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US panel says setting Afghan exit date defeatist
HALIFAX, Canada: Despite fierce public pressure to end the war in Afghanistan eight years on, politicians and experts on Saturday decried calls for setting an exit date they say would embolden the Taliban.
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Search scaled back for solo Nova Scotia sailor headed for Bermuda
After four days of scanning the Atlantic, U.S. and Canadian authorities have scaled back their search for a solo sailor from Nova Scotia who was caught in a violent storm as he sailed to Bermuda.
Afghanistan, Iran dominate Halifax security forum
International political and military officials agreed no exit strategy should be set for troops in Afghanistan, while the United States urged Iran to engage the West at a new security forum that wrapped up Sunday.
Missing city man located in Halifax
George Timmons missing. George Timmons, 62, has been missing since Sept. 1. A Peterborough man missing close to three months has been located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Winners of Canadian Folk Music Awards represent nation's diversity
Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet recieve the award for vocal group of the year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards at the Dominion Chalmers United Church in Ottawa, Ont., Nov.
McCain argues against Afghanistan exit date
U.S. Senator John McCain says military exit dates and exit strategies in Afghanistan should not even be discussed until NATO gets the upper hand in its fight against Taliban militants.
McCain says he enjoyed reading Sarah Palin book
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as "no big deal." "I enjoyed the book and she and I are dear friends.
Search for missing N.S. sailor stretches to Bermuda
Home : Canada : Search for missing N.S. sailor stretches to Bermuda The Canadian Press Date: Saturday Nov.
Halifax's Joel Plaskett takes leading two trophies at Canadian Folk Music Awards
Halifax singer/songwriter Joel Plaskett led a big night for East Coast musicians at the fifth annual Canadian Folk Music Awards on Saturday.
U.S. to look at own role in Afghan graft
The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.
Losing the look of Halifax Historian notes threat to heritage By BRUCE ERSKINE Business Reporter Fri.
Coast Guard crews search for missing Canadian boater
The U.S. Coast Guard says aircraft crews are searching for a Canadian boater who is overdue for arrival in Bermuda.
N.S. fire boat that capsized in calm harbour lacked stability, report says
Rival says Mitchell should win award
Nineteen-year-old Ariana Gillis was thrilled when she learned she'd been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, because she ``never thought that that would happen.'' But as excited as she was to be considered, the Vineland, Ont., native - who's up for young performer of the year - now says she'd rather see the award go to Taylor Mitchell, the ...
West Tennessee man will carry Olympic torch Wednesday in Nova Scotia
A West Tennessee man who will carry the Olympic torch Wednesday in Canada says he'll feel like a real Olympian.
Shrinking population growing problem in Atlantic Canada: think-tank
Atlantic Canada stands to lose hundreds of thousands of workers over the next several decades as it contends with a shrinking population, a new study prepared for a Halifax-based think-tank has found.
Jazz Air keeps up fight for Toronto airport access
Jazz Air said Friday it continues fighting for access to Toronto's downtown airport, but Air Canada 's a regional feeder airline could not point to any progress in its legal action.
Porter pilot passes out during Halifax flight
HALIFAXa 'A Porter Airlines flight out of Halifax was forced to turn back today after the crew reported the pilot was losing consciousness.
Nick Lees: A family remembers wartime heroism
A father slashed 10 years off his age and his son claimed to be older so they could both fight in the First World War.