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Stories by Ben Roth

Ben Roth

Ben Roth is a freelance journalist working in Edmonton, Alberta. He is a graduate of the University of King’s College journalism program where he completed his Masters’ degree, and the University of Alberta where he majored in political science and minored in sociology.

Email Ben at: <bn888777@dal.ca>

Volunteers from Future Majority promote youth voting in Whitby, Ontario, in 2019 to make real change on issues young people care about — like climate change, affordability, racial justice and mental health.

The kids’ politics are all right: What young Canadians care about and how to reach them

When Albertans vote May 29, young people will have the lowest representation. How do we get that to change?

May 30, 2023

People line up outside a post office in Lakeside on Dec. 11, 2020.

timeline2020: COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

Lockdowns, closures and death as a global pandemic takes hold

By Ben Roth , Anastasia Payne and Hollie Uffindell

Dec 15, 2020

Even with vaccinations beginning Dec. 15 public health measures will remain in place for months to come.

Nova Scotia to vaccinate first front-line workers against COVID-19 next week

Most people may have to wait until summer or fall 2021

Dec 8, 2020

Terrance is one of the 25 cats that have already been adopted from the 80 that were rescued.

Nova Scotia SPCA working to help hoarded cats find new homes

Many adopted already, others are receiving necessary medical care

Dec 2, 2020

Despite the rules being played out clearly, some travellers are finding that follow through when it comes to compliance calls don't happen as promised and consequences for missing them are minimal.

Travellers find Nova Scotia's COVID compliance checks aren't as advertised

Some travellers go unchecked for 14-day isolation periods, no consequences for no response

Nov 30, 2020

The movement towards defunding the police has picked up momentum across Canada and the United States following protests against police violence over the summer.

Community input to guide conversation on defunding the police

Public hearings for Halifax may begin as early as January

Nov 17, 2020

Lisa Adams won a landmark victory in N.S. Supreme Court after spending 16 days in an extreme form of segregation while in prison.

‘I’m in hell’: Nova Institution inmate challenges dry cell treatment

16-day ordeal raises the issue of charter rights for prisoners

Nov 10, 2020

Health experts say getting the flu shot this year is more important than ever before.

Halifax-area pharmacies prepare for busy flu season in midst of pandemic

Pharmacy manager encourages people to call ahead

Oct 28, 2020