The Liberal government says it will table legislation in the fall to indefinitely exclude people who solely suffer from mental illness from medical assistance in dying. Justice Minister Sean Fraser said there is a lack of consensus on when mental illness is irremediable and concern around a lack of access to mental health support. He […]
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Arcane The Eternal: New trading card game is taking Nova Scotia by storm
If you have ever played a trading card game for any period of time, you’ll already have a sense of how predatory the industry can be. In a world where people purchase packs of Pokemon cards en masse in an attempt to find rare cards they can sell to collectors for exorbitantly high prices, those […]
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The fashion of Magnetic World Music Festival
The music wasn’t the only thing setting the tone at the Magnetic World Music Festival. At the Garrison Grounds on Sept. 25 and 26, festival-goers arrived dressed for the artists they had come to see, turning the festival grounds into a riot of colours, silhouettes and styles that reflected the event’s global lineup. Some fans […]
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Tell the mayor about your top priorities for Halifax’s 2027/28 budget
Want to tell the mayor what you think? Mayor Andy Fillmore is holding several public engagement sessions across the municipality, giving residents a chance to share their thoughts, opinions and criticisms leading up to the 2027/28 budget season. In a press release on Monday, Sept 28, the mayor’s office announced they would be holding nine […]
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Build-a-budget with Brendyn
Last week, the government of Nova Scotia announced it’s Building Our Budget Together program. This puts Nova Scotians in the shoes of the provincial finance minister, making all the tough choices that a finance minister is supposed to make. The idea behind this is that it would help drive conversations around next year’s budget after […]
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Halifax woman’s safe space stolen by serial masturbator
Forget sharks. Women in Halifax are finding it’s not safe to go in the water for an even more unsettling reason. For the past five years, Robin Johnson has found solace and peace in her regular swims at Williams Lake or Tea Lake—also known as Purcell’s Pond. It was her way of erasing the stresses […]
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How IWK teachers are helping students feel better
Youth who have to stay at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax face obvious challenges to their otherwise regular lives. Whether it be medical, social or emotional, the disruption of having to stay at a hospital while undergoing care can be jarring to anyone. Kids, especially. No one understands this more than Julia Countway. For […]
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We asked, you answered
Removing U.S. alcohol from Canadian shelves has been a major trade irritant to Donald Trump—which he called “discriminatory measures”— when he announced a fresh set of tariffs on Canada last month. At the time of this poll, several premiers—including Tim Houston— said that Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on […]
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Ryan Vincent taking viewers to his hometown in latest music video
For rapper and vocalist Ryan Vincent, returning to Antigonish to film his latest music video was a chance to revisit more than just his hometown. It was an opportunity to return to the places, people and memories that have shaped him, and turn those memories into a music video. Vincent has spent more than a […]
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Why more Canadians are picking up the sword
For many Canadians, fencing remains one of the most misunderstood sports in the country. Often associated with Olympic competition, historical dramas, or swashbuckling films, the sport is quietly experiencing growth as more families discover its unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and opportunity. Across Canada, clubs are reporting increased interest from young people looking for an […]
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Fabric of Our DNA launch event celebrates resilience of Nova Scotia arts community
At a time when artists across Nova Scotia are navigating funding cuts and increasing uncertainty, a new multidisciplinary initiative is creating space for expression, collaboration and community connection. Fabric of Our DNA, presented by the House of Soli Productions, will launch with its kickoff event, Woven in Sound, on March 29 at Market Price. The […]
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Used, abused, and left to struggle: When politicians use advocates to seek political points
This weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with artist, DJ and podcaster Israel Ekanem for My Blackout podcast. This was a rare moment of good health, as I have been struggling for months with complications and chronic pain related to abdominal adhesions. Talking to Israel was a joy. He asked complex […]
