Mental health cuts spark concern »

Mary Sampson, one of the 22 youth care workers losing her job, holds a sign at the rally on March 22. (Emma Davie photo)

The IWK Health Centre announcements about the changes to the mental health care programs, have been met with objections from patients, families and staff.…

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News

Katimavik cut from federal budget »

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Katimavik alumni are still overcoming the shock of last Thursday, where they heard that the program's funding was to be cut in this year's Federal…

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Dalhousie seeks “fair trade” designation »

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Dalhousie campus is currently hoping to become the second fair trade campus in Canada.…

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Cops advise caution for debit users »

Detective/Constable Dana Drover shows the different ways a POS terminal can be compromised. (Emily Hiltz photo)

A cardholder’s protection of their pin is important to prevent theft. Police recommend practicing the "hover and cover" method to every credit and debit card…

Apr 3 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
Sports

Money woes kill cheerleaders’ dreams

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Halifax’s largest cheerleading competition was held last weekend, and while some were dusting off their pom-poms, others were forced to watch from the sidelines due to lack…

Mar 27 2012 / Read More »
The Arts

Independent Filmmakers Festival kicks off at King’s

Sillouette of stand up bass player Lucas Pearse playing at Alumni Hall. (Helen Pike photo)

The Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival kicked off this weekend with a screening of Battleship Potemkin at the University of King's College, just in time for students to experience…

Apr 3 2012 / Read More »

Peninsula News Podcast

Episode 6: The Final Frontier. In our last podcast of the season we talk improv, the loss of Katimavik and how Halifax dog walkers could be in big Doo-doo. Hosted by Courtney Zwicker and Lucie Edwardson. Additional production by Jesse Ward. Thanks for listening! Click here to download it or listen using the audio player below (player requires Flash).

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Featured Video

In this week's featured video, Peninsula figure skater MacKenzie Keillor expresses how she feels about the demolition of the Dal arena.

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