Some of us spent the pandemic baking or spending too much time in front of our screens. But for this mother of four, it was a time to use that time to write her first children's book. Here's my conversation with Melissa Marie Keeping.

Good intentions don't always bring good outcomes. The story of a rescue dog with a history of aggression brings up the need for better assessments for mental health in Nova Scotia. Certified dog trainer Tristan Flynn weighs in with his thoughts.

The parents of missing 3-year old Dylan Ehler of Truro were in court recently trying to shut down social media posts making horrendous accusations against them. Privacy Lawyer David Fraser of McInnes Cooper discusses the intersection of speculation and defamation on the internet.

South Shore St. Margaret's MP Bernadette Jordan is offering more clarity on what will happen with the Moderate Livelihood Fishery this spring. But there are still challenges ahead for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Liberal government and indigenous and commercial fishers.

Researchers at Dalhousie University are using Artificial Intelligence to analyze millions of tweets to identify trends that could help inform public health policy. Dr. Rita Orji describes how they can predict where people are emotionally based on what they say on their social media platforms.

Associate Professor Robert Huish says public shaming has been a part of the pandemics throughout human history. But he says the people who are being targeted by the stigma has changed over the last year, especially in the Maritimes.

Tareq Hadhad and his Antigonish-based Company Peace By Chocolate are a Canadian success story. But even the new COVID-19 restrictions, he's still grateful in spite of a delay in the official opening of their Queen's Marque location on Lower Water Street in Halifax.

The Integrated Mobility Plan puts pedestrians first in HRM. Halifax West Armdale Councillor Shawn Cleary discusses pedestrian crossings and photo radar and how these policies can make the streets safer.

After using his pen to take aim at politicians over the years, Michael de Adder now has to decide how to approach drawing a new Premier and his cabinet. Does he give him a bit of a break before he comes out swinging?

He's been drawing editorial cartoons for more than a quarter century and it's a new challenge with a new premier. So what direction will Bruce MacKinnon take when he takes on Premier Iain Rankin?