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Hurricane Earl targets Maritimes
Environment Canada ramps up its weather advisories as Hurricane Earl stays on course for the Maritimes.

Earl closes N.S. parks, beaches
RCMP are warning Nova Scotians to stay away from the water Saturday morning, when Hurricane Earl is expected to reach the Maritimes, and the province has closed 125 parks in anticipation of the storm.

Earl scrubs Marine Atlantic crossings
The Crown corporation that provides the ferry service linking southern Newfoundland with Nova Scotia has cancelled some weekend crossings because of Hurricane Earl.

Order of Canada honours conferred
Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean presides over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony in Ottawa, bestowing the honour on four companions, 19 officers and 30 members.

2 jailed for senior's beating death
Two cousins have been handed prison terms for their part in a deadly assault on a 70-year-old man in Inverness, N.S., two years ago.

Earl warnings fail to cancel outdoor events
A motorcycle rally in Nova Scotia and an Acadian festival on P.E.I. are still slated to go ahead despite Hurricane Earl's approach.

Hurricane watch closes N.S. parks
The Canadian Hurricane Centre issues a hurricane watch for four Nova Scotia counties and expands its tropical storm watch to include large sections of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Amateur artist paints his weeds
A Cape Breton man unable to pull up weeds near his property decided to paint them instead.

War memorial plans draw objections
A controversy over additions to a war memorial in Cumberland County, N.S., has stopped the project.

Hospital air conditioning stops
Electrical problems at a Halifax, N.S., hospital shut down its air conditioning, forcing doctors to cancel some surgeries as the building heated up.

2 dogs left in hot vehicles: SPCA
The Nova Scotia SPCA says two dogs were left inside scorching-hot vehicles Thursday, and one owner may be charged.

Man found unconscious in jail cell dies
A Dartmouth man who was found unconscious in a police holding cell has died.

Atlantic Film Festival opens with Score
The Atlantic Film Festival will open with Score: A Hockey Musical, Michael McGowan's light-hearted romp through Canada's national sport.

1st steel plate cut for new patrol ships
Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea has cut the first steel plate for nine new patrol vessels to be built for the coast guard -a year to the day the contract was announced.

Man assaulted in New Waterford
A 65-year-old man was taken to hospital after he was severely beaten at a home in New Waterford Wednesday night.

CBC | Canadian News

LaFortune torture suspect to get psychiatric tests
Dustin Paxton must undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he awaits trial on charges of forcible confinement and assault in two separate cases, a Calgary judge says.

Hurricane Earl targets Maritimes
Environment Canada ramps up its weather advisories as Hurricane Earl stays on course for the Maritimes.

Earl closes N.S. parks, beaches
RCMP are warning Nova Scotians to stay away from the water Saturday morning, when Hurricane Earl is expected to reach the Maritimes, and the province has closed 125 parks in anticipation of the storm.

Order of Canada honours conferred
Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean presides over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony in Ottawa, bestowing the honour on four companions, 19 officers and 30 members.

B.C. sues balloon crash pilot for medical costs
The B.C. government is using a new piece of legislation that allows it to recover medical expenses to sue the pilot and others involved in a firey balloon crash that killed two people and injured several others.

Quebec package bomb injures man
A Quebec man in his 50s is in hospital with injuries to his hands and face after a package left on his doorstep exploded Friday morning.

Peshdary gets bail as RCMP probe alleged plot
Awso Peshdary, an Ottawa man detained on assault charges while under surveillance during an RCMP anti-terrorism investigation, has been granted bail.

Expelled student wins suit against Calgary school
A Calgary family has won a lawsuit against the prestigious Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School in Okotoks, Alta.

Man escapes captors at Vancouver high-rise
Two men and one woman are facing charges for allegedly holding another man captive in a downtown Vancouver luxury high-rise on Thursday evening, say police.

Calgary teen's hate crime conviction a 1st
A teen who admitted spraying anti-Jewish slogans in southwest Calgary is the first person in the city to be convicted of a hate crime.

OPP seek bloody clothing in Orangeville case
People in the Orangeville, Ont., area who may have encountered someone with "unexplained blood" on their footwear or clothing earlier this week have been asked to call police as they continue to investigate the disappearance of a local nurse

Jail cell sex video under lock and key: RCMP
A video recording of two women having sex in the Kamloops RCMP drunk tank is not going to turn up on YouTube anytime soon, if the RCMP have their way.

Gatineau school bus gets lost on 1st day
A school board in Gatineau, Que., is reviewing its busing policy after one of its buses carrying children home from the first day of school got lost and ended up near Gatineau Park.

Ont. terror suspect linked to Pakistan: police
Police believe one of three Ontario men charged in connection with an alleged terrorism plot travelled to Pakistan seeking terrorist training, sources have told CBC News.

Man burned in Edmonton house blast
A man received first-degree burns to his face and hands when an explosion in his basement shook homes in Edmonton's northend Thursday night.

101.5 The Hawk - Local News

Hurricane Earl making its way to the Quad Counties

There has been a tropical storm watch put in place for the Quad Counties.

Hurricane Earl is currently traveling as a category

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Local participant in national cancer ride set to start

A local school teacher will be making her way to the west coast to start a country wide bike tour.

Suzanne Delaney

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Antigonish RCMP apprehend impaired driver

RCMP have arrested the second impaired driver of the month in Antigonish.

A 55-year-old Antigonish county man was arrested Thursday.

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Richmond Arena has new owners

The Richmond Arena is now officially owned by Richmond County.

An agreement has been completed and the counties first priority is

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Get ready for Earl: Red Cross

People across the province are getting ready for hurricane Earl.

The Canadian Red Cross is reminding you to take the proper

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Pair sentenced in Rorison death

Two cousins who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of an Inverness senior will spend time behind bars.

Justice Cindy Bourgeois gave

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SPCA reminding people to keep pets safe in hot temperatures

As temperatures creep higher and higher in the province the SPCA is asking pet owners to take extra care of their furry friends.

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Public Health enhancing services in Quad County schools

Health services are getting a boost in Quad County schools.

Public Health representatives made a presentation to principles during a meeting

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SRSB in between regional education officer

The Strait Regional School Board is currently in between regional education officers.

The position has been posted and should be filled

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SRSB launching new website

The Strait Regional School Board is launching a brand new website.

The new reformed website should be up and running within

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Weakening Earl could still hit Maritimes hard
Hurricane Earl is losing steam as it gets nearer to Canadian territory, though experts warn it will still carry a punch when it arrives in the Maritimes.

Strong quake rocks New Zealand's South Island
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries.

Man injured by exploding package near Montreal
A man was rushed to hospital Friday after a package blew up in his face at his Montreal-area home.

Blood-soaked bedsheets sought in Varaschin case
Investigators are looking for pieces of blood-soaked bedding and information about bloody clothing in the case of a missing Ontario woman, who is believed to be the victim of foul play.

Bail granted for man linked to terrorism probe
A 20-year-old Ottawa man arrested -- but never charged -- in connection to a terror probe, was granted bail Friday morning on unrelated domestic assault charges.

PM's chief of staff Guy Giorno stepping down
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff Guy Giorno is reportedly stepping down, leaving a large void in the PMO.

Woman who had acid thrown on face recalls attack
Police in Washington are looking for a woman who splashed acid into the face of another woman in what is believed to have been a random attack.

Paxton ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment
A girl under the age of 18 was held against her will at the same time as Dustin LaFortune, court documents revealed Friday in a disturbing case of alleged torture and forcible confinement.

Obama: Jobs numbers positive but not 'good enough'
Private employers in the United States hired more workers over the past three months than first thought, a glimmer of hope for the weak economy ahead of the Labour Day weekend.

UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai airport
A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed shortly after takeoff Friday outside Dubai, officials said.

Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills dozens
Suicide bombings targeting religious minorities killed at least 44 people in Pakistan on Friday, sharply driving up the toll of sectarian assaults in a country already battered by massive flooding.

BP says cost of Gulf oil spill reaches US$8B
BP says it has so far spent US$8 billion responding to the disastrous oil well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in troubled border state
Soldiers killed at least 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has become one of the most dangerous battlegrounds in the country's drug war.

Ottawa firm on refusal to fund abortions in Third World
The Harper government insists it hasn't backed down from its refusal to fund abortions in Third World countries.

Effect of chronic stress may be found in hair: study
If our eyes are the window to our soul, might our hair be a window into our heart attack risk? Canadian researchers think it might be, suggesting that clues found in our hair could signal if we're likely to suffer a heart attack.

Bone-strengthening drugs may raise throat cancer risk
People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

Indonesian 2-year-old kicks smoking habit
Indonesia's smoking toddler has kicked the habit. Psychologist Seto Mulyadi, who took the child into his own home as part of rehabilitation efforts, said Friday the boy has stopped asking for cigarettes.

Scientists uncover secret behind magical free kick
Thirteen years after Roberto Carlos stunned onlookers with his amazing "banana" free kick that seemed to defy the law of physics, scientists have finally worked out just how he did it.

Lemieux, Campbell among Order of Canada honorees
Retired hockey star Mario Lemieux and former prime minister Kim Campbell are being honoured in Order of Canada ceremonies today.

Consumer confidence falls for 2nd straight quarter: poll
Pollster Harris-Decima says Canadians grew even more uncertain about their finances in August as job losses mounted and the U.S. economy appeared to remain on shaky ground.

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Weakening Earl could still hit Maritimes hard
Hurricane Earl is losing steam as it gets nearer to Canadian territory, though experts warn it will still carry a punch when it arrives in the Maritimes.

Strong 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand's South Island
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries.

Man injured by exploding package near Montreal
A man was rushed to hospital Friday after a package blew up in his face at his Montreal-area home.

Blood-soaked bedsheets sought in Varaschin case
Investigators are looking for pieces of blood-soaked bedding and information about bloody clothing in the case of a missing Ontario woman, who is believed to be the victim of foul play.

Bail granted for man linked to terrorism probe
A 20-year-old Ottawa man arrested -- but never charged -- in connection to a terror probe, was granted bail Friday morning on unrelated domestic assault charges.

PM's chief of staff Guy Giorno stepping down
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff Guy Giorno is reportedly stepping down, leaving a large void in the PMO.

Woman who had acid thrown on face recalls attack
Police in Washington are looking for a woman who splashed acid into the face of another woman in what is believed to have been a random attack.

Paxton ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment
A girl under the age of 18 was held against her will at the same time as Dustin LaFortune, court documents revealed Friday in a disturbing case of alleged torture and forcible confinement.

Obama: Jobs numbers positive but not 'good enough'
Private employers in the United States hired more workers over the past three months than first thought, a glimmer of hope for the weak economy ahead of the Labour Day weekend.

UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai airport
A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed shortly after takeoff Friday outside Dubai, officials said.

Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills dozens
Suicide bombings targeting religious minorities killed at least 44 people in Pakistan on Friday, sharply driving up the toll of sectarian assaults in a country already battered by massive flooding.

BP says cost of Gulf oil spill reaches US$8B
BP says it has so far spent US$8 billion responding to the disastrous oil well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in troubled border state
Soldiers killed at least 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has become one of the most dangerous battlegrounds in the country's drug war.

Ottawa firm on refusal to fund abortions in Third World
The Harper government insists it hasn't backed down from its refusal to fund abortions in Third World countries.

Effect of chronic stress may be found in hair: study
If our eyes are the window to our soul, might our hair be a window into our heart attack risk? Canadian researchers think it might be, suggesting that clues found in our hair could signal if we're likely to suffer a heart attack.

Bone-strengthening drugs may raise throat cancer risk
People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

Indonesian 2-year-old kicks smoking habit
Indonesia's smoking toddler has kicked the habit. Psychologist Seto Mulyadi, who took the child into his own home as part of rehabilitation efforts, said Friday the boy has stopped asking for cigarettes.

Scientists uncover secret behind magical free kick
Thirteen years after Roberto Carlos stunned onlookers with his amazing "banana" free kick that seemed to defy the law of physics, scientists have finally worked out just how he did it.



River Bourgeois Community Festival
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EVERY MONDAY - Square Dance with live music - St. Peter's
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Glencoe Day
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Keltic Lodge Summer Concert Series - JP Cormier
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