Category Archives: Nova Scotia

Could you forgive?

Try not to be moved to tears as you read this emotionally shattering piece from CBC’s Phonse Jessome, about a deeply religious Nova Scotia mother who lost her two daughters to an impaired driver – and then forgave him. It … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia’s Maintenance Enforcement Mess

The Dexter government’s inexplicable decision to move the Maintenance Enforcement Program from Halifax to Cape Breton is creating massive headaches for support recipients: More stories of confusion and uncertainty emerged Tuesday over the NDP government moving the offices and staff … Continue reading

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Two related stories

Canada: A Nova Scotia teenager who made international headlines for getting suspended from school after wearing a T-shirt with a Christian message didn’t attend classes on Monday and may be leaving the school for good. William Swinimer, a Grade 12 … Continue reading

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“Life is Wasted Without Jesus”

If you’re a Christian, you probably think that statement is just common sense.  If you aren’t a Christian, you probably rolled your eyes and moved on.  And if you’re an administrator at Forest Heights Community School in Chester Basin, you think … Continue reading

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Good news, unmarried women of Nova Scotia!

You’ll soon be able to legally own land and enter into a contract.  Progress! Nearing the turn of the 20th century, travelling by horse was still the way to go, the tallest building in Toronto was just seven storeys high … Continue reading

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