Katie Ingram has been a Halifax-based journalist for more than 15 years. Below is a selection of her published works in both print and radio outlets.
Print and Magazine
Jordan-born Palestinian hip-hop artist channels survivor’s guilt through music – My Halifax Experience
For Halifax-based musician BASYL, his art isn’t just about art. For My Halifax Experience, Ingram interviewed the hip-hop artist about his craft, and how the War in Gaza is influencing it.
Histories Held Hostage – The Coast
Nova Scotia’s sealed adoption records kept Linda Emberley in an emotional limbo—until the province released details of her past to someone else.
A Special Delivery – Maclean’s
In 2018, a stack of wartime letters were reunited with the writer’s family, but their journey home started with a Salvation Army donation boss, and a chance visit to Halifax’s Pier 21.
Lost At Sea – The Coast
Many filmmakers will do just about anything to make their movies seems authentic, but the cast and crew The Disappeared didn’t just simulate an experience, they were part of it. Ingram interviewed crew members Christopher Porter and Bill Flower as part of The Coast’s coverage of the Atlantic Film Festival in 2012.
Crystal Clear – Halifax Magazine
For many people art is often regulated to more of a hobby than a potential career or business, as the need for more stable employment rises. Adam Findley was one of these people until a chance meeting led to an apprenticeship with Nova Scotian Crystal, which at the time was Canada’s only hand blown, hand cut crystal maker.
History Repeating – Unravel Halifax
In the wake of Nova Scotia’s housing crisis and recession, Ingram looked at how Halifax used to treat the poor and unhoused for Unravel Halifax’s The Backstory column.
What Should Women Really Wear to Work? – Harper’s Bazaar
Office dress codes are becoming more relaxed and open. In September 2016, Ingram took a look at women’s office wear and how it’s changing for Harper’s Bazaar.
Diagnosing the Avengers Injuries – The Week
Superheroes never seem to be seriously injured—unless the plot calls for it. In this piece, Ingram chatted with two medical professionals about what injuries superheroes would face if they were everyday people.
Radio/Audio
Turning the Economic Tide in Queens County – Information Morning NS, CBC Radio
This 2012 piece was done in response to the area’s economic instability during the potential (and eventual) closure of the Bowater-Mersey (Resolute Forest Products) paper mill in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia. Ingram spoke to three young Queens County entrepreneurs about their businesses and why they decided to stay in the small community.
Santa Claus in the 21st Century – The Radio Room, CKDU Radio
Santa has been delivering toys to children for years, but how have things changed for Kris Kringle? This was part of the Radio workshop at the University of King’s College that aired in 2010.
Ivan Higgins on his Art – Close to Home, CBC Radio
Ivan is from Liverpool, Nova Scotia. While his main job is owning and operating the local garden centre, he also makes these rather unique concrete statues. Ingram was given a tour of his ‘statue garden’ in April 2011, and documented the tour for CBC Radio’s Close to Home program.
George Zwaggstra and Pier 21 – Close to Home, CBC Radio
George is a tour guide at Pier 21. He also came through the Pier when it was a working immigration shed on April 27th, 1951. In 2011, right before his 60th anniversary in Canada, Ingram spoke to Zwaggstra for CBC Radio’s Close to Home program.
