Meet Blue, new mascot for Halifax police

Citizens have chosen Blue as the name for the new Halifax Regional Police mascot. On May 30, police launched a mascot naming contest for students in grades primary through to six. The contest,...

June 19, 2013

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• Public invited to picnic in the past on Georges Island June 19, 2013
• Slayter Street search results in drug charges June 19, 2013
• Provincial funding comes through for Building Futures Jacob Boon June 19, 2013
• Outdoor theatre presents the summer of Spielberg June 19, 2013
• Human Rights Commission head steps down June 19, 2013

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Bodybuilder looking to inspire others to stay fit physically, mentally

In a sport that quite literally is defined by building the best body, it might be surprising to learn just how much of Melissa White's game is mental. "Going to the gym? That's the easy part,"...

Jacob Boon

June 18, 2013

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• Field house torched again in Eastern Passage Joanne Oostveen June 13, 2013
• Epic Dartmouth launches kids event Yvette d'Entremont June 12, 2013
• 'It was the nicest, most amazing way to end the race' Joanne Oostveen June 11, 2013
• Wrestling with a win Bobbie-Lynn Hall June 11, 2013
• 'Mayor' Rod still running Joanne Oostveen June 5, 2013

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Halifax Best Friends Sherri and Shelby

Name: Sherri Age: 14 Occupation: Student Favourite hobby: Hockey Favourite food: Pizza Likes: Dogs Dislikes: Spiders Name: Shelby Age: 5 Breed: Golden retriever Favourite Pastime: Going...

June 19, 2013

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• Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Best Friends Lori and Shero June 19, 2013
• Bedford-Sackville Best Friends Alan and Sonny June 19, 2013
• Adoptable Pet of the Week Brittany June 19, 2013
• The fragrant garden Niki Jabbour June 19, 2013
• The Weight is Over Revolution begins on June 21 Joanne Oostveen June 18, 2013

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• [Professional Blog] June 14,2013

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Nauti Dog Bakery and Espresso Café opens at Fisherman's Cove

Fur kids are already dragging their owners to the newest hot spot in Fisherman's Cove. Nauti Dog Bakery and Espresso Café is a dog friendly, people loving gathering place for coffee and sweet...

Joanne Oostveen

June 19, 2013

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• Toxic Blossom looking to attract a different kind of tourist Jacob Boon June 19, 2013
• The last coach west Bobbie-Lynn Hall June 18, 2013
• Halifax's Ladies Beer League is all about the girls June 11, 2013
• Dartmouth historic house, Edgemere, gets facelft Joanie Veitch June 5, 2013
• Amnesty International opens new office on Quinpool Road Jacob Boon June 5, 2013

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Local RCMP employee receives International Public Safety Award

An employee of Halifax District RCMP has been recognized for her contribution to public safety in policing. Sheila Serfas, a 17-year civilian member of the Halifax RCMP, is receiving a 2013...

June 19, 2013

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• Sensational with Seafood Mark DeWolf June 19, 2013
• Communities know best when it comes to health care Dave Wilson June 19, 2013
• Appreciating our Kin-friends Jacqueline Warlow June 19, 2013
• Rescued from a prickly situation Kevin Toal June 18, 2013
• One-year review for Downtown Safety Strategy June 13, 2013

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Microsoft changes Xbox One policies after consumer outcry

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Microsoft rolled back a much-criticized requirement that its upcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the Internet and made clear that there will be no...

June 20, 2013

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• One in eight world bird species at threat of extinction, report says June 20, 2013
• Potential fracking in Gros Morne raises concerns for UN's world heritage agency June 20, 2013
• B.C. biologists spot rare whale off the west coast of Haida Gwaii June 19, 2013
• Alberta Premier Redford stresses same values with U.S. over Keystone XL pipeline June 19, 2013
• Canadian Press NewsAlert: 'Sopranos' actor James Gandolfini dies June 19, 2013

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