Stories by Francesca Handy

Photo Illustration. Pride flag held next to HRP car.

Halifax PridePride's talking about police involvement in this year's festival

Pride held a working discussion to develop police relationship outside of parade

Mar 24, 2017

Dog waits at the back door to come back in the house.

DogsHow to sniff out a good dog breeder

A guide to buying a purebred dog

Mar 24, 2017

University students dress in green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

CultureWhat Canadians might not know about St. Patrick’s Day

Five things Irish people want Canadians to know about their national holiday

Mar 17, 2017

(From left) Kevin McCoy, Jim Hanlon, Kelly Regan and Scott Brison pose for photos after announcing the investment.

COVE Irving invests $4.52 million in Dartmouth marine research centre

The largest private contribution to COVE so far is part of the shipbuilding strategy

Mar 16, 2017

The HMCS Athabaskan docks at the Rainbow Gate after the day sail.

NavyVeterans sail the Athabaskan for the last time

Final goodbye to the 44-year-old navy ship is Friday

Mar 10, 2017

Crown attorney Christine Driscoll talks to the press after Friday's hearing.

CourtsChristopher Garnier’s bail revocation hearing delayed

Man accused of killing Catherine Campbell to be held in custody until April

Mar 4, 2017

TalkJustice want the community to share stories about justice through the project's website

JusticeWhat do your stories about the legal system say about justice?

TalkJustice launches its second phase online

Feb 26, 2017

EducationStudent teachers head to school after work-to-rule

It’s up to teachers to decide if they want to accept education students to supervise

Feb 24, 2017

The worrisome 13 per cent

Are people who turn off the news still getting informed?

Dec 2, 2016