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Dalhousie-led study reveals biggest branded waste producers

A Dalhousie-led study has unveiled a link between plastic production and pollution. The study, published Wednesday in Science Advances, was conducted by scientists from Dalhousie and 12 other post-secondary institutions in the U.S., Australia, the ...

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How a new restaurant in Morell, P.E.I., helps a father stay close to home with family

It was a busy Sunday morning on April 21 at Dreadnaught Eatery as Derek Perry and his wife, Natasha, worked together in the kitchen of their newly opened restaurant, getting everything ready for the opening at 11 a.m. Their seven-year-old daughter, ...

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Moncton issued 183 permits for construction worth $56.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. (Via facebook.com/cityofmoncton.villedemoncton)

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Proving that no molehill is too small to turn into a mountain, social media in Halifax this week flamed into a small firestorm after someone posted that “after 117 years, Ben’s bread is no more.” While it is true that Ben’s Bakery was a Halifax ...

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IGNITE Atlantic signs MOU with Indian grassroots innovation organization

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Diving into the Deep End: New coffee raising money for Annapolis Royal, N.S., pool repairs

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Moschelle’s Helen Ritchie was the first customer to have a taste of Deep End, a new coffee that is raising money to help replace the liner of the Annapolis Community Pool. Taking part in the launch April 19 in Annapolis Royal were, front row, from left, Erin Welch, of Sissiboo Coffee Roaster, and Ritchie. Second row, Sam Melanson and Daniel Hodder.
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Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada is waning, despite manufacturers introducing new models and price segments. According to an annual survey from AutoTrader , Canadians are wary of the limited range of EVs, insufficient charging ...

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(Reuters) - Boeing said on Friday that it has closed a deal with aero supplier GKN Aerospace and its parent company Melrose Industries for a plant in St. Louis. The deal immediately transitions GKN's St. Louis site's operations in support of ...

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Dalhousie-led study reveals biggest branded waste producers

Prices at the Pumps: Some small relief, more for diesel

Pallet shelter plan: A year late and 90 per cent short

Construction boom hits Moncton in first quarter of 2024

CBRM throws its support behind new proposed solar gardens projects

Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site

Featured Regional Business

How a new restaurant in Morell, P.E.I., helps a father stay close to home with family

N.S. fuel update for April 26, 2024: Gas up, disel down

Construction boom hits Moncton in first quarter of 2024

CBRM throws its support behind new proposed solar gardens projects

'We brought The Seed Company into the 21st century': St. John's-based business prepares to celebrate 100 years

All fuel prices drop in Newfoundland and Labrador overnight Thursday, April 25

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You knead to be careful about online Ben's Bread rumours

IGNITE Atlantic signs MOU with Indian grassroots innovation organization

Diving into the Deep End: New coffee raising money for Annapolis Royal, N.S., pool repairs

Prices at the Pumps: Some small relief, more for diesel

Union to launch boycott of Java Blend coffee shops in Halifax

Ottawa’s $60-million infusion to young entrepreneur program will help 6,250 businesses, Fraser says

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Interest in electric vehicles in Canada drops for second year: survey

Young Canadians think retiring at 65 is an outdated concept

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