Community pride evident
9/1/2010
To the Editor: After being downtown Sunday afternoon and seeing how many volunteers that were involved in the live TSN broadcast made me proud to say I am from Pictou. I'd like to say thank you to Craig Aucoin for not just giving me , but everyone coast to coast a heartwelmi...
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Doctors turn up the volume on the disease that whispers
9/1/2010
To the Editor: September is Ovarian Cancer Month and doctors in the province encourage women to become educated about the disease. In Canada, more than 2,600 women are diagnosed and 1,750 women die from this disease each year. Symptoms of ovarian cancer are generally non-specific and can be mist...
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Just say no to Old Harry development
9/1/2010
I could barely read "Boundary feuds thwarting attempts to drill promising prospects in the St. Lawrence" (Gazette, July 20). Surreal, it referred to the huge stakes involved in the "29-km long field of undersea hydrocarbons" as if "Old Harry" is all that exists in our precious Gulf of St. Lawrenc...
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Pharmacy historic but not longest running one
9/1/2010
To the Editor: I noted with interest the picture of the historic pharmacy established in 1848 by J.B.D. Fraser, and operated by Jack and son Jim McKenna when I was growing up in Pictou, and now the Pharmasave with a restored facade. This pharmacy is important in the history of medicine and phar...
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Public percerption is crucial to reputation of public servant
9/1/2010
To the Editor: When one enters the arena of public service, he/she should be cognizant of the fact that public perception is critical to the reputation of public service. Perhaps it is time for the Town of Pictou to adopt Code of Ethical behavior for elected officials. Indulging in self-serving l...
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Putting things in perspective
9/1/2010
To the Editor: A lot of things have been overlooked concerning these late year seniors in these Shiretown apartments. These apartments have always been a part of the Shiretown Nursing Home, you might say it’s the first stage of aging toward the home. And certainly this should have been taken into...
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Seeking info on relative
9/1/2010
To the Editor: My name is Matthew White and I am looking for some information on my grandfather's brother. My grandfather's name was Henry Matthias White and he was the brother to Marshall White who was the son of Peter and Lucy White. Marshall married Mary Ann McNeil, daughter of Daniel McNeil....
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Show compassion for victims of flooding in Pakistan
9/1/2010
To the Editor: The unprecedented flooding in Pakistan impacting so many millions of people speaks so clearly to our need for one another and reminds me of the very difficult days here in Pictou County in November 1992. I was very privileged to be amongst the absolutely beautiful outpouring of com...
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Show support for new group managing Hector
9/1/2010
As a citizen of the Town of Pictou and having attended the public meeting with regards to the sale of the Quay, I am still at a loss as to why Council seems to feel that they are not to be held responsible for choosing to close the site for this year. It was very obvious by comments made at the m...
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Strogan needs our support
9/1/2010
To the Editor: I am writing you to show support for Pat Strogan, our veterans ombudsman. As we now know, our Conservative government won’t be appointing Mr. Strogan to a second term as veterans ombudsman. As a person who helps veterans myself, I know how you have to fight and fight and fight most...
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Take in upcoming festival
9/1/2010
To The Editor: There's an event coming called Fusion Festival, Celebrating Our Diverse Community with food, music and joy at The Trenton Park on September 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This upcoming event will be great and hosted by terrific, wonderful people along with wonderful partners. Please, take it i...
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Vigilance motorists' surest road to safety
9/1/2010
The recent rash of motor vehicle collisions on the Trans Canada Highway has most people wondering why, and has some people calling for more money for more twinning. It’s a hackneyed debate that keeps dealing us the same answers. Twinning would prevent some of the crashes, but it costs money. In t...
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