
Andrew Lam
Reporter/Associate Producer
Andrew Lam (they/she) is a Chinese-Canadian and trans reporter for CBC Nova Scotia. They are interested in 2SLGBTQIA+, labour and data-driven stories. Andrew also has a professional background in data analytics and visualization.
Latest from Andrew Lam
N.S. experts say election promises on housing need less ambiguity, more consultation
Experts in Nova Scotia have mixed reviews on the different federal parties' election housing promises. They say there's ambiguity around parties' definitions of affordability and challenges with having the construction work force needed to fulfil election promises.
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Some 2SLGBTQ+ people in N.S. on edge as hateful rhetoric rises at home and abroad
The province has been hit with a recent spate of vandalism targeting 2SLGBTQ+ businesses and people, with one advocate saying these types of actions are being influenced by the U.S. president.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

What experts say Nova Scotia can do to preserve our stock of affordable rental housing
A recent CBC News analysis found that Nova Scotia is rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

N.S. rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments, while cost soars for new ones
Some of Nova Scotia's most affordable rental housing is quickly becoming less so, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation data analyzed by CBC News. At the same time, the newest rental housing may be too expensive for many people.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

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Japanese art of flower arrangement on display at Sackville Public Library
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. A Halifax teacher of the art form and her students put on an exhibit at the Sackville Public Library.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

N.S. wages grew faster than inflation for the 2nd consecutive year, but remain lowest in Canada
A CBC analysis of Statistics Canada data shows that the median Nova Scotia wage rose 1.8% in 2024 — the second consecutive year wages outpaced inflation. But, inequality remains with wages being the lowest in Canada.
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Large landlord reports biggest operating income increase for Halifax apartments in last 5 years
Halifax-based landlord Killam Apartment REIT has released its 2024 year-end financial results. The company reported its largest net operating income increase for its Halifax apartments in the last five years.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

We tracked N.S. power outages in 2024. There were unplanned outages nearly every day
There were more than than 4,700 outages across the province last year.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

Uncertainty around U.S. tariffs causing chaos, forcing N.S. businesses to adapt
While U.S. President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of sweeping tariffs on imported Canadian goods, Nova Scotia businesses are still facing uncertainty and the ramifications that come with that.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

Student nursing conference in Halifax aims to help make health care more inclusive
The Canadian Nursing Students' Association is holding its annual conference in Halifax. The conference is centred on the topic of how to make health care more inclusive and equitable.
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