CBC News Online - Nova Scotia Digest - 2015-03-06

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MP catches shoplifter when thief pauses for a smoke break Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:41:22 EST MP catches shoplifter when thief pauses for a smoke break Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:41:22 EST A Nova Scotia MP got tough on crime Friday when he interrupted a media interview to chase down a duvet-stealing shoplifter near a local mall. Read More One of Halifax's oldest residents celebrates a century Fri, 6 Mar 2015 17:53:18 EST The congregation of Stairs Memorial United Church in Dartmouth will celebrate the birthday of one of their longest serving parishioners this weekend. Read More Dentistry student who exposed Facebook scandal asked to admit misconduct Fri, 6 Mar 2015 15:52:50 EST Dalhousie University says the last suspended member of the misogynistic Facebook group connected to the dentistry school can return to clinic, but he must first say he's guilty of professional misconduct, according to his lawyer. Read More Cape Breton Sledgehammers host first sledge hockey tournament Fri, 6 Mar 2015 17:50:24 EST The coach of Cape Breton's only sledge hockey team hopes a tournament in Sydney this weekend will hope grow the sport. Read More ER closures increased tenfold at this Nova Scotia hospital Fri, 6 Mar 2015 17:05:05 EST Some Shelburne residents are growing increasingly concerned about the future of their hospital. Read More More Headlines More non-white people needed as stem cell donors, say blood agency 4 sleep tips for parents as the clock springs forward High school student watches dream come true with music award nod First March weekend to bring calm, chilly weather, says Kalin Mitchell All that snow, and this town has $50K left in its snow removal budget Truro mulls moving its river back to deal with flood risk 'Tone deaf' government must deal with ER problems, says doctor Here's how much Nova Scotia Power's top executives make Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon out 6 to 8 weeks with broken foot Check out these picks for what's happening in Halifax this weekend