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Decades-old clause keeping grocers out of Halifax neighbourhood hurts community, say residents
When Sobeys moved out of Gottingen Street in north-end Halifax in the '80s, it left the area without easy access to affordable, nutritious food. One community advocate who grew up in the historically Black neighbourhood says the negative effects of that move continue to be felt more than three decades later.
East Preston celebrates Liza Brooks on her 105th birthday
People gathered at the East Preston Recreation Centre this week to mark the 105th birthday of Liza Brooks. She was born on May 15, 1919.
New N.S. tourism company that would highlight Black cultural sites faces pushback
A new tourism company that wants to offer tours of Black heritage sites around Nova Scotia is facing pushback from competitors who say the market is saturated.
Owner of specialty autobody shop in Elmsdale charged with fraud over $5,000
The owner of a specialty autobody shop in Elmsdale, N.S., who has faced several previous accusations of unfair dealing and small claims court cases, appeared in court Monday to face a criminal charge.
Mulgrave Park community potluck highlights diversity of Halifax neighbourhood
More than 100 people gathered at Mulgrave Park Caring and Learning Centre last week for a home-cooked meal for an event called A Little Taste of MGP.
Overcoming mental health hurdles one scar at time
Tattoo experts in Nova Scotia are helping people let go of trauma caused by self-harm, and the demand for their service is on the rise.
Some Canadians worried new legislation could change how they stream media
The bill seeks to increase the amount of Canadian content shown by online platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and Spotify.
N.S. company launching clinical trial to examine magic mushrooms as treatment for PTSD
Halucenex Life Sciences Inc. in Windsor, N.S., is in the midst of the province's first clinical trial using the psychoactive substance psilocybin. Researchers hope to demonstrate the efficacy of the drug for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Achievements of Black seniors celebrated in East Preston
Dozens of Black elders from across the province gathered Thursday at the East Preston Recreation Centre to be celebrated with a homecooked meal from the community.
Fall River child-care centre says it's closing for good next month
A child-care facility in Fall River, N.S., is closing its doors for good in November, and a co-owner says she's worried it won't be the last private facility in the area to meet this fate.