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Dominic LeBlanc, federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, also appeared more conciliatory, saying there are “unique” affordability challenges in Atlantic Canada after meetings in New Brunswick on July 18. - Stu Neatby

RALPH SURETTE: A Maritimer for prime minister? Are you kidding?

Contributed, Ralph Surette · Columnist |Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |5 min read Premium content

Is something peculiar going on in political circles upalong? The central Canadian media have been a twitter over the notion that Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has his eye on his best buddy Justin Trudeau’s job. A while back some ...

Teaser for Bruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon for Saturday, April 27, 2024.

BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Please play again

Bruce MacKinnon · Cartoonist |Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |1 min read Premium content

Bruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon for Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Construction continues on some Halifax high-rises in a photo taken from McIntosh Run mountain biking trails in Spryfield on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.
Ryan Taplin -  The Chronicle Herald

GAIL LETHBRIDGE: The dark side of Halifax's population boom

Gail Lethbridge · Columnist |Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |4 min read Premium content

A few years ago I was flying into Seoul, South Korea, after a long flight over the North Pole. Looking out the window, I saw a city covered by a forest of highrise buildings that stretched on and on. As the plane gradually lowered on its way to the ...

A new Canadian waves the flag during a citizenship ceremony. Most Canadians don’t want the kind of overheated immigration conflicts that have occurred in some countries.

JOHN DeMONT: Are we doing enough for our most vulnerable newcomers?

John DeMont · Columnist |Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |6 min read Premium content

Everything I know about the short life of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach is so crushingly sad. That eight years ago, he and his family somehow managed to flee war-torn Syria as refugees in search of “a better life” here in Canada. That in their new home ...

Aidaen Mae Mitchell's personality can be felt within the wellness room.

EDITORIAL: Privacy, mental health and saving young people's lives

SaltWire Network |Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |5 min read Premium content

Kelly Mitchell would have done anything to save her child’s life. So would Laureen Rushton, Carolyn Fox, Michele Haire, Nancy Saunders, Sheila Burke and Louann Link. These grieving mothers have written first-person accounts they are generously ...

COVID Vignette columnist Gary Saunders. Contributed

COVID VIGNETTE: Car talk, part one

Contributed |Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |3 min read Premium content

Among the issues of aging—and we're all living longer, on average, than our grandparents—is the loss of mobility. Not only physical mobility, as in climbing stairs, walking, etc.; but mobility as in driving a car. My first inkling of this came at age ...

Lucas Rushton found happiness on the stage in such as George Banks in Spotlight Theatre's production of "Mary Poppins." After taking a lethal combination of drugs and alcohol, Rushton died at age 18 in 2021. Contributed

COMMENTARY: Lucas' last words were 'I love you Mom. I don’t want to die.'

Contributed |Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |10 min read Premium content

Laureen Rushton Commentary Love is messy and life is not always fair. Lucas was born and died in Halifax, the city he loved best. He surprised us three weeks early on Aug. 16, 2002. He was 11 lbs. 9.5 oz. On May 31, 2021, he peacefully moved on, ...

Teaser for Bruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon for Friday, April 26, 2024.

BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Plastic proposal

Bruce MacKinnon |Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |1 min read Premium content

Bruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon for Friday, April 26, 2024.

Allan Coady, who is now in his 70s with more than 30 years of lobster fishing experience, says he’s still very much passionate about his work. Every year, setting days always bring him lots of excitement. Thinh Nguyen • The Guardian

CHEERS AND JEERS: Cheers to those taking part in P.E.I.'s spring lobster fishery

SaltWire Staff |Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |6 min read Premium content

Cheers to P.E.I. fishing families and crew who are preparing for the spring lobster fishery, opening over the next few days in different areas. Every year, families like Allan Coady and his children gear up and head out on the choppy waters in the ...

Halifax regional council says the cap on property assessments has a negative effect on property sales and housing affordability. Council is asking the province to re-evaluate the cap. 
(FILE)

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: Two sides to every story

Contributed |Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |3 min read Premium content

There are always two sides to every story and the letter Phase out the CAP (Voice of the People, April 25) most eloquently describes only one side. What should be understood is that the majority of homes protected under the Capped Assessment Program ...

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