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August 2012

Community, Education

Certified Safety Labourer Program Graduates!

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On Friday, November 2 the 11 students enrolled in the 6- week Certified Safety Labourer Program graduated. “We began with 11 committed students, and we Continue Reading →

Youth

Shirley’s Corner: The Christmas Cat

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“Burr it’s so cold,” thought the orange cat. “I wish I had a home of my own,” he said sitting on the steps of the Continue Reading →

Education

NSCECE Student Accesses Funding To Become Early Childhood Educator

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Seventeen students at the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education (NSCECE) have benefited from the cultural bursary program. The purpose of the cultural bursary Continue Reading →

Community

Congratulations To Newly Elected Chief & Council Of Indian Brook

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Chief Mike Sack was reelected defeating Rufus Copage and Simon Nevin. Re-elected were Keith Julian, Tommy J Howe, Gerry Augustine, Tim Nevin, Derrick Nevin, Doreen Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Students Break Ground for a New School

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DORA Construction Ltd. will be the contractor for the construction of the new PLFN school to be built on the site of the present ball Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Tis the Season for Prevention!

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Prevention During the Holidays With Christmas and New Years just around the corner it can be a busy time of Continue Reading →

Education

Mi’kmawey Forestry & The Mainland Moose

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Moose have long been an important part of the ecology of Nova Scotia’s Acadian forests, filling an essential ecological niche in the province’s natural environment. Continue Reading →

Health, Youth

Advocate Releases State Of The Child Report

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FREDERICTON – As part of the Child Rights Education Week (Nov. 20-23rd), the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released its 10th State of Continue Reading →

Business, Education

NSCC: Pathway To Success

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Two years ago, Brad Paul made a decision. He would provide the best life possible for his young daughter, regardless of the geographical and financial Continue Reading →

Culture, Letters

Interesting People and Events 19

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Twenty two years ago I wrote a newspaper column paying tribute to the good works of one of my very good friends, Sister Dorothy Moore. Continue Reading →

Youth

Call For Nominations For The Expert Panel On Early Learning & Child Care

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For Canadian families, high-quality, affordable child care is more than a convenience—it’s a necessity. The Government of Canada is ensuring that every child gets the Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Canada And Listuguj Conclude Agreement On Fishery

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Listuguj – The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous peoples towards a renewed nation-to-nation relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation Continue Reading →