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A fishing boat with a green hull sits in a body of water not far from land. In the background is a rocky beach, grassy hill, and a white house.

Labour

Loss of 6 crew on scallop boat off Digby caused by insufficient crew training, says Transportation Safety Board

by Yvette d'Entremont March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

TSB described commercial fishing as one of the most hazardous occupations in the country.

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A Black man wearing a baseball cap, vest, hoodie, and grey pants speaks from a megaphone at a rally in an outdoors town square. The day is sunny and a group of people are standing on the cobble stone pathways. There are banners hanging from the lamposts.

Black Nova Scotia

Halifax mayor speaks at third rally for Black HRM workers who allege racial discrimination

by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

A rainbow appears to come out of the roof of a two-storey brick building.

Commentary

What Michelin wants, Michelin gets… always

by Stephen Kimber March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Morning File

Michelin receives $105.6 million public subsidy

by Tim Bousquet March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

The outside of a building that has lots of windows and rust-red and grey siding. A bit of dirty snow is on the sidewalk out front and a few pedestrians walk by. The sign on the building says Cyclesmith, Bicycle Sales and Service. Hovering behind the building is a construction crane.

Labour, Women

Former employees of Cyclesmith allege sexist treatment, unpaid training

by Suzanne Rent March 3, 2023March 10, 2023

A Black man bundled up in a winter coat, hat, and gloves stands outside in a storm in a downtown area. The snow drifts over the cobble stone walking area. Behind him is a white woman also dress in winter clothing who is holding a handmade sign that says "equitable pay nurses deserve today."

City Hall

Black HRM workers rally again after no changes made from meetings with management

by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter February 27, 2023March 7, 2023

A white woman with red hair pulled back in a ponytail and wearing a green and white plaid shirt sits in front of a computer with a large monitor. On her desk is a printer, speakers, and a small clock.

Morning File

The back-to-the-office battle continues

by Suzanne Rent February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

A woman wearing a grey dress places her hand on the wrist of an older seated man in a beige knit sweater sitting on a bench clutching a bright yellow stress ball.

Health, Labour, Province House

Union leaders ‘strongly advocating’ for province to spend more on long-term care

by Yvette d'Entremont February 15, 2023February 22, 2023

A Black man in a dark suit stands at a podium in front of a room of people seated in chairs. At the front of the room, next to the man at the podium, is another table of people. On the wall at the front of the room is a video screen while a tripod with a camera sits in a row in the middle of the chairs.

Black Nova Scotia, Labour, Racism

‘Going through hell:’ Black HRM worker speaks at panel on equity, inclusion in workplace

by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter February 8, 2023February 15, 2023

Morning File

Over the last 31 years, entire industries have collapsed, but profits for the privatized Nova Scotia Power remain protected from the realities of a changing world

by Tim Bousquet February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

A collage of various housing options in HRM, including co-ops, apartment buildings, shelters, and tents

PRICED OUT is the Examiner’s investigative reporting project focused on the housing crisis.

You can learn about the project, including how we’re asking readers to direct our reporting, our published articles, and what we’re working on, on the PRICED OUT homepage.

Nine images illustrating the locations, maps, and memorials of the mass shootings

2020 MASS MURDERS

All of the Halifax Examiner’s reporting on the mass murders of April 18/19, 2020, and recent articles on the Mass Casualty Commission and newly-released documents.

Updated regularly.

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, and served 17 years in prison while maintaining his innocence. In 2019, he was fully exonerated.

Halifax Examiner’s Tim Bousquet tells Assoun’s story on the CBC podcast series Uncover: Dead Wrong. Click here to listen to the podcast.

Category: Labour

Loss of 6 crew on scallop boat off Digby caused by insufficient crew training, says Transportation Safety Board

Halifax mayor speaks at third rally for Black HRM workers who allege racial discrimination

What Michelin wants, Michelin gets… always

Michelin receives $105.6 million public subsidy

Former employees of Cyclesmith allege sexist treatment, unpaid training

Black HRM workers rally again after no changes made from meetings with management

The back-to-the-office battle continues

Union leaders ‘strongly advocating’ for province to spend more on long-term care

‘Going through hell:’ Black HRM worker speaks at panel on equity, inclusion in workplace

Over the last 31 years, entire industries have collapsed, but profits for the privatized Nova Scotia Power remain protected from the realities of a changing world

Poverty and financial literacy: you can’t budget if you don’t have the money

Council looks for options to include new Bedford library with ferry station

Loss of 6 crew on scallop boat off Digby caused by insufficient crew training, says Transportation Safety Board

Province hikes Nova Scotia Power’s potential maximum fine to $25 million

President of NSTU calls for more staffing, provincial strategy to address violence in schools