In civilizations quest to answer the eternal question, 'Are we alone in the universe?' Voyager 1 and 2 space probes were launched in 1977. Each probe has a copy of the same gold gramophone record, which is encoded with data from all aspects of life on Earth. Remember, this was before the era of compact discs.

Prime Minister Paul Martin, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Joe Volpe and Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Raymond Chan today announced an historic agreement-in-principle with the Italian Canadian community.

This is a first step in articulating a shared vision for the acknowledgement, commemoration, and education of Canadians about the experiences of Italian Canadians impacted by the War Measures Act in Canada during the Second World War and in highlighting the contributions that Italian Canadians have made to the building of Canada.

   

Eight people will appear in provincial court in December to answer to charges of hunting mainland moose.

The charges are the result of a focused investigation by Department of Natural Resources' conservation officers to protect mainland moose, which were declared an endangered species in 2003.

Nomination forms are now available for the Mayor’s Annual Cultural Awards.

Nov. 11 - Most Canadians distrust government and big business and their cynicism towards politicians is increasing, according to the results of research by Professor David Zussman of the University of Ottawa. Despite these negative attitudes, Professor Zussman's research also shows that Canadians are relatively satisfied with their own economic and social conditions and they are increasingly turning to volunteerism to express their civic engagement.

Finance Minister Peter Christie, Environment and Labour Minister Kerry Morash, Minister responsible for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Barry Barnett, and Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt joined their colleagues Justice Minister Michael Baker, Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission Carolyn Boliver-Getson, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Chris D'Entremont, along with MLAs Jim DeWolfe, Bill Langille and Bill Dooks in support of Neil LeBlanc.  

There is an old legend circulating in our city, that not too long ago a tourist named Holger arrived at our gates, thinking that he was about to enter Paris. After existing the Nova Scotia Art Gallery, he was heard muttering that he always thought the Louvre was a bit bigger. Then he went to search for Arc de Triomphe and wound up at the Rotary. That was the last anyone ever saw of him.

Now granted, this could be a tall tale, but at first glance, it is easy to see why Holger and his ilk would confuse our great city with that little hamlet to the East. Thus, Paris is - at this very moment - besieged by rioters using schools and busses as impromptu barbeques, while in Halifax, an angry Ms. Sheppard just phoned her city counsellor, complaining that the cat next door has dug up her fall bulbs. In both cases, the politicians appear powerless to stop the chaos.