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Stories by Stephen Wentzell

Stephen Wentzell

Stephen Wentzell is an ambitious and resilient investigative writer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has been a journalist for a third of his life. He is interested in covering municipal and provincial politics, the climate crisis, and housing issues. An avid wrestling fan and cat dad to Benson and Pazuzu, Stephen hopes to relocate to the United States after graduating to pursue a career in political reporting.

Email Stephen at: <st971793@dal.ca>

MPs are hearing complaints from people who are receiving unsolicited copies of the Epoch Times.

Right-wing fringe newspaper is appearing on doorsteps across the Maritimes

'The last thing we need is this landing in Canadians’ mailboxes,' says MP Lenore Zann

By Brooklyn Connolly and Stephen Wentzell

4 days ago

This demolition site, at Oxford and North streets, began tearing down the building while a tenant was still living inside.

HousingHalifax councillors exploring improvements to demolition permits

The move is a response to an eviction by demolition in Halifax

By Stephen Wentzell

5 days ago

This empty building on College Street could be demolished and replaced with a new shelter.

HousingCollege Street emergency shelter proposal moves to next phase

New shelter could reduce the chronically homeless population by 10 per cent

By Stephen Wentzell

6 days ago

A police cruiser.

When crime reporting does no justice

Journalists need to consider their relationship with police.

By Stephen Wentzell

Dec 17, 2020

Julie takes a walk through the Halifax Public Gardens on Tuesday afternoon, the day before her recovery milestone.

Brave new world

Recovering from a substance use disorder is an achievement. This is why Julie Melanson of Halifax is celebrating today.

By Stephen Wentzell

Dec 16, 2020

Liberal MP Darren Fisher celebrates his victory.

Federal electionLiberal MP Darren Fisher wins a second term in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour

The incumbent MP fended off NDP challenger Emma Norton, 29.

By Avery Mullen , Emily McRae , Brooklyn Connolly , Stephen Wentzell and Kheira Morellon

Oct 22, 2019

Federal ElectionMeet the candidates: Dartmouth-Cole Harbour

As voting day approaches, the Signal has profiled the candidates in three Halifax-area ridings.

By Stephen Wentzell , Brooklyn Connolly , Emily McRae and Kheira Morellon

Oct 19, 2019

Thrillema volunteers Jess Smallwood and Mark Palermo hold up copies of their favorite horror movies.

moviesThrillema brings horror for Valentine's

Love campy horror films? This film screening series is just what you need

By Stephen Wentzell

Feb 11, 2017