CBC News Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's food landscape is changing — one plate at a time | New Plate Special
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- Nova Scotia's food landscape is changing — one plate at a time | New Plate Special
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- 22:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join CBC Nova Scotia News host Amy Smith as she tastes her way through how the province's food landscape is growing and diversifying.
#food #cooking #recipe
00:00 Intro
00:50 Verano
05:05 Silong Express
09:05 Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint
13:05 Ukrainian baking
17:05 Indigenous cooking
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- Hidden treasures in museum's archives include fossils, taxidermy and more
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Artifacts hidden in the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History's archives offer a glimpse into the province's history. While the top floors of the museum are closed to the public, the CBC's Brooklyn Currie got a peek inside to get a snapshot back in time.
#history #museum #fossil
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- Small clothing designers hit hard by rising costs of doing business
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Amid high inflation, rising operating costs, and shrinking Canadian demand, clothing designers in Nova Scotia say they're struggling to find a sustainable business model. The CBC's Moira Donovan has the story.
Read more: cbc.ca/1.7064322
#business #clothing #fashion #sustanability
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- Halifax Explosion survivors heard on tapes lost for decades
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- More than 100 years after the Halifax Explosion, you might think there are no more new stories to be heard. But that’s not the case. A veteran journalist recently unearthed an archive of recordings of voices from the past who survived that fateful day. Jon Tattrie has this story.
#history #halifax #radio
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- Fire department raffle hands out nearly $2M jackpot
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The weekly 50-50 jackpot supporting Nova Scotia firefighters draw just handed out its biggest prize to date — nearly $2 million. Fire departments that participate in the raffle also benefit. Mike Deagle of the Hammonds Plains Volunteer Firefighter Society explains how it works.
#firefighter #fire #contest
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- Woman calls for improvements to income assistance in Nova Scotia
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The federal government increased her disability payment. Then Nova Scotia reduced it by the same amount because of a policy from the 1990s. Nicola Seguin has the story.
#income #disability #pension
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- Food bank gifted anonymous donation just before Christmas
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- An anonymous caller to the food bank dropped off 30 Christmas trees in a shipping container to spread holiday cheer. Amy MacNeil has the story.
#christmas #giving #holiday
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- How do grocery prices in Nova Scotia compare to other provinces?
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Grocery prices across Canada have risen significantly over the last few years. But those costs are even higher in Nova Scotia compared to other provinces. Andrew Lam has this report.
#groceryshopping #food #grocery
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- 'Giving tree' filled with free essentials for those in need
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A woman from New Glasgow has been giving Christmas gifts to those in need for more than a decade. On November 12th every year the tree goes up in Peggy Feltmate's front yard — covered with hats, socks and candy canes, free to anyone who needs them.
#christmas #community #homeless
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- Building on heritage property angers Nova Scotia residents
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Residents say the two-storey accessory building doesn't follow the rules and that neighbours were only allowed to appeal it once it was already built. Haley Ryan has the story.
#heritage #housing #building
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- Homeless encampment plans unclear in Nova Scotia this winter
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- With winter's bitter cold now here in Halifax, questions will remain on what the province and the municipality is planning to do for people living in tents when even harsher weather arrives. The CBC's Paul Palmeter has the story.
#homeless #winter #weather
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- Young Christmas tree salesman cutting down his own trees
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A young entrepreneur wanted to earn some extra money for the holidays, so he headed to the woods with a saw in hand. With the help from his grandfather, he started a Christmas tree lot. Erin Pottie has the story from Cape Breton.
#christmas #christmastree #youngentrepreneurs
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- Calls for permanent housing grow as winter approaches in Halifax
- Runtime
- 8:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A street navigator in Halifax says governments should be moving the tents around the city into a more permanent building in an attempt to get people out of the elements. Lucas Goltz says it would be a good temporary measure.
#homeless #housing #halifax
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- Winter arrives with snow, ice and wind in Nova Scotia
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Winter officially arrives late Thursday evening, however meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says wintry conditions will arrive a bit early.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/1.7065236
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- Art project honours women who paved the way
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- An art portrait of a prominent Canadian feminist and journalist was unveiled as part of the Great Women Portrait Protect. Celina Aalders has the story.
#art #history #women
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- Butcher & Blackbird is taking over #booktok
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Authors say there's a growing number of romance writers in Atlantic Canada, including the woman behind the viral TikTok novel, Butcher & Blackbird.
Watch full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCHrBZS3xII&t=11s
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/1.7059029
#BookTok #Booktube #books
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- Atlantic halibut thrive in warming waters, study finds
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Warming ocean temperatures caused by climate change will provide favourable conditions for Atlantic halibut according to a new study, although what happens to their prey is uncertain. Paul Withers has the story.
#climatechange #fishing #atlantic
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- New drones with combat capability coming to Nova Scotia
- Runtime
- 5:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Canadian government is buying 11 new drones with combat capability. Each is about the size of a fighter jet and eight will be stationed at CFB Greenwood. Military analyst Ken Hansen explains how they'll be used.
#drone #military #novascotia
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- Heavy rain continues for parts of eastern Nova Scotia
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says rainfall could mix to snow later in the week. He sums up the December storm in his forecast and shares what to expect next.
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- Christmas decorations help raise money for a good cause
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Santa Claus has already arrived to a neighbourhood in Cole Harbour, N.S. There are 127 giant inflatable Santas lining the streets to raise money for Feed Nova Scotia.
#christmas #santa #christmasdecorations
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- Auto shop owner faces criminal fraud charge
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Some vintage car enthusiasts in Nova Scotia who paid thousands of dollars to have their vehicles worked on or restored have been wondering for the past decade if they'd ever see their money or their cars again after taking them to an auto shop in Elmsdale. Now the owner of the shop is facing a criminal fraud charge. Feleshia Chandler has the story.
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- Fashion designer making Afro-fusion clothing
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Funmi Odeniyi immigrated to Nova Scotia less than a decade ago. Now, her fashion house is taking off. Kathleen McKenna spoke to the Nigerian-born business owner about finding success in Halifax.
#fashion #clothing #business
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- Heavy rain, strong winds as December storm blows through Nova Scotia
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says people can expect periods of heavy rain and strong winds Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
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- Vaccination clinic for Black Nova Scotians draws crowds
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Nova Scotia public health hosted a pop-up vaccination clinic in Dartmouth with a focus on Black Nova Scotians. CBC's Taryn Grant stopped by the clinic.
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- Students visit tent encampment to bring gifts, raise awareness
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The junior high students went to lift the spirits of people living in the tents in front of Halifax City Hall. As the CBC's Gareth Hampshire found out, their teacher wanted to raise the issue of homelessness as an important one.
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- Indigenous throat singers proud to share traditional music
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Celebrating and sharing Indigenous culture is a big focus for these artists. Cynthia Pitsiulak, an Inuk throat singer from Iqaluit, performed with local violinist Gina Burgess. The event was a partnership with CBC, the Mi'kmaw Friendship Centre and the Prismatic Arts Festival. The CBC's Sis Moqon has the story.
#throatsinging #singing #indigenous
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- Cash prize helps charity feed more hungry people
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This food bank has won a major philanthropic prize. The Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank won more than $100,000 to put toward a new educational food program. Celina Aalders has the story.
#charity #win #food
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- Support for gender-diverse students poised to change in Nova Scotia
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Documents obtained by CBC News show the province is updating guidelines meant to protect gender–diverse students from discrimination. But after a year of work, the project appears stalled. Taryn Grant has the story.
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- What's the price for a turkey dinner? Depends on where you live
- Runtime
- 6:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As food prices continue to skyrocket, the CBC's Angela MacIvor examines the cost of a traditional turkey dinner this year in the rural community of Parrsboro. She compares the price difference in Halifax, where multiple stores in one neighbourhood have flyer deals. But is it really worth it to shop around?
00:00 Food experiment
00:35 Rural store prices
01:41 Community help
02:55 Shopping around
04:06 Food expert
05:31 Keeping tradition
#christmas #turkey #food
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- More affordable housing coming as Halifax moves ahead with 2 projects
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Halifax councillors have directed staff to start developing land-use policies and bylaws for the Cogswell area and surrounding lands, as well as a strategy for long-term affordable housing on the 6.5-hectare site. Haley Ryan has the story.
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- Free meals for those in need, thanks to these students
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- After going back to school later in life, these adult learners are now giving back. They're packing meal bags as part of a new pilot program at the Digby Area Learning Association. They've packed up 50 meal bags so far, which are free to those in need.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7056473
#food #education #learning
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- Get in line for a Christmas turkey — it's free
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A Christmas dinner giveaway was held in Eskasoni First Nation to show care in the community. Erin Pottie spoke to residents about what the annual gesture means to them.
#christmas #turkey #indigenous
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- Influx of new patients anticipated after $13B dental plan announcement
- Runtime
- 5:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Dentists across Canada are reacting to Ottawa's new $13-billion dental care plan. Ottawa will cover kids under 18 and some seniors first, then expand to all eligible low and middle income Canadians in 2025. Dr. Juli Waterbury of the Nova Scotia Dental Association says she's concerned there won't be enough dental staff to handle the influx of new patients.
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- Christmas comes early for Nova Scotia truck drivers
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The trucking safety association was handing out gift bags of treats near the Halifax airport. Gareth Hampshire was there.
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- Marijuana activist accused of not reporting $2.5M in sales faces huge tax penalties
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Chris Enns was behind a number of illegal dispensaries that opened up in the Halifax area over the last decade. But now he's facing a challenge of a different kind from the Canada Revenue Agency.
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- Cooler temperatures in Nova Scotia after strong winds
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says temperatures are set to take a tumble on Tuesday morning. He says expect icy conditions, especially in northern parts of Nova Scotia.
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- Christmas light show puts on unforgettable display
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The light show was put on thanks to the efforts of a number of people, hoping to put together an unforgettable display at a home in Fairview. Gareth Hampshire was there for the big reveal.
#christmas #christmaslights #holiday
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- Unsafe living conditions highlighted year after student's death
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The president of Cape Breton University's students' union wants people to remember an international student who was killed in a fatal fire in Sydney last December. He says the case is an example of unsafe living conditions some international students are living in. Erin Pottie has the story.
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- Tent encampments continue to be plagued by dangerous fires
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Three people were inside a tent at Grand Parade in Halifax when it went up in flames. They got out safely. But as Preston Mulligan reports, advocates say the fires are inevitable as long as the tents are set up.
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- Young girl brings kindness kits to tent encampment
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A girl from Halifax visited the tent encampment in Lower Sackville this weekend. Her stay was brief, but as Taryn Grant reports, it was a long time in the making.
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- She's collected thousands of socks to help the homeless
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- She's known as 'Mary, Queen of Socks.' Mary Crosby has now completed three sock drives designed to help people experiencing homelessness. Paul Palmeter has the story.
#fundraising #helping #homeless
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- Halifax non-profit helps 7 families find affordable housing
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As Nicola Seguin reports, all of the individuals who were helped had been homeless for at least six months.
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- Menorah lighting, celebration of Hanukkah begins in Halifax
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- People gathered at Grand Parade for the 2023 annual menorah lighting in front of Halifax city hall.
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- Tall Christmas trees in high demand this December
- Runtime
- 5:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As people head out to the Christmas tree lots in Nova Scotia, those looking for a really big tree may be out of luck. The manager of the Northeastern Christmas Tree Association says demand has been high for trees three metres and taller.
#christmas #christmastree
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- Indigenous meal kits made with venison from town's deer cull
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The deer cull in this Nova Scotia town is producing many benefits for the community, including Indigenous meal kits. This is the second year the cull has partnered between Truro and Millbrook First Nation.
#indigenous #food #meal
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- Historic building moved with the help of 700 bars of soap
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A historic building was moved in downtown Halifax and it went off without a hitch, thanks to an item you might have in your own bathroom. The CBC's Haley Ryan explains.
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- Halifax is short 17,500 new housing units — and the gap is growing
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A housing assessment commissioned by the province found that Halifax needs another 17,500 units, and that shortage is expected to become much worse in the next few years unless construction picks up. Shaina Luck has the story.
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- Santa Claus is helping feed the homeless — in a BIG way!
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Santa Claus has already come to town in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia — and he's huge. There are 127 giant inflatable Santas lining the streets to raise money for Feed Nova Scotia.
#christmas #christmasdecor #santa
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- How bad is the housing crunch in your town? Reports offer glimpse
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Each of Nova Scotia's 49 municipalities now has a housing assessment paid for by the province and completed by an independent consulting company. Shaina Luck has the details.
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- Push to build rural Nova Scotia internet network faces delays as cost hit $95M
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Pictou County project, which is the only one of its kind in Nova Scotia, is taking longer and costing millions more than originally expected. But officials say it should still eventually allow the county to pocket millions of dollars a year. Hale
