Policing is difficult. And so is being Black when it comes to interacting with them. And Police leadership is taking responsibility and action when it comes to addressing systemic racism.

Most of us are ready to get our vaccine as soon as possible. And that's even with the media stories about potential side effects with some of the particular manufacturers. Narrative Research asked Maritimers about that, their hesitancy and their satisfaction or not with the pace of the government roll-out.

What used to be described as "erring on the side of caution" has become "happening out of an abundance of caution". And the decision in March to have a quasi-bubble was an error based on hope.

When Kenzie Thornhill posted an image of another student wearing a t-shirt promoting rape culture, she was suspended from school and was threatened with a charge of cyberbullying. That has since been overturned, but aren't we missing a teachable moment here?

Even with the increase in cases over the past few weeks, Nova Scotians are faring well when it comes to keeping safe from COVID-19. The willingness of so many people to get tested shows over the weekend shows a tremendous community spirit even with the low case count.

Nova Scotia has done a much more successful job at controlling the spread of COVID 19 than other provinces. What is the proper balance of democratic process and the powers under the State of Emergency when it comes to housing issues?

It will take months, if not years before council gets a report on an independent review of the integrated policing model in Halifax Regional Municipality. Let's give them credit for keeping this conversation going.

Being COVID negative is taking on an entirely different meaning a year into the pandemic. It's not a surprise given the sacrifices and struggles people have been dealing with, but we were warned this might happen.

Some of you may have had several COVID tests already. I just had my second. Full credit to public health staff for making it easy and (relatively) pain free. Too bad the same can't be said for people trying to get their COVID Vaccine.

More than half of the 20 new COVID cases reported by public health over the Easter weekend were outside of HRM. Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health urged us on Friday not to become complacent. A good lesson for all of us.