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When it comes to new ideas, we in the 21st century think we are the only ones with new ideas. Well, here’s an “old” new idea I just found out about. Did you know that you could order a kit to build a house from a catalogue more ...

This is not a column that will topple governments. No resignations will occur, no apologies will be forthcoming, nor is the universe likely to tip on its axis and alter all life as we know it, leaving sentient amphibians as the planet’s most ...

The refusal by Pope Francis to apologize to victims of abuse a native residential schools in Canada is striking hard at survivors and their families in the Atlantic region. Abuses at these schools have been well documented by the Truth and ...

I'm wondering if Halifax Regional Council could add door-to-door sales people in their proposed By-law regulating flyer delivery?  I don't appreciate having either come to the house. The council agreed last week they need a new bylaw ...

Think of this as a gentle reminder: you don’t have as much time as you think. If your house is on fire, you have less time to get out of it than ever before. OK — let’s back up a bit. Improvements in firefighting equipment and ...

“We have met the enemy and he is us.” — Walt Kelly’s cartoon character, Pogo I know it’s hard to argue about the privacy rights of a possible serial killer and rapist. But privacy rights are pretty much the ...

The province knows it shouldn’t put all its eggs in one basket. But, it can’t afford two. Take care for the elderly, for example. All the eggs are going into the home care basket because, the government will tell you, Nova Scotians ...

A crosswalk is once again propelling controversies — and welcome conversations — about inclusion and intolerance from a small town onto the national stage. The council in the rural town of Springdale, N.L. (population approximately ...

It’s a tale of two parties, and they’re both Liberal. True believers will tell you it’s the best of times, or at least not the worst of times, but there’s no doubt that the times are different under Liberal governments, ...

May I use your bathroom please? One wouldn't expect such a simple question to ignite an international uproar but that is just what has happened in Philadelphia.  Two gentlemen entered a Starbucks in that city to await a third companion ...