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Students Strive To Put An End To Bullying

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The children from Erickson Elementary School made more than a fashion statement last month when they donned the colour pink and paraded down Main Street carrying pink banners. Known as “Pink Shirt Day,” the event originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 when two Grade 12 students from Central Kings Rural High School in the Annapolis
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Why Not Grow ’Em Big?

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Most bedding plants fall into the group of short to medium in height. Taller varieties are frequently overlooked due to the idea that they should be positioned only near the back of the garden. However, as well as providing traditional backdrops, screens and hedge-like looks, with careful planning, more stately species can be used amid
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Sowing Seeds Of Hope For The World’s Hungry

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“It’s just a Christian response to meet the needs of the hungry.” BARRY REIMER, CO-CHAIR AND FARMER WI TH THE KILLARNEY GROWI NG PROJECT, WHO SOWED THE SECOND HALF OF A 120-ACRE FIELD EARMARKED FOR THE CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK. The conditions couldn’t be better,” said Dale Balour, who wanted things to go perfectly on Monday,
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Going A Little “Nuts” Is Good For You

Researchers with the Linda Loma University in California have examined the data from 25 different studies into nut consumption and concluded nuts are good for your cholesterol health. Eating an average of 64 grams or 2.4 oz. of nuts per day decreased total cholesterol by an average of five per cent, according to published reports
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More Household Tips

RENA NERBAS To repair a plastic toy, use the flame of a candle to heat the metal end of a knife. Hold the hot knife against both pieces of the toy to melt it back together. Avoid pouring grease from cooking down the sink; instead put grease into the garbage, that way you don’t run
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Thanks For The Cookbooks

RECIPE SWAP When we put out a call for community cookbooks this winter, we were confident we’d hear from some of you – and you delivered! Health centres, church groups, festival organizers, community park stewards, 4-H clubs, women’s groups, homecoming committees, dance groups and ag societies – cookbooks came from all of these and more.
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Video Game Aimed At Preventing Dog Bites

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH RELEASE A University of Guelph researcher is studying whether a video game can prevent dog bites by teaching children how to safely interact with them. Psychology Professor Barbara Morrongiello has teamed up with researchers in Belgium to develop a software program called The Blue Dog, which helps children understand a dog’s behaviour

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