News + Opinion
Recent Stories
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The charges against Santina Rao have been dropped
Long-term effects of the racial profiling incident at Halifax Walmart are long from over.
by Feleshia Chandler | Jul 10, 2020
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Halifax's Board of Police Commissioners dips a pinky toe into the defund the police discussion
The saying goes don't let perfection be the enemy of progress but what about when the opposite of perfection is still acting like the enemy of progress?
by Caora McKenna | Jul 9, 2020
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A letter from the editor
COVID or not, Halifax is a great place to be at this time of year, and the Hot Summer Guide will help you make the most of it.
by Kyle Shaw | Jul 9, 2020
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Lifelong lifeguard sees change over the decades
In the '70s there were up to 40 drownings a year in the province. Now there's usually less than 10.
by Victoria Walton | Jul 9, 2020
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Shop local swimwear, whatever your style
With no time to wait for online orders, shop local this summer and support small biz while you're at it.
by Victoria Walton | Jul 9, 2020
COVID-19
Lifestyle
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Pandemic precautions
Knock knock, it's COVID here
by Feleshia Chandler on July 9, 2020 at 5:00PM
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A letter from the editor
COVID or not, Halifax is a great place to be at this time of year, and the Hot Summer Guide will help you make the most of it.
by Kyle Shaw on July 9, 2020 at 5:00PM
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Just the news on COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, for the week starting July 6
New C19 cases and other info bits, mostly but not only from the province.
by Team Coast on July 6, 2020 at 10:53AM
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Join the struggle for a better Canada on Canada Day 1
The Migrant Rights Network invites you to the “Canada Day What?” online seminar.
by Feleshia Chandler on June 30, 2020 at 9:26PM
Opinionated
News + Opinion
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What happened to Santina Rao in a Halifax Walmart should never happen again 8
When rates of women in our prisons are rising, things must change.
by Martha Paynter on January 22, 2020 at 11:50AM
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HRM’s shopping centres are a no-go zone for folks with accessibility needs 2
Poor design at Bayers Lake and Dartmouth Crossing is putting people at risk and costing businesses money.
by Oluwatomisin Adesina on January 16, 2020 at 1:00AM
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Clinic 554 has institution status in Canada’s abortion access history—why the changes it propelled shouldn’t spell its demise.
The only non-hospital surgical abortion clinic in the maritimes is in danger of closing.
by Martha Paynter on December 12, 2019 at 1:00AM
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What is the biggest determinant of achievement in education?
Think bigger than teachers. It’s economics.
by Wendie L. Poitras on June 26, 2019 at 4:58PM
Reality Bites
News + Opinion
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Keep showing up for Black Lives Matter with more events
An anti-racism rally tonight in Spryfield and public resistance event tomorrow at the Public Gardens.
by Morgan Mullin on June 17, 2020 at 3:20PM
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See you at the vigil 1
Because Black lives matter, let's gather at Grand Parade on June 5 at 5pm.
by Morgan Mullin on June 4, 2020 at 5:08PM
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The class of 2020 feels quite blah, to be honest
Sheltering in space instead of celebrating convocation means finishing a degree looks a lot different.
by Morgan Mullin on May 25, 2020 at 6:47PM
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Coronavirus on the east coast
Graphing the spread of diagnosed COVID-19 cases in Atlantic Canada.
by Kyle Shaw on March 24, 2020 at 11:43AM
Shoptalk
Lifestyle
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Shop local swimwear, whatever your style
With no time to wait for online orders, shop local this summer and support small biz while you're at it.
by Victoria Walton on July 9, 2020 at 5:00PM
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Don’t pass me by: Nova Scotia's hidden gems
Don’t stick to the rivers and lakes you’re used to; try chasing some waterfalls this summer.
by Victoria Walton on July 9, 2020 at 5:00PM
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Salons and barber shops booked up for weeks after re-opening
You're not alone if your stylist's next open slot isn't until July
by Victoria Walton on June 18, 2020 at 10:30AM
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Contact-free, locally made greeting cards for any occasion
Find $7 in your couch cushions and head to Alderney Landing or Scotia Square.
by Victoria Walton on June 9, 2020 at 4:08PM
