Class cap report shows some Halifax classrooms stretched over the limit
Plans are in the works to build new schools over the next several years, but in the meantime, classrooms over capacity are an ongoing issue for some schools in the HRCE. Continue reading
Nova Scotia prepares for a new wave of commercial cannabis edibles
Next up on the Canadian cannabis scene is the legalization of edibles, extracts and topicals. Continue reading
New research shows food insecurity especially high for north-end Halifax residents
“The social determinants of health point to a higher rate of food insecurity based on lower income rates, immigrants, marginalized communities.” Continue reading
Nova Scotia announces Dartmouth dialysis expansion amid concerns over patient displacement
As first reported by Global News this August, the expansion has raised concerns for some of the 55 patients who are being displaced from the Dartmouth General due to the construction. Continue reading
‘Holders of our future’: N.S. high school students to vote in mock federal election
The Island View High School Candidate Forum is part of a nationwide initiative to engage youth in the election process. Continue reading
N.S. experiencing delay in getting full order of vaccines ahead of flu season
Despite country-wide delays in the delivery of flu vaccines, Nova Scotia healthcare providers say there is no need for alarm. Continue reading
Some Halifax university students remain uncertain of vote after English-language debate
For some Saint Mary’s University students in Halifax, their decision remains unclear due to much of the debate seeming to highlight political feuding. Continue reading
‘Think about platforms’: Halifax PhD students chime in ahead of election debate
‘Be mindful that we are not a two-party system,’ urges a student, saying the debates are a chance to learn about all parties vying for votes. Continue reading
Football community calls for more involvement in HRM’s field maintenance plans
“It does give us 10 months to hopefully speak with HRM and they can hear our voice and our concerns and we can come up with a solution to make it work.” Continue reading
HRM postpones grass field closures in response to concerns raised over high school football future
“I think what they [HRM] didn’t do was an impact analysis as to closing these fields, what it would have on the sport of football.” Continue reading
Duc d’Anville to become first HRCE school with modular classroom
Three portables will be brought in to accommodate the children who have registered for the program because space within the school isn’t possible. Continue reading
N.S. teachers concerned new menstrual product announcement doesn’t include clear funding picture
“I was really, really heartened to hear the announcement but it did come with some concerns for me because there was no funding attached to that announcement.” Continue reading
‘The face of a movement’: N.S. teenagers draw inspiration from Greta Thunberg
A day after Greta Thunberg gave a moving speech at the UN Climate Action Summit, high school students in Nova Scotia are taking notice of the Swedish teen’s activism. Continue reading
‘Hurry up’: Small Halifax businesses lose profits, employees due to toppled crane delays
The provincial government declared a localized state of emergency to ensure the safe removal of the crane that’s resting on a building, which was being constructed prior to the incident. Continue reading
Canadians who fought in Battle of Britain commemorated at Shearwater ceremony
Dozens of military personnel stood shoulder to shoulder with cadets. Continue reading