Stories by Antonia Whelan

Antonia Whelan

Antonia (she/her) is a journalism student and classical pianist based in St. John's, NL.

Cameron Hawes is an R&B folk musician who normally performs around Halifax.

Dartmouth musician leaves urban life to be inspired by nature

Cameron Hawes spent 5 months this summer composing in isolation on the North Shore

Feb 12, 2021

The Ice House Gallery opening at The Grace on Saturday featured work from four artists.

Tatamagouche arts centre opens for 2021 season, 'builds community involvement'

The Grace hopes to serve as a cultural hub for the North Shore

Feb 9, 2021

A beginner German student flips through grammar exercises.

A 'desire to communicate': Halifax language enthusiasts move online

Language learners have been practicing their skills and networking in cafés over zoom

Feb 5, 2021

Carrot lox from Real Fake Meats in Halifax.

Veganuary an experiment for these Haligonians

The month-long commitment to veganism proved to be popular among some Atlantic Canadians

Feb 4, 2021

The Canada-U.S. border remains under tight restrictions due to the pandemic.

Ferry border crossing at Yarmouth and Bar Harbor remains stalled due to pandemic

This will be the third season in a row without ferry service connecting Nova Scotia to the U.S.

Feb 2, 2021

More N.S. students tuning in to online Kiwanis Music Festival

Music festivals in Atlantic Canada keep going despite hard-hitting pandemic restrictions

Jan 22, 2021

Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum in Lunenburg, N.S.

Atlantic railway museums set to close, but plan to reopen with new life

Enthusiastic railroaders look for new ways to share railway’s history amid closures

Jan 15, 2021