Women Now

Meet Lyndsay Doyle, a Nova Scotian photographer determined to address gaps of gender inequality in sports coverage. Highlighting the stories of strong female athletes in their element, Lyndsay travelled across the country to use her lens to tell these stories. Lyndsay has published her first book Strong and Free. 

Co-owner of Sugar Moon Farm, Quita Gray works to bring the ‘Great Canadian Experience’ to Nova Scotia all year round. Running a maple farm and restaurant, she shares with us her experience of running a truly local business in rural Nova Scotia and bringing sweet joy to all those who visit. 

Mirna Yazji fled the conflict in Syria in 2016 and began to build a home in Nova Scotia thanks to a private sponsorship. Shortly after her arrival to Canada, she was faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer. This is her story of survival, determination, and community, which led to her opening one of New Glasgow’s most booming restaurants. 

Women Now discusses the important role that sports plays in the lives of young women and girls. Building confidence, strength, and friendship are just a few reasons why Stacy Chesnutt has dedicated her life to ensuring girls across Nova Scotia have the skills they need to reach the finish line. 

It all began when Linda Peers rented out a local church kitchen with the goal of creating a non-dairy probiotic. After experiencing incredible results, she knew her product had to be made available to others. Having recently opened a factory in Dartmouth, Linda now produces the most powerful probiotic on the market. 

Enter the world of slow fashion with Tabitha of Tabitha + Co. Tabitha makes each and every bag in her collection by hand while implementing sustainable practices to ensure the very best product reaches her costumers. Learn more about her journey as she opens up her first storefront during a global pandemic. 

When the original Le Bistro closed, Liz Ingram-Chambers was heartbroken after having managed the restaurant for nine years. When the opportunity came to bring her beloved French cuisine back to Halifax through Le Bistro by Liz, it was one she could not pass up. 

With a passion for the power of storytelling and childhood wonder, Anne Whebby opened up Tattletales, an independent children’s book and toy store in Dartmouth. For 25 years Anne has been working to ensure children throughout our community have access to book and works closely with local schools to reduce barriers.

From dreams of becoming a doctor to becoming the head winemaker at one of Nova Scotia’s premiere vineyards, Gina Haverstock shares with us her unexpected passion for cultivating the perfect glass of wine. 

Meet Halifax’s former Poet Laureate as we dive into her life as an academic, activist, and passionate community member. Find out why El decided to focus her advocacy efforts here in Nova Scotia. 

Growing up in a family of fisherman, Gail Atkinson couldn’t imagine pursuing any other career for herself. Little did she know that one day she would lead Canada’s first all-female fishing boat crew this past lobster season. 

When Maureen Googoo was a young reporter, she was told her dream of opening an Indigenous newspaper would never be a reality. After receiving a master’s degree from Columbia University, she was determined to challenge those that didn’t believe in her. Today, she runs the only independent news website that covers Indigenous news in Atlantic Canada. 

One of Dalhousie University’s first female Chemistry professors, Dr. Mary Anne White has been making a significant impact on scientific advancement since early in her career. Having received one of Canada’s highest honours, the Order of Canada, she shares how she continues to innovate in her field and inspire future generations of scientists.