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Stories by Darrell Roberts

Darrell Roberts

Darrell Roberts is a student journalist from St. John's. He enjoys reading and writing about the latest in culture and politics.

Despite low case counts, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang said that the province is not yet prepared to extend operating hours for bars and restaurants.

N.S. bars and restaurants not extending hours any time soon, says top doctor

Dr. Strang maintains that current guidelines match the COVID-19 epidemiology

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Feb 12, 2021

Halifax Winter Bike Week aims to promote cycling as a safe and enjoyable means of transportation during the winter months.

Bike Minds Halifax aims to uplift and inspire through bicycle-themed storytelling

Bike Minds Halifax will feature personal stories from cycling enthusiasts

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Feb 11, 2021

Lisa Jarvis and Will Radford with Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in the newly-reopened Basic Needs Room.

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Halifax reopens Basic Needs Room

The room allows people to 'shop' for necessities – for free

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Feb 5, 2021

Michael Szego says that parking lots should be more sustainable and conscious of pedestrians and active transportation users.

The future of parking lots and a proposed park come to Halifax City Hall

“Welcome lots” would redesign parking lots for the future, while advocates want land for a new park in Bedford

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Feb 5, 2021

Camp Hill Cemetery in Halifax. The purpose of the panel discussions will be to offer comfort in uncertain times, say organizers.

Halifax faith leaders to find common ground on death and dying

Conversations on Saturday and Sunday will kick off the upcoming Interfaith Harmony Halifax Week

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Jan 29, 2021

Instructor Cheryl Ewing shows students John and Donna McDermott some choreography at a DanceABLE class at Edgett Dance & Wellness in Halifax.

'Life is a dance!' so this Halifax studio is open to all

At DanceABLE, instructors emphasize the therapeutic aspects of dancing

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Jan 29, 2021

Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $12.55 to $12.95 on April 1.

Nova Scotia’s minimum wage is increasing. But is it enough?

Minimum wage will increase by 40 cents on April 1

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Jan 27, 2021

The STI testing clinic located in the Dickson building is currently only providing tests for patients with symptoms or other health concerns.

Concerns raised over access to STI testing in Halifax

Testing capacity reduced during the second wave of COVID-19 will be expanded by next week

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Jan 20, 2021

The Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus rehearse for the first time this year.

How N.S. community choirs are navigating pandemic problems

Choirs are taking strict precautions in order to conduct in-person rehearsals safely

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Jan 19, 2021

Public transit in Halifax is now free for children 12 and under.

Halifax transit now free for children 12 and under

Change will provide more freedom for lower and middle class families, say advocates

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Jan 13, 2021