When Indigenous people protesting the Muskrat Fall hydro project broke through the gate and occupied the site, reporter Justin Brake followed them in. His interviews and Facebook Live reports were picked up by national media and informed political debate over the hydro project. But Brake now faces civil and criminal charges for trespassing. We talk […]
Examineradio 150: Carrie Dawson on academic freedom
Dalhousie prof Carrie Dawson explains academic freedom and why you should care about it. Plus, we talk about sexual harassment in the restaurant industry and why the EMCAs pulled a nomination for Indigenous Artist of the Year. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio 149: Linda Pannozzo on the Northern Pulp mill
This week, journalist Linda Pannozzo discusses her latest investigation into the Northern Pulp mill. Plus, we discuss the convention centre, racism reports at schools and Abdoul Abdi. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio, episode #148: Farewell, Marieke Walsh
Tim talks with Global News political reporter Marieke Walsh, who’s leaving Halifax for a new job with iPolitics in Toronto. And we discuss federal money for local news, councillor complaints, and drinking on Argyle Street. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio, episode #147: Who cares about unions?
For this week’s episode we reached out to Joan Jessome, the president of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union from 1999 to 2016. Jessome has been involved in many labour disputes with the province over the years, so we wanted to talk strategy as the Nova Scotia Teachers Union battles the province over […]
Examineradio, episode #143: ‘Tears and standup comedy’ for Willow Tree Tower
Maybe you’re for the latest version of the Willow Tree development; maybe you’re not. Well, a lot has happened regarding this proposal for the corner of Robie Street and Quinpool Road, so we brought in reporters Jayde Tynes and Jacob Boon to walk us through it. Check out Erica Butler’s piece from earlier this week for more […]
Examineradio, episode #142: The Auditor General
In November, Auditor General Michael Pickup was accused of overstepping his authority. His report chastised the province for doing a “poor” job of communicating its strategies on doctor recruitment and primary health care. In turn, the premier chastised the auditor general, saying Pickup should run for elected office if he wanted to criticize policy matters. It […]
Examineradio, episode #141: The Power Edition
Reporter Jennifer Henderson explains why Nova Scotia Power and Emera are facing questions about conflicts of interest. Plus, we talk about Lucasville and Hammonds Plains, flags at crosswalks, and a former firefighter’s allegations of systemic gender discrimination. And here’s that Fifth Estate investigation we mention in the show. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via […]
Examineradio, episode #140: Which wine goes with this spliff?
On Thursday we learned the NSLC will have a monopoly on weed sales when cannabis is legalized next year. The province also said people will be allowed to have up to 30 grams for personal use and grow up to four plants per household. The legal age is set at 19. We reached out […]
Examineradio, episode #139: CFL in Halifax? Hail Mary!
This episode is really about the city you want vs. the city you need. Take professional sports. There’s been some talk about a group of investors bringing a CFL franchise to Halifax. Some people are excited about this. Tim is not one of them. Still, we wanted some perspective. We reached out to Moshe Lander, […]