Julie Lawrence

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Aug 28, 2026

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7 min read

Music Week Preview

Plus, Mark Carney says Canadians know Lake Ontario will always be known by its original name, Department of Environment laid charges following an investigation of an alleged illegal landfill and every artist playing Nova Scotia Music Week 2026.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 27, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Members n-only

Plus, police are looking for a vehicle that hit an adult pushing a child in a stroller, Crown is seeking to increase the maximum penalty for man accused of making a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate and Benjamin Edwards and the business of bringing a festival to Halifax.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 26, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ That's a rap

Plus, feds unveil details of Canada’s retaliatory dollar-for-dollar tariffs, some NS industries hoping for a correction to Canada's retaliatory tariff list and we asked, you answered.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 25, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ For-TUNA-te catch

Plus, Tim Houston has released a statement via Nova Scotia’s provincial website regarding the newest round of US tariffs, police are searching for a man accused of robbing a Costco in Bayers Lake and break-ups don’t have to be sad, says Burry in new single.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 21, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Booze clues

Plus, HRM implementing new fee structure for false alarms involving fire and security systems, two discount grocery stores opened in the Halifax area and Eliot & Vine resists easy labels

Julie Lawrence

Aug 20, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Girl on fire

Plus, Tim Houston optimistic about Canada's ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S, Halifax man says he was the victim of a racist tirade and Ryan Vincent taking viewers to his hometown in latest music video.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 19, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Renter's paradise

Plus, council turned down proposed housing development in historic Black community, “Heated Rivalry” TV series writer donates $300K to financially challenged libraries and Halifax remains a top interest among renters, but is that a positive sign?

Julie Lawrence

Aug 18, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Bad rap

Plus, new affordable housing strategy for Halifax aims to keep supporting the non-profit sector, Nova Scotia Health working on province-wide smudging policy and the provincial minister whose rap career has landed him in hot water.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 14, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Out of office!

Plus, pediatricians are urging better tracking of e-scooter and e-bike injuries, Tim Houston wraps up province-wide tour in Sydney by doubling down on Trump tariff threat and former Ubisoft Halifax developer reveals first video game from new indie studio.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 13, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Weed science

Plus, Atlantic International Film Festival announces 2026 lineup, bail hearing for man accused of bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate adjourned for second consecutive day and local businesses step up for Halifax Fashion Week where arts funding fails.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 12, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Turn around, bright eyes

Plus, man arrested in connection with bomb threat charged with uttering threats and public mischief, Tim Houston one of only two premiers to attend New England conference and Grou Tyme Festival celebrating Acadian heritage in downtown Halifax this week.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 11, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Music Week Preview

Plus, man arrested following a bomb threat against the U.S. consulate, mother of Jack and Lilly Sullivan speaks out for the first time 15 months and every artist playing Nova Scotia Music Week, so far.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 7, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ E-bike ban

Plus, woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the road in Dartmouth, independent review finds province way behind on plan to help people with disabilities and creativity carries culture forward for immigrant artists

Julie Lawrence

Aug 6, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Berry hot right now

Plus, plans for a nearly 12-hectare development in Halifax released Wednesday during public engagement session, province returned $5M in federal funding earmarked for land protection and explore Nova Scotia's overlooked superfood.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 5, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ SP-F it's hot

Plus, Environment Canada issues yellow-level alert for the entire mainland, Halifax fire official warns of risks of lithium-ion batteries and Steel Cut Oats are back with full-strength on full-length debut.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 31, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Riffed off

Plus, Macdonald Bridge closed Sunday for Natal Day festivities, vandalism causes two Halifax-area parks to close at dusk and mother and daughter duo launch trauma-informed program for youth.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 30, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Mayhem and madness

Plus, motorists can expect traffic disruptions on Bayer's Rd. starting next week, former Nova Scotia Health employee has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges including sexual assault and go inside the road to Halifax Fashion Week.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 29, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Geneva Con-spend-tions

Plus, NS Liberals poised to elect first female leader, police requesting public's help in locating 22-year-old missing in Halifax since Monday and two local manufacturers get a big boost from the federal government.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 28, 2026

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8 min read

🗞️ Flamenco fusion

Plus, the union representing about 800 Nova Scotia Power customers filed 48-hour notice of intent to strike, premier's last-minute trip to Switzerland came with hefty price tag and NS woman sharing shark attack survival story in new documentary airing on Discovery this weekend.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 24, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Give it up

Plus, advocate says cycling infrastructure saves lives, police investigating violent home invasion in Dartmouth and Independent fashion magazines find new life as Halifax prepares for launch of ‘Valentina’.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 23, 2026

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5 min read

🗞️ Concealer caper

Plus, man charged for his alleged role in Houston protest released on bail, cyclists using Macdonald Bridge bikeway being urged to slow down and seven great Halifax album releases so far in 2026.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 22, 2026

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5 min read

🗞️ Pass the JAM

Plus, minister of emergency management asking Nova Scotians to prepare for flooding, Trump threatens a litany of new tariffs and groundskeeper at Public Gardens discovers tree hacked with sharp object.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 21, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Yellowish-orange foam

Plus, RCMP charge 19-year-old with intimidation and mischief related to Houston protest, fire crews continue to hold wildfire burning northeast of Halifax and idialedyournumber deals with change on new album 'Teenage Widow'.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 17, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Premier's tour-nado

Plus Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency cutting its workforce, 50 year-old man stabbed on Spring Garden Rd. and Halifax Pride Parade set for Saturday.

Julie Lawrence

Jul 16, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Bad fish

Plus, protesters surrounded Premier Tim Houston's car after Acadia speech, Nova Scotia Power will start charging late fees this fall, and Mark DeWolf shares his summer wine picks.

Julie Lawrence

Julie Lawrence

Music Week Preview

🗞️ Members n-only

🗞️ That's a rap

🗞️ For-TUNA-te catch

🗞️ Booze clues

🗞️ Girl on fire

🗞️ Renter's paradise

🗞️ Bad rap

🗞️ Out of office!

🗞️ Weed science

🗞️ Turn around, bright eyes

🗞️ Music Week Preview

🗞️ E-bike ban

🗞️ Berry hot right now

🗞️ SP-F it's hot

🗞️ Riffed off

🗞️ Mayhem and madness

🗞️ Geneva Con-spend-tions

🗞️ Flamenco fusion

🗞️ Give it up

🗞️ Concealer caper

🗞️ Pass the JAM

🗞️ Yellowish-orange foam

🗞️ Premier's tour-nado

🗞️ Bad fish

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