Sex Work
“We shop at the same grocery stores that you do," Sex workers fight to legalize their industry
Recent prostitution laws crack down on buyers but add risk for sellers
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.
Some 'safe' countries might not really be 'safe'
Refugees from 'safe' countries Mexico, Hungary among those hurt most by Bill C-31
All the tea by the sea
Specialty tea sales are on the rise in Canada, but Maritimers are slow to stray from traditional black tea.
Syrian refugee
Syrian family in New Glasgow adjusts to small-town living
A Syrian refugee family is learning to adapt to small-town life after arriving in Nova Scotia in February.
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.
Want to sell medical weed in Canada? It won't be easy — or legal
Nova Scotia has the highest rate of marijuana possession on the East Coast, and the highest bail when you're caught
A “smarter” future of Halifax Libraries is becoming real
Today's libraries are not only on the street, they're also on your screen.
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
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
Spotlight
News Series
Eyes on the Road
Telling the story of danger and death on Halifax's roadways
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?
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.
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
Tax season
What students need to know about taxes
Don't fret, just be prepared this tax season
