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13 hrs ago | Truro Daily News

Fire forces evacuation of seniors complex in Sydney, N.S., injuries one woman

A seniors' complex with about 100 residents was evacuated as a precaution Friday following a fire in a room.

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Yesterday | Nothing To Do With Arbroath

Lost boy's faithful dog rides and walks beside his casket

Hundreds of people a ' many of them strangers a ' gathered on Monday in Sydney, N.S., for the funeral of a seven-year-old Cape Breton boy who died after wandering away from his home just before a snowstorm.

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Wed Dec 16, 2009

Cape Breton Post

Celtic Colours people helping launch festival in Cuba

"In parallel with the music scene of my native Nova Scotia, traditional music is enjoying a resurgence, thanks to the interest of Cuba's younger generation." When young Cape Breton fiddler Chrissy Crowley wrote this in the May 2009 online issue of Celtic Life magazine, she was referring to a musical visit she had just made to Cuba, along with ...

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Canada, North America

Mon Dec 14, 2009

Lycos News Results

Homegrown Terror on the Rise in 2009

Greek prime minister: 'Either we change or we sink' Greece's prime minister announced a barrage of spending cuts Monday, promising to control a ballooning government budget deficit ... Published: 57 minutes ago Provided by: USA Today Almost immediately after being assaulted, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi used his wounds to castigate his ...

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Related Topix: Europe, Italy, World News, Silvio Berlusconi, Canada, Israel, Middle East

Sun Dec 13, 2009

Canada.com

Autistic boy found unconscious in snowy Nova Scotia woods

A small, tight-knit community in Cape Breton, N.S., was overcome with relief Monday but prayed for a full recovery after a seven-year-old severely autistic boy was found alive in the dense bush, two days after he wandered away from home with the family dog during a snowstorm.

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Related Topix: Canada, Dalmatia, PA

Fri Dec 11, 2009

Cape Breton Post

RCMP continue to keep watch in Chapel Island

RCMP have increased their numbers in the community of Chapel Island this weekend after emotions ran high following Friday's murder trial verdict in Port Hawkesbury.

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Wed Dec 09, 2009

Canada.com

Survival 'Nothing Short of Miracle'

James Delorey, 7, wandered away from his backyard on Saturday with the family dog, Chance.

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Related Topix: Canada, Weather, Dalmatia, PA

Mon Dec 07, 2009

National Post

Missing autistic boy found in N.S.

James Delorey, a 7-year-old autistic boy, has not been seen since leaving his home in South Bar, N.S. on the afternoon of December 5th A seven-year-old autistic boy, who spent three days lost in the woods during a snowstorm near his Cape Breton, N.S. home, has been found.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

Cape Breton Post

Cape Bretoners pass national exam, become chartered accountants

Lisa Kennedy of Sydney and Laura Martin of New Waterford were among 62 Nova Scotia CA students who learned Friday they passed the 2009 national uniform evaluation to become chartered accountants.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News

Fri Dec 04, 2009

Telegram

ECMA 2010 nominations announced: Plaskett leads with eight; In-Flight ...

Halifax singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett has earned a leading eight nominations for the 2010 East Coast Music Awards, it was announced today.

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Related Topix: Canada

Wed Dec 02, 2009

Slam Sports

Plaskett earns 8 ECMA noms

Singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett has earned a leading eight nominations for the 2010 East Coast Music Awards.

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Related Topix: Canada, Classified, Hip-Hop, Winter Sports, Curling

Tue Dec 01, 2009

CBC

Sydney firefighters sound alarm over hall closures

Firefighters in Sydney, N.S., are trying to extinguish a proposal to fold three fire halls into one.

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Related Topix: Canada, World News

Sun Nov 29, 2009

Cape Breton Post

Ferry renewal at decision point

A report last week from the federal auditor general contained a large measure of vindication for critics of Marine Atlantic and its passenger and freight ferry service between North Sydney and Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri Nov 27, 2009

Star Phoenix

Paralympic Games organizers seeking torchbearers

Community Cauldron Lighter lights the flame in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Organizers for the 2010 Paralympic Games have begun accepting applications for its own torch relay, which will start in Ottawa on March 3 and move through 11 cities across Canada.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

The Chronicle Herald

Flu clinics across N.S. are busy

Lots of people have been rolling up their sleeves to get their H1N1 shot despite a lull in the flu outbreak.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Canada,

Mon Nov 23, 2009

National Post

Coast guard sued over capsizing of L'Acadien II

The sealing boat Madelinot War Lord sits idle near the location of the sunken L'Acadien II north of Cape Breton island, Nova Scotia, on Mar.

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Related Topix: Boat Disaster, Canada,

680News

N.S. soldier who shot comrade in Afghanistan seeks release pending appeal

A soldier who fatally shot his close friend in Afghanistan in 2007 has applied to be released from prison pending his appeal before the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada.

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CBC

Marine Atlantic ferries at risk: AG

A report released by the federal Auditor General found that Marine Atlantic is at risk of not being able to provide the ferry service it is responsible for.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

CTV.ca

Pope appoints new bishop to Nova Scotia diocese

The Vatican has announced a new bishop will oversee the Catholic Church in Antigonish, N.S., replacing Raymond Lahey, who is facing child pornography charges.

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Related Topix: Canada, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Victoria Star

Scathing audit says Newfoundland ferry service fails to offer reliable service

The Crown corporation operating the ferry service that links Nova Scotia with Newfoundland is ineffective, inefficient and plagued with serious problems, the federal auditor general says in a report released Thursday.

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