King's Journalism

Stories by Andrew Lam

Andrew Lam (they/she) is a Chinese and trans journalist interested in labour, LGBTQIA+, and political stories. They hope to leverage their data analytics background for insightful journalism. In her spare time, Andrew enjoys choral singing and hiking.

Email Andrew at: <Andrew.Lam@Dal.Ca>

The Mona Campbell building on LeMarchant Street in Halifax houses Dalhousie University’s school of social work. The school is launching a pilot bachelor of social work cohort program for Black and African-Nova Scotian students in September.

New social work program for Black students will teach Africentric approaches at Dalhousie

Cohort of up to 25 students begins in September

21 hours ago

The Halifax Regional Police’s proposed 2023/24 budget includes a funding request for an additional detective position in the hate crimes unit.

Halifax Regional Police asks for more money for hate crimes unit

Many residents oppose funding increase at budget meeting

4 days ago

The Currant Affairs mocktail (left) is on the menu of The Brooklyn Warehouse restaurant in Halifax.

Drink less alcohol or risk cancer and disease, new Canadian report says

Halifax sobriety educator shares advice on how to reduce alcohol intake

1 week ago

Attendees at this year’s vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Gender-based Violence formed a circle to hear opening remarks and a prayer from elder Marlene Companion.

Reports must lead to action on gender-based violence, advocates say

Calls-to-action come on anniversary of the Montréal Massacre

Dec 14, 2022

In the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, many Nova Scotians did not have cellular service

CRTC must regulate telecommunications companies’ service failures during extreme weather, advocate says

Consumer-interest lawyer says new Nova Scotia regulations likely fall outside provincial jurisdiction

Dec 5, 2022

ENBY is composed of (from left) guitarist Chris Power, drummer Dylan MacDonald, vocalist Clark Barrie, and bassist Trent Thomas.

A new punk band carves out space for queer people in the Halifax music scene

ENBY wants queer people of all ages to have safe spaces to enjoy music

Dec 5, 2022

Mixed martial-arts fighter Cam Nelson, of Rustico, NS, prepares for his welterweight bout at Fight League Atlantic 5 in Pictou on Oct. 15, 2022.

Audio Bootcamp Podcast: Humanitarians, history and hitting the right notes

Plus, inside the octagon with a rising MMA star

By Sabine Antigua , Crystal Greene, Jeremy Hull, Andrew Lam and Ry Pembroke

Oct 26, 2022