News 1. Party leaders debate economic policy Jennifer Henderson reports on yesterday's leaders' debate hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Not surprisingly, the focus was economic issues, although health care and mental health care (why are we still making this distinction?) figured in the debate as well. Henderson writes: So which party should you trust to … [Read More...]
Party leaders spar on economic policies
“Health care has been neglected for eight years under the Liberals,” Progressive Conservative leader Tim Houston told a Halifax Chamber of Commerce audience … [Read More...]
Province starts online resource for COVID long-haulers
A new online resource has been launched to help Nova Scotians suffering with lingering COVID-19 symptoms long after they’re no longer infectious. In a media … [Read More...]
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2 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, August 4
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova Scotia … [Read More...]
Enough talk on the environment
News 1. From the campaign trail: Liberals unveil environment platform Jennifer Henderson continues her coverage of the 2021 provincial election trail this morning with her report on what the parties were up to on Tuesday. The big news from … [Read More...]
Liberals roll out environmental platform
Liberal leader Iain Rankin yesterday introduced a plan to protect the environment worth an estimated $173 million over four years. Some of the measures have been previously announced. Others — such as committing $15 million dollars for provincial … [Read More...]
6 new cases of COVID-19 over 4 days announced in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, August 3
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by … [Read More...]
Making WAVES for women on the Eastern Shore
News We have a packed Morning File today. And Tim Bousquet is back! Oh, remember our housing reporting message line … [Read More...]
On the issues: the three major parties answer our questions
A week ago, the Halifax Examiner published questions we received from readers requesting comment or commitments from the … [Read More...]
Breaking the cycle of bad behaviour on the roads
When Sarah Manchon gets on her bike to ride home from work, she can predict where she's likely to have drivers yell at her — … [Read More...]
Going to the candidates’ debate
Laugh about it, shout about it When you've got to choose Every way you look at this you lose. — With thanks and … [Read More...]
Black News File
1. Campaign signs destroyed Last weekend in Truro, campaign signs went up for provincial Liberal candidate Tamara Tynes … [Read More...]
Liberals unveil plans for affordable housing, anti-racism, and inclusion
On Friday, Liberal leader Iain Rankin unveiled his party's housing and anti-racism initiatives. If re-elected, Rankin said … [Read More...]
Weekend File
Welcome to Weekend File, where you’ll find links to all the articles you might have missed last week. Jump to … [Read More...]
The Examiner quizzed the four main political parties on gold mining issues. Here are their responses.
Nova Scotia is experiencing a 21st century gold rush. Unlike the three previous gold rushes in the province in the 1800s and … [Read More...]
Pharmacists’ scope of practice to include checking tick bites, prescribing antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease
Starting on Sunday, pharmacists in Nova Scotia will be authorized to check for ticks, tick bites, and prescribe an antibiotic … [Read More...]
Educators for Social Justice NS wants election candidates to implement recommendations to eliminate child poverty
A group of educators advocating for “greater social justice” in schools and communities is calling on Nova Scotia’s political … [Read More...]
NS Supreme Court justice dismisses Owls Head review, says citizens should take it to the ballot box
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court justice has dismissed citizens' request for a judicial review of the delisting and potential sale … [Read More...]
Does customer feedback really matter? Survey says …
News 1. Evelyn C. White on Emancipation Day A famous photo taken moments after the assassination of Reverend Martin … [Read More...]
Halifax committee recommends heritage registration for Camp Hill Cemetery
With a near perfect score, the city's Heritage Advisory Committee is recommending regional council designate the Camp Hill … [Read More...]
Sunday is Emancipation Day; I’ll be celebrating with Corey Wright’s watermelon mango ale and pointing to freedom
Juneteenth. Emancipation Day. Standouts among the works that chronicle efforts to commemorate the official end of slavery in … [Read More...]
1 new case of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Thursday, July 29
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by … [Read More...]
The transparent past and the political future
News 1. N.S. party leaders' first debate: environment, diversity, inclusion are main topics If you missed it, and … [Read More...]
Health care, the environment, diversity, and inclusion main topics at first leaders’ debate
In case you missed it, here’s a recap of the 90-minute debate with leaders of Nova Scotia’s three main political parties … [Read More...]
Mother-daughter duo’s passion for anti-racism inspired creation of information sessions for seniors
A series of virtual information sessions for seniors, hosted by professionals from Nova Scotia’s Black community, was … [Read More...]
ZERO new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia for Wednesday, July 28
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