St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Purcells Cove Road on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Ryan Taplin /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentTowers and steeples, housing for peopleTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIt’s been a while since churches were the tallest things in town. But now two places of worship are providing a focal point and some political cover for a pair of developments in Halifax. Jen Taplin explains.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentMy cat’s never getting a birthday cakeArticle contentThat said, a lot of people seem to disagree, and that’s good news for Halifax entrepreneur Jenna Hamilton’s Wag & Meow Healthy Pet Bakery. Same with outfits like Jolly Tales. Jennifer Anandanayagam takes a look at the booming pet pampering trade.Article contentArticle contentMariners Centre closes in on opening dayArticle contentYarmouth’s Mariner Centre expansion (by RCS Construction) is a year in and a year from completion. It’s got some smart features, including private change cubicles that avoid the need for separate locker rooms for males and females.Article contentVerschuren steps backArticle contentAnnette Verschuren is packing it in after 20 years as chancellor of what’s now called Cape Breton University. She’ll still help with fundraising.Article contentArticle contentDen of no equityArticle contentJaime Landry’s had a good run since founding Black Harbour Distillery as a first-year business school project in 2018. Still, her offer of one-third of the business for $500,000 to business moguls on Dragon’s Den fell short.Article contentArticle contentPerspectivesArticle contentArticle contentCHARLEBOIS: Unplug Chinese EV tariff nowArticle contentChina couldn’t make it any clearer: get rid of the 100-per-cent levy on electric vehicles and it will drop tariffs on canola and seafood. Sylvain Charlebois says take the deal. Others are pressuring the Carney government on it as well.Article contentSULLIVAN: Houston’s bridge blunderArticle contentTim Houston promised to save you time, traffic and money when he got rid of tolls on the Halifax harbour bridges. Deny Sullivan says he’s batting 0 for 3.Article contentArticle contentThat’s The Wrap.Article contentBack in a week. Unless my shares in Buggywhip AI take off.Article content
The Wrap: Shaded church, spoiled pet merch and Verschuren takes a bow
