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Parrsboro group says refugee family could be here soon

Posted on December 14, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro Welcomes Refugees is hoping to bring its first family here by the end of February. During a public meeting this afternoon at the Old Post Office (Main & Station), the group reported that it has already raised about $15,000, … Continue reading →

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Climate change protesters march to Parrsboro’s Tim Hortons

Posted on November 29, 2015 by brucewark

A dozen protesters and a dog marched up Main St. in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia today to raise awareness about climate change and the destruction of the environment. The protesters waved signs and banged drums and garbage cans as they made … Continue reading →

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Parrsboro group plans to welcome Syrian refugees

Posted on November 14, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro may be one step closer to welcoming a refugee family from Syria after a meeting today at Main & Station in the old post office. Emilie Coyle, who works with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia, met with … Continue reading →

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Parrsboro protesters say no to ‘police state’ law

Posted on March 14, 2015 by brucewark

A dozen protesters banged pots and pans as they marched from Parrsboro’s old post office up and down Main Street today to protest against Canada’s so-called Anti-Terror Bill C-51. The proposed legislation would give the government sweeping new powers of … Continue reading →

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