http://www.theadvance.ca/images/logo/logo_qc_advance-medium.gifhttp://www.theadvance.ca/List of the latest articles from this category.http://www.theadvance.caThu, 17 May 2012 18:50:56 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 18:50:56 -0400enhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-05-17/article-2978282/Artisan-showcase-returning-to-town/1Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400The Artisan Showcase is set to make a re-appearance, but this time it will be in time for the Liverpool International Theatre Festival (LITF). http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-05-17/article-2978282/Artisan-showcase-returning-to-town/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caArtshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-05-17/article-2978282/Artisan-showcase-returning-to-town/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-16/article-2981002/Leopold-guilty-of-manslaughter/1Wed, 16 May 2012 16:14:57 -0400James Leroy Leopold has been found guilty of manslaughter. The decision came after jury deliberation finished shortly before 4 p.m. Leopold will be sentenced on June 27 at 9 a.m.http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-16/article-2981002/Leopold-guilty-of-manslaughter/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-16/article-2981002/Leopold-guilty-of-manslaughter/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-05-16/article-2978274/Making-memories-part-of-new-cafe-feel/1Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400A new cafe is opening this week on May 17 down on the Liverpool waterfront, and co-owner Linda Smith says she hopes to recapture some of that feel from days gone by. http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-05-16/article-2978274/Making-memories-part-of-new-cafe-feel/1nmoase@theadvance.caBusinesshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-05-16/article-2978274/Making-memories-part-of-new-cafe-feel/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979807/Murder-trial-deliberation-set-to-begin/1Tue, 15 May 2012 14:56:36 -0400A six-woman, six-man jury will soon decide James Leroy Leopold’s outcome, after Leopold confessed in a videotaped interrogation to accidently killing his fiancée, Laura Lee Robertson, 47. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979807/Murder-trial-deliberation-set-to-begin/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979807/Murder-trial-deliberation-set-to-begin/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979681/Leopold-confesses-in-videotaped-interrogation/1Tue, 15 May 2012 13:19:41 -0400The jury finished watching a nine-hour videotaped interrogation of James Leroy Leopold, in which Leopold confessed to killing Laura Lee Robertson. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979681/Leopold-confesses-in-videotaped-interrogation/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979681/Leopold-confesses-in-videotaped-interrogation/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/Politics/2012-05-15/article-2978252/Darlene-Norman-running-for-mayor/1Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400Another candidate has put their name forward seeking the job as Mayor of the Region of Queens. Coun. Darlene Norman, who currently represents the White Point through Port Joli riding has officially announced she will seek the seat in the fall. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/Politics/2012-05-15/article-2978252/Darlene-Norman-running-for-mayor/1nmoase@theadvance.caPoliticshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/Politics/2012-05-15/article-2978252/Darlene-Norman-running-for-mayor/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-05-15/article-2978259/Curtain-rises-on-theatre-festival/1Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400The Liverpool International Theatre Festival is set to begin this Wednesday evening, with groups from around the world taking to the Astor Theatre's stage. http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-05-15/article-2978259/Curtain-rises-on-theatre-festival/1nmoase@theadvance.caFestivals & eventshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-05-15/article-2978259/Curtain-rises-on-theatre-festival/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978268/Group-seeking-control-of-town-hall/1Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400There's an effort underway to help revitalize Main Street with the arts. A sub-committee of the Astor Theatre Society was in Committee of the Whole on May 8, to propose an arts centre replace the Sherman Hines Museum at the old Liverpool Town Hall. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978268/Group-seeking-control-of-town-hall/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978268/Group-seeking-control-of-town-hall/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978245/No-ban-for-fish-farm/1Mon, 14 May 2012 08:47:13 -0400The Region of Queens received a response from Fisheries minister Sterling Belliveau on banning the Port Mouton Bay fish farm site, however it wasn't the answer they were hoping for. It also turns out the moratorium on expansion has no teeth if an application comes forward. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978245/No-ban-for-fish-farm/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978245/No-ban-for-fish-farm/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-05-13/article-2972442/Grocery-shopping-101/1Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400I have a confession to make. I love shopping at grocery stores. Each week I actually look forward to going to the grocery store, and a treat for me is going to the gourmet grocery stores in Halifax. However I still try and stick to a grocery budget. The best way to keep to your budget is with a ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-05-13/article-2972442/Grocery-shopping-101/1nmoase@theadvance.caColumnshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-05-13/article-2972442/Grocery-shopping-101/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-05-12/article-2972437/Hunts-Point-Wharf-community-event/1Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400On May 25 at 6:30 p.m., the Mersey Heritage Society is hosting an open meeting at the Hunts Point Community Hall for anyone interested in hearing more about Hunts Point Wharf. People are encouraged to come and share photographs, slides, stories, and folklore about the Hunts Point Wharf and area ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-05-12/article-2972437/Hunts-Point-Wharf-community-event/1Artshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-05-12/article-2972437/Hunts-Point-Wharf-community-event/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-11/article-2972434/Another-local-beats-Boston/1Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400Victor Nickerson crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon for his seventh time on April 16. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-11/article-2972434/Another-local-beats-Boston/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caSportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-11/article-2972434/Another-local-beats-Boston/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2975439/Video-interview-played-in-Leopold-trial/1Thu, 10 May 2012 08:14:17 -0400Sgt. Greg Vardy, with the truth verification section, was the tenth witness to take the stand in the second-degree murder trial of James Leroy Leopold. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2975439/Video-interview-played-in-Leopold-trial/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2975439/Video-interview-played-in-Leopold-trial/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2972425/Graduating-student-says-Gorham-School-helped-him/1Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400Jeremy Rhyno says Gorham Memorial Education Centre in Liverpool has made learning fun and helped him grow up. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2972425/Graduating-student-says-Gorham-School-helped-him/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2972425/Graduating-student-says-Gorham-School-helped-him/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/Justice/2012-05-09/article-2974401/Expert-witness-takes-the-stand/1Wed, 09 May 2012 08:50:10 -0400The jury heard seven people testify on day two of the second-degree murder trial of James Leopold in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Bridgewater on May 8.http://www.theadvance.ca/News/Justice/2012-05-09/article-2974401/Expert-witness-takes-the-stand/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caJusticehttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/Justice/2012-05-09/article-2974401/Expert-witness-takes-the-stand/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-05-09/article-2972391/Simple-problem%2C-complex-solution/1Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400The Internet is an amazing tool, and has become something that almost all of us have access to. Information is at our fingertips, and we can connect with people from all parts of the Earth. Unfortunately in the past decade a dark spectre has gained in power on the Internet as well: Cyberbullying. http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-05-09/article-2972391/Simple-problem%2C-complex-solution/1nmoase@theadvance.caEditorialshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-05-09/article-2972391/Simple-problem%2C-complex-solution/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-05-09/article-2972397/Tickets-up-for-LITF/1Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400With less than one month before the Liverpool International Theatre Festival (LITF) lights up the stage of the Astor Theatre, patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets to ensure they get the best seats in the house for the plays they want to see. http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-05-09/article-2972397/Tickets-up-for-LITF/1Festivals & eventshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-05-09/article-2972397/Tickets-up-for-LITF/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973790/Leopold-case-begins/1Tue, 08 May 2012 15:06:16 -0400A trial by judge and jury for James Leopold began at Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Bridgewater on May 7. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973790/Leopold-case-begins/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973790/Leopold-case-begins/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2972390/Virtually-on-strike/1Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400The workers at Queens Daycare waged a virtual strike on May 1, bringing awareness to what Early Childhood educators do in their communities. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2972390/Virtually-on-strike/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2972390/Virtually-on-strike/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-07/article-2972386/Student-thanks-TADD/1Mon, 07 May 2012 10:09:18 -0400The purple case on MacKenzie Colp’s iPod touch matches her jacket almost perfectly. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-07/article-2972386/Student-thanks-TADD/1Educationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-07/article-2972386/Student-thanks-TADD/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-07/article-2972383/Wickwire-wins-WOW/1Mon, 07 May 2012 10:06:14 -0400Students of Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy in Liverpool applauded and cheered loudly when they heard their results of the annual Wow Reading Challenge at an assembly on May 1. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-07/article-2972383/Wickwire-wins-WOW/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caEducationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-07/article-2972383/Wickwire-wins-WOW/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-05-07/article-2972363/Paintings-raise-%24700-for-children-in-need/1Mon, 07 May 2012 09:54:37 -0400When four-year-old Tegan Whynot started painted pictures to help children in need, it started with just a few paintings sent to family and friends. Never did she, or her parents, think it would lead to over $700 coming in from all over the county and beyond. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-05-07/article-2972363/Paintings-raise-%24700-for-children-in-need/1nmoase@theadvance.caLivinghttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-05-07/article-2972363/Paintings-raise-%24700-for-children-in-need/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-05/article-2966906/Milton-and-Mill-Village-celebrate-Education-Week/1Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400Students from Milton Centennial School and Mill Village Consolidated School were introduced to meditation last week for Education Week 2012. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-05/article-2966906/Milton-and-Mill-Village-celebrate-Education-Week/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caEducationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-05-05/article-2966906/Milton-and-Mill-Village-celebrate-Education-Week/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-04/article-2966899/Triathlete-trains-for-Epic-Dartmouth/1Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400In about two months, Graham Muise will jump in the water for a 3.9-kilometre swim, followed by a 180-kilometre bike ride and, finally, a 42.2-kilometre run to the finish line. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-04/article-2966899/Triathlete-trains-for-Epic-Dartmouth/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caSportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-04/article-2966899/Triathlete-trains-for-Epic-Dartmouth/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-03/article-2966893/Local-completes-Boston-Marathon/1Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400Her goal was to finish, and she did. Milton resident Anita Howard crossed the Boston Marathon’s finish line for her first time on April 16.http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-03/article-2966893/Local-completes-Boston-Marathon/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caSportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-03/article-2966893/Local-completes-Boston-Marathon/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-05-02/article-2966890/Skateboard-rule-change-long-overdue/1Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400It's great there is an effort underway to build a skate park in Liverpool. The area next to Queens Place is almost perfect for it. The land is open, cleared, and just waiting for development. Hopefully they can get it off the ground and turn it into a great space. We didn't need to wait 15 ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-05-02/article-2966890/Skateboard-rule-change-long-overdue/1nmoase@theadvance.caEditorialshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-05-02/article-2966890/Skateboard-rule-change-long-overdue/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-01/article-2968114/Privacheer-closing/1Tue, 01 May 2012 13:55:20 -0400The Liverpool Privacheers held their closing ceremonies on April 24, handing out awards and recognition for the year's efforts.http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-01/article-2968114/Privacheer-closing/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caSportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-05-01/article-2968114/Privacheer-closing/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Health/2012-05-01/article-2966932/Seniors-fair-returns-to-Best-Western/1Tue, 01 May 2012 07:01:00 -0400The 10thannual seniors’ information fair is set to be in Liverpool at the Best Western from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 7. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Health/2012-05-01/article-2966932/Seniors-fair-returns-to-Best-Western/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caHealthhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Health/2012-05-01/article-2966932/Seniors-fair-returns-to-Best-Western/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2966915/Changing-faces-at-cadets/1Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400Things are going to be busy for the Liverpool 545 Royal Air Cadet Squadron. The 60th anniversary of the squad is coming up at the end of May and shortly after they will move to their new headquarters. On April 25 though it was time to hand the reigns over to a new commanding officer. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2966915/Changing-faces-at-cadets/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2966915/Changing-faces-at-cadets/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-04-30/article-2966879/Passion-for-teaching/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:37 -0400“All teachers deserve a medal.” That’s Warren Dobson’s philosophy about teachers.http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-04-30/article-2966879/Passion-for-teaching/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caEducationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-04-30/article-2966879/Passion-for-teaching/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-30/article-2966874/ECMA-for-two/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:52:25 -0400When you are concentrating on taking photos, the rest of the world can fade away as you focus on the shot. Even when your name is called out for an East Coast Music Award. http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-30/article-2966874/ECMA-for-two/1nmoase@theadvance.caArtshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-30/article-2966874/ECMA-for-two/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-28/article-2962224/Determined-to-make-music/1Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400Mike Mosher sat in a wheel chair, microphone in hand, doing what he’s passionate about doing, what he’s been doing his whole life. Making music. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-28/article-2962224/Determined-to-make-music/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caLivinghttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-28/article-2962224/Determined-to-make-music/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-27/article-2962223/Cinco-de-Mayo-to-be-celebrated/1Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400The committee for the Liverpool International Theatre Festival (LIFT) is busily getting ready for its fundraising event, Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for Fifth of May). http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-27/article-2962223/Cinco-de-Mayo-to-be-celebrated/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caArtshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-27/article-2962223/Cinco-de-Mayo-to-be-celebrated/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Tourism/2012-04-26/article-2962220/Beautifying-the-neighbourhood/1Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400A group of businesswomen in Queens County is looking forward to seeing Liverpool become a little brighter in the coming months. http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Tourism/2012-04-26/article-2962220/Beautifying-the-neighbourhood/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caTourismhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Tourism/2012-04-26/article-2962220/Beautifying-the-neighbourhood/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963574/More-shutdowns-planned-for-Bowater/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:25:09 -0400A lack of orders is bringing two more shutdowns to the Bowater Mersey Paper mill. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963574/More-shutdowns-planned-for-Bowater/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963574/More-shutdowns-planned-for-Bowater/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-25/article-2962218/New-improv-group-quick-on-their-feet/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400Two people stand on the floor making up a scene as they go. A few seconds later, one exits to tap a waiting actor. Relieved, the person who’s been waiting joins the scene. http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-25/article-2962218/New-improv-group-quick-on-their-feet/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caArtshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-25/article-2962218/New-improv-group-quick-on-their-feet/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962216/DFO-holds-public-meeting/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:41:36 -0400About 20 people attended an information session about fishing and dipping gaspereau at the Milton fihway and roll dam at Queens Place on April 19. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962216/DFO-holds-public-meeting/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962216/DFO-holds-public-meeting/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-04-23/article-2961286/Liverpool-Priva-Cheer-Club-to-host-closing-ceremony%0D%0A/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:50:53 -0400Brittany Hupman, Taylor Whynot and Destiny Smith-Huphman take turns running across the floor, and springing from a beat board to a big blue mat. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-04-23/article-2961286/Liverpool-Priva-Cheer-Club-to-host-closing-ceremony%0D%0A/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caSportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-04-23/article-2961286/Liverpool-Priva-Cheer-Club-to-host-closing-ceremony%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961284/Budget-approved-for-fiscal-year-2012-2013/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:48:49 -0400The Region of Queens council approved the 2012-2013 fiscal year’s budget at its regular council meeting on April 16. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961284/Budget-approved-for-fiscal-year-2012-2013/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961284/Budget-approved-for-fiscal-year-2012-2013/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2958236/Sneak-peek-at-the-new-school/1Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:31:28 -0400A group of about 30 people got a sneak peek of the new middle school for Queens County on April 10.http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2958236/Sneak-peek-at-the-new-school/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2958236/Sneak-peek-at-the-new-school/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-17/article-2956461/Back-up/1Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:19:18 -0400DFO enforcement upsets fishershttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-17/article-2956461/Back-up/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-17/article-2956461/Back-up/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955685/Office-still-open%0D%0A/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:26:16 -0400There is construction on the sidewalk in front of the Queens County Advance office. The office is still open for its regular hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. If there are any questions, please contact The Advance at 354-3441.http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955685/Office-still-open%0D%0A/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955685/Office-still-open%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-04-15/article-2951909/Dressed-for-success/1Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400What’s the difference between a $20 meal and a $30 meal? A simple piece of PVC piping. http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-04-15/article-2951909/Dressed-for-success/1nmoase@theadvance.caColumnshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-04-15/article-2951909/Dressed-for-success/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-14/article-2951903/Amazing-trip-for-girls-choir/1Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400Professional performances, both planned and unplanned, a music video and many, many rollercoaster’s added up to make a memorable trip for the Queens County Girls Choir. http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-14/article-2951903/Amazing-trip-for-girls-choir/1nmoase@theadvance.caArtshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/2012-04-14/article-2951903/Amazing-trip-for-girls-choir/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-04-13/article-2951902/Teaching-the-unknown-history/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400History classes are one of the foundations of our school system, but there is a whole side of Nova Scotia’s history that needs to be part of the system. That was the message Mi’kmaq elder Daniel Paul had last week. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-04-13/article-2951902/Teaching-the-unknown-history/1nmoase@theadvance.caEducationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-04-13/article-2951902/Teaching-the-unknown-history/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-04-12/article-2951900/Golf-club-hits-80-years/1Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400A lot of history has taken place at the White Point Golf Course, and despite a fire that destroyed the main lodge in November 2011 the course opened its 80thyear on April 6. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-04-12/article-2951900/Golf-club-hits-80-years/1Sportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-04-12/article-2951900/Golf-club-hits-80-years/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-04-11/article-2951887/Queens-County-volunteer-hounoured%3A-Martin-Hilliard/1Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:18:36 -0400Martin Hilliard sits in his kitchen at the Morton House in Milton, and in the background his parrot can be heard saying, “Hello. Hello.” http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-04-11/article-2951887/Queens-County-volunteer-hounoured%3A-Martin-Hilliard/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caCommunityhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-04-11/article-2951887/Queens-County-volunteer-hounoured%3A-Martin-Hilliard/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-04-11/article-2951874/Queens-County-volunteer-honoured%3A-Linda-Frail/1Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:02:23 -0400People need people, and that’s a huge reason why Linda Frail is so involved with her community as a volunteer. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-04-11/article-2951874/Queens-County-volunteer-honoured%3A-Linda-Frail/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caCommunityhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-04-11/article-2951874/Queens-County-volunteer-honoured%3A-Linda-Frail/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Entertainment/2012-04-10/article-2950877/Morrissey-travels-new-ground-with-children%26rsquo%3Bs-book/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:28:11 -0400Donna Morrissey is known to Queens County audiences for her novels and workshops, and now she has a new book and workshop coming up this weekend. However this book is a bit of a departure for Morrissey. Cross Katie Kross is her first children’s book. http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Entertainment/2012-04-10/article-2950877/Morrissey-travels-new-ground-with-children%26rsquo%3Bs-book/1nmoase@theadvance.caEntertainmenthttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Entertainment/2012-04-10/article-2950877/Morrissey-travels-new-ground-with-children%26rsquo%3Bs-book/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950876/School-concept-design-to-be-showcased/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:25:28 -0400Parents, students and those that are curious will get a chance to see the concept plan of the new middle school next week. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950876/School-concept-design-to-be-showcased/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950876/School-concept-design-to-be-showcased/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-04-09/article-2950412/An-artistic-touch-in-Liverpool/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:45:37 -0400A new business has opened its doors on the Main Street of Liverpool. Conopeum Art opened last weekend, and owner Stacey Smart-Chandler is hoping it will make art more accessible in the community. http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-04-09/article-2950412/An-artistic-touch-in-Liverpool/1nmoase@theadvance.caBusinesshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-04-09/article-2950412/An-artistic-touch-in-Liverpool/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-04-08/article-2945041/Perfection-in-simplicity/1Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400I used to think that a good meal and complex preparation went hand in hand. After all, restaurant meals always taste so much better than anything I had ever made before, and they must be hard to make. Well, not really. http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-04-08/article-2945041/Perfection-in-simplicity/1nmoase@theadvance.caColumnshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-04-08/article-2945041/Perfection-in-simplicity/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-07/article-2945035/Independence%2C-social-interaction-key-part-of-day-program/1Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400More and more seniors are living at home longer as they age, but sometimes getting out to do things can be a challenge. The idea behind the Queens County Adult Day Program is to let seniors keep that independence, while giving them a place for social interaction. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-07/article-2945035/Independence%2C-social-interaction-key-part-of-day-program/1nmoase@theadvance.caLivinghttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-07/article-2945035/Independence%2C-social-interaction-key-part-of-day-program/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2945029/Burning-permits-and-grass-burning-myths/1Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400The province has two timely fire-related reminders for Nova Scotians: burning brush within 1,000 feet (300 metres) of woods requires a provincial burning permit, and burning grass should be avoided. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2945029/Burning-permits-and-grass-burning-myths/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2945029/Burning-permits-and-grass-burning-myths/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Natural-resources/2012-04-05/article-2945009/--%0D%0ASouthwest-biosphere-marks-milestone%0D%0A/1Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400The southwest Nova Scotia biosphere hit a major mark last year, celebrating its 10th anniversary. However some people don’t even know they are living in the biosphere. That’s something Lisa Kamperman, manager of Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association is hoping to change. http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Natural-resources/2012-04-05/article-2945009/--%0D%0ASouthwest-biosphere-marks-milestone%0D%0A/1nmoase@theadvance.caNatural resourceshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Natural-resources/2012-04-05/article-2945009/--%0D%0ASouthwest-biosphere-marks-milestone%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947234/Five-arrested-in-Liverpool-on-drug-charges/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:11:07 -0400Queens District RCMP, assisted by the Shelburne Street Crime Enforcement Unit and the Yarmouth Police Service Dog Unit, arrested five people for drug related offences in Liverpool. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947234/Five-arrested-in-Liverpool-on-drug-charges/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947234/Five-arrested-in-Liverpool-on-drug-charges/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946881/Two-charged-after-drug-bust-in-Brooklyn/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:50:44 -0400Two people from Brooklyn have been charged after a drug seizure on April 2.http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946881/Two-charged-after-drug-bust-in-Brooklyn/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946881/Two-charged-after-drug-bust-in-Brooklyn/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-04/article-2944992/Pilgrim-Walk-with-the-Cross-Expands-Again/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400 Last year, people walked from Pilgrim United Church in Brooklyn into Liverpool carrying a cross joining in with what has become a Liverpool Good Friday tradition of carrying the cross between the five churches of Liverpool and stopping at each church for a short service of worship. This year, ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-04/article-2944992/Pilgrim-Walk-with-the-Cross-Expands-Again/1Livinghttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-04-04/article-2944992/Pilgrim-Walk-with-the-Cross-Expands-Again/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945005/Mayoral-candidates-step-foraward/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:02 -0400“I’d like to bring people back into the process,” says Owen Hamlin about one of the main reasons he’s decided to run for mayor in the next municipal election set for October. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945005/Mayoral-candidates-step-foraward/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945005/Mayoral-candidates-step-foraward/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945002/Mayoral-candidates-step-forward/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:01 -0400There are a few reasons Mervin Hartlen, who grew up in Queens County, wants to be mayor. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945002/Mayoral-candidates-step-forward/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945002/Mayoral-candidates-step-forward/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Soccer/2012-04-03/article-2944998/Queens-soccer-looking-for-new-blood/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400Soccer season is starting soon, and the Queens Soccer Association is looking for a changing of the guard. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Soccer/2012-04-03/article-2944998/Queens-soccer-looking-for-new-blood/1nmoase@theadvance.caSoccerhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Soccer/2012-04-03/article-2944998/Queens-soccer-looking-for-new-blood/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945367/--%0D%0ASchool-concept-design-to-be-showcased%0D%0A/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:50:39 -0400Parents, students and those that are curious will get a chance to see the concept plan of the new middle school next week. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945367/--%0D%0ASchool-concept-design-to-be-showcased%0D%0A/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945367/--%0D%0ASchool-concept-design-to-be-showcased%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945023/Thorburn-takes-Bantam-B-tourney/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:35:48 -0400The Thorburn Golden Hawks Bantam B team took the Bantam B Provincial Hockey Championship with a 7-4 win against the Liverpool Cougars at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool on April 1.http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945023/Thorburn-takes-Bantam-B-tourney/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945023/Thorburn-takes-Bantam-B-tourney/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944941/Alternate-school-moving-out-of-Gorham%0D%0A/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:30:35 -0400In anticipation of board-wide funding cuts, education programs at Gorham Memorial Education Centre will be getting new roofs. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944941/Alternate-school-moving-out-of-Gorham%0D%0A/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944941/Alternate-school-moving-out-of-Gorham%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-30/article-2943230/--Ian-Foster-coming-to-Lanes/1Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:29:17 -0400ECMA nominated artist Ian Foster is coming to Lanes Privateer in on March 31, bringing his blend of folk songwriting and storytelling to the stage. http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-30/article-2943230/--Ian-Foster-coming-to-Lanes/1Festivals & eventshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-30/article-2943230/--Ian-Foster-coming-to-Lanes/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-29/article-2942230/--%0D%0A%0D%0AIn-memory-of-Marjorie%0D%0A/1Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:53:05 -0400Each of Marjorie Williams’ siblings placed a rose in her coffin. There was also a photo of Marjorie’s mother, a scratch ticket and scratcher. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-29/article-2942230/--%0D%0A%0D%0AIn-memory-of-Marjorie%0D%0A/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caLivinghttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-29/article-2942230/--%0D%0A%0D%0AIn-memory-of-Marjorie%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-03-28/article-2941263/Housing-development-soon-showcasing-first-unit/1Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:51:07 -0400A hiccup in the economy delayed the start of Maple Ridge Estates, but now developer Tim Clattenburg, of Clattco Construction and Home Design Ltd., is building the first of what he hopes will be many homes. http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-03-28/article-2941263/Housing-development-soon-showcasing-first-unit/1nmoase@theadvance.caBusinesshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-03-28/article-2941263/Housing-development-soon-showcasing-first-unit/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940522/--%0D%0ALibrary-boycotts-Random-House-ebooks%0D%0A/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:54:40 -0400The South Shore Public Library is boycotting ebooks published by Random House, after what they see is an unfair pricing increase. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940522/--%0D%0ALibrary-boycotts-Random-House-ebooks%0D%0A/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940522/--%0D%0ALibrary-boycotts-Random-House-ebooks%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-27/article-2940164/Finding-Digs-for-Dogs/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:53 -0400It was a big turnout for the “Digs for Dogs” on March 20, most certainly helped by the usually warm weather. In the course of an hour and a half over 30 dogs turned out, with owners in tow, for a romp in the lower ball field in Liverpool. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-27/article-2940164/Finding-Digs-for-Dogs/1nmoase@theadvance.caCommunityhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-27/article-2940164/Finding-Digs-for-Dogs/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939374/Market-going-to-Hank-Snow-Home-Town-Museum/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:13:25 -0400As the days get longer and weather warmer, market season gets closer. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939374/Market-going-to-Hank-Snow-Home-Town-Museum/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caCommunityhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939374/Market-going-to-Hank-Snow-Home-Town-Museum/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939370/Arena-being-reused-in-new-school/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:10:41 -0400 Queens Memorial arena is being sold to the province, to make way for the new middle school. However the building won’t just be torn down to make way for a new one. The province plans on incorporating part of the framing into the new school. Ramona Jennex, minister of education with province, ...http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939370/Arena-being-reused-in-new-school/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939370/Arena-being-reused-in-new-school/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-03-25/article-2938906/A-trip-to-the-Riverbank-Cafe/1Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:14:19 -0400I think if there’s any place other than the Advance office people expected to see me, it was at Woodpile Carvings and Café. Many, many people asked me “what was I going to do?” when the Woodpile closed in September 2011. http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-03-25/article-2938906/A-trip-to-the-Riverbank-Cafe/1nmoase@theadvance.caColumnshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-03-25/article-2938906/A-trip-to-the-Riverbank-Cafe/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937512/Region-votes-against-Region-6-budget-again/1Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:21:09 -0400A motion to approve the Region 6 Solid Waste Commission’s 2012/2013 budget was defeated again during Committee of the Whole on March 13. Councillors were still unsatisfied with how the pay increase for the coordinator was handled. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937512/Region-votes-against-Region-6-budget-again/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937512/Region-votes-against-Region-6-budget-again/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-22/article-2936558/LITF-lineup-tours-the-world/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:50:41 -0400The playbill for the 11th biennial Liverpool International Theatre Festival will once again provide audiences a dramatic potpourri offering with something for every theatrical taste. From May 16 – 20, theatre troupes from across the globe and around Nova Scotia will gather at the Astor Theatre ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-22/article-2936558/LITF-lineup-tours-the-world/1Festivals & eventshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-22/article-2936558/LITF-lineup-tours-the-world/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Health/2012-03-22/article-2936550/Teen-Access-Zone-opening-Friday/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:47:52 -0400Liverpool’s first youth centre is set to open in Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool on Friday, March 23. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Health/2012-03-22/article-2936550/Teen-Access-Zone-opening-Friday/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caHealthhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Health/2012-03-22/article-2936550/Teen-Access-Zone-opening-Friday/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Tourism/2012-03-21/article-2935500/Deadline-drawing-near-for-Lighthouse-purchase/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:18:15 -0400In 2010, Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act was passed through parliament, which left a lot of questions in about the fate of the iconic structures. Any lighthouse that wasn’t considered a heritage structure was declared surplus, and then came the task of figuring out what to do with them. http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Tourism/2012-03-21/article-2935500/Deadline-drawing-near-for-Lighthouse-purchase/1nmoase@theadvance.caTourismhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Tourism/2012-03-21/article-2935500/Deadline-drawing-near-for-Lighthouse-purchase/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-20/article-2934462/--%0D%0AA-dog-park-for-Liverpool%3F/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:37:57 -0400Two women walk in circles around the ball park while their dogs circle them, racing, jumping and wrestling. If dogs smile, these dogs are definitely grinning ear to ear. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-20/article-2934462/--%0D%0AA-dog-park-for-Liverpool%3F/1Communityhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Community/2012-03-20/article-2934462/--%0D%0AA-dog-park-for-Liverpool%3F/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934460/Queens-Manor-closed-to-visitors/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:28:45 -0400An outbreak of the flu at Queens Manor in Liverpool has closed the facility to visitors until further notice. The manor is dealing with 11 patients right now with the flu, and is hoping to limit the spread of the virus by restricting visitation. The manor will reopen once there are no new cases ...http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934460/Queens-Manor-closed-to-visitors/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934460/Queens-Manor-closed-to-visitors/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Hockey/2012-03-19/article-2933209/Vote-Yarmouth-for-Hockeyville/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:17:11 -0400Yarmouth has made the Top 5 list of finalists across the country for Kraft Hockeyville. The Top 5 list was announced Saturday evening on CBC Hockey Night in Canada during the first intermission of the Vancouver Canucks–Columbus Blue Jackets game. The Top 5 list, according to region, ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Hockey/2012-03-19/article-2933209/Vote-Yarmouth-for-Hockeyville/1Hockeyhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Hockey/2012-03-19/article-2933209/Vote-Yarmouth-for-Hockeyville/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933751/Queens-Memorial-Arena-being-sold/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:16:32 -0400Just a few months after Queens Memorial Arena was vacated, the building is going to a new owner. Council of the Region of Queens Municipality approved the first motion to sell the building and property to the province for the new school. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933751/Queens-Memorial-Arena-being-sold/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933751/Queens-Memorial-Arena-being-sold/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933730/--%0D%0ADamage-at-ball-field-a-recent-problem%2C-says-RCMP/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:50:19 -0400Nicole Orme wants the vandalism at the baseball fields in Liverpool to stop http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933730/--%0D%0ADamage-at-ball-field-a-recent-problem%2C-says-RCMP/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933730/--%0D%0ADamage-at-ball-field-a-recent-problem%2C-says-RCMP/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-18/article-2933362/Syrup-success-at-Keji/1Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:23:30 -0400Hundreds turn out for first maple festival at national parkhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-18/article-2933362/Syrup-success-at-Keji/1editor@annapolisspectator.caLivinghttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-18/article-2933362/Syrup-success-at-Keji/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-17/article-2925430/Learning-traditional-medicine-at-SQJHS/1Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0400Laurie Lacey is a writer and painter from Lunenburg County. A naturalist and outdoor person of Mi'kmaq ancestry through his life gathering impressions from nature and researching the medicinal use of plants with healing properties was a guest speaker Tuesday March 6 in Steven Nickerson’s grade ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-17/article-2925430/Learning-traditional-medicine-at-SQJHS/1Livinghttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/2012-03-17/article-2925430/Learning-traditional-medicine-at-SQJHS/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-16/article-2925425/--%0D%0ANew-tool-for-development-association%0D%0A/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0400It’s a typical day in the life of an early childhood interventionist. Denise Lowe Whynot, Co-Coordinator with Queens Early Childhood Development Association, is packing her big bag with the Super Sorting Pie game, a book called “Froggie Bakes a Cake,” playdough and other tools of her trade, in ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-16/article-2925425/--%0D%0ANew-tool-for-development-association%0D%0A/1Educationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-16/article-2925425/--%0D%0ANew-tool-for-development-association%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-15/article-2925415/Module-learning-showcased/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0400Click here for the full showcasehttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-15/article-2925415/Module-learning-showcased/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caEducationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-15/article-2925415/Module-learning-showcased/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-03-14/article-2925395/Raising-money-for-a-friend/1Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0400Running the Boston Marathon is no easy task, however for former local TJ Armstrong it has a personal meaning. TJ is raising money in memory of his friend, David Randall, who passed away in August 2011 after a battle with cancer. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-03-14/article-2925395/Raising-money-for-a-friend/1nmoase@theadvance.caSportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-03-14/article-2925395/Raising-money-for-a-friend/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-03-14/article-2925404/Why-GLBTQ-support-matters-to-rural-area/1Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0400Small communities have a lot of stigma attached to them. They can be seen as small minded, boring and dying places. This of course is very far from the truth. However rural areas still have room to improve. http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-03-14/article-2925404/Why-GLBTQ-support-matters-to-rural-area/1nmoase@theadvance.caEditorialshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Editorials/2012-03-14/article-2925404/Why-GLBTQ-support-matters-to-rural-area/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926425/Region-backs-bid-to-ban-fish-farm/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:51:51 -0400The Region of Queens has put their support behind the Friends of Port Mouton Bay’s (FPMB) bid to ban aquaculture in the bay. Councillors approved the motion unanimously on March 13, even after the motion was amended with stronger wording. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926425/Region-backs-bid-to-ban-fish-farm/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926425/Region-backs-bid-to-ban-fish-farm/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-13/article-2925386/Gay-straight-alliance-group-to-promote-awareness/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0400It’s lunch hour at Liverpool Regional High School, and in the lobby sits a table covered with baked goods. Sitting behind the table are some of the members of the school’s new gay/straight alliance (GSA) group. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-13/article-2925386/Gay-straight-alliance-group-to-promote-awareness/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caEducationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-13/article-2925386/Gay-straight-alliance-group-to-promote-awareness/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924906/Mill-Village-residents-speak-up-for-school/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:41:20 -0400When Kelly Connolly thinks of Mill Village Consolidated Elementary School possibly closing, she says it brings tears to her eyes. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924906/Mill-Village-residents-speak-up-for-school/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924906/Mill-Village-residents-speak-up-for-school/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-03-10/article-2923171/The-Value-of-Cooking-class/1Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500One of my favouite classes in junior high was cooking class. It was always a good break from regular classroom learning, and it’s where I started to develop my passion for cooking as well. http://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-03-10/article-2923171/The-Value-of-Cooking-class/1nmoase@theadvance.caColumnshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Opinion/Columns/2012-03-10/article-2923171/The-Value-of-Cooking-class/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-09/article-2915579/--%0D%0ABillets-needed-for-LITF-performers%0D%0A/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500From May 16 to 20,the world will converge on Liverpool, Nova Scotia, for the highly anticipated eleventh anniversary of the Liverpool International Theatre Festival. This year’s event promises to be one of the best yet, offering an array of first-time theatre companies and the return of past ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-09/article-2915579/--%0D%0ABillets-needed-for-LITF-performers%0D%0A/1Festivals & eventshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Arts/Festivals-%26amp%3B-events/2012-03-09/article-2915579/--%0D%0ABillets-needed-for-LITF-performers%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2919162/--%0D%0ASchool-board-cutting-20-positions%0D%0A/1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:43:21 -0500The South Shore Regional School board is cutting another 20 positions for the 2012-13 school year. This comes shortly after the provincial government’s announced funding reduction of as much as $2.7 million http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2919162/--%0D%0ASchool-board-cutting-20-positions%0D%0A/1Newshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2919162/--%0D%0ASchool-board-cutting-20-positions%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Natural-resources/2012-03-08/article-2915567/--%0D%0AThings-That-Go-%26ldquo%3BFlap%26rdquo%3B-In-The/1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500Ever thought about the world that wakes up after you’ve gone to sleep, especially those animals that feed on the wing or glide silently though the woodland around you? These animals, so often overlooked by most of us are fascinating and much studied by many. Join us for an afternoon/evening on ...http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Natural-resources/2012-03-08/article-2915567/--%0D%0AThings-That-Go-%26ldquo%3BFlap%26rdquo%3B-In-The/1Natural resourceshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/Natural-resources/2012-03-08/article-2915567/--%0D%0AThings-That-Go-%26ldquo%3BFlap%26rdquo%3B-In-The/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2915551/--Health-care-merging-services/1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500The first steps are underway to merge administrative services among the province’s nine district health authorities. http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2915551/--Health-care-merging-services/1nmoase@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2915551/--Health-care-merging-services/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-07/article-2915545/--Learn-about-the-e-reader/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500It’s getting more and more common to see people using e-readers, rather than flipping through the pages of books, magazines or newspapers. http://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-07/article-2915545/--Learn-about-the-e-reader/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caEducationhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Living/Education/2012-03-07/article-2915545/--Learn-about-the-e-reader/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-03-07/article-2915555/--%0D%0ACoffee-brews-at-Collections-%0D%0A/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500A group of six people gathers around a couple of tables chatting over coffee in the Rossignol Cultural Centre on 205 Church St. in Liverpool. http://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-03-07/article-2915555/--%0D%0ACoffee-brews-at-Collections-%0D%0A/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caBusinesshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Business/2012-03-07/article-2915555/--%0D%0ACoffee-brews-at-Collections-%0D%0A/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Hockey/2012-03-06/article-2915535/MADD-about-Hockey/1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hockey Challenge is coming back to the ice this weekend, for a rematch of the South Shore Wild and RCMP Bisons. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Hockey/2012-03-06/article-2915535/MADD-about-Hockey/1nmoase@theadvance.caHockeyhttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/Hockey/2012-03-06/article-2915535/MADD-about-Hockey/1http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-03-06/article-2915525/--%0D%0ASpecial-Olympics-athletes-rewarded/1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500Two Special Olympics athletes from Queens County have reason to be proud. http://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-03-06/article-2915525/--%0D%0ASpecial-Olympics-athletes-rewarded/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caSportshttp://www.theadvance.ca/Sports/2012-03-06/article-2915525/--%0D%0ASpecial-Olympics-athletes-rewarded/1http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915791/Blades-hit-the-ice/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:02:02 -0500The Queens County Blades Skating Club hosted the Provincial Starskate and Synchronized Figure Skating Competition at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool on March 3 and 4. Eleven skaters from Queens were registered, and this was the club's first time hosting a provincial competition. Please ...http://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915791/Blades-hit-the-ice/1ahinchliffe@theadvance.caNewshttp://www.theadvance.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915791/Blades-hit-the-ice/1