As their teammates and coaches watch with eager anticipation, Maya Costain and Kayley Jefferson of the Sisters of Science (S.O.S.) team from Kingston put their robot through the paces during the first round of the FIRST LEGO League event at the Acadia University Robot Programming Competitions. - Kirk Starratt

Acadia robot programming competitors learn valuable skills while ...

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Members of Team Nova Scotia pose for a group photo following a Canada Winter Games pep rally at Pier 21 on Jan. 26. The first wave of Nova Scotia athletes leave on Thursday morning for the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alta. The Opening Ceremony is Friday night. Competition begins on Saturday.

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Carter Davidson, No. 24 with the Windsor Royals, maintains control of the puck during the Feb. 3 game against the Cumberland Colts.

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Heavy rainfall in late January created a lake of floodwaters at the Valley Drive-In in Cambridge, where renovations are now slated for the property and buildings, including its canteen and projection room.

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Jackie Sexton, owner of Bumble Bee Child Care in Three Mile Plains, says the close proximity of convicted sex offender Eddie Henshaw, who was recently granted bail based on recent charges stemming from new allegations, has impacted her business.

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In-Depth: Man’s best friend offering new therapy options in Kings County

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Published: Feb 28, 2018 at 3:46 p.m.

Updated: Feb 28, 2018 at 4:08 p.m.

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program volunteer Gloria Armstrong happily takes her Newfoundland dog Darcie to visit the residents of Grand View Manor in Berwick on a regular basis. — St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program volunteer Gloria Armstrong happily takes her Newfoundland dog Darcie to visit the residents of Grand View Manor in Berwick on a regular basis. - Ashley Thompson

Four-year-old Newfoundland dog Darcie mingles with Eleanor Aalders at the Grand View Manor in Berwick.

A furry friend, indeed: therapy dog big hit at Berwick’s Grand View Manor

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Julia Wassef and her lovable lab Figgy Duff offer professional animal-assisted therapy services.

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Julia Wassef’s colleague is her best bud – her lovable Lab Figgy Duff accompanies her to work a couple of times a week at the Acadia University Student Counselling Centre, where Wassef offers animal-assisted therapy services. Wondering how a dog can help?

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Hardware Gallery director Sasha Nelson found it difficult to resist emulating the facial expression of Jody Rhodenizer’s “Angler Fish Faux Taxidermy”, one of several pieces by Rhodenizer on display as part of the PRISMS exhibit. - Kirk Starratt

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Marilyn Francis, Kenny Francis, and Malcolm Francis hold the plaque honouring Victor Francis, who in 1972 won a human rights discrimination suit against the Town of Annapolis Royal. The plaque replaces one that disappeared years ago.

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