The Signal Halifax
University of King's College B3H 2A1 Halifax, NS, Canada

A tough pill to cover. What journalists need to know to report on alternative medicine.

The introverted journalist is doing just fine. In a loud industry, quiet voices have their say. Story by Sarah Moore

Sheena Jamieson is a social worker at the Halifax Central Library. She is there as a resource for library staff to help them compassionately and effectively interact with the more vulnerable customers. Alexandra Skultety has the full story below.

The latest from our Online Features workshop: Sturdy tales for worried people. Sharks. Family. The beach. Hockey. Church. Laughter. Normal, everyday life has them all and more.... https://signalhfx.ca/sturdy-tales-for-worried-people/

A gynaecologist in HRM says the medical system is failing people who have endometriosis, and a new study finds endometriosis patients need to be taken more seriously. Lesli Tathum has the full story below.

We Need to Talk About Film Criticism. The Internet is devastating the world of film criticism. Is that a good thing? https://signalhfx.ca/we-need-to-talk-about-film-criticism/

Ajay Parasram believes a key element of the Wet’suwet’en protest debate is being left out. Olivia Malley attended a talk-in at Dalhousie University to find out.

Out of more than 19,000 members in the RCMP, black women make up less than one per cent. Chris Stoodley spoke with deputy chief sheriff Leanne Sample on the underrepresentation of black women in the force. https://signalhfx.ca/we-need-to-do-more-black-women-underr/

Sophie Dupuis, 11, has set a goal to raise $1,000 by the spring and shave her head. All funds donated will go to a Nova Scotia family affected by cancer. Why is she doing it? Kate Woods talked with her to find out. https://signalhfx.ca/halifax-girl-to-go-under-the-razor-to/