News 1. Glen Assoun compensation “One of the most recognizable wrongfully convicted Canadians is adding his voice to the chorus calling for early compensation for Glen Assoun, the Nova Scotia man who spent 17 years in prison for a murder he did not commit,” reports Michael Gorman for the CBC: Few people can understand what […]
You’re already getting a tax increase because of the convention centre
Morning File, Wednesday, April 25, 2018
News 1. City budget “They flirted with the idea of dipping into the savings account to lower the number, but in the end Halifax regional councillors approved the municipality’s budget for the year ahead with an increase of nearly 2 per cent to the average property tax bill,” reports Zane Woodford for Metro: Councillor Tim Outhit […]
The city sells naming rights to dog-awful corporations so you can save… two dollars
Morning File, Tuesday, April 24, 2018
1. “Privacy breaches” continue
Bring out your dead: the Liberal convention comes to Halifax, some dude with a LinkedIn account is mad, and jokes about death
Morning File, Monday, April 23, 2018
News 1. Axelrod to Liberals: “Know who you are” Reporter Jennifer Henderson attended the Liberal convention in Halifax Friday night, when Obama advisor David Axelrod appeared on stage with Trudeau advisor Gerry Butts: Both advisors discussed the importance of making and sticking with long-term goals, and not being distracted by problems that emerge and then […]