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Roundup: COVID numbers steady—vaccine arrives, big expansion for Coldstream distillery, N.S. researchers track rare snake

Unexpected layoffs ended Sheldon MacLeod’s popular talk-radio show. Now, he’s taking it day by day as he awaits his next opportunity

By Trevor J. Adams 16 December 2020 Share this story


Nova Scotian lakes and rivers in peril

The more diverse an ecosystem, the greater its resilience. This is among the firmest precepts of biodiversity and one of my favourite. The more intact our wilderness, the more of its native species remain alive and well and active in the workings of ecology, the more prepared we will be for the incursion of invasive […]

By Zack Metcalfe 21 May 2019 Share this story

A damaged planet is normal now

In June 2018, I drove a rental car four hours into the central wilds of Vancouver Island, searching for a single gigantic tree. Stories of this arboreal titan came to me from locals who, at least on the surface, weren’t all that excited or impressed that I was going out of my way to find […]

By Zack Metcalfe 4 March 2019 Share this story

Ecology Action Centre: HaliBlitz

In this space, Halifax Magazine invites local non-profit organizations to share what they do, and how readers can help. If you know an organization that would like to share its story, email tadams@metroguide.ca. Come explore wilderness and coastline spaces in Halifax as part of HaliBlitz, a BioBlitz150 event happening from September 11 to 17. HaliBlitz […]

By admin 18 August 2017 Share this story

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City Life History The Backstory

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

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Blog The Roundup

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

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Blog The Roundup

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

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Blog The Roundup

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

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Blog The Roundup

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

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Blog The Roundup

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

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Blog The Roundup

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

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Food Food & Drink The Flavour

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

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