I'm getting that old familiar feeling. It seems to strike me as the seasons turn. Summer clothes need to be sorted and packed away, winter clothes will go front and centre. Miscellaneous stuff needs to be organized or ejected. It’s time to clean and purge.

read more

A Halifax-area man who allegedly ran down a couple’s dog Sunday afternoon is headed to court on a number of charges this morning.

read more

Normally, this being Canada and all, we nudge you towards heated seats. You can’t beat them for making those cold days just a little more bearable.

But not this time.

Today’s vehicle is the 2012 Ford Edge. It’s a slick-looking crossover with a powerful and fuel-efficient V6 engine and enough space inside to handle most family duties.

read more

HALIFAX — Two members of the Occupy Nova Scotia movement are in court today to face charges laid as police dismantled their encampment on Friday.

read more

Police say evidence was discovered during the search of a residence and property in connection with Amber Kirwan's murder.

read more

 WEDGEPORT — About 200 people concerned about lobster prices turned out for a protest today in southwestern Nova Scotia.

read more

With minimum remodeling savvy and a modest budget, it's possible to change some items in the home to be more in tune with personal style.

Although many homeowners gravitate toward new paint colours or furnishings to revamp the look of different rooms in the home, replacing tired-looking doors is another affordable option.

read more

 TORONTO — Paying with plastic takes on a new meaning today as the Bank of Canada rolls out new $100 bills to replace the cotton-paper blend note.

read more

“Eww, it’s not the “S”? The turbo one”?

A friend had spotted the Mini Cooper Clubman tester parked outside the coffee shop, and noticed that it was missing the “S” badge and hood scoop fitted to the higher-performance Cooper S Clubman models.

read more

OSLO, Norway — The anti-Muslim extremist who confessed to a bombing and shooting massacre that killed 77 people in Norway tried to declare himself a resistance leader Monday at his first public court hearing but was quickly cut off by the judge.

read more

Monday, Nov. 14, 2011

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor and comedian Harland Williams was born in Toronto on this day in 1962. This birthday guy is known for his zany performances in films such as RocketMan, Half Baked and Dumb and Dumber. More recently, Williams lent his voice talents to Warwick the Warlock in the animated feature Disney’s Spooky Buddies.

read more

Entrepreneurs, keep this in mind: There are plenty of points along the supply chain when innovation may be possible.

Eric Crowell, director of the Business Development Centre at Saint Mary’s University, says: “Sometimes it can be helpful to think of things as being unfinished rather than finished. You may find you can change your perception, just by reminding yourself to think entrepreneurially and analytically and to watch for opportunities.

read more

IS THERE anything more wonderful in this world than the toasty, comforting aroma of baking bread?

Last Wednesday morning, as my son and I stood in the Boulanger and Baking Arts kitchen at Nova Scotia Community College’s Akerley campus, I certainly couldn’t think of any place I would rather be or anything that smelled better.

read more

BALCARCE, Argentina (AP) — Argentine driver Guido Falaschi has been killed in a crash at Juan Manuel Fangio track during the final lap of a race in the most popular motor sport competition in the South American country.

Race officials and a doctor confirmed the death Sunday of the 22-year-old Falaschi in the event known as Turismo de Carretera.

read more

It wasn’t exactly a burning issue of the 2008 regional council elections — unless you were in a certain Cole Harbour area subdivision, where there was no getting around it.

“If you want me to vote for you, you’ve got to get rid of that building,” Coun. Lorelei Nicoll (Cole Harbour) remembers hearing during her run for office that year.

read more

Jonathan Toews and Steve Montador each scored twice to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.

Duncan Keith had a goal and assist for Chicago (11-4-3), which handed Edmonton its third consecutive loss. Daniel Carcillo capped the scoring with an empty-net goal.

read more

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Memorials to Canada’s war dead are coming home.

Soldiers at Kandahar Airfield are taking apart the white marble cenotaph that bears the names and likenesses of the Canadians who have lost their lives as part of the mission in Afghanistan.

read more

MONTREAL — How much independent Internet providers — known for their unlimited plans — will pay to use the networks of big telecom companies will be in the spotlight again with a CRTC decision on Tuesday.

The federal regulator will issue a new ruling on how much large network providers such as Bell can charge for the use of their networks after a consumer backlash and concern from federal government last winter.

read more

ROME — Economist Mario Monti accepted the monumental task Sunday of trying to form a new government that can rescue Italy from financial ruin, expressing confidence that the nation can beat the crisis if its people pull together.

His selection came a day after Silvio Berlusconi reluctantly resigned as premier, bowing out after world markets pummeled Italy’s borrowing ability, reflecting a loss of faith in the 75-year-old media mogul’s leadership. Berlusconi quit after the Italian parliament approved new reform measures demanded by the European Union and central bank officials — but even those are not considered enough to right Italy’s ailing economy.

read more

Something life-changing happened to the General recently: he discovered the moon.

It sounds like a small thing. I’ve been aware of the moon’s existence for roughly three decades, and I take it for granted that it’s out there orbiting the Earth. But when we showed our two-year-old, he was blown away.

read more