Stories by Lesli Tathum

Lesli is from the Cayman Islands. She is in her fourth year of journalism at the University of King's College and is a member of the King's Women's Varsity Soccer team.

Email Lesli at: <lesli.tathum@gmail.com>

Halifax student ‘knew something was wrong’ after being drugged at bar

‘My feet felt like they were bolted to the floor,’ said Josée Saulnier

By Lesli Tathum

3 days ago

Locals suggest HRP fund sobering centres, not drunk tanks

Halifax Board of Police Commissioners presented with alternatives for sending people to the drunk tank

By Lesli Tathum

6 days ago

Brian Daly is the Atlantic director of the Canadian Association of Black Journalists.

New journalism program aims to 'have the black voice heard'

Halifax will host Canada's first J-School Noire program in February at NSCC Ivany campus

By Lesli Tathum

1 week ago

Kira Noble looks at her new smart meter.

Nova Scotia Power customers raise concerns about surprise meter upgrades

Two customers lost power for hours after meters were upgraded

By Lesli Tathum

1 week ago

Including diversity

Why a more diverse newsroom leads to better journalism

By Lesli Tathum

Dec 9, 2019

Panellists Mariah Pelley-Smith, Diane Crocker, Liane Tessier and Maya Eichler speak Wednesday at Dalhousie University.

Women'Not staying silent': panellists keep #MeToo discussion going

Former firefighter who faced harassment among speakers at event at Dalhousie

By Lesli Tathum

Mar 18, 2018