Newcomers encounter many obstacles in Halifax. Among the biggest is the language barrier
By Marianne Simon 7 January 2022 Share this story
One newcomer came east from Vancouver, hoping it would be easier to find her financial footing. Instead, she found high rents, low vacancy rates, and tiny incomes
By Marianne Simon 26 November 2021 Share this story
Even as employers talk of a labour shortage, newcomers find it harder than ever to land meaningful jobs in Halifax
By Marianne Simon 1 September 2021 Share this story
Small community, big celebration
Often overshadowed by that other December holiday, Hanukkah celebrations are vibrant in Halifax Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah may have a bit more glitz and glamour these days, but th [...]
By Katie Ingram Nov 25, 2022
Roundup: COVID kills 10 more, Desmond Inquiry report delayed, Pictou comedian returns home, Symphony Nova Scotia performs in Lunenburg
Plus: Treat the problem, not the symptoms — the real solution to shoplifting COVID-19 has killed 10 more Nova Scotians, according to the latest weekly update from provincial health off [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Nov 25, 2022
Roundup: Para Hockey Cup returns to Bridgewater, Antigonish awaits consolidation approval, SPCA offers help to pet owners, COVID counts climb
Plus: The year of living dangerously — looking back at a tumultuous 2022 and ahead to a brighter 2023 The Para Hockey World Cup, initially slated for 2020 and cancelled twice due to COVID-19, re [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Nov 24, 2022
Roundup: Helping boys develop healthy masculinity, police say missing man was murdered, restaurateurs battle soaring food prices, COVID update
Plus: Local craft-drink ideas to keep everyone on your holiday list in good spirits A project aimed at helping school-aged boys develop healthy masculinity is set to get about $1 million in [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Nov 23, 2022
Roundup: 'Historic levels of illness' says IWK top doc, school workers celebrate successful strike, Inverness Co. credit union faces uncertainty
Plus: It’s been a daunting few years for Nova Scotia’s live theatre scene, and the drama isn’t over The IWK Health Centre is jammed with sick children — "historic levels of illness," accor [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Nov 18, 2022
Roundup: 27 COVID deaths in October, feds promise $1.8M for wind-energy project, Pictou rugby club marks 50 years
Plus: Turning to local food options as corporate grocery profits soar COVID-19 killed 27 Nova Scotians in October, according to the provincial government's monthly update. That's a dip in the deat [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Nov 17, 2022
Roundup: Ukraine-support group nominated for award, experts urge COVID 'vigilance,' potential South Shore airport buyer backs out, Fraser touts lofty immigration goal
Plus: Cooling, not freezing — how stubborn inflation and soaring interest rates are affecting the local housing market A Port Hawkesbury community group that helps refugees from war-ravaged Ukra [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Nov 16, 2022
Local love for the holidays
Advice to keep your dining money in your community Shopping local offers all kinds of perks, including endless food and drink possibilities. By doing your holiday food spending at home, y [...]
By Colleen Thompson Nov 15, 2022
