On one hand, it’s a very appealing offer in challenging economic times. Who wouldn’t want to earn some extra money renting out space in their own home if they could? But when it impacts your neighbours, that’s when it becomes a much bigger issue. This week, Halifax Regional Municipality introduced new rules around <a href="https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/news/residents-speak-out-short-term-rental-regulations-approved-in-halifax-regional-municipality-100827083/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">short-term rentals</a> that go into effect in September. Bill Stewart is involved with a group called Neighbours Speak Up. He describes why they’ve been fighting for these rules since 2019 and how it impacts quality of life and the affordability crisis.

Keonté Beals: What it means to be a king

It's not always easy to get the story behind the story. Journalism is about the Five W's that report the facts but to Sheldon, context is key. It's not just how, but how come. In this show, he talks to the people behind the headlines to find out why we should care. And in the digital age, nothing tells a story better than the voice of the person involved, or the people who can look at it critically and speak about it. We hope to tell the stories that can help us understand not just why something happened, but why it matters.