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How heated language can lead to acts of hate or violence

Canada's Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre warned in a 2023 assessment that heated language...

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Is much of our life the result of random chance?

A new book says random chance determines much of the course of our lives and even the history of...

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Bird flu is taking a toll on marine wildlife

Bird flu is affecting a wide range of animal populations. Chris Harvey-Clark a marine biologist...

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56 companies account for half of plastic pollution, study says

Over 50 per cent of the world's branded plastic pollution recorded in a study from 2018 and 2022...

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Outfest returns to Halifax, bigger and better than ever

Outfest, a queer theatre festival, kicks off in Halifax on Wednesday and runs until April 28. The...

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How one company is dedicated to growing eels in Nova Scotia

While Atlantic Canada's elver fishery typically ships baby eels to Asia where they're grown for...

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Commercial fisher starts poster campaign calling for elver fishery to be reopened

While a ministerial order has officially closed Atlantic Canada's elver fishery this spring, how...

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Canadian singer-songwriter Ian Thomas on how his upbringing influenced his music

As he embarks on his latest Canadian tour, which has several stops in Nova Scotia, Ian Thomas...

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Pilot study suggests sadism, psychopathy are traits of those who like loud vehicles

Julie Aitken Schermer, a professor of psychology at Western University, joins host Jeff Douglas...

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Trauma therapist says gender-based violence still a problem despite MCC recommendations

It's been more than a year since the Mass Casualty Commission made 17 recommendations to address...

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New mentorship program to help developing hip-hop artists

On April 21, Fang Recording in Dartmouth, N.S., will be hosting its first ALL EYEZ ON YOU:...

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Elyse Aeryn drops new single 'Cowboy' ahead of Halifax show

Award-winning Cape Breton singer Elyse Aeryn joins host Jeff Douglas in Studio A to talk about...

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• 6 días

Man accused of assaulting conservation officer speaks out

The man accused of assaulting a conservation officer after an elvers bust in downtown Dartmouth...

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What you need to know about the rules around unmarked crosswalks

It's time for a road safety refresher. Norm Collins, the president of the Crosswalk Safety...

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N.S. justice minister apologizes after saying domestic violence isn't an epidemic

In talks about the Mass Casualty Commission's final report recommendations, Nova Scotia's Justice...

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• 7 días

CBC podcast to examine controversial 2000s reality show, Kid Nation

A new CBC podcast is exploring a scandal-ridden reality TV show from 2007 called Kid Nation, that...

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• 7 días

Mi'kmaw vendor market to support summer activities for kids in need

The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre will open its doors this weekend for a traditional Mi'kmaw...

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Mainstreet Backseat Traffic Jam: Pillow Fite

On their website, local musical alt-folk duo Pillow Fite promises to live up to its name by...

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• 8 días

Ottawa is proposing a hike to capital gains tax. What does that mean?

Tuesday's federal budget includes nearly $53 billion in new spending over the next five years...

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A crash course in using e-scooters in Halifax

Mainstreet gets a crash course — a tutorial — on how to safely use e-scooters now that they're...

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