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Police warn of released sex offender residing in HRM

Police are providing information to all citizens of Nova Scotia, particularly those residing in Halifax Regional Municipality, about a sexual offender living in our community.  ...

May 25, 2012

Recent news

• Shots fired on Quinpool Road May 24, 2012
• Nova Scotians urged to be ready for hurricane May 24, 2012
• Cole Harbour resident awakes to thieves in his house May 24, 2012
• Shots fires on Flamingo Drive in Halifax May 23, 2012
• Information sessions planned for school board candidates May 23, 2012

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An amazing running resume

When 51-year-old Carol Ferris laces up her sneakers to go for a run she doesn't even think about complaining about the rain, fog or sometimes hilly routes near her Eastern Passage home, because...

Joanne Oostveen

May 22, 2012

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• Hundreds of runners expected to ‘burn rubber' on race day Bobbie-Lynn Hall May 22, 2012
• Embracing a runner's lifestyle Joanne Oostveen May 15, 2012
• Marauders and friends help cleanup Dartmouth Boys and Girls Club May 15, 2012
• Maritime Race Weekend attracts runners from afar Joanne Oostveen May 8, 2012
• Woman's weight loss journey improves health, changes life Joanne Oostveen May 1, 2012

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The final frontier, right here at home

Perhaps the most hyped exhibit at the Museum of Natural History in recent memory, ‘Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television,’ delivered pure bliss to the fans of...

Colin Chisholm

May 22, 2012

Recent news

• Just going to the ball is a happy ending for local romance novelist Bobbie-Lynn Hall May 22, 2012
• Bedford Singers celebrate 30 years May 15, 2012
• Tunes at Noon summer concert series call for submissions May 8, 2012
• Local producer wins bridge award May 3, 2012
• Elementary students learn film-making process from local professionals Joanie Veitch May 1, 2012

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Halifax trails to expand, connect communities

The city is working to make its many popular walking trails a connected network. When complete, the plan will give people a chance to get out of their cars and bike or walk to work....

Colin Chisholm

May 22, 2012

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• Meet Halley: SPCA adoptable pet of the week May 22, 2012
• Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Best Friends Susan and Fiona May 22, 2012
• Bedford-Sackville Best Friends Amanda and Checkers May 22, 2012
• Halifax Best Friends Bonnie and Koady May 22, 2012
• Growing perfect tomatoes Niki Jabbour May 22, 2012

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Local realtor makes the cut for new HGTV series

A local realtor is one of HGTV's rising stars in a new TV series hitting the airwaves later this month. When Vanessa Roman of Dartmouth first learned HGTV was looking for someone to cast as host...

Kim Moar

May 22, 2012

Recent news

• Container chic Yvette d'Entremont May 15, 2012
• New brand for downtown Dartmouth Joanne Oostveen May 15, 2012
• Going green ain't going anywhere Bobbie-Lynn Hall May 15, 2012
• Decades of dedicated dental care Yvette d'Entremont May 15, 2012
• New cafe offers espresso bar, local treats Joanne Oostveen May 8, 2012

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News photographer vows to get back on his feet

Editor’s Note: Last November, Weekly News photographer Darrell Oake suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with a very rare disorder — Guillain-Barre syndrome. In his own words, Darrell talks...

May 23, 2012

Recent news

• Sometimes it's worth going to war over stupid rules Kevin Toal May 22, 2012
• Enough is enough with rising power rates Andrew Younger (Political Speak) May 22, 2012
• Need for better search and rescue response times Peter Stoffer May 22, 2012
• A great Nova Scotian Jacqueline Warlow May 22, 2012
• Marriage of Kate and Will has reawakened interest in the monarchy Peter Kelly May 22, 2012

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