Saint Mary's University

• Halifax’s oldest cemetery offers student researchers a glimpse into buried history

  The gravestones in Halifax's oldest cemetery mark the final resting place of judges, privateers and even the British commander who had the White House set on fire centuries ago.

  Canada

  May 12
  
• Part-time faculty at two N.S. universities back to work as simultaneous strikes end

  The union says members at both universities walked off the job in late October and ratified contracts with their employers around the same time.

  Education

  Nov 19, 2025
  
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• Simultaneous strikes at three Halifax universities a possibility, says union

  Thousands of university students in Halifax face potential class disruptions as part-time faculty at three schools remain locked in separate contract disputes.

  Education

  Sep 23, 2025
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• Faculty union supports non-confidence motion in Saint Mary’s University in Halifax

  The Saint Mary's University Faculty Union said the administration has refused to respond to the union's request for information about the school's finances.

  Education

  Apr 10, 2024
• Saint Mary’s University under fire for pausing on-campus employment program

  The Saint Mary's University Student Association said the initiative allowed students to gain experience in the workforce while providing them with an income.

  Education

  Mar 14, 2024
• Fur-ever in our hearts: Carlton, beloved campus cat at Halifax university, has died

  A beloved furry fixture of Saint Mary's University campus has passed away, after years of delighting students and providing some much-needed comfort in between classes.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
• Halifax housing crisis: The struggle of post-secondary students as back-to-school looms

  Halifax's housing crisis and the rising cost of living is causing strain among post-secondary students returning to campus next month.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
• ‘Dream big’: NBA pro Lindell Wigginton hosts basketball camp in Halifax

  Lindell Wigginton, 25, who grew up in Halifax's Uniacke Square, said he hopes the first edition of his youth skills academy can help develop the next generation of players.

  Sports

  Aug 12, 2023
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• The CFL’s dream for a Halifax team and why the league won’t sack the idea

  As the CFL's Touchdown Atlantic event prepares for a sold-out crowd in Halifax on Saturday, the league's commissioner continues to express his desire to bring a team to the region.

  Sports

  Jul 28, 2023
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• CFL’s 2023 Touchdown Atlantic game sold out in Halifax

  Football fans have scooped up all the tickets for the Touchdown Atlantic game scheduled for next month in Halifax, the CFL announced Thursday.

  Sports

  Jun 15, 2023