Christy Ann Conlin’s The Speed of Mercy The prolific Nova Scotia author’s newly released novel promises prose that’ll jolt you out of winter hibernation–while delivering the salt water-sprayed scenery Conlin fans know and love. Described by her publisher as “capturing the unbearable cost of childhood betrayal and what happens when history is suppressed, our past […]
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Vaccine delays could mean dipping into second dose stockpile
Earlier this week the Nova Scotia government announced its detailed plan to vaccinate everyone over age 16 who wants to be vaccinated by June. But there may already be a hitch in the plan. “We did receive word last night that a shipment of Moderna expected next week will be delayed by a week or […]
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Spring comes up like a crocus
In his tune “Crocus Song,” Six Mile Brook’s Thomas McCallum reminds us of Halifax in March, days spent looking at the ground, hoping for sprouting green and purple signs of spring, only to be met by ice and slush. But then, the first flower arrives and delights and unites us all across the peninsula. Savour […]
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Nova Scotia needs to do more to ensure its shelters embody harm reduction
Since COVID-19 arrived in Nova Scotia a year ago, we have been doing what we can to keep ourselves, our loved ones and others safe. We have masked up, social distanced and ensured our neighbours in isolation have what they need, ranging from grocery drop-offs to dog walks. We have shown Canada and the world […]
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Video report: Catch up on Halifax Regional Council’s March 23 meeting
Struggling to keep up with what’s going on at city hall? That’s what we’re here for! All the details delivered in an easy-to-digest format that keeps you in the know without putting you to sleep. This week Halifax Regional Council made it through its first virtual meeting on Zoom. That was a switch from the […]
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7 Sure Things happening in Halifax from March 25-31
Anne & Aretha: Kindred Spirits Decorated Halifax writer Evelyn C. White explores the unlikely bond between PEI’s redheaded queen, Anne of Green Gables, and the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, in this Halifax Public Libraries-sponsored Zoom lecture. Thu Mar 26, 7-8pm, Zoom, free, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81713458352 Related MAJE w/Yohvn Blvck Two local hip hop heavyweights sharing the […]
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Province gives breakdown of vaccine timeline by age group
The province of Nova Scotia revealed its latest vaccine rollout plans today, March 23, at a so-called “technical briefing” for reporters. Previous vaccine technical briefings have been held on March 5, February 17, January 20, January 5 and December 16, the structure of the vaccine rollout changing each time. But this morning’s PowerPoint presentation–from chief […]
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There’s no health data available by race, ethnicity or language in the health system in Nova Scotia
Sharon Davis-Murdoch, co-president and founding member of the Health Association of African Canadians, says health data is not available by race, ethnicity or language in Canada’s health system. “There is research, but that is different from data,” says Davis-Murdoch. She and HAAC have long been advocating for the need for race-based health data in Nova […]
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The Youth Project is offering free gender-affirming garments to young Nova Scotians
Thanks to the effects of COVID-19, queer youth in Nova Scotia are more isolated than ever before, potentially cut off from support systems or school friends and forced to spend more time with families who aren’t always accepting. But thankfully, there are still people working to provide 2SLGBTQ+ youth with support, education and resources. […]
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You can judge a song by its cover
When listening to Mo Kenney’s new album Covers–10 stripped-down takes on the likes of Tom Petty and Guided By Voices–something curious happens. Songs that used to be country feel more like rock. Tracks that were happy are now a smile with sad eyes, all while Kenney smudges them with her laid-back, guitar-forward, indie rock […]
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Atlantic Bubble and vaccine rollout both expanding
After the provincial legislature’s session on Thursday, Iain Rankin told reporters that the Atlantic Bubble was indeed in the works. And not just a Maritime Bubble like he’d indicated last week, but a full-on bubble including Newfoundland. “Their cases have come down over time, and now they’re down where New Brunswick is,” Rankin said. This […]
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ICYMI: The week in local book and music releases
JRDN’s new video for “Missing Us” One of Halifax’s biggest R&B exports, the Juno-winning JRDN served up a new music video yesterday, to remind us how dexterous and deft his range is. The slow jam is what Ne-Yo wishes every song he ever made could be, and you can vibe along to the video below: […]