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UniversitiesKing’s tuition hike is on the table, just not for this year

University of King’s College board of governors votes for option on $1,000 tuition hike; student union is not impressed

Oct 16, 2015

Wharf at McNab's Island

WaterfrontUpgrades to McNab’s Island

A partnership between Waterfront Development and a group that supports McNab’s Island has led to improved facilities on the island

Oct 16, 2015

(Left to right: Linda Mosher, Nancy Rondeaux, Lena Metlege Diab, Adam Barnett, Mike Savage)

Active lifestylesYour enjoyment of the Chain of Lakes just got easier

Immigration minister announces final three projects under sustainable transportation program — for walking and bike trails as well as accessible transportation

Oct 16, 2015

The walls of HI Halifax are plastered with travel information.

Tourism A hostel or a couch: where backpackers stay on a dime

Travellers on a budget often choose between two hostels in the city, or sometimes opt for a stranger’s couch

Oct 16, 2015

Participants formed connections in the experiment.

EngagementThese people found a ‘weird,' 'joyous’ experience with simple eye contact

More than 50 people participated in an eye contact experiment aimed to strengthen bonds between strangers

Oct 16, 2015

Copies of Indian School Road were available to purchase at Benjamin's talk.

N.S. History‘People need to know’ the history of residential schools

Author Chris Benjamin spoke at SMU last night about his latest book on the Shubenacadie Residential School

Oct 16, 2015

Cyclist SafetySkills session at Dal: as easy as riding a bike

Student cyclists learned the basics of safety training and skill building at Dalhousie's Bike Rodeo

Oct 15, 2015

The forest in Annapolis County

ForestryValley group brings forest plans to MLAs

The Medway Community Forest Co-operative told MLAs how it plans to use a quarter million dollars in provincial money to make a local forest economically viable

Oct 15, 2015

View from Tallinn's Toompea Hill. (Photo: Google Maps)

Partner citiesWe’re partnering with Estonia and they’re interested in our beer

Halifax takes part in EU initiative on environment and climate change

Oct 15, 2015

Camp Hill Cemetery, Summer St.

Cemeteries Does Halifax have a ‘moral obligation’ to care for its cemeteries?

“There are no longer people to look after these cemeteries, so they’re virtually becoming abandoned, ” says reverend.

Oct 15, 2015