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N.B. group proposes stimulus you can believe in
EVERYONE is promising stimulus that will reshape economies, redesign communities, replace aging bridges, roads and buildings and, most important, save jobs (or, as more cautious speakers say, "create new jobs to replace the ones being lost"). The problem is no one is talking about how to sustain all of this new infrastructure once it is built: how to heat the schools, light the hospitals, resurface the roads and maintain the bridges. No one is overly concerned about how to pay for the debt that will be incurred or how to meet the expectations for further and comparable future investments that will be created.
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Nova Scotia needs clarity, not minority muddle
The geography of Nova Scotia is compelling. It inspires the visitor and defines the province. From its rugged coastlines to its lush valleys, the province is a classic Atlantic society imbued with a sense of tradition and culture. The people are a natural extension of this environment, living out their deep fondness for the place, the culture and their neighbours.
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Its enough to drive you to drink
SO, I MADE my way over to the Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. (NSLC) after work earlier this week to pick up some necessary provisions. For you see, that evening, my beautiful girlfriend, a woman I do not deserve, was cooking me dinner. And so I said, "My love, if you are handling the food, then leave the drink to me." And so off I set to the government store to procure a bottle of wine to accompany our meal.
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A Senate lottery What are the odds it would be worse
Despite his promises of reform in the shape of Senate elections, it now appears that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has found himself knee-deep in the yellowing resumes of Conservative party stalwarts who can be relied on to put in an appearance when their vote is needed. A public already punch-drunk from the effects of a disintegrating economy and increasingly cynical about political promises is unlikely to be much perturbed by this latest reversal.
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Santas sustainable transportation
Dear Santa, Christmas is coming. It’s your busiest time of year. As people become increasingly aware of the impact their actions have on the environment, I was wondering if you had stopped to consider the impact of your toy-delivery practices. I realize that in Canada, reindeer pull your sleigh full of gifts. This is far better than travelling by airplane or helicopter, but there are still some ecological considerations.
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