Posts by Canada

One tweet too many

By Justin Hartling, Opinions Contributor • February 26, 2013

Negative comments are keeping Rebecca Marino from competing. (Photo supplied)

Athletes aren’t the only people who say stupid stuff on Twitter

A tale of two reading weeks

By Ben Wedge, Contributor • February 22, 2013

“Dalhousie has the longest instructional period of any Canadian university.” (Juliano Franz photo)

Dal should adopt fall break

Darwin Day

By Kristie Smith, Staff Contributor • February 15, 2013

Darwin Day

A holiday for the scientific

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Murphy

By Jennifer Taylor, Online Contributor • December 6, 2012

Emily Murphy. (Submitted photo)

Alumni Spotlight is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dalhousie Alumni Association.
Emily Murphy
Nickname: Murph! (With an exclamation mark.) You have to …

Ben’s 10 – Grey Cup party essentials

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • November 23, 2012

Canada's most famous hosers will be watching the Grey Cup. Beauty, eh? (Photo supplied)

The production team here at Ben’s 10, which consists of myself and a Muppet, have had a good run this semester. We’ve helped guide …

Traveling as work

By Evan McIntyre, Staff Contributor • November 22, 2012

Traveling as work

My job smells like mildewing cushions, Axe deodorant, and stale urine. It sounds like Drake over cell phone speakers, tastes like maple syrup and …

All eyes on us

By Sam Vlessing, Staff Contributor • November 17, 2012

Canada's Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum Friday afternoon. (Photo from halifaxtheforum.org)

The world has come to Halifax. From Nov. 16 to 18 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 300 well- informed leaders from more than 50 countries …

Donors live vicariously through aspiring Olympians

By Ian Campbell, News Contributor • November 16, 2012

350 aspiring Olympians have already inquired about the microfunding platform. (Photo supplied)

Julia Rivard, a Canadian Olympic canoer and graduate of Dalhousie’s recreation administration program, may have retired from competition in 2000, but she is still …

Lest we forget

By Josh Fraser, Opinions Contributor • November 10, 2012

Lest we forget

The 11th month has rushed to meet us with colour and cold once again. The only November flowers that bloom in Halifax are the …

Cottage wars

By Shelby Rutledge, Opinions Contributor • October 12, 2012

An increasing interest in cottages can actually destroy the environment vacationers want to enjoy. (Chris Parent photo)

Personal cottages can provide a relaxing resort for many Canadian families.  Cottages are a great way to spend your summer, or winter holidays with …