September 14, 2021 Dear Minister MacFarlane, Thank you for agreeing to serve Nova Scotians as Minister of Community Services… Governing is about people… You have been chosen for Cabinet because of your track record and capabilities as a problem solver, as a “solutionist,” as someone who gets things done and is not deterred by complexity… As Minister of Community … [Read More...]
Black mother accuses Halifax police of racial bias after her child was bitten by a neighbour’s dog
A Black mother is accusing Halifax Regional Police of racial bias in the mishandling of a case involving her 12-year-old daughter Taizanah’zian, who was bitten by a … [Read More...]
Weekend File
Worried you might have missed some articles this week? Jump to the day to check: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday And a reminder: we're … [Read More...]
Recent articles
Nova Scotia keeps building ugly bridges
News 1. Evicted "Following an abrupt end to hotel stays for unhoused residents, the group of volunteers supporting people living in a municipal park is calling on the municipality to publicly declare a moratorium on tent and shelter evictions … [Read More...]
Cyclesmith implements living wage policy
Cyclesmith, a bicycle sales and repair shop on Agricola Street in Halifax, announced on Thursday afternoon it now has a living wage policy for its staff. Owner Andrew Feenstra spoke with the Halifax Examiner on Thursday evening, a few hours after … [Read More...]
FIN International film festival gives voice to marginalized groups
Media outlets throughout the nation have now reported on Premier Tim Houston's stupefying appointment of a septuagenarian white male as Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and overseer of the province’s Diversity and Anti-Racism Initiatives. … [Read More...]
Volunteers call for moratorium on Halifax tent, shelter evictions after residents lose hotel rooms
Following an abrupt end to hotel stays for unhoused residents, the group of volunteers supporting people living in a … [Read More...]
34 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Thursday, September 16
Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova … [Read More...]
Halifax Convention Centre deficit grows again
The convention centre's COVID-19 deficit is getting deeper. In year-end financial statements released on Thursday, Events … [Read More...]
Standing up against street harassment
News 1. Surgeries postponed; health care crisis deepens Jennifer Henderson reports on the depressing state of health … [Read More...]
Brandon Rolle speaks about impact of Race and Culture Assessments
Last month, Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyer Brandon Rolle spoke at a news conference about his role in a landmark decision by … [Read More...]
Surgeries postponed; health care crisis deepens
Elective or non-urgent surgeries are being postponed at hospitals in the Halifax area (Central Zone) and across northern Nova … [Read More...]
Audit finds Halifax Fire’s building inspection program doesn’t pass the test
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency's inspection program doesn't hold up to scrutiny, and according to the city's auditor … [Read More...]
6 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, September 15
Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova … [Read More...]
Where’s the honour at the Valley farm stands?
News 1. Phase 5 delayed The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue … [Read More...]
Halifax council approves Cogswell contract, boot bylaw, discusses campaign finance breaches
The Cogswell interchange's days are numbered after a regional council vote on Tuesday. The process to tear down the aging … [Read More...]
New road design guidelines for Halifax pass first reading despite concerns they’re still too wide and too fast
Agreeing they were better than the status quo, Halifax regional councillors voted in favour of a set of new road design … [Read More...]
Nova Scotia’s full reopening postponed to October 4
With files from Jennifer Henderson and Joan Baxter. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccine … [Read More...]
A Halifax native is the New York Times’ lead reporter in Afghanistan
1. 73 Yesterday, Nova Scotia announced 73 new cases of COVID-19 over three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The … [Read More...]
73 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days announced in Nova Scotia on Monday, September 14
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by … [Read More...]
Black News File
1. Music Nova Scotia announces 2021 award nominees Music Nova Scotia announced the nominees for its 2021 award … [Read More...]
Are you doomscrolling?
News 1. The RCMP’s ‘no apology’ speaks louder than words Last week, the RCMP in Nova Scotia said it wouldn't … [Read More...]
The RCMP’s ‘no apology’ speaks louder than words
So, on the one hand, the RCMP “acknowledges the disproportionate harm that street checks have caused to marginalized … [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...]
Cogswell redevelopment expected to start in January as contract heads to Halifax regional council
After years of delays, the crumbling concrete overpasses of the Cogswell Interchange are now expected to fall this … [Read More...]
Keeping vigil for peace
News 1. Environment minister: Atlantic Gold expansion needs further review before approval Yesterday, Jennifer … [Read More...]