What you should probably know about that honey crisp apple at the U-pick
How a poisonous review of a federal pesticide watchdog bruises Nova Scotia's apple industry
The Signal podcast
TV shows & webcasts
The Signal is produced by senior students at the University of King’s College School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing.
Mental health
Segregation in Canadian prisons doing more harm than good
Most inmates in isolation have a history of mental health illness, and at high risk of self-injury
Health
Breast Health Centre “a huge difference” for cancer patients: surgeon
A dedicated centre for breast health has helped bring down wait times for breast cancer surgery in the province.
Infectious Disease
Hep C “where AIDS was in the '80s,” — HepNS
Nova Scotia’s rate increased close to 30 per cent, while Canada’s national rate dropped 26 per cent over the past 10 years.
The Signal podcast
TV shows & webcasts
The Signal is produced by senior students at the University of King’s College School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing.
Pets
Pet insurance not a luxury, vets say
Own a dog? Think of Fido's health
Giving
A feast of Easter fellowship at Souls Harbour
Everyone was a friend at mission dinner
Transgender
Filmmaker plans ‘Trans Canada’ odyssey
Samson Learn heading out in June to do documentary
Barrington Street
Yarn business on Barrington Street leaving ‘obstruction’
The Loop owner says scaffolding on Pacific Building hurting her business
Spotlight
CanLit criticism moves online, but audiences are tough to find
Book critics remain hopeful for the future of Canadian literature
We’ve been here before: demystifying AI’s threat to journalistic integrity
Photoshop was once seen as a danger to accuracy in photojournalism. How can we look back at the past to better grasp the present?
Minor hockey players fight two-front battle against toxicity
Youth hockey players navigate through social media and on-ice battleground in a game meant to be fun
Tax season
What students need to know about taxes
Don't fret, just be prepared this tax season
Commitment
The life of a student-athlete: hard work, big reward
A 'lot of long nights' when you're on a varsity team
Renting
Things to know about subletting
If you have an apartment to sublet, know your rights and responsibilities
Babies
IWK adding family rooms to neonatal intensive care unit
Layout will make it feel like families have their own living space
COMMUNITY
Street paintings encourage communities to work together
At least 3 more paintings currently in the planning stage
Health
Laughter yoga keeps instructor smiling
'One of the best things you can do in life is laugh at yourself'
Tourism
Tourism Nova Scotia wants to attract more first-time visitors
2017 expected to be big year because of Halifax Explosion event, convention centre
