Nova Scotia’s minimum wage falls $11 short of a living wage: report
Only half of workers in the province earn what policy group considers a basic living wage
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Man charged with senior-targeting fraud pleads not guilty
Amcet Ricaldy-Solorzano, 53, appears in Halifax provincial court on Tuesday
FOI legislation should include power to issue orders: former information commissioner
Tricia Ralph says revamped act allows province to ignore rulings on freedom of information
Council, cyclists spar over bike lane safety
Municipal staff explores options to loosen standards; riders left frustrated navigating existing infrastructure
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The Signal is produced by senior students at the University of King’s College School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing.
Photo essay
In Pictures: Anti-data centre protesters flood Halifax streets
| Multiple authors
Hospitals go green with plant-based food options
Provincial health officials says plant-based menu is a priority for personal and environmental health
Live: Nova Scotians protest against data centres
Over a thousand protesters gather outside Province House in opposition to the province's involvement in EverWind data centre project
| Multiple authors
From newsrooms to Zoom rooms: what remote work means for young journalists
Journalists reflect on self-isolation of disappearing newsrooms
Spotlight
Finding sanctuary
Building a whale sanctuary on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore proves complicated for government, community and environment
| Multiple authors
News Series
Eyes on the Road
Telling the story of danger and death on Halifax's roadways
CanLit criticism moves online, but audiences are tough to find
Book critics remain hopeful for the future of Canadian literature
The price of a first byline
Internships remain a key pathway into Canadian journalism, but financial pressure on students and newsrooms is raising questions about who can afford the experience and who should pay for it
Boat club reno would protect against persistent flooding
HRM-hosted open house asks for feedback on changes to heritage area
‘Show us don’t tell us’: Chender on AI data centre
NDP leader says promises from Anthropic are not enough and legislation should protect N.S. ratepayers
Gen Z wants the news, just in a more familiar package
From social-first reporting to solutions journalism, Canadian newsrooms are experimenting with new ways to reach younger audiences
Feeling the heat on the front lines of the climate crisis
Nova Scotia’s volunteer firefighters safeguard the province against floods, wildfires and hurricanes. The new climate reality is pushing their archaic fire system to the brink.
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