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Fast & Curious: Short Takes on Random Things

Fast & Curious: Short Takes on Random Things

May 20, 2022 at 11:00 am

Talking Turkey I learned recently that in Scottish Gaelic, a turkey is a “cearc-fhrangach” or a French chicken. (Chicken is “cearc,” France is “An Fhraing.”) Turkeys, as you no doubt know, are native to the eastern part of North America, not France, so why did my ancestors think they wereRead More

Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, NS COVID-19 Update, 28 April 2020

NS COVID-19 Update 28 April 2020

April 28, 2020 at 5:30 pm

Daily briefing Premier Stephen McNeil opened today’s briefing by sending his condolences to the families of the three Northwood residents who died of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours and those who died over the weekend. He also marked the National Day of Mourning for all workers who’ve died onRead More