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Whale sanctuary coming to Port Hilford

Morning File, Wednesday, February 26, 2020

February 26, 2020 By Erica Butler 1 Comment

News 1. Nova Scotia budget The Nova Scotia government has announced a budget for spending a projected $11.6 billion in revenue, with plans for a $55 million surplus in the 2020-21 fiscal year. The CBC’s Michael Gorman outlines the government’s announced highlights, including spending increases (the Nova Scotia Health Authority budget increases by $77.7 million) […]

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Auditor General: $2 billion QEII redevelopment at risk for fraud

December 11, 2019 By Jennifer Henderson

The province’s auditor general released a critical report yesterday that looked at the $2 billion project to expand the Halifax Infirmary and build a new Community Outpatient Centre at Bayers Lake to replace the decrepit Victoria General and Centennial buildings. Michael Pickup’s strongest criticism and first recommendation declared: “The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal...

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Filed Under: Featured, News, Province House, Subscribers only Tagged With: Auditor General Michael Pickup, Deloitte, fraud, Halifax Infirmary, Lindsay Construction, MLA Susan Leblanc, Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR), Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), Nova Scotia Lands, PC leader Tim Houston, QEII New Generation Project, TIR

Finally, a big discovery at Oak Island: Fraud

Morning File, Wednesday, May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019 By Tim Bousquet 4 Comments

News 1. No charges for alleged sexual assaults Yesterday, the RCMP issued this statement: Halifax Regional Police has concluded its investigation into allegations of sexual assaults involving a former Health Services Officer in “H” Division without charge. This outcome is undoubtedly disappointing and frustrating for survivors and our role, as an organization, as leaders and […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Atlantic Gold and RCMP, Bird Construction, Brynn Langille, councillor Waye Mason, fraud, Icarus Report May 29 2019, Maryse Belanger, NSLC ceiling collapse, Oak Island, RCMP sex assaults, sidewalk clearing, Wolfville, Zane Woodford

Dispensary raids: protecting the government monopoly on cannabis

Morning File, Friday, October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018 By Tim Bousquet 7 Comments

News 1. Halifax cop accused of using police database to investigate his girlfriend’s ex-husband I reported yesterday: A Halifax police officer used a police computer database to improperly investigate his girlfriend’s ex-husband, alleges a lawsuit filed in Supreme Court Wednesday. The details of the allegations are at the link, but the oddest part of the story […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: cannabis dispensaries, cannabis monopoly, Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), carbon tax, Coady International Institute, Cogswell Redevelopment Program, Cpl. Jennifer Clarke, dispensary raids, Frances Willick, fraud, James Edward Marlow, Justice of the Peace Bruce McLaughlin, Mary Campbell, Mayor Cecil Clarke, Nick Ritcey, Police Act, RCMP Constable Karl MacIsaac, Sewage Plant Estates, Stephen Archibald and clocks, Zane Woodford

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.

This episode is available today only for premium subscribers; to become a premium subscriber, click here, and join the select group of arts and entertainment supporters for just $5/month. Everyone else will have to wait until tomorrow to listen to it.

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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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