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Daily horoscope for May. 05, 2024

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your intuition is very strong today. Make sure to follow it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your mind needs a rest. Find a quiet spot and chill out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Connect with good ...

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LEO J. DEVEAU: This Week in Nova Scotia History: May 4-10

Updated May. 2, 2024 |9 min read

The Boston, Halifax, Prince Edward Island Steamship Line ran a regular passenger ship service The S.S. Halifax is shown arriving in Charlottetown. - Contributed

KEELYWOOD: New on Netflix

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Jeff Daniels, left, portrays Charlie Croker and Sarah Jones portrays Serena Croker in a scene from "A Man in Full," airing on Netflix. Netflix handout

Daily horoscope for May. 04, 2024

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Mi'kmaw acts shine at first day of 2024 ECMAs

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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia not reopening its western branch in Yarmouth

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Jane Osemwegie holds her best-selling Amazon book, "Unleashing Your Inner Power".
- Chloe Hannan

African Nova Scotian author on Amazon’s bestseller list

Chloe Hannan |Updated a day ago |3 min read

Jane Osemwegie is using her coaching and leadership skills for good, by putting her knowledge into a new book. Entitled, Unleashing Your Inner Power, it was published in January, and quickly became a hit. It’s on the Amazon Best Self-Esteem Books top ...

Cavy, a rap and hip-hop artist from Charlottetown, at the ECMA red carpet just before the award ceremony began. This was his first ECMA nomination. He was nominated in the category of rap/hip hop recording of the year. Before the award show began, he said he was looking forward to the performance by the East Pointers. Vivian Ulinwa/SaltWire

In Photos

Musicians take home awards at 2024 ECMA's in Charlottetown

Vivian Ulinwa · Reporter |Updated a day ago |8 min read

The East Coast Music Association presented 12 awards on May 2 at the 36th annual East Coast Music Awards. The event, presented by Rogers, took place at the Prince Edward Island Convention Centre in Charlottetown. The award continues May 5. Mike ...

A child sits on a sign, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden May 4, 2024. TT News Agency/Johan Nilsson/via

Eurovision 2024 begins in Malmo with contestants' walk on 'Turquoise Carpet'

Reuters |Updated 12 minutes ago |2 min read

MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Eurovision 2024 began in the Swedish city of Malmo on Sunday when 37 contenders walked the "Turquoise Carpet" amid heightened security and calls for boycotts due to Israel's participation. The 68th version of the song ...

People sit on a boat to attend Madonna's concert, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 4, 2024.

Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach

Reuters |Updated 9 hours ago |2 min read

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - More than a million people thronged Brazil's Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her "Celebration" world tour. The sand and oceanfront boulevard around Rio de ...

A person walks past a sign for the Eurovision Song Contest outside the Malmo Arena, the venue for the contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 2, 2024.

Europapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024

Isabelle Yr Carlsson |Updated 9 hours ago |2 min read

By Isabelle Yr Carlsson COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -The Eurovision Song Contest, a music kitsch-fest watched by some 200 million people, kicks off in Malmö, Sweden on Sunday with its "turquoise carpet" gala, in what fans say is a wide-open year with half a ...

Burritos which are rolled flour based tortillas filled with various ingrdients including rice and beans have become popular Tex Mex alternative to Mexican tacos or enchilladas.

A Tex Mex Cinco de Mayo?

Mark DeWolf · Food critic |Updated May. 3, 2024 |5 min read

With Cinco de Mayo coming on May 5, Maritimers have a great excuse to check out a new Mexican or Tex Mex restaurant.

Maggie Andrew, an artist from Nova Scotia, won her first ECMA award for African Canadian artist of the year during the award nights at the Delta Prince Edward Convention Centre on May 3 in Charlottetown. She said getting nominated was a huge recognition of her craft and winning the category meant a lot to her. Vivian Ulinwa/SaltWire

Nova Scotia artists dominate first night of 2024 ECMAs in Charlottetown

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated a day ago |4 min read

Nova Scotians ruled night one of the 36th East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown, capturing eight of the 12 honours. Five of the winners who received honours at the Delta Confederation Ballroom in Charlottetown on Thursday hail from the ...

Inspired by 'The Crown', new series explores Gandhi's early life

Hanna Rantala |Updated May. 3, 2024 |2 min read

By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) - The years of Mahatma Gandhi when he was a shy young man who had yet to become the revered father of a nation are being brought back to life in a historic London pub and other British venues for a new television ...

Jodee Richardson, one half of the duo Jodee + Nicole, says preparation is key when struggling with stage fright. - Paddy Howard

'It’s harrowing every single time': Performance anxiety, commonly known as stage fright, is a common struggle

Mark Hoffe |Updated May. 3, 2024 |6 min read

Mark Hoffe Special to SaltWire Eminem’s award-winning song “Lose Yourself” from his semi-autobiographical film “8 Mile” is a powerful statement about overcoming obstacles and self-doubt in the pursuit of “one shot” at success. The track was Eminem’s ...

Michelle Yeoh attends the Breakthrough Prize awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 13, 2024.

Biden gives Katie Ledecky, Michelle Yeoh the Medal of Freedom

Trevor Hunnicutt |Updated a day ago |2 min read

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A winner of seven Olympic gold medals, a leader of the Mississippi civil rights struggle and a pioneer of television's tabloid talk show genre are part of this year's class of Presidential ...