Stories by Regina Peters

Ruth West looks through the gate at the Schnare Street crossing, which she says is unsafe.

ParksNot an 'interesting story until someone gets hurt'

Missing crosswalk worries Spryfield resident

Dec 6, 2016

A canvas quilt made by the members of the "Art of Belonging" workshop.

Arts'The Art of Belonging' in a foreign country

Exhibition to be held at the Halifax Central Library on Dec. 14

Dec 5, 2016

Katherine MacFarlane (left) and Chris Rankin (right) show the collection of owls given to them by graduates of the Older Wiser Labour Force program.

SeniorsUnemployed at 64? OWLforce can help

Employment agency offers training in computer use, social skills

Dec 1, 2016

Michael Pickup (right), speaks to a colleague at Wednesday's news conference.

GovernmentAuditor General calls for safer, cheaper child care

Minister Karen Casey accepts recommendations

Dec 1, 2016

ChristmasParty like it's 1869

27th annual Victorian Christmas includes new activities

Nov 27, 2016

Jack Smith uses masks to portray the three witches in the KTS production of "Macbeth".

TheatreBattle of the Macbeths

KTS putting on 'dressed down' version with no set design and few props

Nov 24, 2016

Elaine Jeffery (left) at the Stoma Stroll, which raised almost $10,000 for medical supplies and counselling programs.

HealthWhat life's like with an ostomy

'People think it’s the end of their lives, but it’s really the beginning'

Nov 24, 2016

A man fishes off the boardwalk near Bishop's Landing.

WaterArt and science join forces to fight water pollution

Sierra Club project asks: What will the Halifax Harbour look like in 2050?

Nov 21, 2016

Rev. Maggie Whittingham Lamont with photos of sailors who have visited the Mission over the years.

ShippingMission to Seafarers helps sailors in need

"Dutch Runner" labour dispute one of many problems local charity deals with

Nov 17, 2016