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International Women's Day 2021: Building an equal future in Atlantic ...

Why were long-term care facilities so hard hit by COVID-19? A new report from the Royal Society of Canada delves into that issue and aims to offer advice to policy-makers.

CODE COVID: What the pandemic has taught us about long-term care

Richard Pellisier-Lush holds the National Indigenous Coaching Award he won in November.

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Twenty-six years ago, an Atlantic Canadian report indicated intimate partner violence laws weren't working. A Newfoundland woman who has suffered violence at the hands of her partner says she feels more at risk by going through the courts.

SPECIAL REPORT: Facets of family violence

An illustration of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

What you need to know about COVID-19 today

Judy Brown of Southampton stands beside a large sign she erected in front of her home. She said it’s a way for her community to send their thoughts to the victims of the Portapique shooting and their families. Darrell Cole – Amherst News

Continuing coverage: Mass shooting in Nova Scotia

The pandemic has had a huge impact on businesses around the globe. Many have struggled, while some others have thrived.

Business Tool Kit 2021

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'It's a critical situation:' Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson on struggle of small business to survive the second lockdown

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Dragon's Den star and Venture Communications founder Arlene Dickinson says small business needs help from its community, government and even big box store rivals to survive the pandemic.

A “mind-blowing” third of Ontario businesses are not expected to survive this second lockdown.

Dragon’s Den star and Venture Communications founder Arlene Dickinson talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about what small businesses, their communities and the government need to do improve those odds.

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Why do people attribute human behaviours to the moon? According to Glenn Roberts, the belief dates back to the ancient Romans.

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Admiral Art McDonald assumed command of the Canadian Armed Forces from General Jonathan Vance, January 14, 2021. Both men are currently under military police investigation. (Canadian Forces photo)

Committee to hear from officer allegedly threatened after coming forward with misconduct claim against defence chief

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Sutter’s tone-setting will start with Tuesday practice at Saddledome

Reeny Smith, Mahalia Smith and Dutch Robinson perform May the Work I Do Speak for Me during the taping of Juba'lee - Legacy at Alderney Landing Theatre in Dartmouth. The theatrical concert presentation will stream live on Sunday at 7 p.m. at www.jubalee.ca.

Celebration of African Nova Scotian heritage, Juba’lee Legacy, airs on Eastlink TV in March

Silvio, 32, has worked as a professional gambler, bartender and now lawyer.

This millennial needs to rein his spending to get his Vancouver condo — or does he?

The Summerside police station is located in downtown.

ATV operator in P.E.I. faces impaired driving charges

Three new COVID-19 cases March 8, 2021 in Newfoundland and Labrador

Early childhood educators

LETTER: ECEs deserve more respect

P.E.I. residents can now borrow MP3 players from public libraries for a loved one living with memory loss to help activate their memories through music.

LETTER: Kudos to the P.E.I. library system

Medical laboratory technologist Kendra MacDonald prepares COVID-19 sample at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Microbiology Lab in Halifax. Photo by Communications Nova Scotia

March 8 update: No new COVID-19 cases reported in Nova Scotia

Maple syrup is running across the region, but there's far more that the sweet treat can be used for that goes beyond the usual pancakes.

LIFE HACKS More than just pancakes: Eight easy new ways to use maple syrup

Letter to the editor

LETTER: Nuclear is the solution