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The economic development grift, Cape Breton edition

Morning File, Thursday, May 23, 2019

May 23, 2019 By Tim Bousquet 10 Comments

News 1. Health Authority “For the first time since the McNeil government dismantled nine regional health authorities and created one provincial agency to run hospitals four and a half years ago, the Nova Scotia Health Authority opened a portion of one of its Board meetings to the public,” reports Jennifer Henderson: Yesterday’s meeting took place […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: 38 Studios, ACOA, Albert Barbusci, Atlanta Consulting Group, Byung Il Bang, Cumberland Regional Development Authority, Curt Schilling, Dan Relton, Develop NS, Donkin mine fire, economic development grift, Frank Anderson, Grey Healthcare Group, Harold Carroll, Joseph Gerardi, Kristy Kirkup, living wage, Mary Campbell, Michael MacDonald, Michelle Malette, Mike Dull, Peter Bang, Phase V Communications, prison assault allegations, Raleigh Business and Technology Centre, Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), Rhonda Charmaine Kelly, Steve Stenger, Terri Sponseller, Tom Ayers, Wells Fargo Bank

The Sydney container terminal and crazed right-wingers: the Polish nationalist connection

Morning File, Thursday, May 9, 2019

May 9, 2019 By Tim Bousquet Leave a Comment

Clarification: On May 9, 2019, the Halifax Examiner published a column entitled “The Sydney container terminal and crazed right-wingers: the Polish nationalist connection” that referred to Mr. Barry Sheehy’s role as a consultant to the Sydney Harbour Investment Partners.  The column was critical of the proposed container terminal planned for Sydney Harbour as the author […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Albert Barbusci, Barry Sheehy, Bev Wigney, Blake Jackson trial, cannabis edibles, Cape Breton Spectator, Cecil Clarke, Chris Shannon, Corbett-Dalhousie Lake forest, David Patriquin, dispensary raid, far right, Haley Ryan, Justice Christa Brothers, Mary Campbell, Matt Sheehy, old growth trees, Paul Sheehy, Polish nationalism, RCMP Cpl. Lisa Croteau, RCMP press release Timberleaf, Rebel Media, Sydney container terminal, Sydney Harbour Investment Partners (SHIP), Timberleaf

Forest fairy tales and other frightening stories of Nova Scotia

Morning File, Friday, May 25, 2018

May 25, 2018 By Tim Bousquet and Joan Baxter 11 Comments

News 1. Motor Vehicle Act “The province has put out an open call for input on a new Traffic Safety Act to replace the much-amended and much-maligned Motor Vehicle Act (MVA),” writes Examiner transportation columnist Erica Butler: The call-out is remarkably open ended, simply asking people to read over the current MVA and “tell us what […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Aecon Group Inc., Albert Barbusci, Bruce Clarke, China Communications Construction Company, current state and future of forestry industry in Nova Scotia, Dirty Dealing Part 4, Emma Hoffman, Forest Nova Scotia, Halifax council's Transportation Committee, Jeff Bishop, Joan Baxter, Linda Pannozzo, Lu Shaye, Marcus Zwicker, Mary Campbell, ND Forest Notes, Northern Pulp, Paul Vienneau, Port of Sydney Development corp., Quad C, Side guards on trucks, Standing Committee on Resources, Sydney container terminal, Tom Ayers, Tony Walker, Town Clock tender, WestFor, William Mahody

An interview with friendly dogs: Morning File, Monday, February 12, 2018

February 12, 2018 By Tim Bousquet 2 Comments

1. PC Leadership race Reporter Jennifer Henderson attended the Progressive Conservative Party’s annual general meeting Friday night. Former leader Jaimie Baillie was notably absent, but Henderson heard from each of the five prospective future leaders, who positioned themselves such that Henderson dubbed them “The Reformer” (Tim Houston), “The Woman” (Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin), “The Dark Horse” (Julie […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Abdoul Abdi emergency request, Albert Barbusci, Benjamin Perryman, Chris Enn's wife beaten and kidnapped, Halifax Transit filed an ethics complaint, James Power House restoration, Mary Campbell, Port of Sydney CEO Marlene Usher, Sydney container terminal skepticism, Sydney Harbour Investment Partners (SHIP), Tristan Cleveland, Wanderers Ground bleachers

Skepticism about tidal power: Morning File, Thursday, April 13, 2017

April 13, 2017 By Tim Bousquet 10 Comments

News 1. Fishermen continue fight against tidal turbines “The Bay of Fundy Fisherman’s Association says it will continue to oppose the development of tidal power in the Minas Passage, near Parrsboro,” reports Bruce Wark: Association spokesman, Colin Sproul made the pledge after the fishermen lost their court challenge to the deployment of a tidal turbine in November and […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Albert Barbusci, Barry Sheehy, Bruce Wark, climate change, Colin Sproul, Harbor Port Development Partners, Justice Duncan Beveridge, Loring Rayner, Mary Campbell, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Investment Partners, tidal turbines, Victoria Henneberry

Drunk Gurl, the Koch brothers, and Boats to Build: New company & society filings

December 29, 2016 By Tim Bousquet

Hayes Marketing Halifax Nature of business: “Marketing affiliate for Amazon — selling online.” President: David C. Hayes Robin’s Healing Halifax Nature of business: “Alternative natural healing.” President: Robin Jardine The China Business Bureau of Nova Scotia Smiths Cove Nature of business: “Promotion and coordination of cultural and business exchanges between Nova Scotia and China.” Partner: Peter...

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Filed Under: Featured, Subscribers only Tagged With: Adapt Research, Albert Barbusci, Anthony Coffey, Atlantic Jewish Council, Barry Sheehy, Coffey Financial Services Inc., Collette Dunn, Dennis Snow, Derek Brett, East Hants Outdoor Play Leadership Team, Evan Densmore, Florence MacArthur, GreenVolt Atlantic Batteries, Greg Miller, Harper MacQuarrie Financial Services Inc., Ignite Event Management, Inc., Jason J. Konkel, KBX Logistics, Kerry Bubolz, Koch Brothers, Lauren Franey, LLC, Maritime Ski Trips, Mechlai 3D, Menna Riley, Michael J. Geizer, Michael Wilkes, Nancy Ivey, New company & society filings, New Scotland Lobsterland, Nicholas Densmore, Paul Servais, Paul Snider, Peter MacLellan, Raeesa Lalani, RL Sports Media, Robert Trider, Ronald B. MacQuarrie, Sambro Light Sailing Company Ltd., Sang-Hyun Yoon, Seokoh Canada, Sydney Harbour Investment Partners Inc., The Brett Law Firm, The China Business Bureau of Nova Scotia, ULC, Vegas Golden Knights Sports and Entertainment Nova Scotia Company, Virginia Fynes

I Went To Sydney Harbour Ports Day So You Didn’t Have To

May 20, 2016 By Mary Campbell 7 Comments

Sydney Harbour Ports Day 2016 was held in a large, windowless auditorium in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion on Thursday, May 19. In nautical terms, it was the equivalent of travelling steerage. This year’s theme was “Thinking Big: A New Home on the East Coast for Ultra Large Container Vessels,” which I guess marks the […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Albert Barbusci, Barry Sheehy, Canderel, Chinese Communications Construction Company, Harbour Port Development Partners, James C. (J.C.) Evans, Jonathan Wener, Marlene Usher, Novaporte, Port of Sydney, Richie Mann, Sydney Harbour Port Day 2016

The Tideline, with Tara Thorne

Phyllis Rising — Rebecca Falvey (left) and Meg Hubley. Photo submitted

Episode #19 of The Tideline, with Tara Thorne is published.

Meg Hubley and Rebecca Falvey met as theatre kids at Neptune and have been friends ever since. As Phyllis Rising — that’s right, Mary Tyler Moore hive — they’re making films, plays, and are in production on The Crevice, a three-part sitcom streaming live from the Bus Stop in March. They stop by to talk with Tara about its development, their shared love of classic SNL and 90s sitcoms, and the power of close friendship. Plus: A new song from a new band.

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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. He served 17 years in prison, but steadfastly maintained his innocence. In 2019, Glen Assoun was fully exonerated.

Halifax Examiner founder and investigative journalist Tim Bousquet has followed the story of Glen Assoun's wrongful conviction for over five years. Now, Bousquet tells that story as host of Season 7 of the CBC podcast series Uncover: Dead Wrong.

Click here to go to listen to the podcast, or search for CBC Uncover on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast aggregator.

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