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Roundup: C.B. couple loses everything in storm, Bridgewater photo club marks 40 years, Pictou boxer bound for Canada Games, COVID update

Plus: Looking back at Halifax Regional Municipality’s forced marriage, and the resentments that still linger

By Trevor J. Adams 11 October 2022 Share this story


Roundup: 21 more COVID deaths, Antigonish man faces arson charge, South Shore boxer wins award, exhibit explores hockey’s diverse history

Plus: With a recent multimedia collaboration, artist Nathaniel Cole marries music and photography

By Trevor J. Adams 10 June 2022 Share this story

Roundup: C.B. club showcases Native boxers, music fest marks 76 years, COVID update, Pictou business leaders feted

Plus: From salvaging shipwrecks on Sable Island to a marine empire — the story of “Lucky” James Farquhar

By Trevor J. Adams 24 May 2022 Share this story

Roundup: 3 COVID deaths, long-time fishery advocate retires, Nature Conservancy marks 50 years, boxing club boosts young fighters

The $10-million Spring Garden Road transformation is nearly complete, and with minimal controversy — does Halifax finally have a handle on how to do these things? COVID-19 has killed three more Nova Scotians, according to the latest update from the provincial government: a man in his 80s from the Central Zone, a man in his […]

By Trevor J. Adams 11 January 2022 Share this story

Roundup: Another COVID U.K. variant case in N.S., HRP investigating after cop utters threat, Liverpool grad earns big scholarship, Highland Games cancelled, gov commits to 2022 Boat Harbour cleanup

Plus: Hugh Townsend looks back at the golden era of boxing in Nova Scotia

By Trevor J. Adams 29 March 2021 Share this story

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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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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 [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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