To get the bright future it deserves, Halifax needs to take an honest look at itself — meet the people fighting for change
By Janet Whitman 1 September 2021 Share this story
Nova Scotia’s legacy of injustice, why the fishery fight matters, the power of community, and how to be an ally
By Ameeta Vohra 1 September 2021 Share this story
Roundup: N.S. tallies 100th COVID death, gov rejects in-school vaccinations, Pictou MP joins Trudeau's cabinet, crash kills Lunenburg Co. motorcyclist
Plus: Deeds not words — want to build a better city? Stop looking for absolution and start taking action Health officials announced a Nova Scotia's 100th COVID-19 death yesterday, a woman in her [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Oct 27, 2021
Roundup: N.S.'s 99th COVID death, Trenton murder unsolved after 10 years, film industry keeps navigating pandemic, C.B. school aims to create opportunities for Indigenous youth
Plus: Spooky Halifax — revisiting the city's myths and ghost stories Nova Scotian health officials announced another COVID-19 death yesterday, the 99th person the disease has killed in the provi [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Oct 26, 2021
Roundup: Vax update, Houston's plan for the housing crisis, man charged in Truro killing, calls for more action after racist incident in Antigonish
Plus: Doctors urge people to not forget the flu as they continue fighting COVID The provincial government has released a new batch of statistics showing how the COVID-19 vaccinations dramatically [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Oct 25, 2021
Houston dives into housing crisis
With rent relief and affordable-housing projects, the provincial government tries to stanch a growing problem Newly elected Progressive Conservative premier Tim Houston revealed little about his p [...]
By Janet Whitman Oct 22, 2021
Roundup: 19 new COVID cases, Coats for Kids seeks boost, exploring fall foliage, bystander training — when and how to help
Plus: Morris House's rebirth — Dorothy Grant checks in with one of Halifax's most historic homes Nova Scotia has 163 known active cases of COVID-19, with 19 new cases and 21 recoveries reported [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Oct 22, 2021
Morris House's rebirth
Since its move from the downtown, Halifax's oldest wooden house has found new purpose in the North End Long a fixture downtown, Morris House dates back to 1764. One of the earliest owners was prov [...]
By Dorothy Grant Oct 22, 2021
Roundup: Houston's housing plan, COVID count dips, Pictou Co. driver charged after crash, Antigonish aims to make green power more accessible
Plus: Calls to protect journalists as harassment and threats grow Premier Tim Houston faced Nova Scotians' growing concerns over the cost and availability of housing yesterday, rolling out a plan [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Oct 21, 2021
Roundup: COVID outbreak at Valley hospital, Queens Co. remembers respected councillor, making the case for electric vehicles, author delves into N.S.'s history of racism and poverty
Plus: Since taking office, Premier Houston has been under increasing pressure to act on the housing crisis — today he announces his next move In yesterday's media update, health officials report [...]
By Trevor J. Adams Oct 20, 2021
