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In a lead-up to legalization on Oct. 17, SaltWire Network journalists set out to take Atlantic Canada's pot pulse, to see how we got to this point and where this could lead.

CLEARING THE AIR: Taking Atlantic Canada's pot pulse

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation employee Dave MacPherson stands at the entrance to Cape Breton Island’s first and only cannabis store. The shop, which will open Oct. 17 when recreational marijuana becomes legal in Canada, is located inside the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission’s Sydney River outlet. The Crown corporation showed off its new store on Tuesday when local news media toured the facility that in two weeks will be legally dispensing recreational cannabis.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in Nova Scotia

Annie MacEachern of Charlottetown, P.E.I., who consumes cannabis for medicinal purposes, says legalization of the drug is just the beginning. She says advocates need to continue pushing to get edibles and concentrates on the market.

From pop culture to pot culture: Atlantic Canadian cannabis ...

Marijuana edibles are an alternative way to ingest cannabis.

University of Denver prof says day-to-day life won't change much after ...

Twin brothers, Mats (left) and Nate Stone, recently wrapped up their AAA minor-league baseball career with 10 championship titles between the two of them. They also play baseball with the Springhill High School Eagles.

Stone brothers' AAA minor-league baseball legacy will be tough to beat

$Drivers and their tanker trucks, capable of hauling water and fracking liquid, line up near a natural gas burn off flame and storage tanks in Williston, N.D., in 2014. - Charles Rex Arbogast$

Cumberland County council gives fracking a hard second look

Amherst town council in brief

Amherst CIBC Wood Gundy Ramblers forward Caleb Rich goes after a loose puck in MHL action against the Pictou County Weeks Crushers in Amherst on Saturday night while Crushers goalie Andrew MacLeod tries to freeze the puck for a faceoff. The Ramblers won the game 2-1.

Dawe's late goal gives Ramblers 2-1 win over Crushers

Cumberland Midget A Ramblers vs. Western Valley Spartans Friday, Oct. 19.

Bluenose hockey continues today, Sunday

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

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Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

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INFOGRAPHIC: Canadians cut cable, switch to streaming

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The spicy fried cauliflower at Rinaldo’s hits all the right notes.

THE LIST: Cauliflower is king with these top 5 dishes

Updated Oct 17, 2018 at 1:41 p.m.

Shaun Smyth plays Theoren Fleury in the one-man play Playing With Fire: The Theo Fleury Story at the Neptune Theatre.

One-man show hits Neptune's stage

Published Oct 17, 2018 at 12:44 p.m.

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Tropic of Conversation is full of warmth, joy and positive energy, this vibrant hue is eady to engage with — pair it with softer or muted tones for maximum impact. - Beauti-tone

Set yourself apart with Beauti-Tone 2019 Colour of the Year

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To make a gorgeous display that cascades effortlessly down the sides of your front steps, gather pumpkins and gourds in different shades (white, cream, deep russet, orange) and in various shapes (round, triangular) and sizes (mini to massive).

Hello, fall: Easy outdoor decor to welcome the new season

Published Oct 05, 2018 at 9:40 a.m.

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STAGE HAND: Don’t rush when deciding on a paint colour

Updated Oct 05, 2018 at 9:36 a.m.

The most expensive part of a kitchen renovation is usually the cabinetry. If your cabinets are in good condition, consider keeping them and giving them a fresh, new look with a coat of paint.

REAL ADVICE: It’s all about sprucing up the kitchen

Updated Oct 10, 2018 at 1:11 p.m.

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Amherst CIBC Wood Gundy Ramblers forward Caleb Rich goes after a loose puck in MHL action against the Pictou County Weeks Crushers in Amherst on Saturday night while Crushers goalie Andrew MacLeod tries to freeze the puck for a faceoff. The Ramblers won the game 2-1.

Dawe's late goal gives Ramblers 2-1 win over Crushers

Cumberland Midget A Ramblers vs. Western Valley Spartans Friday, Oct. 19.

Bluenose hockey continues today, Sunday

Michael Boschat was kind enough to share a photo he took of a meteor during the 2014 Orionids. It's not an easy task. As you can see, the streak of light he was following disappeared behind the tree.

CINDY DAY: Weekend showers - wet and celestial

Julie Chaisson is one of five candidates running to be the next leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives.

PC leadership Q&A: Julie Chaisson

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VIBERT: Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership wars drawing to a close

MLA Zach Churchill and Yarmouth municipal councillor Patti Durkee met with residents on Oct. 16 to discuss efforts being made to determine the source of pollution affecting the river, harbour and beach.

Port Maitland group still seeks answers about what’s polluting their beach area

County councillors discussed many topics during the most recent meeting of council, including amending the flag policy, a policy they adopted. The six councilors pictured are, from left, Dan Rector, Ernie Gilbert, Mike McLellan, Doug Williams, Maryanne Jackson and Norman Rafuse.

County adopts amended flag policy

Brandon Smeltzer of Bayside, N.S., has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ontario woman Emilie Maheu. - Facebook

Nova Scotia man accused in Ontario murder tells court: 'I did the crime, I’ll do the time'

Tropic of Conversation is full of warmth, joy and positive energy, this vibrant hue is eady to engage with — pair it with softer or muted tones for maximum impact. - Beauti-tone

Set yourself apart with Beauti-Tone 2019 Colour of the Year

The colour you see in autumn is always there. The green we identify with summer-leaf colour is in fact the chlorophyll the tree uses to produce food.

RATHER BE OUTDOORS: Are you suffering from fall colour envy?

Installing programmable thermostats allows you to “set and forget” the temperatures in your home.

REAL advice: Tips to save money on your energy bills

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Remove, focus, thrive: Minimalism expert coming to Halifax this week