Mark Lever, president and chief executive officer of SaltWire Network Inc.
Dr. Sarah Dawn Jones, right. (Andrew Vaughan/CP)
Abdoul Abdi is escorted from a courtroom at Halifax provincial court on Dec. 24, 2013.
Business
Ian Scott, chief operating officer and executive vice-president, and Sarah Dennis, chairman and publisher, after telling staff that The Chronicle Herald is buying all of Transcontinental Inc.’s newspapers, news websites and four of its printing plants in Atlantic Canada.
Big deal a shocker: Herald’s purchase of Transcontinental assets surprises observers
Surprise. Shock. Pick one. Either word would suffice to describe reaction to Thursday’s deal merging two of Atlantic Canada’s biggest media players...
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Loblaw plans to open 30 new stores and upgrade more than 500 others
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw said Thursday it plans to open 30 new stores and renovate more than 500 existing stores as it continues to adapt to...
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Businesses hoping to cash in on rare opportunity with Leafs, Raptors playoff-bound
Nova Scotia gas prices rising, but not long-term
Pie maker Apple Valley Foods benefits from NSBI investment
Bank of Canada holds rate as it points to stronger growth and persistent risks
Toyota shows robotic leg brace to help paralyzed people walk
Arts & Life
The Cast of Neptune’s production of Once performs a number.
Once will ‘touch your soul’: Neptune the first Canadian theatre to produce award-winning musical
Jon-Alex MacFarlane hadn’t performed on Neptune Theatre’s stage in 25 years, since he moved away from Nova Scotia to pursue his career.
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Children at the Sackville Boys and Girls Club taking part in the MusIQ computer assisted music program. Program leaders Jaime Westhaver and Mike Valtour help get the MusIQ ready for Alex Deveau and Kaitlyn Ubdegrove.
PHOTOS: Computer company offers kids a new way to learn, read music
Learning to read and play music has never been more fun. That’s because historical musicians like Beethoven and Mozart are now teaching the kids in...
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DUELLING DINERS: Diners divided on Seamus David’s Pub
Easter activities for all ages across the province
Glace Bay man an unorthodox filmmaker
Mooseheads crooner looks to recite anthem 150 times
VIDEO: Halifax native Stephen Paul basks in Juno win
THE PLAYER: MLB The Show continues to innovate on PS4 with 2017 offering
Wheels
2017 Toyota Corolla iM
DRIVEN: 2017 Toyota Corolla iM
One positive outcome of Toyota’s failed Scion experiment is the Corolla iM. Sold for one year under the Scion brand, the iM now wears a Toyota...
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2017 Subaru Impreza Sport
VIDEO REVIEW: 2017 Subaru Impreza Sport
I’ve noticed something special, time and again, about the Subaru Impreza.
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It’s all in the details for Bedford company
JIM KERR Q&A: 10-speed F150s; banging into low gear
VIDEO REVIEW: 2017 GMC Acadia Denali
FIRST DRIVE: 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF
DRIVEN: 2017 Honda CR-V
DRIVEN: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

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Homes
MY HECTIC HOME: To each their own (tasks)
The other night during dinner, as we struggled with the routine problem of getting Big Brother to sit still for a few minutes while the rest of the...
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Locked out . . . again
Last week, I went to the Annapolis Valley on a work night to join my niece at a Spiritual Athlete workshop (which I wrote about here). It was a...
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Roof windows: Let the light in
Q & A with Steve Maxwell: Spray foam under a roof?
Even tinier tiny houses: Building a playhouse might just be the perfect family project
Buying faux materials: When it comes to home materials, interior and exterior, have an open mind
Creating the look you want with tile
Planting pot: Pay close attention to the impact you are having growing these plants in your space
Community
DartmouthTribune
The Starr Manufacturing Company in Dartmouth made metal spring skates from the 1860s until the 1930s. (Jenny Gillis)
Starr skates bring back memories for Dartmouth resident
With his centennial birthday coming up in June, Angus Larsen says he sometimes has a little trouble remembering things. But, when it comes to one...
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BedfordSackvilleObserver
The Sackville Business Association has been offering free courses for local business owners. The most recent graduating class, shown here, received certificates in marketing. (Contributed)
Sackville Business Association offering free courses
Business owners in the Sackville area can take advantage of free courses through the Sackville Business Association.
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HalifaxCitizen
Humani-T Cafe has teamed up with the QEII Foundation for the Generosi-TEA program, which gives people an opportunity to donate to the QEII Foundation’s Comfort and Care program and also have a cup of tea sent to a loved one at the same time. Shown here is Humani-T Cafe employee Justis Wiles. (Contributed)
Generosi-TEA: QEII Foundation, Humani-T team up for a good cause
Small things can make a big difference. Yes, even a cup of tea.
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