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Check out the lights from your area and around Atlantic Canada below! - 123RF photo

2018 Christmas Lights map

Valarie (Tabor) Alderson looks over her collection of photos taken at the time of the bump in Springhill on Oct. 23, 1958, an event that took the lives of 75 miners, including her father, Ray.

A town that rises from overwhelming adversity: Springhill changed ...

A group of draegerman are pictured following the Springhill Bump in 1958.

Did Springhill miners see the bump coming? A look at the science ...

Harold Brine, the last surviving miner from a group of 12 who were entombed underground for 6 1/2 days after a 1958 underground upheaval in No 2 colliery at Springhill, N.S., . holds a newspaper clipping from the Halifax Herald showing a picture of him after his release from hospital. He has carried the fragile, yellowed clipping in his wallet for 60 years since the day he was released. - Wally Hayes photo

VIDEO: Last survivor remembers the Springhill bump

Amherst firefighters, from left, Allen Martin, Marc Buske and Chris Clark, stand in front of the Nova Scotia Firefighter School’s mobile burn unit. The trailer can get up to 175 C inside.

A hot purchase: Amherst Fire Department orders ready-made fires

Ethan Totten of River Hebert School throws a ring at a target while wearing glasses that mimick the effects of drugs and alcohol on the eyes and the mind. It was part of the Amherst Lions Club’s Racing Against Drugs program at West Highlands Elementary.

Amherst Lions, police reinforce making healthy choices

Members of the Amherst Fire Department were joined by other emergency personnel in participating in the 15th Emergency Responders Memorial Service in Amherst on Oct. 21.

'We’ve devoted ourselves and sacrificed ourselves': First responders ...

Amherst says no to backyard chickens

Putting rumours to rest: Amherst councillor says he's still living in ...

Developer Ed Farren with Annapolis County Timothy Habinski during an announcement Dec. 8 that Gordonstoun Schools Limited of Elgin, Scotland has granted Farren a franchise to create Gordonstoun Nova Scotia. Gordonstoun is considered the top international private boarding school in the world.

Mutual ethos and historic connection - ‘Gordonstoun reflects our ...

Wheels

A Krown Rust Control technician treats the engine compartment area of a 2013 Mazda 3 at the Robie Street location in Halifax Dec. 3.- Todd Gillis

Treat your ride to a longer life with rust control

Updated Dec 07, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.

Few drivers realize the role proper position plays in operating the controls, vision and maximizing the effectiveness of the safety equipment. - 123RF

BETTER DRIVER: Proper seating position plays important role

Updated Dec 05, 2018 at 8:54 a.m.

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro proved to be a worthy companion on Garry Sowerby’s latest Halifax-to-Moncton trek.- Garry Sowerby

ROAD LESS TRAVELLED: Remembering 52 years on the road

Updated Nov 30, 2018 at 12:18 p.m.

Vehicles navigate Main Street in Yarmouth in March as a storm tracked into Nova Scotia. - Tine Comeau

Be aware, be safe out there

Updated Nov 30, 2018 at 12:12 p.m.

Interest in the Dodge Grand Caravan from the used marketplace is growing, especially from those looking for a low-cost, spacious, easy-to-run, easy-to-repair, fuel-efficient ride. A not-so-used 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan is shown here.- FCA

Used Caravans offer maximum size for minimal money

Justin Pritchard
Updated Nov 30, 2018 at 12:19 p.m.

Apparently, interest in the Dodge Grand Caravan from the used marketplace is growing lately, as based on three separate reader emails I’ve received recently. One was from a contractor who re-did my bathroom a few years ago. He used an old ...

As it is around town, the Toyota Corolla hatchback’s ride consistently balances sportiness and comfort. - Toyota

2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback exudes sophistication, style

Justin Pritchard
Updated Nov 28, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

The new-for-2019 Corolla Hatchback is a (very) fresh new take on Toyota’s small-car sales superstar. ...

Auto advice: Do I need to replace entire wheel hub? How do I repair my rear defogger?

Jim Kerr
Updated Nov 28, 2018 at 2:03 p.m.

Q: I own an old 2002 Oldsmobile Alero in good shape except my mechanic has diagnosed a rear wheel noise as “dry bearings.” I am told that the repair will require replacing the entire wheel hub. Not only is this expensive, $300 for parts ...

Justin Pritchard tried to figure out how much torque a vehicle would need to move our planet.

Crunching the numbers: how much torque would it take to shift the planet?

Justin Pritchard
Updated Nov 28, 2018 at 12:26 p.m.

Paul Kennaley is one of the automotive service technicians whose comments on maintenance-related topics I often share with readers. He’s also a trusty pal of mine who has, lately, been rebuilding a 1991 Chevrolet 454 SS, which is a ...

The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt offers an intoxicating engine sound, thrilling performance, discreet looks and authentic sports car moves. - Justin Pritchard

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt puts on high-tech show

Justin Pritchard
Updated Nov 28, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

The Mustang Bullitt is the rare-but-recurring special-edition Mustang you’re probably after if you want to fly fast under the radar. Recently returning to market for 2019, the Mustang Bullitt is an optional package that jacks up the popular ...

An interview with Timo Bernhard, the man who broke an unbreakable Nürburgring lap record

Matt Bubbers
Updated Nov 28, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

Stefan Bellof was a fearless 25-year-old racing driver who, on May 28, 1983, became a legend. He lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife — the most difficult, most dangerous racetrack on the planet, the one the drivers call “Green ...

Making sure your winter driving is free of heater-related problems can be just a matter of making a few quick inspections and understanding some simple concepts about how your heater works. - Justin Pritchard

A few words on your car’s heater

Justin Pritchard
Updated Nov 23, 2018 at 10:29 a.m.

In general, we humans like to be warm, though many Canadians live in a climate where this is challenging for much of the year. Since most of us can’t just pack up and head to Florida for five or six months, it’s especially infuriating ...

As driving conditions deteriorate, it becomes even more critical to pay strict attention to what we are doing; that’s the primary rule for survival on winter roads. - Richard Russell

Pay attention! Follow these primary rules of the road to avoid trouble this winter

Richard Russell
Updated Nov 23, 2018 at 10:24 a.m.

We are now well and truly into that time of year when your life and that of others may well depend on paying attention to your job — driving. ...

The 2019 Honda Insight hybrid
gets great fuel economy and
offers a solid ride and
handling experience.

Versatile 2019 Honda Insight Hybrid delivers on its green pledge

Richard Russell
Updated Nov 22, 2018 at 10:55 a.m.

Honda has had three cracks at the Insight. The first was a small, two-door, two-seater with a “unique” shape, making its debut as a 2000 model. The second came along in 2009 as a five-door, five-passenger hatchback on a unique platform ...

The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S eHybrid is Porsche’s most high-tech display of advanced performance firepower. - Justin Pritchard

New extreme-performance, fuel-sipping, plug-in hybrid oozes cutting-edge tech

Justin Pritchard
Updated Nov 28, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

JUSTIN PRITCHARD Presently, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S eHybrid is the most cutting-edge car the German automaker builds. It’s a machine of firsts, a rolling showcase of Porsche’s latest technologies deployed in their top form and ...