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In a lead-up to legalization on Oct. 17, SaltWire Network journalists set out to take Atlantic Canada's pot pulse, to see how we got to this point and where this could lead.

CLEARING THE AIR: Taking Atlantic Canada's pot pulse

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation employee Dave MacPherson stands at the entrance to Cape Breton Island’s first and only cannabis store. The shop, which will open Oct. 17 when recreational marijuana becomes legal in Canada, is located inside the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission’s Sydney River outlet. The Crown corporation showed off its new store on Tuesday when local news media toured the facility that in two weeks will be legally dispensing recreational cannabis.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in Nova Scotia

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The Cat ferry passing the Ships Stern Light while leaving Yarmouth harbour, sailing past Cape Forchu, during an August 2018 crossing. ERVIN OLSEN PHOTO

Unanimous vote: Bar Harbor council grants authorization to sign ...

The lineup outside the Yarmouth NSLC store on Oct. 17. The next closest Cannabis Shop is 200 km away.

Fantastic turnout for opening of Yarmouth NSLC Cannabis Shop, says ...

The spicy fried cauliflower at Rinaldo’s hits all the right notes.

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Update to be given Oct. 18 on water quality research project in Shelburne

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Cannabis rules: what to expect in Nova Scotia
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300 folk figures and counting: Shelburne County resident turning property into a Fall Folk Festival of Fun once again
- Published Oct 11, 2018 at 12:37 p.m.
THEN AND NOW: ‘I love upholding the tradition’ – 1880 history lives on at Shelburne Dory Shop
- Updated Oct 10, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.
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CLEARING THE AIR: Taking Atlantic Canada's pot pulse
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A bird’s eye view of the crowd at the Save Our Rural Healthcare Provincial Day of Action rally in Shelburne on Oct. 13 gathered for the group photo. ROB STORK PHOTO

Save Our Rural Healthcare Provincial Day of Action rally held in Shelburne

Updated Oct 14, 2018 at 2:28 p.m.

How will legal cannabis change our society?

We asked Atlantic Canadians their thoughts on legal cannabis

Updated 16 hours ago

The Cat ferry passing the Ships Stern Light while leaving Yarmouth harbour, sailing past Cape Forchu, during an August 2018 crossing. ERVIN OLSEN PHOTO

Unanimous vote: Bar Harbor council grants authorization to sign five-year lease agreement for Bay Ferries' Cat service

Updated 6 hours ago

News

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Update to be given Oct. 18 on water quality research project in Shelburne

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Bridgetown man charged with break-ins, thefts, possessing illegal cigarettes

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 8:43 a.m.

Halifax police file photo. (The Chronicle Herald)

Masked man robs Halifax juice bar

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 6:25 a.m.

Jill Saulnier

Saulnier, Turnbull get nod for Four Nations hockey team

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 11:16 a.m.

Sports

Yarmouth Mariners' Pink in the Rink is back for 2018. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners' Pink in the Rink jersey auction fundraiser back to support cancer centre

Published Oct 15, 2018 at 8:08 p.m.

The Yarmouth Mariners opened up their 2018-2019 MHL regular season with two home wins – a 3-2 win over Campbellton on Sept. 14 and a 5-1 win over Summerside on Sept. 15. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners have two home wins to kick off 2018-19 MHL regular season

Updated Sep 17, 2018 at 9:35 a.m.

JStrong Fund.

Part of Yarmouth's Main Street to be turned into hockey rinks for JStrong Cup to be held Sept. 29-30

Published Sep 11, 2018 at 11:49 a.m.

Runners and walkers made a colourful sight with shoe clips and arm bands supplied by Starlight Runway Run organizers.

Starlight Runway Run brightens the night at Yarmouth airport

Published Sep 10, 2018 at 3:09 p.m.

Business

The Cat ferry passing the Ships Stern Light while leaving Yarmouth harbour, sailing past Cape Forchu, during an August 2018 crossing. ERVIN OLSEN PHOTO

Unanimous vote: Bar Harbor council grants authorization to sign five-year lease agreement for Bay Ferries' Cat service

Updated 6 hours ago

Take the time to plan before taking the step to home ownership.

Preparing for homeownership

Published Oct 01, 2018 at 3:47 p.m.

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The lowdown on down payments

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Thousands of people showed up for the annual open house at Hope For Wildlife at Seaforth, Nova Scotia Sunday. The wildlife rehabilitation and education centre located was founded by Hope Swinimer in 1997. The facility provides rehabilitation to injured and orphaned animals before releasing them back into the wild. The centre is also seen a rise in its popularity thanks to Hope For Wildlife television program, now on Knowledge Network.

Hope for Wildlife founder excited for solar energy project

Updated Sep 28, 2018 at 9:51 a.m.

Living

The spicy fried cauliflower at Rinaldo’s hits all the right notes.

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Updated 14 hours ago

Experts say you wouldn’t be going out on a limb with terracotta, as it’s proving an increasingly popular choice in paint and decor.

Timeless terracotta trending once again

Updated Oct 10, 2018 at 1:29 p.m.

The dory shop in Shelburne, N.S. on historic Dock Street. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

THEN AND NOW: ‘I love upholding the tradition’ – 1880 history lives on at Shelburne Dory Shop

Updated Oct 10, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.

A unique three-season home.

THEN AND NOW: Tiny house, big view in Cape Forchu, Yarmouth County

Updated Oct 10, 2018 at 11:13 a.m.

Opinion

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Halifax now a world-class nanny state

Updated 19 hours ago

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THEN AND NOW: COLUMN: LAURENT D'ENTREMONT – Turning back the clock to my childhood days

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Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Have we become numb to climate change?

Published Oct 10, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Sometimes, the scales of justice seem unbalanced.

Editorial: What price justice?

Updated Oct 09, 2018 at 7:15 p.m.

Community

The Secret Park in Shelburne. KATHY JOHNSON PHOTO

Community roots run deep in The Secret Park in Shelburne

Updated Oct 15, 2018 at 8:52 p.m.

The 84th Independent Field Battery in Yarmouth held a Freedom of the City/Town ceremony in Yarmouth on Sept. 29.

'Do not take this honour lightly' 84th Independent Field Battery marks special weekend in Yarmouth with Freedom of the Town ceremony

Updated Oct 01, 2018 at 9:45 a.m.

Woods Harbour- Shag Harbour firefighters Billy Kenney (from left), Jody Goreham, Scott Bubar, Gordie Ross, Shannon Newell and Ricky Banks claimed second spot in Limited and Unlimited Pits’ challenges at the North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge in East Patchogue, New York on Sept. 13 to 15. Also pictured is Terry Nickerson (second from right) who didn’t compete but is part of the team as their live patient during practices.

Woods Harbour/Shag Harbour firefighters bring home back to back second place finishes from North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge

Updated 18 hours ago

Siblings Bernard Alter, of Virginia, and Iska Alter, of New York, came to Nova Scotia for the first time to be a part of the Jewish Legion centennial commemoration. Their father, Sol Alter, served in the unit and trained in Windsor.

Jewish Legion remembered at Fort Edward 100 years later, Windsor preparing for centennial pavilion

Updated Sep 27, 2018 at 7:55 a.m.

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Update to be given Oct. 18 on water quality research project in Shelburne

The Cat ferry passing the Ships Stern Light while leaving Yarmouth harbour, sailing past Cape Forchu, during an August 2018 crossing. ERVIN OLSEN PHOTO

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The lineup outside the Yarmouth NSLC store on Oct. 17. The next closest Cannabis Shop is 200 km away.

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Tweed CEO Bruce Linton (left) launched pot sales in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, at 12:01 a.m. Ian Power (right) and Nikki Rose were the first customers.

UPDATE: Customers in Newfoundland and Labrador brave cold, wet, windy night to be the first to buy legal cannabis in Canada