Hollywood has lost a star. Beloved and legendary actor-turned-director Robert Redford is dead ay 89-years-old, according to multiple reports. Sources say the Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Way We Were star passed away in his sleep early Tuesday morning while at his home in Utah. No...
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by Evan TaylorRobert Munsch, the Canadian author behind beloved children’s books like Love You Forever and The Paper Bag Princess, has been approved for medical assistance in dying (MAID). In a profile published by The New York Times, Munsch said he applied for MAID after being diagnosed with dementia in...
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by Evan TaylorFire investigators are working to determine the official cause of the devastating blaze that tore through a four-storey apartment building on Hanwell Drive in Middle Sackville early Monday, but firefighters say the way the flames spread highlights vulnerabilities in modern construction. Halifax...
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by Caitlin SnowFactory built homes will be coming to Shannon Park, quicker than originally thought. The federal government announced there will 4,000 built in some select cities across Canada under a $13 billion investment, with Dartmouth making the list. It is under the new program, Build Canada Homes. In a...
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by Brad PerryA New Brunswick RCMP officer continues to recover after being stabbed repeatedly during a call in Moncton. “One of the most violent offences that I’ve seen in the six years that I’ve been here at Codiac RCMP,” Supt. Benoit Jolette told city council on Monday night. Officers were called to a home...
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by Evan TaylorThe 12th annual Lunenburg Doc Fest begins this week, bringing global and local stories to the South Shore from September 17 to 21. The festival features international award-winning documentaries alongside Atlantic Canadian films, live music, and special community events. The festival begins...
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by Evan TaylorA labour disruption at Dalhousie University has come to an end after the university’s board of governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) announced a joint agreement early Tuesday morning. The agreement still requires ratification by DFA members and the board, but both sides...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick retailers have been given the go-ahead to charge more for gasoline. The provincial regulator has approved a 3.2-cent-per-litre increase to the maximum retail margin and delivery cost. The change will take effect during the weekly adjustment by the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities...
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by Alex AllanSaint John is highlighting cultural diversity through a new food tour that invites residents to explore global flavours. The Uptown Food Shop Hop Tour is part of Welcoming Week, a national initiative that celebrates the contributions of immigrants and promotes inclusive communities. The tour...
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by Jacob MooreA new seniors home is opening with 144 beds in Dartmouth. Opal Ridge Hall will welcome its first residents this week. It is located on Opalridge Drive will be run by Shannex and follows their main street model. The building is set up around a main street area, which has space for activities and...
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