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Sidney Crosby Runs with Olympic Torch

Sidney Crosby is a runner of one of the legs of the Olympic torch relay on this cross Canada journey.  On November 18th Sidney Crosby ran the torch through downtown Halifax streets lined with admiring...

Happy Gilmore Golf Shot Lawsuit: Is Happy Gilmore Shot Illegal?

More than a few golfers have tried a 'Happy Gilmore golf swing,' a running golf shot popularized by the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy Happy Gilmore. One judge in Canada doesn't think the Happy Gilmore golf swing is...

1 in 10 Children in Canada are in Poverty

More than 1 in every 10 families with kids in their household are in poverty.  The "2009 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada" released a report containing statistics on poverty.  It...

Halifax Peace Conf - McCain argues against Exit Stragegy

Halfax is host to a Peace and Security Forum this weekend.  The Forum was scheduled to discuss North American and Transatlantic Security.  Heavyweights from NATO and North America are attending to...

Security and Peace Conference in Halifax

Some of the most powerful political and military figures, including Robert Gates, Admiral Mullen, John MacCain and Military leaders from the EU will be descending upon Halifax, Nova Scotia this weekend. The meeting...

Think of the Children!

Personally I am sick to the back teeth of that excuse being used. But, yet again it is - and this time to stop people smoking outside at public beaches and parks.I must say that I am a smoker - but as a smoker I...

For Sale: One destroyer engine, slightly used $400.00 + GST

Barry Artiste Op.Ed Well don't that beat all? When the Liberal Government under Jean "Poutine" Chretien, have a fire sale, they have quite the Crown Asset Sale, regardless of the 100K plus it cost to refit this...

Nova Scotia to lose National Variety Performance?

Once again Alex Maine former Managing Director of the National Variety Performance has left some encouraging and almost alarming tweets behind him. Over the past few weeks Mr Maine's tweets have been few and far...

Sidney Crosby brings Stanley Cup to hometown

Sydney Crosby just now(9:30 am ADT) arrived on deck of the HMCS Preserver.  Today is the youngest Captain's, in the NHL, 22nd birthday.  What a birthday parade he arranged for himself. The Pittsburg...

Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009: Thousands Attend Parade of Sail

Thousands attended the Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009 Parade of Sail today, July 20, in Halifax. Spectators came to Nova Scotia from far and wide, armed with cameras to photograph the parade of tall ships. The...

Preview of Episode 11 by Rock of love

 The "Bret Michaels" bus is stopping over at Miami, Florida for the pre-finale episode of Rock of Love Bus. This time, the challenge is for the rock star himself – if he can keep his sanity. The time for the final decision is nearing; it's down to three, and the girls...

Twenty three HSUS Genesis get Awards

In true HSUS style,  the stars shone brightly at the 23rd Genesis Awards last week in Beverly Hills. Dedicated to ending the Canadian Seal Hunt, the GAs also presented the Wyler Award to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi,  for their leadership in making news on...

United Breaks Guitars: Dave Carroll Defeats United with YouTube

United has finally apologized to Dave Carroll for breaking his guitar. AMeanwhile United breaks Guitars has surpassed 3 million views in just ten days. The American airline industry took notice, however, and has...

Tall Ships Boston 2009 & Other Tall Ships Festivals

The public will be able to view a fleet of 40 tall ships in Boston Harbor and Winthrop this week as a part of Sail Boston 2009. The 40 featured ships have come from around the world for a visit from July 8 - 13,...

News Reporting mess!!!??? or is it just me???

July 3rd, Pune, Cops raided a private party and arrested a young group of boys and girls...When I first read this Story in the Times of India website,,, I was really angry and disturbed by this Bold new step of implying  MORALE POLICING and decided to give my comments on...

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