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3 hrs ago | CBC

St. John's penitentiary inmate guilty of assault

A 24-year-old man was convicted Wednesday of brutally assaulting another inmate at a St.

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8 hrs ago | Ocean Resources

Offshore safety trainers often out of the loop, inquiry hears

The people who train Newfoundland and Labrador offshore workers to escape from a chopper after it crashes into the ocean say they are often left out of the loop when changes are made to helicopters and their operations.

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Related Topix: Canada

12 hrs ago | Canada.com

N.L. crew safe after fishing boat destroyed by fire

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. a ' Five members of a fishing crew are safe and headed back to shore after a fire destroyed their boat, the Newfoundland Pearl, around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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19 hrs ago | Lancashire Telegraph

Tuck in: Sophy, 10, and Luke, nine, enjoy a taster session at St John's Primary School, Padiham

MARKET traders are supplying local produce to primary schools for weekly cooking classes in a bid to encourage healthy eating.

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Related Topix: Lancashire County, England, United Kingdom, Canada

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Toronto Sun

Palin: Canada should 'dismantle' public health-care

Marg Delahunty has braved the wilds of the American Midwest to come face-to-face with Sarah Palin.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Sarah Palin, Mary Walsh, Canada

Naplesnews.com Stories

St. Johna s Thrift Shoppe hits $2M earnings mark

John's Shoppe for Upscale Thrift has achieved the goal of providing $2,000,000 in earnings for the St.

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Related Topix: Canada, Life, Charity

Ocean Resources

Newfoundland and Labrador Refining Corp. out of bankruptcy protection

Newfoundland and Labrador Refining Corp., the company behind the multi-billion-dollar plan to build NL's second refinery, is out of bankruptcy protection and now has two years to find a buyer, partner or a backer, CBC Radio in St.

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Related Topix: Economics News, Bankruptcy, Canada

Telegram

Man charged with pointing a firearm: Parked RCMP car has windshield smashed

Parked RCMP car has windshield smashed The Telegram A 35-year-old man from Old Shop has been charged with careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm and impaired driving as a result of an incident in the community Friday evening.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Toronto Star

Goar: Street kids' toughness only skin deep

Unless you're remarkably non-judgmental, your first thought is: Why doesn't this kid get a job or go to school or at least do something useful? Raising the Roof, a national charity dedicated to ending homelessness, has spent the past three years seeking answers to those questions.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, North America, Canada, World News, Youth, Alternative, Gay/Lesbian

CBC News

St. John's man admits using bear spray on cop

A man with a lengthy criminal record has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for hitting a police officer in the face with bear spray.

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Related Topix: Canada, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Examiner.com

Street tour of historic downtown Detroit churches

Church towers and spires were once the most prominent landmarks along Detroit's skyline up until the age of the skyscraper in the early 1900s.

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Related Topix: Detroit, MI, Canada

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Telegram

Attempted armed robbery under investigation

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating an attempted armed robbery in St.

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CANOE

Scientists find bizarre marine life

The permanent darkness of the ocean depths is home to a far greater range of animals than previously thought, scientists said on Sunday.

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The Indian Express

Status of inquiry in St John's School case un...

The fate of the inquiry marked in the St John's School case is unknown, but the twin brothers have been ostracised in the school.

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Hattiesburg American

'Empty Bowls' St. John church, JCJC form partnership to feed the hungry

A simple desire to feed the community has led to a partnership between Jones County Junior College and St.

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Related Topix: Laurel, MS, Myrick, MS, Canada

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Telegram

Charges laid in connection with Blackhead Road fatal car accident

The 22-year-old female driver of a vehicle that went off Blackhead Road in October resulting in the death of a 23-year-old passenger has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.

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PressConnects.com

Religion in the Twin Tiers

The following religious services are scheduled for today and the coming week: * Cayutaville Church, 4 Corners, Cayutaville Road and county Road 6, 594-4827: Pastor Steve DeWalt will deliver the message at the 9 a.m. Sunday service.

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Related Topix: Canada, York, PA, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Plymouth Evening Herald

'We've been let down over plans for hospital'

CAMPAIGNERS have accused health chiefs of "letting them down" after ditching promises for a round-the-clock doctor-led accident and emergency unit at a Westcountry hospital.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly County, England, Canada

Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Teen stabbed outside of St. Paul high school

A teenager was hospitalized Friday evening after being stabbed in the back in front of Humboldt High School, authorities said.

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CTV.ca

N.L. health officials probe role of H1N1 flu in 6 deaths

Home : Canada : N.L. health officials probe role of H1N1 flu in 6 deaths N.L. health officials probe role of H1N1 flu in 6 deaths The Canadian Press Date: Friday Nov.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Canada

 

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