The fire ban was lifted in Nova Scotia this week. McDonald’s restaurants subsequently reopened for business.

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According to the Mail Star, “ Dalhousie University is taking a lead role in a $2.1-million research project to help create healthier communities, schools and workplaces in Atlantic “. The group’s first meeting will be held at the Burger King on Young street. Drives to and from the restaurant will be arranged.

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In Greenwood this week, 75 men and women pulled a Hercules Airplane for 250 meters in order to set a new world record. It is unclear whether Guinness will accept the claim. A spokesperson for the Canadian Air Force, however, stated that it was the fastest they had seen any Canadian military vehicle move in quite some time.

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A German exchange student was shot with a BB gun while reading in a Halifax park. Three men were charged with hunting tourists out of season. Furthermore, several Legion members voiced their approval, stating that it “reminded them of the good old times”.

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According to the Jamie Muir, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education, extracurricular trips by sports teams and other sanctioned groups will be exempt from the recently imposed three day limit. When contacted to ask whether the three day absentee limit will also apply to members of the provincial legislature, Mr. Muir’s office informed reporters that the Minister will answer any queries upon his return from a two week fact finding mission to Amsterdam.

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The much hyped tropical Storm Ophelia almost completely missed Nova Scotia on Saturday night. The average Nova Scotian is now stuck with 40 packs of ‘C’ cell batteries, 4 brand new flash lights, 80 gallons of drinking water and 4 cylinders of propane.

Although the storm never really materialised, surprised residents in North End Halifax woke up Sunday morning to find President Bush along with 30 000 National Guard troops on their doorsteps. Spokespersons for the President explained that this time around he wanted to be “on top of the game”.

Mayor Kelly had previously allocated C$ 10, 000 to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Group of Halifax, since, as he put it , “I saw what happened in New Orleans and decided that it was imperative to support the dikes as fast as possible”

Halifax did not escape unscathed, however. A small branch, that had been weakened by hurricane Juan two years ago, finally succumbed to its injuries and fell on a power line on Almon Street. According to N.S. Power, electricity will be restored to the North End in 3 to 4 weeks.

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Headlines We hope to See Next Week:
"Milk Rappers killed in Stampede"