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Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day ceremonies observed across HRM

Dartmouth and Halifax both held commemorative events on Nov. 11

By Lothian Taylor and Ross Andersen

November 13, 2017, 3:14 pm ASTLast Updated: November 13, 2017, 3:14 pm

Soldiers in First World War attire participate in Halifax’s ceremony. Ross Andersen

There were several ceremonies put on around Halifax on Remembrance Day 2017.

Ross Andersen captured some of the sights and sounds at Grand Parade Square in downtown Halifax.

Across the bridge, Lothian Taylor attended Dartmouth’s ceremony, which moved locations this year.

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Martha Cooley is the executive director of AFCOOP.

45 hours for 45 years: AFCOOP celebrates with film challenge

The film co-op has a temporary home after tropical storm Dorian ruined their building

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Jay Aaron Roy, owner of Cape and Cowl Collectibles in Lower Sackville, N.S., gets ready to move to a new building, opening on Dec. 14.

Comic shop makes moves for youth to 'flourish'

Cape and Cowl Comics and Collectibles is moving, looking to new programs and partnerships

By Amy Brierley

Quinpool Road is entering a new era with more towers coming to the street.

Quinpool then and now

With more towers coming to Quinpool Road, let’s see how it looked last century

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Africville, a black community in Halifax, was destroyed by the city. The mayor apologized for this in 2010. (Photo taken in 1965.)

Is 'sorry' enough of an apology?

Public apologies are virtually meaningless without an action to follow, experts say

Prescription opioid abuse is a significant contributor to the opioid crisis.

N.S. universities take part in national study to tackle the opioid crisis

The study will help predict and stop those most at risk for addiction, says researcher

By Simon Miller

Anne-Marie Lemay was one of 14 women who lost their lives on Dec. 6, 1989. Her picture is displayed at the University of King's College's vigil.

Switching the gears: remembrance to resilience

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre

By Marianne Lassonde and Chelsea Cleroux

Premier Stephen McNeil says he'd like to have direct flights from China to be a regular thing.

Nova Scotia to host direct flights from China

Airline to connect China and Halifax directly next fall

By Madeline Biso

The ruling released by the independent inquiry board released December 4

Three Nova Scotians awarded damages after facing disability discrimination

Complainants improperly housed in acute care hospital for “years on end”

By Abigail Trevino