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Acclaimed poet, teacher Maxine Tynes dies in Halifax at age 62<p>Acclaimed African-Nova Scotian poet Maxine Tynes had died. She passed away Monday, in Halifax, at the age of 62.</p>Sep 14, 2011
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Liberals need to take stronger stands: Hall Findlay<p>The federal Liberal party must stop trying to be “everything to everybody” if it wants to form the next government, says Martha Hall Findlay, who’s running to lead the party.</p>PoliticsDec 30, 2012
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New B.C. COVID-19 school exposures in 2021If a school has been identified as a possible exposure site, you do not need to take any action unless directed to by public health and school officials.HealthApr 30, 2021
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George Elliott Clarke named Canada’s parliamentary poet laureateNova Scotia native George Elliott Clarke has been appointed Canada's next parliamentary poet laureate.CanadaJan 5, 2016
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Transcript Season 5 Episode 33Watch the full broadcast of The West Block on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Hosted by Tom Clark.PoliticsMay 1, 2016
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Balancing freedom of expression, truth and reconciliation a challenge: U of R presidentThe University of Regina president responds to recent controversy following George Elliott Clarke’s scheduled lecture at the university which has since been cancelled by Clarke himself.CanadaJan 8, 2020
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Toronto Morning: What you need to know todayDurham police will resume their search for missing father, Jeffrey Boucher, at the Whitby Pier. Here’s what else you need to know.FeaturesFeb 3, 2014
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Friday, November 15 on The Morning NewsAcadia University is kicking off its 175th anniversary celebrations today! We’ll talk to members of the Acadia Alumni Association and the Alumni Affairs office at 6:45 to find out more about the events being planned. At 7:15, we’ll have a conversation about mental health services in Nova Scotia with Dr. Michael Teehan, the President of...Nov 14, 2013
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New time capsule in the works for Halifax Explosion anniversaryThe capsule is supposed to be opened in 2067.CanadaMar 16, 2017
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School board in Ontario takes new approach to teaching ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’The authors say it's important for students to see their identities reflected in the material they learn in English class.CanadaOct 21, 2018
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3 reasons why anti-blackness still exists in multicultural cities like TorontoAfter a Chinese restaurant in Toronto is found to have discriminated against a black customer, experts weigh in on why anti-blackness still exists in marginalized communities.May 1, 2018
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U of R rejects FSIN’s call to cancel lecture by Canadian poetFSIN said they take issue with the poet’s collaborative work with convicted killer Steven Kummerfield.CanadaJan 2, 2020
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Manitoba MLA calls for poems by man who killed Indigenous woman in Regina to be pulled from websiteA Manitoba legislator is calling on Canadians to contact the federal heritage minister to remove two poems, written by the killer of an Indigenous woman, from the Parliamentary Poet Laureate website.CanadaJan 6, 2020
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2020 Canadian Screen Awards winners: ‘Mary Kills People,’ ‘Vikings’ win bigThe Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television have eight pre-taped online shows that will be livestreamed from May 25 through May 28.EntertainmentMay 26, 2020
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Coronavirus: Middlesex-London, Elgin-Oxford and Lambton set records for new casesThe Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting another new record for coronavirus cases with 88 cases reported Wednesday.HealthDec 23, 2020
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Doug Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephewMany of the cabinet ministers remain in the same portfolios they held during Ford's last government.PoliticsJun 24, 2022
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‘Long overdue’: Ottawa will apologize for racist treatment of all-Black First World War battalionMore than 600 members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion were prevented from serving in combat roles because of the colour of their skin.CanadaMar 28, 2021
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Junior hockey: Kamloops embarrasses Kelowna 8-1, Penticton outclasses Merritt 13-1By beating Merritt, Penticton cliched its second consecutive BCHL regular-season title. The Vees will now have home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.SportsMar 4, 2023
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List of nominees for 2011 Tony AwardsA list of the nominations for the 2011 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards. The awards will be handed out June 12 at the Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side of Manhattan after producers lost their long-term space at Radio City Music Hall. It will be broadcast live by CBS. Watch the video here.May 3, 2011
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Community rallies behind bid to preserve home of Nova Scotia’s first Black doctorProminent members of Nova Scotia's Black community are supporting a bid to protect the Halifax home and clinic of the late Clement Ligoure, the province's first Black doctor.CanadaJan 23, 2023