Ovarian cancer survivor hopes for early detection test

AMHERST - Doctors can test for most ailments that befall humankind, but one disease that remains elusive is ovarian cancer.Amherst's Bethany Hoeg hopes to change that.Hoeg is the new chairperson...

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• A test that can save your life Darrell Cole February 3, 2012
• Springhill ER closed twice next week February 3, 2012
• Town changes staff assignments Darrell Cole February 2, 2012
• Do you want to be Graham Steele? Darrell Cole February 2, 2012
• Snowmobile club wants trails maintained near town wellfield Darrell Cole February 2, 2012
• Sam says spring around the corner February 2, 2012
• Truck fire in Amherst February 1, 2012
• Unsupervised, the Internet can be a dangerous place Darrell Cole February 1, 2012

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Loss for Blues v. Pirates

PORT HAWKESBURY – The Cumberland County Blues fought hard in Port Hawkesbury tonight, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Strait Pirates. Final tally? 4-3. “We lost it in the first 10...

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• Victory on the South Shore February 3, 2012
• Blues play possible playoff opponents tonight in Port Hawkesbury Dave Mathieson February 2, 2012
• Ramblers face must-win games Darrell Cole February 2, 2012
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• JV Vikettes tourney begins Friday Dave Mathieson February 1, 2012

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Europe's unrelenting cold snap traps people with heavy snowfall

Eastern Europe's unrelenting and deadly cold snap produced another heavy snowfall in the Balkans on Saturday, trapping people in their homes and cars, causing power outages, and closing airports,...

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• Snowstorm hits Newfoundland and Labrador; flights cancelled February 4, 2012
• Canada's Jan Hudec powers his way to stunning World Cup downhill win at Chamonix February 4, 2012
• Death toll in Egypt clashes between police, protesters angry over soccer riot climbs to 11 February 4, 2012
• George Esper, who covered Vietnam War as Associated Press correspondent, dies at 79 February 4, 2012
• 1 dead, 2 injured in explosion in military housing near Calif. Marine Corps base February 4, 2012

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Cuts unnecessary: union

The president of the union that had nearly a quarter of its members told their jobs have been cut, or soon will be, says Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is making a mistake.

Gary Kean

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• Former Margolians store to remain as retail shops February 1, 2012
• Wind farm developer plans to double operation’s size February 1, 2012
• Scotsburn Dairy reviewing home delivery service February 1, 2012
• Company offers investors a piece of the pie Darrell Cole January 30, 2012
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NDP leader has big task ahead

As much as she may try, it appears as though interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel has lost the momentum generated by late leader Jack Layton following last year's federal election that, for the first...

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• School location deserves second look January 5, 2012
• Knowledge great for what it can do December 27, 2011
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• Everyone has a role in safer roads October 12, 2011
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Local duo release second CD

  AMHERST – Drew Moore and Rocky Ripley have collaborated on music for decades. But fans of the musicians, each of whom has performed at numerous venues around town, will get a chance...

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• Play about Viola Desmond presented where story began February 2, 2012
• Rankin's Marigold show almost sold out February 1, 2012
• Close encounters with star musicians January 30, 2012
• Children’s author helps celebrate Family Literacy Day Andrew Wagstaff January 28, 2012
• Popular ballet company wins national award January 24, 2012

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The place to chill

The idea of venturing to the snow village might give you cold feet, but visitors find that it is a magical place

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• War of 1812 bicentennial offers a wealth of historic sites to visit this year January 10, 2012
• Like sitting on top of the world; Big Sur, California Postmedia News October 6, 2011
• The perfect weekend getaway September 22, 2011
• Charlevoix's mills are historical treasures August 12, 2011
• Pink sand paradise July 19, 2011

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