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Food and wine: Nova Scotia developing a unique palate

FEATURE: Taking a look at the increasing sophistication of dining, drinking and shopping in a diverse Maritime province.
Posted: Feb. 22, 2008

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Winter holiday blues

FEATURE: DAYS OFF AND WORKING HOLIDAYS: Nova Scotia doesn’t have a statutory holiday in February, but one opposition MLA wants to change that.
Posted: Feb. 22, 2008

Some schools such as Oxford Elementary School may be forced to close.     Photo: Terry Long

Four peninsula schools face closure

Some "distressed" over recommendations of Halifax school board consultant
Posted: Feb. 22, 2008

Wives able to make up husband's job loss -- study

Married women are able to make up an average of 20 per cent of lost family income after their husbands are laid off. Posted: Feb. 22, 2008

Chronic pain affects 40% of seniors – StatsCan study

The study, Chronic Pain in Canadian Seniors, says chronic pain is found most frequently in seniors, especially those who live in institutions. Posted: Feb. 22, 2008

Citadel High doing well with school merger-principal

School brought together 1,200 students from two schools Posted: Feb. 21, 2008

Baby’s sex a surprise for most N.S. moms

Determining the gender of an unborn baby during routine ultrasounds is not standard practice in Nova Scotia hospitals, because resources are too tight and medically speaking it’s not important. Posted: Feb. 21, 2008Video

No NASA money yet for C.B. space facility

Company interested in developing a Cape Breton shuttle launch site fails to win $170 million in NASA competition, but still expects to succeed. Posted: Feb. 20, 2008

Bright ideas for energy efficiency

Conserve Nova Scotia offers a discount on energy efficient lighting to businesses and institutions in the province. Posted: Feb. 20, 2008

Halifax one of Canada’s most sustainable cities -- survey

A survey released Wednesday by Corporate Knights magazine ranked Halifax as the second most sustainable city in Canada Posted: Feb. 20, 2008

Construction projects take off at Halifax airport

The Halifax airport is undergoing major renovations – slowing down travellers and making noise. Posted: Feb. 19, 2008Photo Gallery

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