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Stories by Jessica Briand

Mental Health The 'revolving door' of seeking a diagnosis

How mental health bias can affect medical decision-making

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Mar 26, 2019

A model is projected with words related to mental health.

Changing public perceptions of mental illness

What journalists need to know before reporting

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Dec 10, 2018

From left to right: Alexa McDonough, Diana Whalen, Patricia Arab, Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, Julie Chaisson.

POLITICS Is politics a man's world? Survey suggests there's still a gap in perceptions

Nova Scotian women discuss their experiences in politics

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Dec 7, 2018

Military members hold flags in front of the Fort Needham Bell Tower during a ceremony marking the 101st anniversary of the Halifax Explosion.

HALIFAX EXPLOSIONHalifax Explosion memorial service brings people together on 101st anniversary

Memorial held at Fort Needham Bell Tower to remember the tragic events of Dec. 6, 1917

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Dec 6, 2018

Jake Ivany announces the expansion of the Bluenose-Ability Film Festival on Monday.

ACCESSIBILITY Disability film festival to include all arts

Bluenose Ability Arts and Film Festival to hold workshops around Nova Scotia in 2019

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Dec 4, 2018

Samantha Walkes portrays Cinderella at Neptune Theatre during a media call on Nov. 27.

PHOTO ESSAYFinding ways to ‘bridge the gap’ with Neptune Theatre’s Cinderella

Empowering a traditional character to empower young women

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Dec 3, 2018

Two people pass Cinderella on the way into the elevator at Neptune Theatre.

THEATRE Neptune Theatre wants to create accessible theatre performances with ASL programming

Jan. 5 to be first of many ASL interpreted performances on Neptune stages

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Nov 26, 2018

Cars line up during rush hour traffic on the Bedford Highway Monday evening.

CITY PLANNINGAll talk and no action? Discussing what’s next for the Bedford Highway

Residents getting impatient with lack of vision in transportation plans

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Nov 20, 2018

Sadie Hirschfield donates a bag full of clothing at one of Diabetes Canada's drop-off boxes.

THRIFT STORESFor-profit or not-for-profit? How to tell which donation centres are profiting off your good deeds

Where does your clothing really go?

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Nov 18, 2018

Eager customers brave the cold to be first in line for the opening of Souls Habour’s Mission Mart on Thursday.

Thrift StoresSouls Harbour gets thrifty with Mission Mart opening

Souls Harbour recruited 127 volunteers ahead of Thursday's grand opening

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Nov 16, 2018