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Ain’t nothin’ goin’ on but the rent in Halifax

Morning File, Wednesday, May 1, 2019

May 1, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 14 Comments

News 1. HRP’s new police chief Dan Kinsella, a veteran of the Hamilton, Ontario police force, is the new chief for the Halifax Regional Police, reports Francis Campbell at the Chronicle Herald.  Kinsella has 32 years of experience with the Hamilton Police Service and is now its deputy chief of operations. In a statement, Kinsella […]

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Inez Rudderham: The face of the healthcare crisis in Nova Scotia

Morning File, Friday, April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 5 Comments

I’m Suzanne Rent  and I’m filling in for Tim this morning. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Basic income Erica Butler chatted with Evelyn Forget who wrote Basic Income for Canadians. Forget will one of several speakers be at the Basic Income: The Evidence Speaks conference at the Halifax Central Library tomorrow. […]

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Here’s a tip: Don’t take your staff’s gratuities

Morning File, Friday, April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 6 Comments

I’m  Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim today. You can follow me on  Twitter @Suzanne_Rent. News 1. Two women could be in running for police chief job Halifax will likely get a new police chief in May and rumour has it there are two women in the running for the job, reports Francis […]

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Making the right choice in addressing period poverty

Morning File, Friday, April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 3 Comments

I’m Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim today. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Dartmouth pharmacies make right choice in addressing period poverty Today, Highfield Park Pharmachoice in Dartmouth will start giving away feminine hygiene products to their customers in need. The pharmacy made the announcement on their Facebook page […]

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Get out into the country, city slickers!

Morning File, Tuesday, March 26, 2019

March 26, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 6 Comments

I’m Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim today. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Budget day in Nova Scotia It’s budget day in Nova Scotia and as expected healthcare will be one of the key spending areas. In an interview with Keith Doucette from Canadian Press, Finance Minister Karen Casey […]

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Science will determine just how much you people are pissing off your bartenders

Morning File, Tuesday, March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 3 Comments

I’m Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim this morning. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Here’s a tip: Be nice to your servers and bartenders Oh, how I can relate to this story. Vanessa Myers, a psychology graduate student at Saint Mary’s University, is researching how customer interactions affect the […]

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Pedestrian safety: Drivers need to do better

Morning File, Tuesday, February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 11 Comments

Hi, I’m Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim this morning. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Cogswell plan needs more input, group says Council will vote today on design plans for the Cogswell Interchange, reports Francis Campbell at The Chronicle Herald. The plan includes commercial and residential space, green and […]

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Feds invest in Sable Island cleanup

Morning File, Tuesday, February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 4 Comments

News 1. Quadriga Halifax Examiner contributor Andrew D. Wright took a deep dive into the corporate history of the Quadriga cryptocurrency exchange, and found much of it was based on false promises and lies. Click here to read “Quadriga’s Magic Ride: A journey into a labyrinth of money and lies.” This article is for subscribers. Click […]

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Horse community rallies to find stolen animal in Nova Scotia

Morning File, Tuesday, February 5, 2019

February 5, 2019 By Suzanne Rent 7 Comments

I’m Suzanne Rent, a freelance writer in Halifax. I’m filling in for Tim this morning. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Derogatory comments ignited brawl, St. FX says Global News reports a brawl between hockey teams from Acadia University and St. FX on Saturday night started after a derogatory comment about a survivor […]

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This Morning File doesn’t concentrate enough on the afternoon. Also: Zombies

Morning File, Monday, August 27, 2018

August 27, 2018 By Suzanne Rent 1 Comment

Hi, I’m Suzanne Rent, a freelance writer in Halifax, and I’m filling in for Tim today. This is my first Morning File. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent. News 1. Burnside prisoners protest The Halifax Examiner is covering the prisoner protest at the Burnside jail: • The statement released by the prisoners can be […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Alex Cooke, Canadian Immigration Museum, David Ebert, Fortress Louisbourg, George Dixon, Gord Henderson, living wage, Paul Wozney, Pier 21, Sherry Borden Colley, Suzanne Rent, Taryn Grant

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The Tideline, with Tara Thorne

Keonté Beals. Photo: Keke Beatz

Episode #21 of The Tideline, with Tara Thorne is published.

The young R&B artist Keonté Beals — Tara’s former NSCC student, by the way — started out singing in church in North Preston and performing popular covers before digging into who he is an artist. On his debut album KING, he sings about love, loyalty, and authenticity. He zooms in for a chat about its creation, his children’s book, and how not even a pandemic can keep him down.

This episode is available today only for premium subscribers; to become a premium subscriber, click here, and join the select group of arts and entertainment supporters for just $5/month.

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Uncover: Dead Wrong

In 1995, Brenda Way was brutally murdered behind a Dartmouth apartment building. In 1999, Glen Assoun was found guilty of the murder. He served 17 years in prison, but steadfastly maintained his innocence. In 2019, Glen Assoun was fully exonerated.

Halifax Examiner founder and investigative journalist Tim Bousquet has followed the story of Glen Assoun's wrongful conviction for over five years. Now, Bousquet tells that story as host of Season 7 of the CBC podcast series Uncover: Dead Wrong.

Click here to go to listen to the podcast, or search for CBC Uncover on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast aggregator.

About the Halifax Examiner

Examiner folk The Halifax Examiner was founded by investigative reporter Tim Bousquet, and now includes a growing collection of writers, contributors, and staff. Left to right: Joan Baxter, Stephen Kimber, Linda Pannozzo, Erica Butler, Jennifer Henderson, Iris the Amazing, Tim Bousquet, Evelyn C. White, El Jones, Philip Moscovitch More about the Examiner.

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