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Gas Price Prediction For December 7th 2007
2007-12-06 17:57:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on December 7th 2007.I predict gas prices will go down by 2 - 6 cents per liter.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickNovember 29th 2007 - 112.0December 6th 2007 - 106.2Difference - -5.8Gasoline Price GloballyNovember 29th 2007 - $93.09 U.S. per BarrelDecember 6th 2007 - $88.57 U.S. Per BarrelDifference - -$4.52To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.
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A Two Tier Heath Care System
2007-12-06 07:21:00
Premier Rodney MacDonald has been hinting at the possibility of creating a private health care system. The private system would compliment the current public system to lower wait times across the province. The benefits of a two tier system is that people who can afford to pay for services would have quick access to them. This would lower the wait times in the public system and could decrease costs to the province. The drawback would be that professional doctors and nurses would be more likely to choose to work in the private sector for higher salaries. If this were to happen we would have an even greater decrease in services available now. The only way a two tier system has any chance of working is to regulate the salaries of the people employed. The government would need to guarantee that the private system would in no way interfere with the free public health care now available. There should also be restrictions on how many offices are created and where they are located. A pr...
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Out In The Cold
2007-12-03 19:24:00
Last week a homeless man was denied access to a shelter due to being intoxicated and a disturbance to others. He was sent back out in to the cold -12 degree weather.Homelessness has always been a problem in the province. Many people can simply not afford to have a place to stay and support themselves. The shelters are designed to be a place of warmth and safety for these people, but are policies standing in the way of keeping them safe?If people are permitted inside these buildings when they are unable to control themselves then they become a hazard for everyone else using the shelter. It would be very difficult to expect volunteers to deal with people causing problems without putting themselves at risk at the same time.There is also the harsh truth that many homeless people turn to alcohol to help them forget their problems. It allows an escape from the reality they are forced to live with every day. Is it fair to expect all of them to stop doing a very legal action of drinking ins...
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Gas Price Prediction For November 30th 2007
2007-11-29 15:18:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on November 30th 2007.I predict gas prices will go up by 2 - 4 cents per liter.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickNovember 23rd 2007 - 109.8November 29th 2007 - 112.0Difference - +2.2Gasoline Price GloballyNovember 22nd 2007 - $97.29 U.S. per BarrelNovember 29th 2007 - $93.09 U.S. per BarrelDifference - +4.29To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.
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Health Care Plan Released
2007-11-27 16:46:00
Starting March 1st 2008, All Nova Scotian’s will have a drug plan if they choose to enroll. This new option will cost the government over $50 million. It will allow many families to get prescriptions they otherwise would not have been able to afford. At this point there have been few details. This is what we know so far:All Nova Scotian’s will be eligibleSeniors will have no special coveragePeople with their own health care plans must go through their private insurance firstThe costs will be based on your income and the amount of dependants you haveThere will be no premium or fees to enrollHealth Minister Chris d’Entremont told reporters on Monday "You’ll pay a certain amount to a certain amount to get your drugs. Once you pay those off, drugs will then become at no cost to you. It really depends on how much money you make, how many dependents you have, what your total drug costs are,". The Province has already started to enroll those who do not have a current plan.This is a...
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Happy 400 Blogging Nova Scotia
2007-11-26 16:39:00
To think that this all started as a hobby with 2-3 readers per day. Now a year and a half later we are now on post number 400. Thank you to everyone who has motivated me to keep blogging......Here is to 400 more.
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Dartmouth Man Killed By Taser
2007-11-23 19:23:00
About 30 hours after receiving a taser shot, a Dartmouth inmate has died. The 45 year old man was arrested for an assault charge when he attempted to flee the scene. A struggle ensued and the taser was fired to subdue the man. his family claims they told police he had psychiatric problems and was not using his medication. He was sent to the hospital and cleared shortly afterwards. The Nova Scotia Justice Minister has ordered a review on how the weapon is being used by police. This could mark the 18th death in Canada this year at the hands of a taser weapon. A recent report suggested that tasers are saving more lives than they are costing Canadians. The taser is a valuable tool for law enforcement, however its use needs to be restricted. If a suspect is resisting arrest than a taser would subdue them. Then again a gun would also stop the suspect from fleeing but everyone knows that is extreme. The taser should be no different. It should be used when a suspect poses a very clear b...
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Gas Price Prediction For November 23rd 2007
2007-11-22 16:23:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on November 23rd 2007.I predict gas prices will go up by 1 - 3 cents per liter.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickNovember 16th 2007 - 108.9November 23rd 2007 - 109.8Difference - +0.9Gasoline Price GloballyNovember 16th 2007 - $92.75 U.S. per BarrelNovember 22nd 2007 - $97.29 U.S. per BarrelDifference - +$4.54To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.

Celine Dion Feels Unwelcomed In Halifax
2007-11-21 19:08:00
Celine Dion was scheduled to play at the Halifax Commons next year. She later backed out because she felt that she was not wanted in Halifax. An article in the Halifax Daily was singled out which was titled "Like her or not, it's good news"There are some negative comments towards the singer, however the article is based around how it will be good for the city. Here are a few of the quotes that writer David Rodenhiser had to say:"A successful Dion performance here will actually help build Halifax's reputation as a place for A-list artists, helping us secure more rock megaconcerts in the future""A lot of people will travel a long way and spend a lot of money to see Dion."Any of the negative comments mentioned were obviously an opinion and the article clearly expressed that. Why would Celine Dion or her husband would be offended enough by one persons remarks to deny an entire city of a performance? If you ask me.....This is an opinion Celine.....the cancellation shows a lack of resp...
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Right Whales Face Security Threat
2007-11-19 14:17:00
The U.S. Navy is looking to implement a sonar security wall that could affect the Bay of Fundy. The sonar equipment would detect enemy ships and submarines in the Atlantic. This is the same equipment which was stopped from use in the Pacific United States due to concerns about the safety of the marine life. The sonar equipment has been known to cause internal bleeding and the "Bends" in whales. The use of this equipment could cause more damage to the declining population of species such as the endangered Right Whale. The current population of the Right Whale is estimated to be around 300. The equipment itself would be installed off the shore of North Carolina's Cape Hattaras. It will be another 4-5 years before it would take place, assuming they are not stopped beforehand. The U.S. Navy claims the equipment would be far enough offshore that the population of whales in the Bay Of Fundy would not be harmed. Even the slightest effect could cause the extinction of th...
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Gas Price Prediction For November 16th 2007
2007-11-15 19:50:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on November 16th 2007.I predict gas prices will change by less than 2 cents per liter in either direction.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickNovember 8th 2007 - 108.1November 16th 2007 - 108.9Difference - +0.8Gasoline Price GloballyNovember 8th 2007 - $96.37 U.S. per barrelNovember 16th 2007 - $92.75 U.S. per BarrelDifference - -$3.62To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.

Al MacInnis Inducted In The Hockey Hall Of Fame
2007-11-13 16:43:00
Nova Scotia has finally got a player inside the Hockey Hall of Fame . Al MacInnis was inducted yesterday after 23 season in the National Hockey League. He ended his career with 340 goals and 934 assists in 1416 games as a defenseman. Al MacInnis was drafted by the Calgary Flames in 1981. He was later honored as the MVP for the playoffs when the Calgary Flames won the Stanley Cup. He finished his career with the St. Louis Blues. He ranks third all time among defensemen for points and has won the hardest shot competition 7 times. He was a member of the All Star team a total of 15 times. "We all grow up dreaming of winning a game 7 in overtime or raising the Stanley Cup over our heads, but no one pictures themselves making an acceptance speech in the hall of fame. To the people of Nova Scotia, you are my neighbors, my classmates, my relatives, my friends. You are good people. To represent you as the first person ever from Nova Scotia to be inducted in to the hockey hall of fame...

What Would You Do With $634 Million?
2007-11-12 15:42:00
The federal. Government has pitched $634 million towards improving the infrastructure of Nova Scotia. Priority has been put on the twinning of highway 104 in Antigonish. The money will also be used to improve road work and public transit. with all the hot topic issues in the province, what would you put $634 million towards? Public transit is a great start. People in Metro need a better system in place to move around the city. The is also a pressing need of moving people within the province. A better system to allow people to move from rural areas to urban areas is a must. Residents in rural Nova Scotia need access to urban areas for many reasons including medical appointments. The current system does not provide easy transport for these people. One investment we should also consider a priority is the repair and replacement of bridges across the province. It was not that long ago that emergency repairs were ordered on the East River Bridge in Sheet Harbour. This is not the only a...
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Big Advertising
2007-11-11 00:59:00
There has been a push over the last week to have store owners remove large signs from their business. A bylaw passed last year states that advertisements must be less than 12 feet long. The law has places such as the Freak Lunchhouse on Barrington Street upset. Small business owners claim they will loose money due to the lack of exposure. Some owners believe that the law should be changed to reflect how the sign looks as opposed to it's size. The problem with that is there is no way to regulate the law. What looks out of place to one person could be perfectly fine with others. There is so much advertising in today society. it has come to the point that unless you have a big budget, it is hard to compete. Many consumers won't go to a small store they never heard of when they can travel to a box store for the same thing. Advertising is crucial to get ahead but there does need to be some regulations in place. The regulations should be put on the large companies to level t...
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Gas Price Prediction For November 9th 2007
2007-11-08 05:37:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on November 9th 2007.I predict gas prices will go up by approximately 1 to 3 cents per liter.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickNovember 1st 2007 - 104.5November 8th 2007 - 108.1Difference - +3.9Gasoline Price GloballyNovember 8th 2007 - $96.37 U.S. per barrelTo find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.
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Sheila Fougere For Mayor Of Halifax
2007-11-07 23:22:00
I recently had the opportunity to have a meeting with the latest person to announce a run at Peter Kelly's position as Mayor of Halifax. Sheila Fougere has been on the City Council for the last 7 years and has decided that she will run for the position in 2008.I asked her what some of the biggest problems Halifax faces at this point."One of the things that is important to me right up front is transportation and I don't mean just public transportation. A mean a whole fully integrated system where people can move around easily and businesses can move their goods around easily and right now we don't have that. We need a bigger investment in public transportation.""We also have an enormous harbour which we constantly underutilized. It's ice free and in my 50 years of living in Halifax it has only ever had ice in it once. That is an opportunity I think we are missing out on."She then went on to describe how the position differs from other levels of government."At the municipal level ...

Hurricane Noel
2007-11-05 01:18:00
Nova Scotia has survived yet another major weather system. The remains of Hurricane Noel slammed in to the Atlantic provinces causing a fair amount of damage. Over 125000 people were without power and some may have to wait 3 days before it returns. Power lines littered areas like Eastern Passage and trees blocked driveways across the province. The good news, if there is any, is that the public was prepared. Since the strike by Hurricane Juan in 2003, people have been a little shell shocked. Every major system causes line ups at big box stores everywhere. Candles and bottled water were in short supply. I was out during the brunt of the storm. At 3am the lightning was spectacular to watch over the horizon. The darkness and power outage made it impossible to see more than a few feet in front of you at any time. The winds reached 117 km/h at some points overnight and are being blamed for most of the damage. One report that never ceases to amaze me is the amount of people reporte...

Hurricane Noel Hits Nova Scotia
2007-11-04 00:27:00
The deadliest hurricane of this season is now hitting Nova Scotia . Winds as high as 140 kms could be felt overnight tonight. It may no longer be classified as a hurricane, but the effects are still amazing. Thunder and lightning are lighting up the sky as I write. No power outages have been reported as of yet however they are expected. Have supplies near by and keep safe. I will write a full report tomorrow.
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Gas Price Prediction for November 2nd 2007
2007-11-01 17:21:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on November 2nd 2007.I predict gas prices will go up by approximately 1.5 to 3 cents per liter.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickOctober 25th 2007 - 102.4November 1st 2007 - 104.5Difference - +2.1To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.
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Doctor Shortage Reaches New Heights
2007-10-30 12:05:00
Amherst's Highland View Regional Hospital has been forced to close for a full week. The three internal medicine doctors they employ are only willing to be on call one week a month. This leaves an entire week with no one available in the intensive care unit. Patients will be transferred to Halifax of Moncton. We have heard the shortage in rural Nova Scotia is great, but we now are seeing how much trouble we are in. If an ICU is forced to close, and may have to for a week every month, then what is next? We can not transfer patients to Halifax every time there is an emergency. The problem appears to be in the pay rate for on call doctors according to the director of public affairs for the Cumberland Health Authority. Ann Keddy states the pay is negotiated between the Doctor s Nova Scotia and Capitol Health. The province needs to soon step up and find some way to attract new doctors and keep the ones we have. Our health care system is under too much stress at the moment to cont...

Heritage Or Progress
2007-10-29 13:25:00
The core of Halifax has lacked progress during the past decade. Many new development projects have been met by controversy from the public. The people need to soon decide if we keep our heritage or if we move towards growth. Skyscrapers may be an eye sore, but they create new jobs and attract big business. With our current state, we can not afford to let these opportunities pass us by. Cities like New York have cashed in on these structures and we could do the same. Elizabeth Pacey was at a meeting for the Heritage Trust. She wants the entire core designated as a heritage site. She stated: "If you bulldoze your heritage, you become just anywhere". If we did as she proposes then how could we ever hope to grow as a community. Our heritage does not lie in century old buildings which are ready to crumble. We can grow and still keep what makes Halifax great. Sparkey Anderson once said "people that live in the past generally are afraid to compete in the present"...
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Bus Driver Makes Students Walk
2007-10-25 13:10:00
A Ross Road school bus driver was suspended yesterday for kicking students off the bus. He will not return until an investigation is completed. The bus had mechanical problems. He was contacting the dispatcher when the students got out of control. He then told the students to get off the bus. He later asked them all to return but some either walked home or called their parents. The incident involved elementary and junior high students. The parents are upset that the driver expected the students to find their own way home. Obviously these students should not be forced to find alternate ways home. They are still young and should not be left unattended, especially when their parents are unaware of it. So what action should school bus drivers be expected to take? For starters they should attempt to diffuse the situation. Separate the students involved and tell them how you expect them to behave. Explain the rules and then move on. If this fails then how is a driver supposed to de...
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Gas Price Predictions For October 26th 2007
2007-10-25 12:47:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on October 26th 2007.I predict gas prices will stay the same or change by less than 2 cents per liter in either direction.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickOctober 18th 2007 - 101.5October 25th 2007 - 102.4Difference - +1.1Price Of OilOctober 18th 2007 - $87.40 U.S. Per BarrelOctober 25th 2007 - $87.10 U.S. Per BarrelDifference - -$0.30To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.
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Mandatory Retirement Against Human Rights Code
2007-10-24 10:14:00
John Cline was a substitute teacher for the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board, until he turned the age of 65. At that point he was removed from their active substitute teacher list thanks to their policy which forced all people of this age to retire. Mr. Cline went to the human rights board and they agreed that this policy discriminated against him based on his age. The school board has been ordered to pay $13,000 in damages and lost wages and have since removed this policy. Forced retirement is a policy which has been considered by many companies, however they may be forced to reconsider after this case has come to and end. Forcing people to leave their work because of their age is the definition of discrimination. Why is someone at the age 64 qualified to teach, but someone at the age of 65 is not? Nothing biological happens during this birthday celebration which would affect a persons performance. Age affects each person differently and having a magic number where you ...
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More On Bill Casey - Executive Suspended
2007-10-22 12:47:00
An executive in northern Nova Scotia was suspended over the weekend due to his "support" for Bill Casey who was kicked out of caucus earlier in the year. The executive was told to either find a new candidate for the position or to quit his position. The executive chose to call for a public meeting to get the opinion of the voters before deciding. This type of forced politics is not a game that should be played. Bill Casey was kicked out of caucus because he was vocal about our province loosing the original Atlantic Accord. He stood up for what he believed in and was kicked out because of it. Now an executive wants the publics opinion on how to handle the situation and he is suspended as well. These moves turn me off on Canadian politics. I do not want to see a united team of politicians making decisions on how to run the country, I want to see a diverse team of people express their concerns and debate what is the best way to progress. It seems as if Stephan Harper is n...
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Prince BrunsScotia Land
2007-10-19 16:26:00
This came to my email box a day or so ago. It appears as if there is once again interest in joining the four Atlantic Provinces in to one more stable province. Below is the email which was released. The Atlantica Party today released a major update to the party's policy platform including a call for a debate on uniting the four Atlantic Canadian provinces into a single province in Canada. "It has been almost forty years since Union has been discussed and we think it is time to re-examine the issue," said Jonathan Dean, leader of the party. "Union is a tangible step forward strengthening Atlantic Canada's present and future." In addition to advancing the Union debate the Atlantica Party will also reform the provincial political system to encourage freer debate, better decision making, and establish stricter public oversight of government operations. The Atlantica Party will also institute several direct democracy tools for use by citizens. The Atlanti...
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Gas Price Predictions For October 19th 2007
2007-10-18 13:27:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on October 19th 2007.I predict gas prices will go up by 2-4 cents per liter.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickOctober 11 2007 - 100.3October 18th 2007 - 101.5Difference - +1.2Price Of OilOctober 11 2007 - $81.30 U.S. Per BarrelOctober 18th 2007 - $87.40 U.S. Per BarrelDifference - +6.1To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.
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Our Environmental Initiatives
2007-10-15 14:52:00
Today is part or a world wide initiative to bring awareness to issues concerning the environment on the blogosphere. It is being called "Blog Action Day" and I have decided to take part as well. I am going to review some of the ideas our province has used to take steps in saving our environment and what else we could be doing. The green cart pickup has been one of the most successful programs thus far. All compostable material is placed in a separate bin to be diverted away from the landfills. Many families take part however there are some that feel it takes too much time to become involved with. I would like to see more awareness created for this project as well as a website created which breaks down exactly what can and can not be placed inside our green carts. One of the newer plans is to convince people to use more fuel efficient automobiles. A tax has been issued on cars such as the "Hummer" which do not meet environmental standards. There is also a discount...
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Atlantic Accord Resolution
2007-10-13 22:18:00
So the drama of the Atlantic Accord may have finally come to and end. Rodney MacDonald and Stephan Harper signed a new deal which may be better or worse than the previous one. The deal will have us gain less money in the short term, but if offshore business does well then we could end up with hundreds of millions more than planned. Rodney MacDonald may have went against the wishes of the public by having a new deal created which differs from the old one, but it was probably our only option. Stephan Harper has stuck to his guns and in the end I am confident that this version of the Accord is still good for the province. The main goal of becoming self efficient has still been met. The signing has also put peace back in to the relationship between the federal and provincial Tory party. Newfoundlands Danny Williams is still upset and demanding the old deal, but now Nova Scotia can move on and get back to business. The new Accord may do well for our premiers career since he has proven ...
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Gas Price Prediction for October 12th 2007
2007-10-11 13:18:00
It is Thursday again which means gas prices change for the people of Nova Scotia tomorrow. Here is my prediction for gasoline prices on October 12th 2007.I predict gas prices will stay the same or change by less than 2 cents per liter in either direction.Gasoline Price s In New BrunswickSeptember 28th 2007 - 103.2October 11 2007 - 100.3Difference - -2.9Price Of OilSeptember 28th 2007 - $80.30 U.S. Per BarrelOctober 11 2007 - $81.30 U.S. Per BarrelDifference - +1.0To find out which zone you are located in, check out the map provided by Service Nova Scotia. You can also get a copy of the latest gas prices across the province by viewing the official report release. This prediction is in no way official and should only be used as informational. Any decision to purchase or not to purchase gasoline on any given day rests with you. All prices are based on self serve regular unless otherwise specified.
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