On Wednesday, I went to Las Posadas, a Latin American celebration (traditionally over nine nights) that re-enacts the search for lodgings by Mary and Joseph. A procession goes from house to house, singing a traditional song asking for shelter. The family inside refuses, until finally they let everyone in. Visiting family for me means going to […]
The stuff that dreams are made of: Morning File, Monday, November 7, 2016
November Subscription Drive Paul McLeod reported for the old Daily News, allnovascotia, and the Chronicle Herald. He now reports on US politics for Buzzfeed. He writes: I’m writing this for two reasons. One, I’m a passionate believer in robust, independent media that champions the interests of the people against the ever-powerful political class. Two, I owe Tim […]
Welcome To Post-Racial Halifax: Morning File, Saturday, October 22, 2016
1. A special Examiner report on racism being over Lindell Smith was elected to city council for District 8 in a historic landslide win on October 15. “This is so great!” enthused Blanche White. “Halifax really showed that we’re colour blind! Black, white, green, purple, polka dotted, whatever, it doesn’t matter to me!” The Halifax […]
Government officials are using private email to keep information from you: Morning File, Wednesday, September 28, 2016
News Views Noticed Government On campus In the harbour Footnotes News 1. Right to Know Week This is Right to Know Week, and today is Right to Know Day: Each year on September 28, approximately 40 countries and 60 non-governmental organizations celebrate Right to Know Day. The purpose of Right to Know is to raise […]
Blais of Glory: Morning File, Saturday, September 24, 2016
1. Mr. Blais goes to the Chamber of Commerce Police Chief Jean-Michel Blais spoke at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on Friday, and CBC provides us with text of the speech. The speech takes place in the context of comments reported earlier in the day, where Blais argued that dropping crime rates across Canada do […]