by Caitlin SnowWork on a new five-kilometre link that will connect Hammonds Plains to Exit 2 on Highway 101 has begun. The province says a request for proposals was issued Monday to prepare for an environment assessment which will assess how to mitigate effects on wetlands, wildlife and nearby communities. The...
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by Caitlin SnowA community crisis service that is available 24/7, is expanding to different areas of HRM. The city says CARE is now available in the north end of Halifax as well as on the Halifax waterfront. It is a program that provides in-person support for those 16 years and older who are having a crisis...
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by Caitlin SnowA new neighborhood has been given the green light to be developed on the parking lot at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth that would include thousands of housing units. Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council approved what will see 2,800 residential units in addition to a new bus terminal, pathways,...
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by Jacob MooreIt might be time to put your winter coat away and get out the rain slicker. The first major rainfall of the season should hit Nova Scotia by Monday afternoon and last until Tuesday afternoon, according to Environment Canada. Rainfall totals could reach 30 to 50 mm in most places, and wind gusts...
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by Jacob MooreTwo Maritimers are bringing home Oscars after the Sunday night award show. The designers for Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” won for their work on the set. That is Tamara Deverell, who lives in Cape Breton, and Shane Vieau, who was born in Nova Scotia. Speaking to press after receiving the...
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by Caitlin SnowA Nova Scotia First Nation has now created its own law around cannabis control. It’s called the Sipekne’katik Cannabis Control Law and according to the Chief and Council it gives the First Nation the right to govern itself, make its own laws and manage its own affairs. It means that...
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After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom interviewed the five candidates currently in the race. Read on to learn more about NDP leadership candidate Tanille Johnston: Johnston is the...
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A ‘cool moment’ for a Nova Scotian based medical technology group. Last week, TV medical drama ‘The Pitt‘ aired an episode featuring ‘Ring Rescue’ of Dartmouth. It showcased a device that removes stuck rings off of fingers. Dartmouth’s Dr. Kevin Spencer, along with engineers Patrick Hennessey...
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After months of campaigning, the federal NDP is currently choosing a new leader and will announce the winner of its contest on March 29. Our newsroom interviewed the five candidates currently in the race. Read on to learn more about NDP leadership candidate Tony McQuail: McQuail is an organic...
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by Caitlin SnowUniversity students from four post-secondary institutions across the province started a historic, weeklong protest, Sunday. According to reports, students filled the streets in downtown Halifax as they call for lowered tuition, equal fees for all students and programs that serve marginalized...
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