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Back to the Sea started in 2017 and works to teach all age groups about marine life across HRM.

Marine education non-profit hopeful for new location in Dartmouth

Back to the Sea has operated on a small scale since 2017

Feb 16, 2023

The late elder Rita Joe, who was known as the Mi'kmaw poet laureate, is being recognized by Nova Scotia as the 2023 Heritage Day honoree.

Mi'kmaw poet Rita Joe is Heritage Day 2023 honouree

Events around Nova Scotia will recognize Joe's achievements

Feb 15, 2023

The province plans to reduce waste disposal rates to 300 kg per person by 2030.

Halifax’s waste reduction strategy aims to cut down how much we throw out

Province wants to cut average trash production to 300 kilograms per year

Feb 15, 2023

38 per cent of residents have struggled to afford their “household financial needs” over the past 12 months

One in three Atlantic Canadians can't pay unplanned $500 expense, survey finds

Rising energy costs may be to blame, says analyst

Feb 15, 2023

Juliet Mawusi at the Atlantic International Film Festival (FIN), September 2021.

Lack of options for Black women’s natural hair in N.S. leads to film

Director Juliet Mawusi on new short at Halifax Black Film Festival

Feb 15, 2023

Darlene Gilbert leaves the Dartmouth provincial courthouse on Feb. 10, 2023.

Mi'kmaw activist's assault charge dropped in Eisner Cove wetland protest

Indigenous sentencing circle to decide on obstruction charge

Feb 14, 2023

32% of all food waste is edible and could still be consumed, according to a 2021 study by Second Harvest.

Food waste: How Halifax organizations reduce and upcycle

Changing how surplus produce is handled could reduce food insecurity, say experts

Feb 14, 2023

From left to right volunteer Lakhvinder Singh and priest Mandeep Singh at the Maritime Sikh Society in Halifax.

Halifax gurdwara serving hot meals to more people in need

Higher food costs mean relying on Sikh community kitchen run by volunteers

Feb 14, 2023

Transit users might soon have to dig a little deeper for bus fare.

Halifax Transit to propose 25-cent fare increase

Halifax Regional Council considers bus system cuts; hike would generate about $850,000

Feb 13, 2023

Sports bars across the HRM are stocking up in preparation for Sunday’s game

Halifax sports bars, pubs ready for Super Bowl 2023

Crowds expected on football's biggest night

Feb 11, 2023