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Nova Scotia jails are increasing the use of torture

Morning File, Thursday, September 6, 2018

September 6, 2018 By Tim Bousquet 4 Comments

News 1. “Expert panel” is toothless Reports Jennifer Henderson: After the deaths of three former nursing home residents linked to badly infected bedsores, months of mounting complaints through the Protection of Persons in Care Act, and published news stories from family members alleging nursing home staff are overworked and residents’ care is often neglected, Health […]

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Spectacular failures: Nova Scotia’s wild-eyed megaproject schemes

Morning File, Monday, April 2, 2018

April 2, 2018 By Tim Bousquet 11 Comments

1. Reporting While White “I have never claimed to write ‘objectively,’” writes El Jones: That doesn’t mean I write things I believe to be untrue or that are factually wrong, but I am always openly writing from the standpoint of a Black woman. White people, however, believe and are taught that their practices are in […]

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