A scaled-down version of HAL-CON — a celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy and gaming — returned to the Halifax Convention Centre this weekend. It was cancelled because of the pandemic in 2020.

The CBC's&nbsp;Jeorge Sadi&nbsp;brings the highlights.

Killam likely to dodge rent cap on large portion of Halifax apartments

Nova Scotia's legislated rent cap will not apply during transitions to new renters.

One of Killam's Halifax apartment buildings, on Quinpool Road. The company owns nearly 6,000 apartment units in Halifax.

Killam Quinpool apartment

One of Killam's Halifax apartment buildings, located on Quinpool Road. The company owns nearly 6,000 apartment units in Halifax.

'The best job in the world': Dietitian for NBA's Timberwolves is Mount Saint Vincent grad

Luke Corey says he owes some of the credit for his career to his days as the head coach of Mount Saint Vincent University's men's soccer team.

Luke Corey, a Mount Saint Vincent University graduate, is shown at half-court of the Target Center, the arena the Minnesota Timberwolves call home.

Luke Corey

Murder charge laid in death of Prabhjot Singh Katri

A Pictou Landing First Nation man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Prabhjot Singh Katri in Truro, N.S., last month. 

Friends say Prabhjot Singh Katri was trying to build a better life in Canada. Truro, N.S.

Friends say Prabhjot Singh Katri was trying to build a better life in Canada when he was killed.

Prabhjot Singh Katri, originally from India, came to Canada in 2017. He died Sept. 5 after being stabbed outside an apartment building in Truro, N.S.

Anthony Edmonds elected leader of N.S. Green Party

Anthony Edmonds was elected leader and Jo-Ann Roberts deputy leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia in a vote held Saturday.

Anthony Edmonds is running for the Green Party in the riding of Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook. 

Anthony Edmonds Green

Anthony Edmonds is the new leader of the province's Green Party.

New photo project shows Halifax through eyes of newcomer families

A new photo exhibit shows Halifax through the eyes of newcomer families, highlighting what they love and what's challenging about settling into a new country.

Mahmood Nahjim, who moved to Halifax with his family three and half years ago from Iraq, holds his photo of Halifax City Hall. The image is part of a new photo research project from the Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre at MSVU.

 Mahmood Nahjim newcomer

One of the photos that is included in the newcomer family project led by the Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre at MSVU.

sunflower photo newcomer exhibit

A number of  sci-fi, gaming and fantasy cosplay characters strike a pose at Hal-Con on Saturday.

Hal-Con returns to the Halifax Convention Centre with a bang

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