This article was written by Ethan Lycan-Lang and Leslie Amminson. “Call back the house until everybody’s got one.” That was the chant repeated by a crowd of demonstrators gathered outside Province House in Halifax Sunday afternoon. Wrapped in scarves, toques, and winter coats, dozens of people blocked off part of George Street, demanding the provincial […]
As winter approaches, residents of People’s Park, volunteers, and neighbours wait for a better housing solution
One volunteer says people "do not want to allow ourselves or the community to get enticed or get distracted" by the city's purchase of new modular units that will only meet the needs of a small percentage of the homeless population.
At any given moment, a car might pull up to a small park at the corner of Chebucto Road and Dublin Street in Halifax. The driver will get out and talk to a man standing on the sidewalk. The pair will exchange “hellos” and “how are yous.” Then the driver will pass along food, cash, […]
Bad news for local journalism
Morning File, Wednesday, November 20, 2019
News 1. Torstar shuts down StarMetro newspapers The Toronto Star is closing down all of the StarMetro newspapers across the country, including the The Star Halifax. Other papers affected include those in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. Seventy-three people, including journalists and those working in advertising and distribution, will lose their jobs. In Halifax, Star […]