Tough work lies ahead

Congratulations Jim Scarrow, for earning a second term as this city's mayor. While you gained a clear mandate, we trust that you and the rest of city council recognize the warning signals delivered through this campaign and on election night itself.

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  • Dean Josie remembered two years after his death

    September 23, 2009 - 4 h 00

    As the sun set over the running track at Carlton Comprehensive High School on Tuesday night, a small group of people gathered by the bleachers, laying flowers, candles and photographs of an energetic-looking young man.

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  • Special care homes celebrated, volunteers recognized

    September 21, 2009 - 4 h 00

    A week of with old-fashioned picnics, pancake breakfasts, bake-offs and coffee pours will recognize special care homes throughout the health region.

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  • H1N1 flu death toll over 3,200; cases of Tamiflu resistance rise to 22

    September 11, 2009 - 4 h 00

    TORONTO - The World Health Organization says swine flu has claimed at least 3,205 lives around the globe.

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  • Second wave of flu pandemic could strike hard, infect many: doctor

    September 10, 2009 - 4 h 00

    While not visible like a tsunami, a potentially big wave is headed our way. It's the second wave of a pandemic and the local health region's board has been provided with an update of how ready the region is for the H1N1 flu. Dr. Khami Chokani,...

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  • British man gets in his convertible car, and simply drives around the world

    September 3, 2009 - 4 h 00

    Have you ever gotten in your car, started driving and wondered what would happen if you just kept going? Roy Locock knows. A year ago, the greying Brit ditched his life in England, hopped in his convertible sports car and hit the road with no...

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  • Latest health-care victims are seniors

    August 31, 2009 - 4 h 00

    Editor, The Herald Recently the daily papers have been overloaded with health matters and most recently Mr. (Tony) Dagnone has been on radio as well as being quoted in the papers, saying that one of his main findings related to failure of staff...

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  • Happy Birthday, Al! City's namesake born 190 years ago today

    August 26, 2009 - 4 h 00

    The City of Prince Albert was named for ... Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria - but how much do you know about him?

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  • Major conference postponed for flu fears

    August 18, 2009 - 4 h 00

    Concerns around H1N1 influenza caused the postponement of an international conference slated to start at Wollaston Lake on Thursday evening.

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  • Crosby brings the cup home

    August 7, 2009 - 4 h 00

    HALIFAX - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby celebrated his 22nd birthday Friday by bringing the Stanley Cup home to Nova Scotia.

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  • Building on tradition

    August 1, 2009 - 4 h 00

    When Michelle McKeaveney saw the new pavilion where St. Luke's Anglican Church used to stand, she was overcome with emotion.

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