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Beer and wine law changes overdue in Nova Scotia
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 48
We can have a modern dynamic economy, including responsible new beer and wine laws, if we want to. It’s time to modernize our province’s laws and allow for the responsible sale of beer and wine in grocery stores and convenience stores. In the...
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Take the time to understand MS
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 46
To the editor, Every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). May is MS Awareness Month and doctors in the province commend the important work of those caring for individuals with MS in Nova Scotia. MS is the...
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Health care 'super board' has its downsides
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 44
To the editor, One ‘super board’ in health care? Careful what we wish for. Recent proposals from our province’s opposition parties revolve around replacing existing district health authorities (DHA’s) with a so-called ‘superboard.’...
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North Sydney post office move not a success
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 43
To the editor, I am writing this letter concerning the recent announcement in your community that Canada Post plans on moving your post office from downtown out to the industrial park in Truro. I personally would like to invite all your...
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Solutions offered to help central post office in Truro
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 42
To the editor, I see there is some controversy brewing about the relocation of the central postal station in Truro. Some will remember when the downtown central post office was the only station in the area and occupied the entire front section...
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Old Truro hospital should be made into seniors’ home
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 41
To the editor, You know how the elderly have been waiting for months to live in an old age home for the rest of their lives? Well, why not use the old hospital as an old age home so the elderly wouldn't have to wait? People spent a lot of money...
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Truro hospital visit a positive experience
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 40
To the editor, I was sick on May 7 and my family made me go to the emergency at the new Colchester East Hants Health Centre because I could not breath well. Arriving at that hospital they took me right in and then I was told I had to stay there....
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Colchester schools start strong at track regionals
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 28
STELLARTON – It was a productive day for Colchester County schools on Day 1 of the Northumberland Region Track and Field Championships Friday in Stellarton. Several athletes claimed gold medals in their respective avents and the Cobequid...
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Crushers named as hosts for this year’s MHL draft, meetings
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 25
TRURO – The Pictou County Crushers were selected Friday as hosts for this year’s Maritime Junior Hockey League draft. The event is scheduled for June 13 to 15. The weekend begins with league meetings and concludes with the draft, which will...
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Timbits rugby registration to be held next week
May 24, 2013 - 18 h 24
BROOKSIDE – The Truro Saints rugby club is holding registration for its Timbits program next week. Registration for the program, which is an introduction to rugby for those aged 10 to 12, will be held May 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the...
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