With only two weeks left before kids head back to school, the province announced on Wednesday its “return to normal” plan for back to class. The Department of Education is not requiring that students, teachers, or staff wear masks, and it will be up to the students if they want to wear a mask […]
Dalhousie professor hopes symposium encourages Black students to consider studying STEM
Dr. Afua Cooper, a professor of Black Studies at Dalhousie University, says she hopes a symposium at Dalhousie this week will inspire Black students to consider science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for their post-secondary studies. Cooper serves as the lead for A Black People’s History of Canada Project, which is hosting the symposium titled Past/Future: […]
Schools across Nova Scotia to celebrate Black Excellence Day on Friday
On Friday, public schools across Nova Scotia will take part in Black Excellence Day to celebrate the stories, art, and innovations of Black people and their communities. “Students and staff in Nova Scotia’s public schools as well as supporters are invited to wear black t-shirts to celebrate and stand in unity in support of the […]
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Morning File, Tuesday, May 31, 2022
News 1. Residents: Dartmouth Cove shouldn’t be turned into a “dump” Earlier this month, Zane Woodford reported on an application from 4197847 Nova Scotia Ltd. and owner Bruce Wood to use a piece of property off the shore of Dartmouth — a water lot in Halifax Harbour — as a dumping ground for rock from […]
Retired Judge Corrine Sparks receives honorary degree from Mount Saint Vincent University
Last Thursday, retired Judge Corrine “Connie” Sparks was presented with an honorary degree from Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) during its Spring 2022 convocation. Sparks, who is from the Black community of Lake Loon/Cherry Brook, graduated from MSVU in 1974 with a bachelor of arts in economics. She was the only woman of African descent in […]
NSTU president concerned about conflict as province announces end to mask mandate in schools
The head of the union representing the province’s teachers says while members appear evenly split over the removal of mandatory masking in schools, there are concerns teachers will bear the brunt of family’s frustrations over the province’s decision. “You can strongly recommend (masking), but as soon as you remove the word mandatory, I think we’re […]
“Representation matters”: Vince Williams talks about the inaugural CFL Officiating Academy training camp
This past weekend in Toronto, the CFL held its training camp for the upcoming 2022 season for league officials who referee CFL games. It was also the first training camp attended by participants of the inaugural CFL’s Officiating Academy, which was announced earlier this month. Vince Williams of Halifax and Anthony Williams from Dartmouth are […]
Black Youth Development Mentorship Program gets word out to high school students
A mentorship program aimed at getting more young Black people employed in the provincial government is entering its second year this summer. The Black Youth Development Mentorship Program (BYDMP) gives students in grades 11 and 12 full-time summer employment within various departments of the provincial government. Each student is paired with a mentor of African […]
Dartmouth junior high students create project to raise awareness about sexual violence
A group of Grade 9 students at Bicentennial School in Dartmouth are wrapping up the school year having learned more about sexual violence, assault, and harassment with a project they created in their class. In October, the students, including Athena Woodford, Meredith Gall, and Neil Rissesco, were talking in an informal online class group chat […]
New report finds poverty, systemic racism and discrimination “most urgent threats” to well-being of NS children, youth
A new report on the well-being of Nova Scotia’s children and youth has found that while many are doing well, far too many are being left behind. The ‘One Chance to be a Child’ report was released Tuesday. Described as the first “comprehensive snapshot” of child and youth well-being in the province, the data profile […]
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