Angela Capobianco
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Had the opportunity to sit down with Mayor Andy Fillmore to discuss his first year as mayor and reflect on his relationship with council, his regrets and the municipality’s relationship with the province.
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The Turret Arts Society is asking for transparency after Halifax Regional Council voted to deny the funding request to the organization during an in-camera meeting in November. The city is also looking to buy back 1588 Barrington Street for a dollar.
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Turret Arts Space Society asking for transparency from HRM | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11580724/turret-arts-space-society-asking-for-transparency-from-hrm/
6 days ago
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N.S. premier firm on cannabis crackdown as tensions grow with Mi’kmaq communities - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
The premier told reporters that there's 'multiple sides to the story' and that he's heard from 'lots of people' who are unhappy with cannabis dispensaries in their communities.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11571720/tim-houston-first-nations-cannabis-directive/
12 days ago
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A follow up to the province’s directive cracking down on illegal cannabis. I spoke with a legal expert on the constitutional and legal concerns he has about the situation.
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Mi’kmaq chiefs and law expert weigh in on Nova Scotia’s cannabis directive to police | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11569125/mikmaq-chiefs-and-law-expert-weigh-in-on-nova-scotias-cannabis-directive-to-police/
14 days ago
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Met one of my favourite (and fuzziest) local celebrities today while out on assignment today ☺️
17 days ago
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The provincial government is directing police to crack down on illegal cannabis operations, and Minister Scott Armstrong wants the Mi’kmaw on board. Although according to a statement from the assembly of Mi’kmaw Chiefs, they say this violates their treaty rights.
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Nova Scotia to crack down on illegal cannabis dispensaries | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11560190/nova-scotia-to-crack-down-on-illegal-cannabis-dispensaries/
18 days ago
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Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen Japanese Breakfast Rammstein The Killers Pup The Beaches
24 days ago
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The province has approved HRM’s proposed bylaw restricting infilling in Dartmouth Cove with amendments. For Jill Brogan, she’s taking this as a win, but has reservations. Check out the video below for more
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Dartmouth Cove one step closer to being protected from infilling | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11545288/dartmouth-cove-one-step-closer-to-being-protected-from-infilling/
26 days ago
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I wiped out at a crosswalk over the weekend by slipping on one of the recently painted sections when it was wet. Since then, I've been lamenting to some of my friends since I ended up with a big bruise on my knee, and they've also fallen or slipped on the painted crosswalks
26 days ago
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Halifax's heritage advisory committee is looking at streamlining the designation of 22 Dalhousie properties as heritage buildings. I spoke with Emma Lang with the Nova Scotia Heritage Trust about why this work is important. The committee is voting on the motion today.
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Halifax looking to streamline heritage designation of 22 Dalhousie University buildings | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11543507/halifax-looking-to-streamline-heritage-designation-of-22-dalhousie-university-buildings/
26 days ago
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Trekked out to Mount Uniacke to talk to residents and the area councillor about concerns they have about the quarry expansion approved for the area
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Province approves Mount Uniacke quarry expansion despite opposition from residents | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11541553/province-approves-mount-uniacke-quarry-expansion-despite-opposition-from-residents/
28 days ago
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Residents and businesses in Upper Tantallon and along the Peggy’s Cove Road are fed up with long waits due to provincial and municipal road construction happening in the area. Did a story on the situation last night - check it out!
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Upper Tantallon road construction has residents and businesses frustrated | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11525165/upper-tantallon-road-construction-has-residents-and-businesses-frustrated/
about 1 month ago
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Covered the Dartmouth Cove protest outside province house today. Story will air tonight on the 6 o’clock news for Global Halifax
about 1 month ago
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Did a story on the wearing poppies in court controversy that arose on Friday after Premier Tim Houston put out a statement on social media
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N.S. premier criticizes ‘disgusting’ ban on staff wearing poppies in some courtrooms | Globalnews.ca
'Disgusting' is how Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston described the decision not to allow staff to wear poppies in some courtrooms ahead of Remembrance Day.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11516348/nova-scotia-premier-criticizes-ban-staff-wearing-poppies-courtroom/
about 1 month ago
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Halifax is piloting the Community Mediation Program, with the goal that the program will reduce the involvement of municipal staff in disputes between neighbours. As well as give problem-solving tools back to communities.
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Halifax launches pilot program to help neighbours solve disputes | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11510933/halifax-launches-pilot-program-to-help-neighbours-solve-disputes/
about 2 months ago
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Attended the vigil last night for Lilly and Jack in Stellarton. Last night marked Jack’s fifth birthday and this Sunday will make six months since they were reported missing from their home in Lansdowne Station.
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“Everything's been searched”: Stepfather of missing NS kids doesn’t believe they are in the woods
YouTube video by Global News
https://youtu.be/ZkG0n4SgCic
about 2 months ago
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N.S. missing kids: Stepfather believes Jack, Lilly ‘didn’t wander’ into woods | Globalnews.ca
A candlelit vigil was held in Stellarton, N.S., to mark Jack's fifth birthday. Lilly and Jack's stepfather says he now doubts the kids wandered into the woods as first believed.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11502354/stepfather-n-s-missing-kids-lilly-jack-sullivan-doubts-wandered-into-woods/
about 2 months ago
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A follow up to my story from yesterday on body scanners coming into the Nova Institute for Women. Lisa Adams, who spent time at the institute and won a lawsuit against the federal government against dry calling, is of two minds about the use of the technology.
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Dry cell survivor warns of "unreliable" body scanners in NS prison
YouTube video by Crime Beat TV
https://youtu.be/fW9c1YcwVOA
about 2 months ago
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Body scanners have come into the Nova Institute for Women, the only prison in Atlantic Canada to have the technology. For prison advocates, they're wary of whether this technology will be properly used and what this means for the safety and rights of inmates.
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11497254/prisoners-advocates-wary-of-body-scanners/
about 2 months ago
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Got to meet Corinne Cameron today and hear her story overcoming challenges after surviving a serious vehicle accident in 2023. She’s now advocating for the use of seatbelts to other youth to prevent future injuries like what she’s experienced.
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Nova Scotia car crash survivor inspires other teens, walks Paris Fashion Week - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
From barely clinging to life after a traumatic car crash to walking a runway at Paris Fashion Week, a 17-year-old Nova Scotia girl hopes telling her story will save others.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11491291/nova-scotia-teen-seatbelt-safety/
2 months ago
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Liz LeClair (she/her)
2 months ago
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N.S. Premier Tim Houston shuffles cabinet | CBC News
In a surprise move, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston shook up his cabinet Tuesday, moving out three people, bringing in two new members and reassigning other roles.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-government-cabinet-shuffle-tim-houston-9.6947149
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My latest for Global Halifax. Non-profit group, Please Bring Me Home, now involved in search for Jack and Lilly Sullivan who disappeared from their home in Pictou County back in May.
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Volunteer group joins search for missing Nova Scotia siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan | Globalnews.ca
A volunteer missing persons group is joining the search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan, a pair of siblings who disappeared from rural Nova Scotia more than five months ago.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11480908/volunteer-group-joins-search-for-missing-nova-scotia-siblings-lilly-and-jack-sullivan/
2 months ago
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Tim Bousquet
2 months ago
Fact Checking Fillmore: Mayor told town hall Halifax’s bike lane network will cost $165 million reported by
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Fact Checking Fillmore: Mayor told town hall Halifax's bike lane network will cost $165 million - Halifax Examiner
At a recent town hall, Andy Fillmore said there's a phase two to the AAA bike lane network that will cost an extra $65 million. But that's not correct.
https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/city-hall/fact-checking-fillmore-mayor-told-town-hall-halifaxs-bike-lane-network-will-cost-165-million/
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Got to get a little fishy with this story on a group off Tancook Island tagging and monitoring great white sharks in Atlantic Canada
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Great white sharks tagged off Nova Scotia. Now scientists wait for the data - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
A group of marine research scientists from around the world have recently tagged 16 great white sharks off the coast of Nova Scotia.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11478942/great-white-sharks-nova-scotia-tagged/
2 months ago
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My latest for Global News on the latest Progress Monitoring Report on the Mass Casualty Commission recommendations
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‘Change takes time’: Committee monitoring response to N.S. shooting releases report - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
An independent committee says the RCMP and governments have completed only a fraction of the changes recommended by an inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11471368/committee-monitoring-response-to-n-s-shooting-releases-report/
2 months ago
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After being away for two weeks - hit the ground running covering day 2 of the Halifax Alehouse manslaughter trial
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Halifax Alehouse death: Trial hears victim put in ‘chokehold’ by bouncer, turned limp - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
The trial for a former bar security officer charged with manslaughter continued Tuesday, with testimony from paramedics, bar staff, and a cousin of the victim.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11468275/halifax-alehouse-bouncer-manslaughter-trial/
3 months ago
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My latest for Global News on the calls for a Youth Advocate Office in light of the sex abuse charges at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre
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Sex crime charges at Nova Scotia youth centre reignite calls for advocate office - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
A former swim instructor at a provincial corrections facility is facing 66 sex-related charges. It's prompting questions why Nova Scotia still doesn't have a youth advocate.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11434802/sex-crime-charges-nova-scotia-youth-centre-advocate-office/
3 months ago
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Had the opportunity to chat with Armco Capital about the Costco rumours and they confirmed Costco is interested but municipal regulations are in the way of building the retailer
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Costco interested in 3rd Halifax location, but municipal roadblocks in the way - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
During a town hall meeting in Lower Sackville on Monday, Sept. 15, Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore reignited rumours that the retailer will be coming to Middle Sackville.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11433472/costco-interested-in-3rd-halifax-location/
3 months ago
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With not enough rain and too much demand on the system, Halifax Water is looking to implement mandatory water restrictions in the coming days
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Halifax Water warns mandatory restrictions coming - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Halifax Water is planning on implementing mandatory water restrictions in the coming days. Decent rainfall, it hasn't been enough to raise levels in the reservoirs.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11403261/halifax-water-mandatory-restrictions-coming/
4 months ago
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Suzanne Rent
4 months ago
Halifax police chief says work to gain trust of Black community is ‘never done’ On Wednesday, the police board got an update on the status of recommendations from the Wortley Report. Story by me
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Halifax police chief says work to gain trust of Black community is 'never done' - Halifax Examiner
On Wednesday, Halifax Board of Police Commissioners got update about work on recommendations from Wortley Report.
https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/policing/halifax-police-chief-says-work-to-gain-trust-of-black-community-is-never-done/
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Did a video story for the 6 o'clock news tonight, following up on the code of conduct investigation Mayor Andy Fillmore is undergoing
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Code of conduct investigation launched against Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore | Globalnews.ca
Two Halifax residents say the city's mayor is being investigated for an alleged breach of municipal code of conduct rules.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11392393/code-of-conduct-halifax-mayor-andy-fillmore/
4 months ago
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Went up in a Cessna 172 for a story on wildfire air patrols! I'm pretty proud of how this story came together - take a look:
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4 months ago
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Mine and Rebecca Lau's latest for Global on the premiers letter to council concerning the Morris Street bikelane dispute
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5 months ago
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Suzanne Rent
6 months ago
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at Global talks with councillors Shawn Cleary and Kathryn Morse about their concerns with Premier Houston stepping into municipal issues.
globalnews.ca/video/112446...
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10 months ago
The legislature now has the power to keep auditor general reports private, and to fire the auditor general at will. Non-unionized government employee are now also at will and can be fired without cause.
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Alt National Park Service
10 months ago
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
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My latest on the growing interest in buying Canadian flags in response to threats and comments made by Trump.
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Dartmouth flag store busy with Canadian flag demand | Watch News Videos Online
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10 months ago
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Wolfville and the swimming community are mourning a significant loss as Acadia University announced on the weekend that they will close their pool in June. With the closure will come the end of the Acadia swim team, the only other varsity swim team besides Dal in NS
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‘A very big loss’: Town reeling after Acadia decides to close pool permanently - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Acadia University is making waves with the decision to permanently close its pool this June, leaving its varsity swim team and the community with few options.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11015838/acadia-university-permanently-closing-swimming-pool/
10 months ago
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EA re-releasing The Sims 2 for the 25th anniversary has brought my back to being like 10 years old, I've lost so many hours of my weekend to just the sims i have a cat named cheese... he's the breadwinner of my household
11 months ago
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Rachel Gilmore
11 months ago
The way Kendrick smiled RIGHT at the camera when he said “hey Drake” was genuinely diabolical lmfaoooo
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Lot’s of tasty affordable food coming to Gottingen Street due to Upward Kitchen opening up a new cafe to combat food insecurity
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New Halifax café looks to fight food insecurity | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11002536/new-halifax-cafe-looks-to-fight-food-insecurity/
11 months ago
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11 months ago
This is exactly where we are
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This was a neat story to tackle about how some faith buildings are working to reduce their carbon footprint, while also making it more affordable to maintain their buildings since church attendance is decreasing
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Nova Scotia churches taking part in program to be more environmentally friendly | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/10997044/nova-scotia-churches-taking-part-in-program-to-be-more-environmentally-friendly/
11 months ago
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Halifax council voted down a redevelopment design for the Windsor Street Exchange
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Halifax council votes down motion to redevelop Windsor Street interchange | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/10982338/halifax-council-votes-down-motion-to-redevelop-windsor-street-interchange/
11 months ago
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My latest for Global News! Beaches along the Bay of Fundy have been inundated with lobster bands and other fishing debris, overwhelming clean-up efforts, especially during the winter time
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Bay of Fundy beaches littered with debris and lobster bands | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/10980095/bay-of-fundy-beaches-littered-with-debris-and-lobster-bands/
11 months ago
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Returned to Pictou County for this story! Residents and the municipality are concerned about the risk of wildfire in Pictou County, especially after Fiona. Big thanks to MOPC, DNRR and the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners for taking the time to chat
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Pictou County takes action to mitigate wildfire risks | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/10976843/pictou-county-takes-action-to-mitigate-wildfire-risks/
11 months ago
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Safe Kjipuktuk
11 months ago
Obituary of Edward Joseph (Ned) Murphy who was recently struck and killed on a marked crosswalk near his home, with the lights activated. Ned loved to walk and hike and for many years was an avid photographer. RIP.
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Edward "Ned" Murphy Obituary - Halifax, NS
Celebrate the life of Edward "Ned" Murphy, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of JA Snow Funeral Home.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/halifax-ns/edward-ned-murphy-12160093
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Returned to Hope for Wildlife to cover the release of their rehabilitated golden eagle! It was a lovely experience seeing the bird up close and watching him return to the wild
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Golden eagle returned to the skies after rehab in Nova Scotia | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/10963274/golden-eagle-returned-to-the-skies-after-rehab-in-nova-scotia/
11 months ago
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Libby Schofield
12 months ago
I know Halifax needs a lot of things that should take precedence over this (rent control/housing, transit, bike infrastructure, etc), but I'd like to add a public greenhouse to the list, a la Hamilton's Gage Park or Toronto's Allan Gardens.
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I got to hang out with a bobcat (and pet him!!) on the weekend! Check it out
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Coffee with a bobcat at Hope for Wildlife | Watch News Videos Online
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https://globalnews.ca/video/10943023/coffee-with-a-bobcat-at-hope-for-wildlife/
12 months ago
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