[Image-1] Nova Scotia has the highest provincial child poverty rates in Atlantic Canada. In Cape Breton, one in three kids are living below the poverty line. Those are some of the findings in this year’s Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Nova Scotia by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Acadia University professor […]
Jacob Boon
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The James Bond of cats
[Image-1] We get a lot of press releases during our day. Some of them are useful, others not so much. Presented without judgment or context, this past month’s weirdest releases. Santa’s post office getting busier and busier! Canada Post wants children to believe in a festive arctic wizard, but not that he’d have access to […]
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Cyclist license cycle
[Image-1] The city should pay a monthly stipend to cyclists, or maybe just offer them some discounts around town. After all, they’re unclogging our roads, promoting a healthy lifestyle and staving off global warming. What we shouldn’t do is force cyclists to purchase a license to ride. That’s what Dartmouth councillor Gloria McCluskey wants the […]
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Here’s the guy who keeps hitting pedestrians
[Image-1] The person running into pedestrians in Halifax is a male, in his forties, driving through rush-hour traffic near the end of his work week. He’ll probably hit a woman in a crosswalk who’s between the ages of 21 and 30. That’s averaging out the most recent figures from Halifax Regional Police on vehicle/pedestrian collisions, […]
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Police respond to Holly Bartlett review
Halifax Regional Police and the Halifax District RCMP today issued a response to the independent operational review into the death of Holly Bartlett. It’s largely a glowing pat-on-the-back about HRP procedures, which you can read in full here. “The review of the investigation into Ms. Holly Bartlett’s death illustrated the compassion and dedication shown by […]
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Tis the season at city council
[Image-1] “The councillor’s heart is in the right place. I think this isn’t the spot for action.” —Darren Fisher “I wasn’t part of what happened in the past. I am part of what this council does in the future.” —Steve Craig ”Was that something we discussed while I was out?” —Mayor Savage NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS […]
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Untitled
[Image-1] UPDATE: This story is about Rehtaeh Parsons. Yesterday a story we all know reached a sort of ending. An ending which no one wanted, but given how sexual assault is prosecuted in Canada, almost seems destined. 20-year-old must write apology to victim's parents, complete a course on sexual harassment, learn to be nicer. No […]
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Poop problems
[Image-1] “Clear and consistent problems with feces, urine and water pollution” around Nova Scotian fur farms is the reason behind several formal complaints lodged today with the Department of Agriculture. The complaints were submitted by the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, which says it has documented numerous instances of pollution and improper animal […]
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“Not everyone wants to stay at home and be safe”
Canada’s most famous astronaut, Chris Hadfield, captivated the world last year while orbiting high above it. The social media savvy of the International Space Station’s commander gave the public a first-hand look at life in space. Now, the retired pilot and astronaut is visiting Halifax this weekend to speak about his unique experiences. Hadfield took […]
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Re: insurance
Those big wet eyes looking up at you, a sad little whimper that reminds you of all the special times you’ve had together. Your pet means so much to you. Which is why any rational thinking will often go out the window when it comes to saving your special buddy’s life. Much like your own […]
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Exotic pets are so hot right now
Let’s face it, cats are so 2011. Dogs can’t even keep up with today’s social media trends. You need a pet that’s chic, cutting edge. It’s time for a daring new exotic animal that makes all those other white-bread pet owners feel as bad as they should about their choices. Luckily, under Nova Scotian law […]
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Inside the new library
The new Halifax Central Library is officially set to open on Saturday, December 13. But today media got a backstage tour of all the exciting features Halifax will soon get to sample. Share the wow, indeed! [Image-1] [Image-2] [Image-3] [Image-4] [Image-5] [Image-6] [Image-7] [Image-8] [Image-9] [Image-10] Related Stories