NovaNewsNethttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/NovaNewsNet is produced weekdays, excluding holidays, during the academic term by students in the School of Journalism at the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canadaen-caFri, 22 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0400University of King's College, 2008NovaNewsNethttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/images/nnnflag_logo.jpghttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/Food and wine: Nova Scotia developing a unique palateFEATURE: Taking a look at the increasing sophistication of dining, drinking and shopping in a diverse Maritime province.http://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14434.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14434.htmlFri, 22 Feb 2008 9:16:00 -0400StoriesWinter holiday bluesFEATURE: DAYS OFF AND WORKING HOLIDAYS: Nova Scotia doesn’t have a statutory holiday in February, but one opposition MLA wants to change that.http://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14431.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14431.htmlFri, 22 Feb 2008 9:16:00 -0400StoriesFour peninsula schools face closureSome "distressed" over recommendations of Halifax school board consultanthttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14442.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14442.htmlFri, 22 Feb 2008 18:29:00 -0400StoriesWives able to make up husband's job loss -- studyMarried women are able to make up an average of 20 per cent of lost family income after their husbands are laid off.http://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14438.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14438.htmlFri, 22 Feb 2008 14:25:00 -0400StoriesChronic pain affects 40% of seniors – StatsCan studyThe study, Chronic Pain in Canadian Seniors, says chronic pain is found most frequently in seniors, especially those who live in institutions.http://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14433.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14433.htmlFri, 22 Feb 2008 13:02:00 -0400StoriesCitadel High doing well with school merger-principalSchool brought together 1,200 students from two schoolshttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14405.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14405.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0400StoriesBaby’s sex a surprise for most N.S. momsDetermining 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.http://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14071.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14071.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2008 12:48:00 -0400StoriesNo NASA money yet for C.B. space facilityCompany interested in developing a Cape Breton shuttle launch site fails to win $170 million in NASA competition, but still expects to succeed.http://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14331.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14331.htmlWed, 20 Feb 2008 16:49:00 -0400StoriesBright ideas for energy efficiencyConserve Nova Scotia offers a discount on energy efficient lighting to businesses and institutions in the province.http://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14330.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14330.htmlWed, 20 Feb 2008 9:18:00 -0400StoriesHalifax one of Canada’s most sustainable cities -- surveyA survey released Wednesday by Corporate Knights magazine ranked Halifax as the second most sustainable city in Canadahttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14328.htmlhttp://novanewsnet.ukings.ca/nova_news_3588_14328.htmlWed, 20 Feb 2008 8:48:00 -0400Stories