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Ringing in the snowy season with gift ideas, festive booze, events galore, Christmas bangers and a partridge in a pear tree.

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Halifax falls short of its self-imposed emergency response targets “by a wide margin,” says consultant's report.

The government does not speak for me and I resent that my interests are being assumed to force back-to-work legislation.

Combining creativity with practicality to give Dartmouth a sincere throwback diner experience.

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On Christmas Kisses, the singer aims for “innocence and awe and excitement” with her new holiday offering.

@ The Carleton

Musical theatre enjoyable for all ages.

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