Columns

From The Office Of Peter Stoffer MP - June 2009

Good News for CFB Shearwater I am pleased that the federal government has finalized the reacquisition of the 235 hectares of land located adjacent to CFB Shearwater.  Over the last ten years, many individuals, including the late Bill Farrell of Lawrencetown, encouraged the federal government to buy back these surplus lands because of their strategic... [Read more of this column]

Letters From The MLA - May 2009

Darrell Dexter said it best at the NDP’s annual general meeting in March. “There is one true test for a Nova Scotian government: have you made life better for the people of this province?” It’s a big question that ultimately boils down to people, and to quality of life. It also requires wise political decisions, a sound set of principles, and... [Read more of this column]

Councillor's Column - May 2009

We are now well into May and Summer is coming quick, as April was Volunteer Month I would like to take one last opportunity to thank all the volunteers in our District for all their terrific work and efforts on our behalf. I was very pleased to attend the HRM’s Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Harbourview Inn in Dartmouth and present awards... [Read more of this column]

HinesSight - Guest Editorial

“Vanity of Vanities” May 2009 Partisan politics, in its nature, is a rough and divisive game. Most of the time, that doesn’t bother me since its benefits often outweigh its rewards. Partisanship in politics ensures a crystallized image of issues and programmes, and acts as a vehicle for popular participation. As such, while this sort of politicking... [Read more of this column]

How To Be Healthy - Knee Pain? A New Treatment Approach to a Common Problem

Ask Yourself:  Do you feel pain in your knees when walking, running, or going down stairs?  Do you have pain on the outer or inner sides of your knees?  Do you experience pain in your knees when driving or sitting?  Do you have pain under or below your knee cap? [Read more of this column]  Read More →

Business And Finance - Summertime Readings

As a child I was a “doer”; I liked to run around, wrestle, and play sports. I wasn’t particularly fond of sitting in one spot, or sitting in general. But in my later years I’ve grown quite fond of this activity called “reading”; maybe you’ve heard of it. Chances are you’re doing it right now. But reading is fun; it’s opened up a whole... [Read more of this column]

Fall River Vision Implementation Committee - Community Residents Attend Fall River Implementation Committee’s Open House

On Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, the Fall River Vision Implementation Committee hosted an Open House to introduce the vision task groups to the community and to show the community some of what they had accomplished to date. The Transit task group had information on the rural express and community transit plans and offered ideas on alternate... [Read more of this column]

Keeping The Faith - Life Out of Death

After a personal prayer retreat several years ago, I began to experience a great sense of desolation, akin to wandering in a dry, barren, rather frightening desert. Thankfully, God uses desolation to drive us to our knees, confessing our desperate need for His powerful presence in our lives. So, despite feeling hopeless and fearful that morning, I sought... [Read more of this column]

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