LOCAL NEWS

• Woman, 20, dies in Pictou County highway crash - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 6:06 pm
  
  NG News Woman, 20, dies in Pictou County highway crash TheChronicleHerald.ca Candace Taylor Archibald, of Middle Musquodoboit, was pronounced dead at the scene on Gairloch Road in the Pictou County community of Rocklin. A police investigation revealed the vehicle believed to be travelling north bound lost control and ... Driver dies in Pictou County crashCBC.ca Fatal crash in RocklinNG News all 3 news articles »
• Halifax wraps up regular season with 6-0 shutout of CB West - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 10:35 am
  
  Halifax wraps up regular season with 6-0 shutout of CB West TheChronicleHerald.ca Major Midgets 4, Weeks 1: At New Glasgow, Dartmouth got goals from Anthony Cardinal, Kelly Bent, Matthew Highmore and Mackenzie Young in a road victory over Pictou County. Dartmouth (24-3-8) finished second in the league and will host Cape Breton West ... and more »
• Separate batteries, PCSW says - NG News
  February 6, 2012 12:42 am
  
  Separate batteries, PCSW says NG News MOUNT WILLIAM - Pictou County Solid Waste wants residents to separate batteries from their normal waste. Starting immediately, PCSW wants batteries to be dropped off at the Mount William transfer station or the Pictou County Shared Services office in ...
• Pictou County finishes major midget schedule with loss - Truro Daily News
  February 6, 2012 12:40 am
  
  Pictou County finishes major midget schedule with loss Truro Daily News TRURO - The Pictou County major midgets suffered a 4-1 setback to Dartmouth Sunday to close their Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League schedule. Pictou County meets Steve Crowell coached-Cole Harbour to open the postseason. and more »
• Mariners move to top of division - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 5, 2012 9:51 am
  
  Truro Daily News Mariners move to top of division TheChronicleHerald.ca The win left Yarmouth one point ahead of Amherst after the Ramblers were doubled 4-2 by Pictou County. Crushers 4, Ramblers 2: In Amherst, Pictou County came back from a 2-0 deficit to climb into a third-place tie with the idle Metro Marauders. Bearcats dropped by MarinersTruro Daily News all 3 news articles »
• Newly revived pipe band working to raise funds - NG News
  February 3, 2012 11:08 pm
  
  NG News Newly revived pipe band working to raise funds NG News Members of the Pictou County Pipes and Drums band practise their marching at the Temperance Street Elementary School gym earlier this week. ADAM MACINNIS THE NEWS NEW GLASGOW Like a Phoenix from the ashes, a group of determined women in New Glasgow ... and more »
• Group forms to push for unified local government - NG News
  February 3, 2012 1:11 am
  
  Group forms to push for unified local government NG News NEW GLASGOW A citizens group has been formed to push a one-governance model for Pictou County. One Voice for Pictou County was formed by Lennie White to discuss and promote amalgamation for the area. White said the group evolved from letters he ... and more »
• MacNeil, Johnston lead Pictou County - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  January 30, 2012 10:03 am
  
  MacNeil, Johnston lead Pictou County TheChronicleHerald.ca Steven MacNeil and Cody Johnston each collected hat tricks and Josh Pugsley had six points as the Pictou County Weeks pounded the Cape Breton Tradesmen 13-2 in Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League play Sunday in New Glasgow. Pugsley tallied twice and ... Local players help Pictou County sweep midget AAA gamesTruro Daily News all 2 news articles »
• French fries and the future of Pictou County's rinks - NG News
  January 27, 2012 11:32 pm
  
  NG News French fries and the future of Pictou County's rinks NG News It looks as if deep-fat-fried fries may not even be on the menu at the Pictou County Wellness Centre with discussions underway to provide more health-conscious food at the facility. It will no doubt probably be harder to sell, but it's the right thing ... Mayor ready to pay more for studyTheChronicleHerald.ca all 4 news articles »
• Pictou town councillors rethink one-big-unit concept - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  January 17, 2012 9:47 am
  
  Pictou town councillors rethink one-big-unit concept TheChronicleHerald.ca PICTOU Councillors in the Town of Pictou aren't ready to see a county-wide governance study shelved. During its regular meeting Monday night, council endorsed a new meeting of the six municipal leaders in Pictou County to try to reach an agreement ... Pictou votes to look into cost-sharing with other municipalitiesTruro Daily News all 3 news articles »

REGIONAL NEWS

• Woman, 20, dies in Pictou County highway crash - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 6:06 pm
  
  NG News Woman, 20, dies in Pictou County highway crash TheChronicleHerald.ca ROCKLIN A 20-year old woman is dead after losing control of her car and hitting a telephone pole late Sunday afternoon. Candace Taylor Archibald, of Middle Musquodoboit, was pronounced dead at the scene on Gairloch Road in the Pictou County ... Driver dies in Pictou County crashCBC.ca Fatal crash in RocklinNG News all 3 news articles »
• Three NS cabinet ministers support NDP leadership hopeful Mulcair - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 4:21 pm
  
  Three NS cabinet ministers support NDP leadership hopeful Mulcair TheChronicleHerald.ca Three cabinet ministers in Nova Scotia's NDP government are endorsing Thomas Mulcair's bid for the federal party's leadership. Mulcair issued a statement today, saying Finance Minister Graham Steele, Culture Minister David Wilson and Justice Minister ... and more »
• Savage makes it official: He's running for mayor - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 4:04 pm
  
  TheChronicleHerald.ca Savage makes it official: He's running for mayor TheChronicleHerald.ca Mike Savage will make a run for Halifax mayor, ending months of speculation with his announcement today. The former Liberal MP's candidacy raises the profile of the race in next October's election, as the only current candidate who has been an elected ... Mike Savage announces mayoral runCBC.ca Former Liberal MP wants to be Halifax mayorMetroNews Canada NS: Savage officially tosses hat into mayoral ringDaily Business Buzz - Nova Scotia all 9 news articles »
• Dartmouth gas station robbed twice in nine hours - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 3:15 pm
  
  CBC.ca Dartmouth gas station robbed twice in nine hours TheChronicleHerald.ca Halifax Police are on the scene of a Dartmouth gas station this morning, after it was robbed twice in the span of about nine hours. "Last night, at about (9:50), there was a robbery report that came in for the Petro Canada at 240 Victoria Rd. This ... Dartmouth gas station robbed twice in 9 hoursCBC.ca all 2 news articles »
• Not looking good for ferry in 2012 - Yarmouth County Vanguard
  February 6, 2012 2:48 pm
  
  Yarmouth County Vanguard Not looking good for ferry in 2012 Yarmouth County Vanguard By Tina Comeau For two years people have hoped for a new ferry service, but with another summer season approaching once again it's not looking hopeful. We've exhausted our search for ferries, Keith Condon, chair of the Nova Scotia International Ferry ... and more »
• Shaking up routine and shaking heads at movie ticket prices - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 12:18 pm
  
  TheChronicleHerald.ca Shaking up routine and shaking heads at movie ticket prices TheChronicleHerald.ca An Air Canada flight departs from Halifax Stanfield Airport en route to Toronto. (TIM KROCHAK / Staff) MANY HAVE SAID that it's "good to get away." There is something about travelling, whether a day trip, a weekend or longer, it feels healthy and ...
• Halifax wraps up regular season with 6-0 shutout of CB West - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 10:35 am
  
  Halifax wraps up regular season with 6-0 shutout of CB West TheChronicleHerald.ca The Halifax Titans are heading into the Nova Scotia major midget hockey playoffs on a roll. The Titans wrapped up the regular season title with a 6-0 blanking of the Cape Breton West Islanders at the Halifax Forum on Sunday. Ethan Marsh, with two, ... Cape Breton teams winless in weekend midget actionCape Breton Post all 2 news articles »
• Jones racks up 27th provincial title - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 10:17 am
  
  TheChronicleHerald.ca Jones racks up 27th provincial title TheChronicleHerald.ca olleen Jones delivers a stone in the final of the 2012 Nova Scotia senior women's curling championship in Halifax on Sunday. (ADRIEN VECZAN/Staff) Two-time world women's champion Colleen Jones added to her legacy of Nova Scotia's greatest curler Sunday ... Williams makes it twoTruro Daily News all 10 news articles »
• Smoke on the Water, and more - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 10:00 am
  
  TheChronicleHerald.ca Smoke on the Water, and more TheChronicleHerald.ca Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan performs in the Metro Centre on Sunday. (CHRISTIAN LAFORCE / Staff) In the realm of colour-coded British bands that came out of the psychedelic era to forge their own densely packaged combinations of psych, progressive, ...
• Special day for new district commander - TheChronicleHerald.ca
  February 6, 2012 9:54 am
  
  TheChronicleHerald.ca Special day for new district commander TheChronicleHerald.ca Sgt. MJ DeLuco takes over command of the Barrington District RCMP office today. (CHRISTIAN LAFORCE / Staff) When Sgt. MJ DeLuco walks into the Barrington District RCMP office today, she will become the first woman to command a district in the province.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Massive daycare strikes across Quebec - London Free Press
  February 6, 2012 6:15 pm
  
  CBC.ca Massive daycare strikes across Quebec London Free Press By QMI Agency Thousands of parents scrambled to make alternative plans after 120 daycares in greater Montreal and central Quebec were hit by walkouts Monday morning. (MÉLANIE COLLEU/QMI Agency) MONTREAL - Thousands of parents scrambled to make ... daycares stage one-day strike MondayMontreal Gazette Quebec daycare workers protest stalled contract negotiationsGlobalNews.ca Quebec daycare workers stage 1-day strikeCBC.ca CTV.ca -Canada.com all 18 news articles »
• Military officer charged with sexual offences - CANOE
  February 6, 2012 6:09 pm
  
  Military officer charged with sexual offences CANOE By QMI Agency Capt. Daniel Moriarty, an instructor at the Cadet Instructors Cadre, is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor and sexually assaulting another between 2008 and 2011. The CIC trains youth 12-18 to be cadets in the ... BC cadet instructor charged with sexual offencesVancouver Sun Charges Laid by Military Police Against Cadet Instructor In British ...Ottawa Citizen (blog) Military Police Lay Charges Against a Member of the Cadet Instructors CadreMarketWatch (press release) all 19 news articles »
• Alberta Mountie undergoes surgery after hit by suspect on ATV on reserve - Winnipeg Free Press
  February 6, 2012 5:51 pm
  
  Alberta Mountie undergoes surgery after hit by suspect on ATV on reserve Winnipeg Free Press HOBBEMA, Alta. - An Alberta Mountie is in surgery after being hit by a suspect driving an ATV in a troubled aboriginal community south of Edmonton. RCMP say the constable was responding to reports of shots being fired at a home Sunday on the Louis Bull ... Officer injured following altercation with suspect on ATVCTV.ca Hobbema Mountie injured after shots firedEdmonton Sun Mountie injured at HobbemaiNews880.com all 11 news articles »
• TTC chair's request for special council meeting on transit approved - CityNews
  February 6, 2012 5:39 pm
  
  CBC.ca TTC chair's request for special council meeting on transit approved CityNews TTC Chair Karen Stintz makes an announcement at Bathurst station in Toronto on Oct. 13, 2011. CITYNEWS City council will discuss the future of transit in Toronto in particular the fate of the light rail transit (LRT) plan after TTC chair Karen ... Head of TTC goes against Ford's subway plan680 News Rob Ford hits the scales, but is silent on transit foesGlobe and Mail Special meeting called to decide Toronto's transit fateCTV.ca Toronto Sun -Toronto Life -insideTORONTO.com all 67 news articles »
• SIU identifies man shot dead by Toronto police - Toronto Star
  February 6, 2012 5:26 pm
  
  CTV.ca SIU identifies man shot dead by Toronto police Toronto Star Curtis Rush Police Reporter The man who was shot dead by police on an east end street on Friday has been identified as Michael Eligon. Eligon, 29, is believed to have fled Toronto East General Hospital wearing a hospital gown, only socks on his feet, ... SIU identifies man fatally shot in police confrontationGlobe and Mail Man fatally shot wearing hospital robe identifiedCTV.ca Man shot by Toronto police identifiedCBC.ca Global Toronto -Toronto Sun -680 News all 18 news articles »
• Harper China delegation includes oil, banking executives - CBC.ca
  February 6, 2012 5:15 pm
  
  CBC.ca Harper China delegation includes oil, banking executives CBC.ca Canadian oil and business executives are well-represented in the delegation travelling to China with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, since oil exports are expected to be high on the government's agenda. A delegation assigned to Natural Resources ... Harper in China: Concerns over a despotic regime in Syria and its Iranian ally ...Toronto Star On China visit, Harper picks up where Trudeau left offGlobe and Mail Fisher: Australia has a few lessons for Canada about dealing with ChinaEdmonton Journal Macleans.ca all 794 news articles »
• Homelessness declining in Calgary, count reveals - CBC.ca
  February 6, 2012 3:42 pm
  
  CTV.ca Homelessness declining in Calgary, count reveals CBC.ca For the first time in 20 years the rate of homelessness is dropping in Calgary, according to numbers released on Monday. The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) says its 2012 homeless count shows an 11.4 per cent decrease in the number of people ... Homeless count shows decreaseCTV.ca Survey shows drop in number of homeless taking shelter on Calgary's streetsWinnipeg Free Press Number of homeless in Calgary droppingCalgary Sun Calgary Herald -MetroNews Canada -Marketwire (press release) all 11 news articles »
• Paxton verdict expected today - CANOE
  February 6, 2012 3:02 pm
  
  CBC.ca Paxton verdict expected today CANOE By QMI Agency Paxton is charged with the months-long beating, starving and torture of his friend and roommate, in Calgary. Paxton's lawyer had applied for a stay of proceedings. In Calgary Monday, Court of Queen's Bench Justice Sheilah Martin is ... Dustin Paxton: In his own wordsEdmonton Journal Paxton verdict expected, Rietze murder trial to begin660 News Dustin Paxton has been charged with aggravated assault and forcible ...CTV.ca CBC.ca -Winnipeg Sun -Calgary Herald all 35 news articles »
• Canadian in Bahrain to be released from jail: fiancee - Vancouver Sun
  February 6, 2012 2:33 pm
  
  CBC.ca Canadian in Bahrain to be released from jail: fiancee Vancouver Sun OTTAWA An Ottawa man jailed in Bahrain could be released Monday, according to his fiancee. Naser Al-Raas, a Kuwait-born Canadian citizen, who had been in hiding since losing an appeal of his conviction for breaking the country's illegal-assembly laws ... Canadian Man Arrested In Bahrain Could Go FreeHuffington Post Canada all 17 news articles »
• Ecstasy-related deaths in BC, Alberta spark debate over how to fix poisonous ... - National Post
  February 6, 2012 2:52 am
  
  National Post Ecstasy-related deaths in BC, Alberta spark debate over how to fix poisonous ... National Post Cheryl McCormack, 17, of Abbotsford, died after popping ecstasy with her high school friends during a sleepover. They thought it would help them lose weight. Leonard Timothy's heart stopped beating after coming home from the bar one night the ... The ecstasy and the agonyMontreal Gazette Ecstasy seized in Banff tested for toxinsCalgary Herald Bragg Creek man arrested for ecstasy, MDMA and LSDCBC.ca Victoria Times Colonist -660 News all 83 news articles »

WORLD NEWS

• Anti-cuts protests push Romania PM out - Reuters
  February 6, 2012 6:18 pm
  
  The Guardian Anti-cuts protests push Romania PM out Reuters * PM resigns after weeks of anti-government protests * President appoints minister Predoiu as interim PM * Parliamentary election due by November * IMF sees no change in bailout deal By Ioana Patran and Sam Cage BUCHAREST, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Romanian ... Romanian prime minister and cabinet resign en masseThe Guardian Romania's debt-stricken government fallsCTV.ca Romania's Government Collapses After ProtestsABC News New York Times -BusinessWeek all 440 news articles »
• US Toughens Sanctions on Iran's Central Bank - Wall Street Journal
  February 6, 2012 6:12 pm
  
  CTV.ca US Toughens Sanctions on Iran's Central Bank Wall Street Journal By TENNILLE TRACY WASHINGTONThe US handed down a fresh set of sanctions on the Iranian government Monday in the latest bid to pressure Tehran to end its nuclear program. The White House announced Monday it was freezing all property owned in the US by ... Obama orders new US sanctions on Iran's government, including Central BankWashington Post Netanyahu can't fly solo in Israel to attack IranReuters US levies tougher sanctions on Iran's Central BankThe Associated Press Voice of America -New York Times all 1,177 news articles »
• Gun salute marks The Queen's Diamond Jubilee - BBC News
  February 6, 2012 6:06 pm
  
  BBC News Gun salute marks The Queen's Diamond Jubilee BBC News A 41-gun salute by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in London's Hyde Park, has marked the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne. It was followed by a 62-gun salute at the Tower of London and there was also a 21-gun Royal ... Queen Elizabeth's life through the yearsWashington Post Queen celebrates with communitiesThe Press Association Queen gets a taste of the Time Warp as diamond jubilee celebrations beginThe Guardian Telegraph.co.uk -Atlanta Journal Constitution -CBC.ca all 2,494 news articles »
• Pakistan: Nine die as Lahore factory collapses - BBC News
  February 6, 2012 5:52 pm
  
  BBC News Pakistan: Nine die as Lahore factory collapses BBC News A factory has collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least nine people, including women and children, officials say. Officials said the blast at the three-storey premises was probably caused by a gas leak. 2 killed, nearly 60 feared trapped in Pakistan building collapseThe Hindu Factory Collapse in Pakistan Kills 9, Traps DozensABC News Pakistan factory collapses in gas blast, 5 dead, many trappedReuters all 383 news articles »
• Official says Egypt's presidential election to be brought forward, after ... - Washington Post
  February 6, 2012 5:46 pm
  
  CTV.ca Official says Egypt's presidential election to be brought forward, after ... Washington Post CAIRO Egypt's top election official says voting for a new president will be brought forward from June, in line with demands by protesters. That could mean a new Egyptian constitution would be drawn up under a civilian government. Egypt speeds up election processSydney Morning Herald Official: Egypt's presidential election advancedBoston.com Egypt army urges swift move to presidential electionReuters all 2,496 news articles »
• 43 Killed in Philippines Earthquake - Voice of America
  February 6, 2012 5:30 pm
  
  CBC.ca 43 Killed in Philippines Earthquake Voice of America February 06, 2012 43 Killed in Philippines Earthquake VOA News Filipino officials say a strong earthquake has rocked the central Philippines, killing at least 43 people and causing widespread damage and power outages. The US Geological Survey says the ... Strong quake in Philippines, 43 deadSydney Morning Herald Deadly earthquake strikes Philippines, buries homesgulfnews.com Children among 12 dead as quake hits PhilippinesReuters The Press Association -Wall Street Journal -Telegraph.co.uk all 1,103 news articles »
• World seeks next step on Syria as deaths mount - CNN
  February 6, 2012 5:23 pm
  
  TIME World seeks next step on Syria as deaths mount CNN By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) -- Intense blasts echoed through the Syrian city of Homs on Monday, just a part of the latest violence ravaging parts of the country, as world leaders sought a new strategy to end the deadly fighting. US closes embassy in Syria, vows further pressureReuters US closes embassy, pulls diplomats from Syria as violence intensifiesWashington Post US Closes Syrian Embassy, Presses Assad to GoABC News The Guardian all 11,647 news articles »
• Israel condemns Palestinian reconciliation deal - USA TODAY
  February 6, 2012 5:19 pm
  
  USA TODAY Israel condemns Palestinian reconciliation deal USA TODAY RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday took a decisive step toward reconciliation with the Islamic militant Hamas, agreeing to head an interim unity government that would prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza ... Palestinians announce agreement for unity governmentLos Angeles Times Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint governmentWashington Post Palestinian Rivals Agree to Form Unity GovernmentVoice of America CTV.ca -euronews -RT all 960 news articles »
• As snow falls in Britain, Heathrow upholds reputation as travelers' 'black hole' - Christian Science Monitor
  February 6, 2012 5:07 pm
  
  Christian Science Monitor As snow falls in Britain, Heathrow upholds reputation as travelers' 'black hole' Christian Science Monitor London's Heathrow airport is once again the target of criticism after a preemptive shutdown hours before a light snowfall in the United Kingdom. By Robert Marquand, Staff writer / February 6, 2012 Birds sit on a snowy railing in front of St. Stephens ... Gulf airlines resume normal operations to UKgulfnews.com Snow and ice cause travel disruptionBBC News Weather chaos: Heathrow can't cope in snow, admits ownerTelegraph.co.uk CNN -Reuters -The Press Association all 971 news articles »
• Finland's former finance minister victorious in presidential election - CNN
  February 6, 2012 12:56 pm
  
  The Guardian Finland's former finance minister victorious in presidential election CNN Former Finnish Finance Minister Sauli Niinisto emerged victorious in the nation's presidential election Sunday, according to preliminary results. According to Finland's Ministry of Justice, with 100% of votes counted, Niinisto defeated the nation's ... Former finance minister wins Finland's presidential election; first ...Washington Post Conservatives take second powerful post in FinlandBoston.com Sauli Niinistö: from tragedy to the presidencyeuronews all 669 news articles »