Ottawa, N.S. commit funding to East Hants community transit
New eco-conscious vehicles will help serve clients, say transport providers
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Lack of charging infrastructure a challenge for Atlantic EV owners: survey
87 per cent of EV owners likely to purchase another, down 10 points from 2022, says CAA
Nova Scotia bats struggle to rebound after deadly fungal disease
Through a decade of monitoring, local researchers have found two species of bats are developing tolerance
Police board recommends approval of $101m budget request
Requests for HRP budget, new RCMP positions and armoured rescue vehicle will go to regional council for approval in February
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The Signal is produced by senior students at the University of King’s College School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing.
Municipal finance committee recommends emergency funding for ferry repairs
Vessel Craig Blake began leaking last year
Regional council approves funding for card payments on transit
New modems will allow bus, ferry passengers to tap cards to pay fares
The tuition gap between domestic and international students in Canada
International undergrad students in Canada pay more than five times the rate of tuition charged to domestic students: StatCan
Ron Stewart remembered as ER pioneer and ‘rare example of selflessness’
Stewart inspired a hit TV drama and revolutionized emergency medicine
Spotlight
Something’s brewing in the craft beer industry
Craft brewers say working with NSLC is not happy hour
Off thin ice
How a major investment is transforming professional women’s hockey
The future takes a back seat
Halifax has only had a woman mayor once in its 275 years. Who is the latest woman to whom we said no?
In an era of online shopping, markets still crucial to some vendors
Some businesses earn up to 70 per cent of their income by selling at markets
The Signal hosts waterfront roadshow
Reporters experience food, drink, gifts and more at Halifax Evergreen Festival
AIDS vigil expresses hope but cautions against a ‘reversal of progress’
Activists and health leaders gathered to mourn lives lost and address disparities in HIV care
New school lunch program a work in progress, parents say
Pay-what-you-can program receives mixed reviews on food quality
Local businesses optimistic amid retail sales decline
Retail sales down six per cent, according to Statistics Canada
South end Chinese restaurant feels ‘like home,’ customers say
Owners of Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant have built a reputation serving customers as ‘friends’
Few think they will be victims of investment fraud until they are, says educator
Event at Halifax Library aimed to educate people about risks and types of scams
