AMHERST With a four-bloom rating, the Town of Amherst was named a finalist earlier this month in the Communities in Bloom competition.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

Sat Oct 24, 2009

The Chronicle Herald

2013 storm cycle could mean disaster for Fundy shore

Con Desplanque, 91, co-authored a study in 2004 that warns of the potential consequences of an 18-year tidal peak coinciding with a severe storm.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Amherst Daily News

Police looking for prints on white spray paint can

Police may have found a lead into the recent spray paintings of vehicles and buildings last week.

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Related Topix: Canada,

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