[Image-1] After hearing news of the mosque shooting in Quebec City, Masuma Khan felt it was important for members of the Dalhousie Muslim Student Association to “take matters into our own hands” by organizing a vigil. “The Muslim students here at Dal are sort of in a sense of panic and sorrow,” says Khan, the […]
Rebecca Dingwell
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Editing the way journalists write about social justice
[Image-1] Media “significantly shapes public opinion,” says Naiomi Metallic, so the way reporters write about marginalized communities has an impact on them. “The media has not been neutral in its history of how it deals with Indigenous people,” says the Mi’kmaw lawyer and assistant professor at Dalhousie. Metallic was one of three panelists at a […]
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Advocates say multifaceted approach needed for gendered violence
[Image-1] A group of advocates against gendered violence is pushing for better communication between university researchers, government policymakers and community service providers. “It’s really important and it’s surprisingly rare that this conversation across sectors happens,” says Marina Gonick, a professor at Mount Saint Vincent University. She’s also the Canada research chair for Gender. “We each […]
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Marching forward after the Women’s March
Dawn Ferris says it was “overwhelmingly wonderful” to see all the people who packed Grand Parade Square for the Halifax contingent of the Women’s March on Washington. According to Women’s March Canada, 2,500 people turned out to protest the new administration of the United States. Although Donald Trump has been the name on many minds, […]
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Provincial government and NSTU reach tentative agreement
The province has avoided a Nova Scotia-wide teacher’s strike—for now, at least. The government and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) have reached a tentative agreement as of Friday afternoon. Teachers voted largely in favour of a strike in October. Conflict between the province and the union led to student protests and walk-outs. After teachers […]
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Nova Scotia doesn’t have to phase out coal by 2030 (but maybe it should)
[Image-1] Bruce Lourie says Nova Scotia is doing an “exemplary job” when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases—but climate change isn’t the only thing we need to worry about. Lourie is president of the Toronto-based Ivey Foundation and was a guest speaker and one of four panelists discussing Canada’s coal phase-out at a Dalhousie University event on […]
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Halifax women protest in solidarity with Washington
[Image-1]When Dawn Ferris first heard the results of the US election, she was devastated. “There’s equal concern here, north of the border,” says the Halifax activist. “If you’re not a white, wealthy, fully able-bodied male under the Trump reign—you’re gonna be negatively impacted over the next four years.” People who share Ferris’ unease are taking […]
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Check out this Swiss Army knife for weed
Brett Evans wants to squash the stigma around cannabis and do away with the stereotype of lazy “potheads.” He’s invented the DoobTool, a product meant to cater to cannabis users with active lifestyles. “Here’s a tool that will allow you to go hiking and camping,” says Evans, who is based in Halifax. He’s also the […]
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A live music strategy for Halifax might be on its way
Music in Halifax may be going through some changes—hopefully positive ones—if a motion by south end councillor Waye Mason goes ahead. At Thursday’s meeting of the Community Planning and Economic Development committee, Mason is asking for a live music strategy for HRM. An “industry-led live music working group” would be put together to develop the […]
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Questions linger over Halifax police’s street check data
Nzingha Millar says recent statistics released by Halifax Regional Police makes her question the progress made when it comes to racial profiling the community. “This is anti-black racism specifically–not just non-white people being checked.” Millar is currently a student in the one-year journalism program at King’s. She’s one of four panelists scheduled to participate in […]
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Desmond family deaths draw attention to PTSD and domestic violence
[Image-1] Four family members were laid to rest this week. Brenda Desmond: a woman who was “known for her smile, laughter, humour, and strong love.” Shanna Desmond: a registered nurse at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, remembered by her sister as “the rock of the family.” Aaliyah Desmond: a 10-year-old animal-lover with dreams of becoming a […]
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Bottoms up with Halifax’s craft beer podcast
Plenty of Halifax beer-drinkers love knocking back local craft brew. But do they care about the stories behind the beverages? Tony Wight had a hankering to start a creative project. What’s more, he wanted it to focus on something he enjoyed: Talking about beer. His goal was to showcase the people and places “beyond the […]
