Stories by Carly Churchill

Elise Doane poses with her new agave plant at the greenhouses near the Public Gardens.

AgaveAn Agave reunion

Elise Doane believes she previously owned the Hali-famous Agave Maria

Feb 16, 2019

A plan approved by Halifax regional council will allow Access-A-Bus clients to book same-day trips.

TransitSame-day service coming to Access-A-Bus

Access-A-Bus hopes to eliminate last minute cancellations, improve service

Feb 13, 2019

Gordon Wiswell and his dog Fido are one of many pairs that use Elderdog Canada's services.

DogsLooking to volunteer with dogs? Here’s your chance

Elderdog Canada helps seniors care for their dogs in many ways

Feb 12, 2019

Nova Scotia Environment Minister Margaret Miller spoke to reporters at a scrum on Thursday.

EnvironmentEnvironmental Act that sets goals for Nova Scotia up for renewal

The Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act was first introduced in 2007

Jan 31, 2019

Craig Robert Burnett, left, walks back into Nova Scotia Supreme Court with his legal counsel on Jan 29.

CourtsFormer RCMP officer facing charges “blown away” by allegations

Accused Craig Robert Burnett heard in court for first time

Jan 29, 2019

The Scotia Square bus terminal.

TransitRidership up on transit around the HRM

New routes, Access-A-Bus contributing factors to increase in service

Jan 25, 2019

One of the designated Access-A-Bus stops, on Victoria Road in Halifax.

TransitChanges to Access-A-Bus program will come before Halifax regional council

Plan prioritizes same-day service for Access-A-Bus clients

Jan 25, 2019

According to the auditor general and privacy commissioner, a lack of oversight and improper risk management led to the breach.

Freedom of InformationWhat’s happening with Nova Scotia’s Access to Information website

Auditor general and privacy commissioner reports will detail what went wrong with the government website

Jan 14, 2019

Crowdfunding: the new way forward?

Crowdfunding is increasingly popular with news outlets across Canada

Dec 20, 2018