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Police seize illegal cigarettes, charge Timberlea-area woman

Police have seized approximately 135,000 illegal cigarettes and charged a Timberlea woman as part of an ongoing investigation. On Jan. 31, a search was conducted of a 2011 Chevrolet Impala in...

February 3, 2012

Recent news

• Eight charged in relation to slew of crimes February 3, 2012
• 17-year-old from Fall River facing numerous driving offences February 3, 2012
• Transit strike settles into a stalemate February 3, 2012
• Police charge suspect in Fairview murder February 3, 2012
• Canada Games Centre to offer women/men-only swimming starting this weekend February 2, 2012

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Waverley cross country ski trail waiting for snow

  The Martock Nordic Ski Club has moved it's operation to the Waverley Sports Park located in Waverley, now all they need is some white stuff. Last year, a new half-million dollar ballfield...

Bobbie-Lynn Hall

February 1, 2012

Recent news

• New three-on-three hockey league designed for fun Joanne Oostveen January 31, 2012
• Safety first with outdoor skating January 26, 2012
• Dartmouth athlete heading to Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Joanne Oostveen January 17, 2012
• Eastern Passage, Cow Bay to host Maritime Marathon Joanne Oostveen January 10, 2012
• World-class golf coming to Glen Arbour Bobbie-Lynn Hall December 22, 2011

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Local video game studio true rags-to-riches story

Willie Stevenson, president of Silverback Productions, says he’s ecstatic with his company’s current headway, but he wasn’t always this optimistic. “It’s no longer a nightmare waking...

Colin Chisholm

February 1, 2012

Recent news

• Unsung heroes recognized at African Heritage Month launch Joanne Oostveen January 31, 2012
• Creativity Starts Here! Kevin Toal January 24, 2012
• Port Wallis Players perform Summer Kamp Joanne Oostveen January 18, 2012
• Pet ER looking to feature Halifax-area stories Kim Moar January 17, 2012
• Two if By Sea opens Halifax location Joanne Oostveen January 10, 2012

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SPCA adoptable pet of the week

  Hi everybody. I’m Gobana - a two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier. I’m told that I’m a handsome guy, with a gorgeous coat and soulful amber eyes.  I was in...

February 2, 2012

Recent news

• Dartmouth Best Friends Sharon and Moose February 1, 2012
• Bedford-Sackville Best Friends James and Molly February 1, 2012
• Halifax West Best Friends Karen and Kit February 1, 2012
• Shelter raising awareness about adopting senior animals Yvette d'Entremont January 31, 2012
• Renovating versus building new Mike Holmes January 31, 2012

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Work with youth nets Halifax entrepreneur award

  African Nova Scotian entrepreneur Jessica Bowden will be in Ottawa this weekend to accept an award at the University of Ottawa’s Black History Month Gala. In addition to her work as a...

Yvette d'Entremont

February 1, 2012

Recent news

• Minimum wage increasing to $10.15 on April 1 January 25, 2012
• Former Bay store in Halifax up for redevelopment Kim Moar January 24, 2012
• Province continues to carry high debt January 18, 2012
• 'Back to the future' health care Yvette d'Entremont January 17, 2012
• Crime prevention New Year’s resolutions Halifax Regional Police January 10, 2012

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Be sure to take part in African Heritage Month events

As Nova Scotia's Culture Minister, I meet talented and diverse people from all backgrounds, ages and interests. This February, I will be attending a variety of events during Nova Scotia's 28th...

Dave Wilson

February 1, 2012

Recent news

• February: A very special month Jacqueline Warlow February 1, 2012
• Make home security a priority RCMP Community Connection January 31, 2012
• Where does your tax dollar go? Peter Kelly January 31, 2012
• Improving literacy skills requires commitment from all levels of government Geoff Regan January 25, 2012
• Fighting crime one coffee at a time Halifax Regional Police January 25, 2012

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