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    Newfoundland Standard Time was created when the island joined Canada. It is a half hour ahead the rest of the country. What was the reason, other than its location, that caused the time zone to be created?

    Question #91143. Asked by pmac41. (Jan 15 08 2:14 AM)


    nana02

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_Standard_Time_Zone

    Jan 15 08, 4:24 AM

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