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The Halifax Partnership has come out with its annual index on Halifax’s progress across a range of economic and social indicators. To help explain the findings, we're joined by Ian Monroe, chief economist with the city's economic development organization.

We take a closer look at two new initiatives announced by the province this week to help deal with the housing crisis: a pallet shelter village for seniors planned for Dartmouth, and supportive housing for Black and African Nova Scotians that's now open in Westphal.

This week, our film reviewer Carsten Knox talks about online movie-borrowing services available through libraries, such as Hoopla and Kanopy. Plus, where you can find the Video Difference Legacy collection.

As the sun came up 80 years ago today, 130,000 young men ran straight into the path of German gunners. We look back at D-Day with the help of Army Museum curator Julie Thomas. 

The RCMP are trying to meet the mandate to make their entire fleet zero-emission by 2035. Some are predicting problems along the way though, because of the long distances they patrol. The Bridgewater police force has two electric vehicles already, and Deputy Chief Dan McPhee tells us how they're making out so far. 

Halifax's Greek Fest starts today and runs throughout the weekend. We introduce you to a traditional dancer who performs, teaches and studies the art. He talks about how dance connects his life in Nova Scotia with his family's origins back in Greece.