How Boat Harbour went from a clean estuary to a waste treatment lagoon
Northern Pulp is going to shut down on Jan. 31, putting a stop to the flow of industrial wastewater into Boat Harbour
Jan 29, 2020
What does it take to bike in the winter in Halifax?
The Signal meets up with some winter cyclists to see how
6 days ago | Life
Coronavirus ripple effect hits Nova Scotia businesses
From plummeting seafood prices to growing demand for online ESL classes, coronavirus is affecting Nova Scotian livelihoods
7 days ago | News
Local couple’s hunt for child-friendly housing 'disheartening'
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is seeing an increase in inquiries about discriminatory rental practices targeting families
Addictions therapist skeptical of industry-run gambling literacy campaign
'They make a lot of their money off problem gamblers,' says Elizabeth Stephen
7 days ago | News
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Delays, shortages and frustration. An investigation into Nova Scotia's beleaguered health-care system
Mar 26, 2019
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The memory puzzle
The uncertainty of memory poses a challenge for narrative journalists
Dec 31, 2018
Why better data collection could improve health of African Nova Scotians
Experts say they need race-based data collection to inform their research and secure funding
Leslie Amminson and Ethan Lycan-Lang 
7 days ago | News
Life after debt? Nearly 1,000 student loans included in bankruptcy filings last year
Nearly 17 per cent of bankruptcies filed in 2019 included student loans
7 days ago | News
From shipyards to backyards; Shipping containers are entering the real estate scene
Will shipping container homes be in HRM’s future? One expert doesn't think it's likely
7 days ago | News
Legacy of racism still needs to be dealt with, say activists
Activist says every African Nova Scotian community has been disadvantaged by history of racism
Leslie Amminson and Ethan Lycan-Lang
7 days ago | News
Slide into fun this year with new and improved Halifax playgrounds
The playgrounds aren’t unsafe, but city says they’ve reached the end of their life cycle
7 days ago | News
Halifax woman plans to give girls their Cinderella moment through her 100 Dresses painting project
Sharon Cave helps teens dance the night away by donating used prom dresses to the Glass Slipper Organization
7 days ago | News
For Halifax’s only library social worker, a ‘circle of care’ extends to all
Sheena Jamieson helps staff and customers build better relationships
7 days ago | News