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The Signal Webcast: Atlantic Schooners, Quinpool Dog Parade and Africville

Watch our video newscast from Nov. 28, 2018

The webcast was streamed live from the Tart & Soul Cafe Sue Newhook

November 28, 2018, 3:55 pm ASTLast Updated: November 30, 2018, 2:48 pm

Our video team broadcasted live at 4 p.m. AT today from the Tart & Soul Cafe on Coburg Road in Halifax.

This week: Visit a produce market that’s green in more ways than one; meet some hardcore Maritime football fans; and learn how to make a Renaissance navigator’s version of a Swiss Army knife. Also… dogs in ugly Christmas sweaters.

Hosted by Allison King and Mario Terzoli.

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