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Youths arrested after crashing stolen vehicle

Lower Sackville RCMP have two youths in custody after they attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle.   At approximately 1:10 a.m. this morning, RCMP received a suspicious persons report. Two...

May 17, 2012

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• Victoria Day garbage collection May 17, 2012
• Macdonald bridge closures for Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon May 17, 2012
• Bike thefts on the rise in Halifax May 17, 2012
• Falconer to be charged with kidnapping and murder May 16, 2012
• Police investigating after gunshots hit Halifax auto repair shop May 16, 2012

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Embracing a runner's lifestyle

Thirty-seven-year-old Nicole McAndrew has comedian Bill Cosby to thank for inspiring her to run. "Cosby said: 'Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.' So that did it for me." The...

Joanne Oostveen

May 15, 2012

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• 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
• Local teen to play in prestigious National Aboriginal Hockey championships Joanne Oostveen May 1, 2012
• 10-year-old gymnast heading to nationals May 1, 2012

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Bedford Singers celebrate 30 years

After a long day at work sitting at his desk going over spread sheets, Sackville resident David Waugh is happy to get away from it all by joining 50 of his closest friends on stage as a tenor with...

May 15, 2012

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• 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
• That's showbiz! Local theatre company readies for opening night Bobbie-Lynn Hall May 1, 2012
• Darth Vader, Batman and Captain Picard in the same room Colin Chisholm April 28, 2012

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Bedford-Sackville Best Friends Krystin and Oreo

Name: KrystinAge: 11Occupation: StudentLikes: TumblingDislikes: BulliesFavourite Pastime: Cheerleading Name: OreoAge: 2Breed: Husky/LabLikes: Squeaky toysDislikes: VacuumFavourite Food:...

May 16, 2012

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• Live-in interns new for wildlife organization Ray MacLeod May 15, 2012
• Aging dogs, aging people May 15, 2012
• Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Best friends Graham and Brutus May 15, 2012
• Meet Lexus: SPCA adoptable pet of the week May 15, 2012
• A potted herb garden Niki Jabbour May 15, 2012

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Container chic

Working out of a shipping container sounds like a world away from an office job with the department of agriculture. But Amanda Langley won’t be working in just any shipping container. On June 1,...

Yvette d'Entremont

May 15, 2012

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• 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
• Technology supports effective teaching in classrooms May 3, 2012

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Wireless communication comes with a price

The last few weeks have been a busy time for our government. Many good pieces of legislation, including the 2012-2013 budget passed through the House of Assembly. I would like to highlight a few...

Percy Paris

May 15, 2012

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• The power of volunteers Marilyn More May 15, 2012
• Be more than a bystander Halifax Regional Police May 15, 2012
• Happy birthday and Oak Apple Day, Your Majesties Jacqueline Warlow May 15, 2012
• Slow down, life isn’t supposed to be a race Peter Kelly May 15, 2012
• Occupational Health and Safety Act needs an overhaul May 11, 2012

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