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Dawn Brandes, director of Halifax Humanities, introduces the final team to read at Dante Live.

Community Halifax Humanities supporters stage 24-hour literary marathon

More than 100 people took part in weekend event

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Nov 26, 2018

Surprise visitor Santa Claus greets a child.

Africville'Here we are again, just before Christmas': Africville’s 7th annual tree lighting ceremony

Songs, prayers and Santa Claus for annual start of the holidays

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Nov 25, 2018

Zamani Folade performs during the Viola Desmond tribute concert at the Marquee Ballroom on Saturday.

Viola Desmond'This one’s for Viola Desmond': activist honoured at tribute concert

Community gathers for series of events celebrating the Viola Desmond $10 bill

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Nov 25, 2018

One of the parade’s best dressed award winners, Cheech, Luna and Rocky the chihuahuas pictured with their caretakers Keona and Masondra Brian. “My favourite part was when I got to pull the sled,” says Keona.

petsSee the costumes from this year's Quinpool Holiday Pet Parade

Holiday parade draws more people and dogs than ever before

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Nov 24, 2018

Doug Crosby rides his bike to warm up for the ride.

cycling40 bikes covered in lights cruise through north-end Halifax

ILightHFX returned Friday night to promote cyclist visibility

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Nov 24, 2018

Tyler Anstey is launching a peer-support group for first responders and corrections officers who struggle with PTSD.

mental healthTyler Anstey was suffering alone. He doesn't want others to suffer in silence

Gr8ful Warrior support group aims to create community support

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Nov 22, 2018

Kimberly Drisdelle, facilitator of BEEA Honey with a Heart, stands with some of the group's honey.

BeesYouth beekeepers in HRM win $10,000

BEEA Honey with a Heart wins Aviva Community Fund

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Nov 22, 2018

Volunteers untangle lights to prepare for Diwali.

CultureBehind the scenes of the Diwali festival

Diwali runs this weekend at the Halifax Forum

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Nov 16, 2018

Jayme Melrose presents the Common Roots Urban Farm proposal to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee on Thursday.

Urban Farming'Move by wheelbarrow': Common Roots suggests the Halifax Common as a new home

Regional council to decide on relocation plan for urban farm

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Nov 15, 2018

Garret's photo, taken by Paul Girvan, is displayed with family memories in the Conway's Halifax home.

Mental HealthHealing hearts still carry pain

Grieving parents share son's battle with mental illness as they move forward after his death

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Nov 14, 2018