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7 hrs ago | Truro Daily News

Tickets to ride: Paul McCartney's concert in Halifax creates plenty of buzz locally

North Rivera TMs David Johnston shows off tickets to tonighta TMs Paul McCartney concert in Halifax along with other memorabilia collected over the years.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News, Travel, Canada Travel,

Fri Jul 10, 2009

CBC News

New vaccine research centre in Halifax at forefront in battle against swine flu

The director of the Canadian Centre for Vaccinology says the new Halifax-based research facility, which officially opened Friday, will play a leading role in Canada's efforts to stop the spread of swine flu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, North America, Canada, World News, Medicine, Influenza, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Science / Technology

Thu Jul 09, 2009

CBC

Swine flu hits international military music show in Halifax

Hundreds of Canadian and international military performers in Halifax are being tested for the swine flu after at least one performer became sick with the virus.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Canada

Baxter Bulletin

'Funemployment' up north

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - The Canadians have come up with a word to describe the newly jobless.

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Related Topix: Canada, New York

Wed Jul 08, 2009

CBC

Political leaders come together over McCartney concert

Halifax Mayor Peter Kelly and Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter re-create the iconic Abbey Road album cover.

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Related Topix: Canada, Pop/Rock, The Beatles

Canada.com

Taking it slow by the sea on the East Coast

"You know the slow food movement?" asked a friend recently -- referring to the international effort to counteract fast-food trends.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Slow Food, Canada, North America, World News, Home, Home Listing, Travel

Tue Jul 07, 2009

WBZ-AM Allston

Tall ships arriving in Boston - LINK

The first two of 45 vessels scheduled to visit Boston for a five-day Tall Ships event have arrived.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Canada,

Mon Jul 06, 2009

The Hill Times

Meet Canada's only five female MPs under 40 in Commons twenty-something MP

House of Commons security guards on Parliament Hill still ask rookie NDP MP Niki Ashton for her identification.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

CTV.ca

Halifax preps for McCartney's lone Canadian date

A music lover since childhood, Peter Tingley has seen dozens of great acts in concert over the years, from the Stones to Pink Floyd and everyone in between.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News, Paul McCartney, Canada Travel, Travel,

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Gymnastics Coaching

Halifax, Nova Scotia - free Gymnastics Workshop

Sunday July 5th from 9:00 a ' 10:30am I'll be checking out this unique opportunity.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri Jul 03, 2009

The Victoria Star

Police investigate gunshots in Halifax

Police have seized a bullet-riddled, rented SUV that was shot up at a Tim Hortons in Halifax this week.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Chronicle Herald

Sir Paul's Halifax fans treated to morning Macca

Sir Paul's Halifax fans treated to morning Macca McCartney gives interview to radio station Q104 By OUR STAFF Thu.

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Related Topix: Canada, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Newfoundland, PA

The Globe and Mail

Body found in fishing net in Nova Scotia

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Related Topix: Canada,

Tue Jun 30, 2009

CBC

Man shot at from vehicle: police

A police dog was brought in to look for evidence outside the Lake City Motel in Dartmouth.

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Related Topix: Canada, World News,

Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Hill Times

Political parties pre-election campaigning for summer

The political parties will nominate candidates, fundraise and campaign this summer because the government could be defeated in late September or early October, say party officials.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Sat Jun 27, 2009

900 CHML AM

Governor General presents Canadian Navy with new ceremonial colours

Governor General Micha?lle Jean in her capacity as Commander-in-Chief of Canada, smiles while speaking to Navy sailors during an inspection of the Guards at a consecration of the Queens Colour ceremony held on the Garrison Grounds of the Halifax Citadel on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Michaelle Jean

Fri Jun 26, 2009

The Chronicle Herald

Teen gets jail, parole, rehab for Halifax slaying

The Dartmouth teenager who killed Matthew Ayer in 2007 has received a seven-year sentence and will receive intensive rehabilitation therapy.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Penticton Herald

Canada Day fails to trigger long weekend for second consecutive year

Fireworks explode over Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa on Tuesday July 1, 2008.

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Related Topix: Life, Canada Day, Holidays, Canada, North America, World News,

Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Globe and Mail

Tory attack ads staved off an election, Harper says

Tory attack ads staved off an election, Harper says A relection of the Canadian flag is seen as Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes a drink of water while announcing Halifax's Pier 21 has been named a national museum, in Halifax on June 25, 2009.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Stephen Harper,

Cape Breton Post

Trial date set for October in sex case against former Strait area businessman

A former Strait area businessman will go to trial in October on sexual assault-related charges dating back to the 1970s.

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Related Topix: World News, India, Canada, North America, Canada Travel, Travel,

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