Stories by Sarah Rae

Sarah Rae

Transgender in the news

Media coverage of transgender people has improved, but still has a long way to go

Jan 22, 2016

The Macdonald Bridge closes on weekends and weekdays after 7:00 p.m.

CommutingMinister addresses the big bump on the Big Lift

MacLellan responds to commuters' frustrations regarding a bump on the Macdonald Bridge, following a delay in reopening Monday

Oct 22, 2015

Anna Sprague's Ferris Wheel on Citadel Hill

NocturneThousands brave rain and cold for Nocturne: Art at Night

From a ferris wheel to ferry-oke, there was plenty to see at this year's Nocturne

Oct 18, 2015

NDP leader Tom Mulcair surrounded by supporters at a rally in Dartmouth

Federal ElectionThere is still a three-way race, Mulcair tells Dartmouth supporters

NDP leader Tom Mulcair remains optimistic amidst polling that suggests he’s no longer part of the race to be prime minister

Oct 14, 2015

The WellTrack Mood Tracker helps users track how different situations affect their moods

Mental healthThis app could help you through exams

Web-based counselling service offers option to people who don’t seek treatment

Oct 13, 2015

Mark Heerema, Crown prosecutor, discusses  the Youth Justice Court decision

Justice19-year-old gets conditional sentence in child pornography case

Judge gives two-year sentence for “purposefully dehumanizing and heartless” posts on Facebook

Oct 9, 2015

Doctors, medical students and residents protest federal cuts to refugee health care in front of Pier 21

RefugeesDoctors, medical students protest refugee health care cuts

Protesters want the public to know about federal cuts to refugee health care under the Conservative government and to encourage everyone to vote

Oct 7, 2015

The University of King's College is working to improve campus safety with a new training program

Campus securityKing’s steps up lockdown training

With another school shooting in the U.S., the university is working to match efforts at other local institutions

Oct 6, 2015

Women singing and drumming during the Sisters in Spirit march in Halifax Sunday

Mi’kmaq community members want you to take action in this election

Speakers at annual Sisters in Spirit vigil urge Canadians to vote

Oct 5, 2015