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THE LOCAL
THE LOCAL DISH 092908
The Local Dish 092908
9.29.08
Hurricane Kyle loses force after hitting N.S. Hurricane Kyle, a Category 1 storm was downgraded to a tropical storm at 11 p.m. Sunday, half-hour after the storm had passed over Yarmouth and was bearing down on Cumberland County. No major problems were reported in the western and southwestern areas of Nova Scotia. A storm surge warning was also issued in Yarmouth and Shelburne. By the time Kyle made landfall near Digby Neck, it had crossed most of the province, including Halifax Regional Municipality. Nova Scotia Power said about 12,500 customersin N.S. were without electricity. HERALD
Glen Race found guilty in New York; prosecutors seek extradition to Canada. Crown prosecutors want Glen Race to face a pair of murder charges in the deaths of Trevor Brewster and Paul Knott in Halifax on May 2007. On Friday, Race, 27, was convicted of killing Darcy Manor in New York state. Diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, Race was also convicted of burglary and grand larceny. Race will have to be extradited to face the charges. U.S. officials say they want Race to serve his sentence in the U.S. but they have no problem sending him to Nova Scotia to stand trial. Race will be sentenced Dec. 9 and faces life in prison. METRO
Frigate's captain says he welcomes mission extension. Commodore Chris Dickenson, captain of the navy frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec, says he welcomes a decision to extend his vessel's mission to escort supply ships in Somalia to protect against piracy off the coast of Africa for another month. "We've been able to get in more than 22 million kilograms of corn and soymeal in the vessels that we've been escorting," he says.
Dickenson says pirates are a real threat and they are currently holding 12 ships for ransom. NEWS 95.7
Elton John's Halifax fans felt the love. At the first note of Bennie and the Jets dozens of people rushed forward to the foot of the stage at the Metro Centre Friday night. Elton John started at eight and performed for almost three hours singing hits like Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer and I’m Still Standing. He received 21 standing ovations. “I was in Halifax once before when the Concorde broke down,” he said. METRO
Diabetes rate high in Preston. A study reported in the Sept. 23 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal says the rates of diabetes found in Preston are 43 per cent higher than the general population on Nova Scotia, circulatory disease is 19 per cent higher and psychiatric disorders 13 per cent higher. Dr. Steve Kisely, the lead researcher, says the findings confirmed what some in the predominantly black communities of North Preston, East Preston and Cherry Brook/Lake Loon had suspected anecdotally. HERALD
Youth and authors find inspiration at Word on the Street.
Between 20,000 and 25,000 people took in the one-day book and reading event at the Cunard Centre yesterday. “I think the weather’s been ideal for us because it’s not nice enough to go to the beach or to the park with your family,” said event organizer Heather Gibson. Deanna Foster was attending Word on the Street for the first time as an author to promote her book, Hangings in Nova Scotia. METRO
Councillors to tackle anti-crime report. 64 recommendations to curb violence on HRM are included in a 650 page report compiled by Dalhousie University criminologist Don Clairmont that goes to Coumcil this week. The report, which is based on community meetings, a phone survey and last year's roundtable on violence, recommends improving race relations and broadening the responsibilities of Halifax's police forces. Mayor Kelly says he hopes the recommendations will be implemented by regional police and other city departments. NEWS 95.7
Man sent to adult diversion after vandalizing neighbour’s new house. Benjamin Weilgart-Whitehead, 21, accused of trashing a house being built next to his parents’ home in Herring Cove is being referred to adult diversion. Weilgart-Whiteheadwas in Halifax court Friday on charges of break and enter and mischief after more than $50,000 worth of vandalism was done to Tom and Corrinne Dempsey’s house in May. HERALD
Reptile Expo draws curious kids and wary parents. Hundreds of reptiles at the First Annual Halifax Reptile Expo were a hit with the kids — if not their parents. “Kids have no fear,” according to Kelly Lynn Martell, 20, a member of the Safe Haven Reptile Society. Dozens of owners, breeders, and vendors brought their animals to the event. Martell says they want to educate people and give them a chance to experience the reptile's personalities. The group also rescues abandoned reptiles. METRO
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