Posts by Sam Gillett
Playoff performances
The Cape Breton University Capers won the men’s and women’s AUS soccer trophies, while both Dalhousie University Tigers teams bowed out in quarter finals.
Read MoreWho the heck were Dorothy and Izaak Killam?
Dorothy and Izaak Killam were a wealthy couple who gave millions of dollars to healthcare, education and the arts in Nova Scotia and Canada as a whole.
Read MoreHaviah Mighty is shattering the ceiling
Toronto-based rapper Haviah Mighty is rising in the ranks. She just one the 2019 Polaris Music Prize and is now on tour across the Canada.
Read MoreAnchoring the back line
After graduating, defender Jeff Arkin took a year off, but he’s returned to lead the Dalhousie University Tigers men’s soccer team.
Read MoreHalifax Wanderers: A day at the grounds
When the final whistle blew, the score was 0-0. Even still, Saturday afternoon at the Wanderers’ stadium was anything but dull.
Read MoreAtlantic Fashion Week: shots from the runway
Atlantic Fashion Week celebrated its 13th season this September. Several local fashion designers showcased new looks on the runway.
Read MoreWho the heck was Joseph Howe?
The name Joseph Howe appears in many places around Halifax. The man behind the name left quite a legacy in Nova Scotian journalism, politics and history.
Read MoreWeekend recap: soccer action
The Dalhousie University Tigers soccer teams kicked off their home season this weekend at Wickwire Field with back to back games.
Read MoreIntroducing the Halifax Wanderers
There’s a new game in town. Once you’re settled in that fresh apartment or residence building, it might be hard to miss the sea of blue shirts, coloured smoke and bagpipes marching over to the Wanderers Grounds, wedged between the Citadel and Public Gardens. What’s the commotion? Pro soccer. While students have been on summer break, the Halifax…
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