Jaime Landry grew up playing a mock version of Dragons’ Den with her siblings, but she never expected to one day bring her business on the show. In last Thursday’s episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, now in its 20th season, Landry pitched her Hubbards-based company, Black Harbour Distillers, to the panel of five, including guest […]
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Ozanam Place opens on Brunswick Street, offering housing to 38 people experiencing homelessness
Thirty-eight people who’ve been living without a home now have a place to call their own, thanks to a new supportive housing facility that opened Thursday, Oct. 9, on Brunswick Street. Ozanam Place isn’t a shelter—it’s permanent housing designed for people aged 50 and older who have been experiencing homelessness. Each of the 38 studio […]
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Devour! set to take a bite of Montréal in Wolfville
Fifteen years ago, Devour! The Food Film Fest began as a small but spirited idea: pair the stories we tell on screen with the flavours we love on our plates. Today, the world’s largest food film festival celebrates a milestone with a week that feels like a love letter to Canada’s culinary present and to […]
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Seven Halifax concerts you won’t want to miss this fall
As the leaves turn colour and fall from the trees, it’s no surprise to any of us that the summer is over, and that’s a shame. There were so many opportunities to take in the sun while listening to some old faves or new releases, and there were so many great concerts that we couldn’t […]
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The Nova Scotia Talent Trust awards over $182,000 to emerging artists
From Liverpool to North Preston to Cape Breton, 91 young Nova Scotian artists are celebrating this week after receiving scholarships and bursaries worth more than $182,000 from the Nova Scotia Talent Trust. The awards support emerging talent across music, dance, film, theatre, literary arts, and visual arts—helping students afford everything from university tuition to specialized […]
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Nova Scotia is ‘making it happen’ on everything but NDAs
I recently returned from a trip to the United Kingdom, where I had the opportunity to spend timewith my friend — and someone I deeply admire — Zelda Perkins. If Zelda’s name feels familiar, it’s because she was one of the major catalysts of the #MeToomovement. She was among the first former employees of Miramax […]
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Nowadays Festival bringing international talent to Dartmouth
The Nowadays Festival has a proven track record of bringing great artists to venues throughout Dartmouth, and now in their third year, there’s no sign of the annual festival slowing down. From Oct. 9 to 11, local and international talent alike will play shows at four fantastic venues: the Buffalo Club, Mic Mac AAC, Morley’s […]
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Survivor, advocate, model: Corinne Iris Cameron walks in Paris Fashion Week
Seventeen-year-old model Corinne Iris Cameron is preparing to take on the runway at Paris Fashion Week this October—a milestone she once thought would be impossible after a devastating car accident two years ago left her with life-threatening injuries and a stroke. Cameron, who recently graduated from high school, says her recovery journey has shaped her […]
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Halifax entrepreneur to pitch AI, immigration plan at G20
Halifax’s Max Medyk will represent Canada at the G20 summit this week, where he plans to propose a measure aimed at enhancing the country’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence and productivity, starting in the immigration sector. Medyk, who has navigated immigration systems in Ukraine, the United States, New Zealand and now Canada, knows the barriers firsthand. […]
Posted inEducation
We asked, you answered
This one wasn’t even close. The labour disruption at Dalhousie University is over, according to the university’s board and the Dalhousie Faculty Association. But we can’t ignore the time (and money) that students lost out on. According to a press release from the Dal Student Union, each week that classes are cancelled represents about 7% […]
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Halifax mother-daughter duo shine a Nova Scotian light at the Emmys
When the Emmy Awards happened Sunday night, it wasn’t just gowns, tuxes and trophies in the spotlight. This year, among the glitz and glamour included something more Haligonian: the signature lighthouse of Nova Scotian Nautique Clothing, sailing east from Halifax onto the red carpet. Jenna and Julia Ross are a mother-and-daughter team from Halifax whose […]
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Dear Premier Houston…
Dear Premier Tim Houston and Conservative Leaders in Nova Scotia, I am writing with both care and urgency as the legislature prepares to reconvene. I ask that you reconsider your position and take time to critically reflect on the abusive use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in our province. Since April 2022, I have been working […]
