Feb 1, 2025 · The Signal is produced by senior students at the University of King’s College School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing ...

1 day ago · caption A large group of Halifax municipal staff and members of the public gathered on Wednesday to hear the beginning of this year's budget discussions. With eight new members, Halifax regional council kicked off budget deliberations Wednesday, grappling with a staff report recommending a 5.8 per ...

1 day ago · caption Mental Health Minister Brian Comer, deputy mental health minister Kathleen Trott, and Francine Vezina of the Department of Health announce the first phase of Nova Scotia's universal mental health-care program on Wednesday. Nova Scotia is launching a universal mental health care program the ...

Jan 29, 2025 · caption Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore voted in favour of proceeding with the Windsor Street exchange redevelopment and pledged to work to reverse the decision. A project that would reconfigure one of the busiest intersections in Halifax was shut down by Halifax regional council on Tuesday, with some ...

Jan 29, 2025 · An anti-poverty organization says the province’s increase to the minimum wage is a small step toward reducing inequality. The province announced on Wednesday that it will increase the minimum wage to $15.70 on April 1 from $15.20, followed by a further increase to $16.50 on Oct. 1.

Nov 23, 2023 · The Signal Podcast explores issues that matter to Halifax. This week: staying warm when living rough; student debt, and helping hungry students.

Signal reporter Alix Bruch was the first place winner in the category Written Word: News Story for More women and girls are playing soccer, but where are the female coaches? at the 2020 Emerge Media Awards, held April 1, 2020. Julian Abraham was awarded the second place prize in the same category for Still no proper signage for wheelchair access at Halifax courthouse.

The Signal Podcast: Nov 8/24. Traffic safety in Halifax. This week on The Signal: A Halifax podcast, our reporters look at traffic, safety and how we get around the municipality.

Jan 22, 2025 · caption The IWK emergency department has been feeling the pressure of the surge since December. Cases of respiratory infections in Nova Scotia have increased compared to previous years, but experts say the surge is in line with typical seasonal patterns. And with more than 100,000 Nova Scotians ...

Nov 29, 2024 · The Signal hosts waterfront roadshow. Reporters experience food, drink, gifts and more at Halifax Evergreen Festival