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Canada

Racism, mistrust remain barriers to political aspirations in N.S., say Black candidates

It wasn’t the first time Virginia Hinch had received a negative email. “I decided not to react to the first,”…

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Sports

‘Believe that you belong’: Sport sets girls up for success, but gender barriers remain

When 16-year-old Hannah Connors hits the mat at a cheer competition, she is the picture of poise and confidence. However,…

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Canada

This group is breaking down barriers to nature for Muslim students — one classroom at a time

What On Earth28:31What teenagers really need in a climate crisis A non-profit geared to creating an environmental movement within the…

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Nova Scotia

Barriers removed from Dartmouth Cove trail, company says

The company behind a proposed infilling project at Dartmouth Cove says it has removed barriers it had installed on Wednesday along…

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Nova Scotia

Province amending Halifax’s charter to ‘remove barriers’ to housing development, minister says

The Nova Scotia government says it’s making amendments to Halifax Regional Municipality’s charter in an effort to further speed up…

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Tech

Chilcotin landslide presents new barriers for struggling salmon

An expert on British Columbia’s salmon populations says the massive landslide that blocked off part of Canada’s largest sockeye salmon run has created…

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Nova Scotia

This high school principal is breaking down barriers for racialized students

As the Nova Scotia government works to remove systemic barriers in the education system for Black and Indigenous students, one school…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax finally has another 2SLGBTQ+ bar. It’s named after one that broke barriers

Rumours, a new queer nightclub in Halifax, is celebrating its grand opening — nearly three decades after the iconic bar…

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Entertainment

Pageant queen, makeup artist breaking barriers as Indigenous women in beauty industry

Ashley Callingbull is a woman of many faces. She’s an actress, model and pageant winner, will soon be an author and…

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Health

Many disabled and pregnant Ontarians face barriers to accessible care, report finds

One in eight pregnant people in Ontario has a disability, but many face barriers to accessible care and disrespect from…

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