The Halifax Regional Police officer who tased a man on Quinpool Road in 2019 said she felt she had no choice but to arrest him, and she was worried he was going to use a pen as a weapon. Const. Nicole Green testified during the second day of her Nova Scotia Police Review Board hearing on Thursday, telling the board why she made the decision to arrest Clinton Fraser following … [Read More...]
Emera has record profits, but wants more from ratepayers to move off coal
The Annual General Meeting of Emera Inc. — a company that grew out of Nova Scotia Power and has become a multinational business with $34 billion in assets and 7,000 … [Read More...]
Sowing seeds of sustainability in Nova Scotia
More Canadians are trying to grow their own vegetables and fruit amid escalating food costs, but very few likely think much about the origins of the seeds they’re … [Read More...]
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Feeding the discussion on breastfeeding and infant formula
News 1. Emotional testimony about RCMP mistakes during the mass murders Tim Bousquet is live tweeting the Mass Casualty Commission today — you can follow along here — and he has this article about the testimony from Staff Sergeant Bruce … [Read More...]
“I have to live with that, and I’ve lived with that for two-plus years”: emotional testimony about RCMP mistakes during the mass murders
At 7:27am on April 19, 2020, the RCMP obtained the above photo of the fake police car driven by the man in the midst of a killing spree. Three RCMP officers — unnamed officers in the RCMP's Colchester and East Hants detachments, and Cst. Ian Fahie … [Read More...]
‘Next thing I know I’m getting tased:’ Nova Scotia Police Review Board hearing into 2019 arrest on Quinpool Road underway
A man who was tased on a busy city street more than two years ago said Wednesday he didn't know why he was being arrested. Clinton Fraser believed he'd done nothing wrong on Dec. 4, 2019, he told a hearing of the Nova Scotia Police Review Board in … [Read More...]
Halifax committee recommends in favour of plan to move, restore, and add to historic Elmwood
An historic Halifax building will move four metres over and one metre up if a developer's plans are approved. The Elmwood, … [Read More...]
Retired Judge Corrine Sparks receives honorary degree from Mount Saint Vincent University
Last Thursday, retired Judge Corrine “Connie” Sparks was presented with an honorary degree from Mount Saint Vincent … [Read More...]
Victims’ families: ‘trauma informed’ inquiry has ‘further traumatized’ us
Family members of the victims of the mass murders of April 18/19, 2020 have instructed their lawyers to boycott the next four … [Read More...]
Public importance of private woodlots
News 1. Public importance of private woodlots This item was written by Ethan Lycan-Lang. There's been a lot of … [Read More...]
Nova Scotia Crowns push ahead with 2023 jury trial for Randy Riley
The Crown is refusing Randy Riley's request for a trial by judge alone, pushing ahead with a jury trial in September 2023 — … [Read More...]
John Risley jumps on the “green” hydrogen subsidy bandwagon
News 1. Mass Casualty Commission "The clock is ticking," writes Stephen Kimber. "There are just 116 weekdays between … [Read More...]
The clock is ticking down on the mass casualty commission
Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Inquiry commissioners (MCC) (d) direct the Commissioners to submit, in both official languages, an … [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 sections in … [Read More...]
Last week tied the record for weekly COVID deaths in Nova Scotia
News 1. COVID Twenty-four people died from COVID-19 in Nova Scotia last week (May 10-16) — that ties for the highest … [Read More...]
National study to assess pandemic’s health impacts, potential long-term effects of COVID-19
About 8,000 blood test kits and surveys are being mailed to Nova Scotia households as part of a national study to assess the … [Read More...]
NSTU president concerned about conflict as province announces end to mask mandate in schools
The head of the union representing the province’s teachers says while members appear evenly split over the removal of … [Read More...]
Royal flush: the monarchy’s role in reconciliation and Canada today
News 1. Halifax CAO Jacques Dubé to resign Halifax's highest paid employee will be stepping down at year's end. As … [Read More...]
Dartmouth man charged with wilful promotion of hatred
Mark Andrew Kozlowski of Dartmouth is facing criminal charges of wilful promotion of hatred. The charges stem from a … [Read More...]
“Representation matters”: Vince Williams talks about the inaugural CFL Officiating Academy training camp
This past weekend in Toronto, the CFL held its training camp for the upcoming 2022 season for league officials who referee … [Read More...]
Developer wants to clear trees early at fast-tracked Dartmouth development sites
Clayton Developments has applied to "enable early tree removal and earthworks" at two of its special planning areas in … [Read More...]
Property owner applies to infill Halifax Harbour at Dartmouth Cove
The federal government is seeking public feedback on a proposal to infill the Halifax Harbour at Dartmouth Cove, and the … [Read More...]
Halifax chief administrative officer Jacques Dubé resigns
Halifax's chief administrative officer is resigning. Jacques Dubé will leave the role at the end of 2022, the municipality … [Read More...]
Pastel QAnon: How extremist groups recruit women
News 1. RCMP Chief Supt. Chris Leather is being investigated Jennifer Henderson continues to pore over the documents … [Read More...]
Union leader pleads for better wages for paramedics
Nova Scotia’s paramedics are struggling under an overwhelmed system, recruitment and retention challenges are significant, … [Read More...]
Halifax council round-up: Reprieve for Rankin, development study next to Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes, and more
Former Halifax councillor Reg Rankin will keep his publicly-funded salary for at least six more months. Regional council … [Read More...]