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 […]
Making the right choice in addressing period poverty
Morning File, Friday, April 5, 2019
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 […]
Get out into the country, city slickers!
Morning File, Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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 […]
Science will determine just how much you people are pissing off your bartenders
Morning File, Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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 […]
Pedestrian safety: Drivers need to do better
Morning File, Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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 […]
Feds invest in Sable Island cleanup
Morning File, Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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 […]
Horse community rallies to find stolen animal in Nova Scotia
Morning File, Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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 […]
This Morning File doesn’t concentrate enough on the afternoon. Also: Zombies
Morning File, Monday, August 27, 2018
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 […]