• Being prepared for today means a better tomorrow

  September 1, 2011 - 19 h 09

  As our schools and local colleges open their doors it means that summer is... unofficially over. We must get back to our fall schedules as we watch out for children on busy crosswalks and the flashing lights on school buses. Churches also gear up,...

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• No space and the city: Hungering for a house

  September 1, 2011 - 19 h 08

  The September issue of “Toronto Life” magazine features a cover story that caught my attention. The title read, “Exodus to the Burbs,” with a long explanation following it: “The houses are bigger. The people are nicer. The commute...

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• Determining human age of pets is not an exact science

  September 1, 2011 - 19 h 07

  Until a few weeks ago the last time I was asked for proof of age was at the liquor store somewhere around age 29. I’m not normally one to care about age, but I must admit, I was more than a little pleased when asked for the same proof when...

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• Friend, caregiver missed greatly

  September 1, 2011 - 2 h 01

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• Pavement politics

  September 1, 2011 - 2 h 01

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• Youngsters should avoid caffeinated energy drinks

  September 1, 2011 - 2 h 01

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• Columnist feasted on great food and music during weekend staycation

  August 31, 2011 - 22 h 47

  The Right Some Good Festival has been taking place at various places across Cape Breton since last week, and continues until Sunday. It’s a combination of food (prepared by world-class chefs) and music (performed by some of Cape Breton’s best...

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• Preschool employee is much appreciated

  August 31, 2011 - 2 h 01

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• The Eagles’ loss is the Mooseheads’ gain

  August 31, 2011 - 2 h 01

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• Seniors club appreciative of strummers, sponsors

  August 31, 2011 - 2 h 01

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• August 31, 2011 Blow to boxing
• August 31, 2011 Chiasson and company came through for young baseball players
• August 31, 2011 White shark sightings are rare in Nova Scotia
• August 30, 2011 New development, bear sightings and traffic jams
• August 30, 2011 Culling coyotes
• August 30, 2011 NewPage, same old Stora
• August 30, 2011 Alberta coal-fired power plant would be dirty, dangerous
• August 30, 2011 Miss Teen Cape Breton pageant was a pleasure
• August 29, 2011 CBRM comes through for Sydney Mines street
• August 29, 2011 Girl asks for stolen iPod to be returned
• August 29, 2011 A big gamble
• August 29, 2011 This note brought to you by the letter ‘M’
• August 28, 2011 Cape Breton Farmers Market is rich in community products and people
• August 27, 2011 CBU plays integral role in port development
• August 27, 2011 Visit the SPCA and volunteer before criticizing