Stories by Sara Connors
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Portraits Boudoir photography isn’t just for size 0
Boudoir photographers in Halifax are shooting more plus-sized women — and they’re having more fun doing it
By Sara Connors
Oct 29, 2015
BriefTime capsules, candlelight procession among proposals for Explosion anniversary
Committee has $100,000 to come up with commemorative projects to honor explosion’s 100th anniversary
By Sara Connors
Oct 22, 2015
HalloweenMeet the guy who gives ‘ghost walks’ for a living
Tour guide Andy Smith captivates crowds with his tales of Halifax’s haunted past, accompanied by a history lesson or two.
By Sara Connors
Oct 20, 2015
NocturneNocturne exhibit wows with 'wearable art'
NSCAD textile students created historical, modern and futuristic clothing as part of Nocturne's 'Wrinkles in Time' exhibit
By Sara Connors and Brandon Young
Oct 18, 2015
EngagementThese people found a ‘weird,' 'joyous’ experience with simple eye contact
More than 50 people participated in an eye contact experiment aimed to strengthen bonds between strangers
By Sara Connors
Oct 16, 2015
Federal electionGreen candidate: ‘There are so many alternatives’
The Green Party candidate in the riding of Halifax, Thomas Trappenberg, wants to slash tuition and create more local jobs, all while helping the environment
By Sara Connors
Oct 11, 2015
Rehtaeh Parsons 'Human error’ caused investigation delays in Rehtaeh Parsons case
Investigation into police handling of the Rehtaeh Parsons case finds missteps in otherwise “diligent and thorough” investigation
By Sara Connors and Aya Al-Hakim
Oct 8, 2015
HairThank the hipsters: More women becoming barbers
“Barbering is not only a male game anymore,” says shop owner.
By Sara Connors
Oct 6, 2015
Halifax ShipyardWorkers ‘replaced by computers and robots’: tour reactions
Halifax Irving Shipyard invited community members to tour their new facilities, leaving some impressed and some disappointed.
By Jill Morgan and Sara Connors
Oct 3, 2015