Joy in simple things: Nova Scotia pays tribute to an exuberant artist

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Lewis (1903-1970) lived a difficult life. She suffered from birth defects, but still managed to paint hundreds of oil paintings on a variety of surfaces. Since her death, she has become an icon of Canada's folk art movement. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is exhibiting 200 of her works.

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Time to bow out: Nova Scotia's premier resigns

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Savage made a surprise announcement that he would not seek a second term. Since his election in 1993, he has been the focus of anger over his tough fiscal policies and his abrupt personality. Savage, who is also a physician, plans to spend more time with his family and playing golf.

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And now for the hard part; Nova Scotia's new premier faces a battle

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After wining the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party to become the province's 24th premier, MacLellan faces the more difficult challenge of raising the popularity level of the Liberal government before the May 1998 provincial election.

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