Laugh about it, shout about it When you've got to choose Every way you look at this you lose. — With thanks and apologies to Paul Simon If elections are no time to discuss important issues, then leaders’ debates are no place to reach meaningful conclusions about political leadership. Which is why, on the Wednesday of last week’s leaders’ debate day, I … [Read More...]
Black News File
1. Campaign signs destroyed Last weekend in Truro, campaign signs went up for provincial Liberal candidate Tamara Tynes Powell. Very early Sunday morning, several … [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 his government would forgive the … [Read More...]
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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 this article: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday, July … [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 1900s, this one involves a whole new kind of destructive extractive industry — open pit gold mines so massive they can be … [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 to prevent Lyme disease. The change to their scope of practice has been made because of the increasing prevalence of the … [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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Truro’s first Black candidate for MLA says she’s undeterred by recent vandalism and hate
After her campaign signs were destroyed and burned on Sunday, Tamara Tynes Powell, the Liberal candidate in the riding of … [Read More...]
Nova Scotia is doing very well on the vaccination front
News 1. Paid sick leave "With the province’s pandemic paid sick leave program expiring this week, a new report says … [Read More...]
Campaign 2021: NDP says it leads on climate change goals, Liberals make big health care promises
NDP leader Gary Burrill is promising an NDP government would do more to tackle climate change than the Liberals have done to … [Read More...]
Report: ‘Urgent need’ for universal, permanent paid sick leave legislation
With the province’s pandemic paid sick leave program expiring this week, a new report says Nova Scotian workers deserve … [Read More...]
2 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, July 27
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by … [Read More...]
Where do Nova Scotia’s political parties stand on proposed changes to the Otter Lake dump?
The Liberals say they wouldn't approve proposed changes to the city dump, while the other parties are vowing to implement new … [Read More...]
Halifax cop who breached code of conduct takes case to supreme court
A Halifax Regional Police officer wants a judge to review a decision that found he breached the code of conduct for cops when … [Read More...]
Women have had enough of being told what to wear
News 1. On the campaign trail This item is written by Jennifer Henderson. No PC “Solutions” for the Environment, say … [Read More...]
1 new case of COVID-19 over 3 days announced in Nova Scotia on Monday, July 26
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Paper Excellence’s very big deal
It is a Very Big Deal. At 10am on Thursday, July 29, at a special virtual meeting, shareholders of Domtar, a giant in the … [Read More...]