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Bill’s Blog – by MLA Bill Horne

Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Christmas and I would like to thank all the hard-working volunteers and organizations that made Christmas enjoyable for everyone in our community. Some of my...

COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital

A Loss vs. A Decline (There’s a Big Difference) Imagine it’s November 2008 and two people are looking at their portfolios. They both see that the stock market has fallen roughly 40% in just over...
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COLUMN: Talking out my depression, anxiety

Talking. That’s the key thing for a person with depression. Unfortunately, for many they don’t talk and that allows the dark demons to build up and take over. And by then it’s too late to...

OP-ED: Student achievement and well-being a priority

The following is an Op-Ed from Becky Druhan, Education and Early Childhood Development Minister. How are our kids doing in school? This is the fundamental question all parents and caregivers have and one I ask...

COLUMN: MP’s News & Views with Darrell Samson

The following is the monthly column from Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson. EASTER I would like to wish everyone in the riding a very Happy Easter! HEALTHCARE I was delighted to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to deliver...
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Opinion: Teacher pleads with Premier to do the right thing

Editor's note: This is a letter that was sent to Premier Stephen McNeil. Dear Premier McNeil, I am a 20-year veteran teacher in Nova Scotia. I implore you to listen to what I am and my...

EDITORIAL: Respecting each other as COVID-19 restrictions lift

We all need to remember to be kind. Each of us saw the COVID-19 public health restrictions that we had over the past two years differently, some were good with them, others thought they shouldn't...

COLUMN: Time is your friend

This column is brought to you by: We live in a world filled with constant updates. And nowhere is this more evident than in the world of investing. Turn on a news radio station and...

COLUMN: O’Leary – the little town that could

Last week, I took a mini-vacation to PEI. There was a reason why I would go to the Island after summer has ended and just a few days into the fall season. It was...

COLUMN: Women & wealth event set for March 8 in Fall River

This column is from Jennifer Rideout. FALL RIVER: We invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm at Inn on the Lake in Fall River. There will be an educational...
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