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Two reports detail problems at Nova Scotia nursing homes that resulted in mass COVID-19 deaths

But while the recommendations in the Northwood report are public, the findings are not.

September 21, 2020 By Jennifer Henderson Leave a Comment

The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. COVID-19’s remorseless advance through the Northwood facility in Halifax this spring caused 53 deaths, and exposed gaps in a system which is supposed to protect our most vulnerable citizens. In the wake of those events, the province will spend $26 million over the next year, […]

Filed Under: Featured, News, Province House Tagged With: COVID-19, Dr. Chris Lata, Dr. Lynn Stevenson, Health Minister Randy Delorey, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), long term care (LTC), Murray Stenton, NDP leader Gary Burrill, Northwood, Northwood class action lawsuit, Northwood Review Panel, NSGEU, nursing homes, Patsy Rawding, PC leader Tim Houston, Safe ReStart, Shelley Jones

On Monday, Health Minister Randy Delorey will…

Well... Delorey 'may' unveil some part of some pre-selected, non-binding recommendations from a secret, penalty-of-six-months-in-prison-for-talking-about review his government-commissioned into the deaths of 53 residents at Northwood this spring. The government's selective secrecy is deliberate, and its purpose is obvious.

September 20, 2020 By Stephen Kimber 2 Comments

The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. On Monday, September 21, 2020, Health Minister Randy Delorey will … Well, he may unveil some part of some pre-selected, non-binding recommendations from a secret, penalty-of-six-months-in-prison-for-talking-about review his government-commissioned into the deaths of 53 residents at Northwood this spring. Some part? Delorey received the actual […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Featured Tagged With: Health Minister Randy Delorey, Northwood, Northwood review, NSGEU, Stephen McNeil

It was ground zero for coronavirus deaths in Nova Scotia, but now Northwood is recovering

June 13, 2020 By Jennifer Henderson Leave a Comment

The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The CEO of Northwood says the Halifax long-term care facility is entering a recovery period. COVID-19 swept through the nursing home, infecting 345 residents and staff. Fifty-three people died. As of this past week, Northwood now has no active cases. Two dozen elderly residents who […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Health and Wellness (DHW), Janet Simm, Josie Ryan, long term care (LTC), masks, NDP leader Gary Burrill, Northwood, Northwood class action lawsuit, NSGEU, pandemic, physical distancing, Premier Stephen McNeil

“We’re Living It With Them”: NSGEU President and Correctional Officer Jason MacLean responds to the prisoner protest at Burnside

August 23, 2018 By El Jones Leave a Comment

On Sunday, the Halifax Examiner published a statement written by prisoners at the Burnside jail. The prisoners say they are embarking on a non-violent protest in solidarity with their counterparts in U.S. prisons; however, the Burnside prisoners have their own set of demands. To get the perspective of the guards at the jail, El Jones […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Burnside jail, health care in Burnside jail, Jason MacLean, NSGEU, prisoners protest

Pearl Kelly’s battle against the NSLC enters its tenth year

Pearl Kelly filed her human rights complaint against the NSLC in 2009. An adjudicator ruled in her favour in 2015, finding Kelly had been discriminated against because of her gender. In 2016, Kelly agreed to a $550,000 settlement package. But now she says that's not enough.

January 8, 2018 By Michael Lightstone

For Pearl Kelly, the new year brings with it an old battle. The Pictou County woman’s fight, for what she considers a just resolution to her years-long human-rights case against the provincial crown corporation that employed her, is continuing in 2018 in Nova Scotia’s top court. A court document filed on her behalf in Halifax...

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Filed Under: Featured, News, Province House, Subscribers only Tagged With: adjudicator Lynn Connors, Beverley Ware, Michael Lightstone, NSGEU, Pearl kelly vs NSLC

Dave’s not here: Morning File, Friday, December 8, 2017

December 8, 2017 By Tim Bousquet 10 Comments

News 1. Cannabis in liquor stores The McNeil government yesterday released its cannabis policy: These decisions follow the federal government’s decision to legalize recreational cannabis by July 2018. The key policy decisions on cannabis are: — a legal age of 19 for use, purchase and possession — distribution and sales will be online and in […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Bill 148, Black in Halifax, Cannabis in liquor stores, Chris Enns, Civil servant salaries, Convention Centre lease, Douglas Addison Neil, energy minister Michel Samson, Environmentalist threatens a bunch of people, Film plastics, Infrastructure Minister Lloyd Hines, Jayde Tynes, Josh Creighton, Kardeisha Provo, Michael Gorman, Michael Tutton, Moira Donovan, Nina Corfu, North-End Community Action Committee, NSGEU, NSGEU president Jason MacLean, NSLC, Paul Withers, plastic bag recycling, Steve Bruce, Yvette d'Entremont

Toward an accessible Nova Scotia: Examineradio, episode #92

December 16, 2016 By Russell Gragg 1 Comment

This week with speak with Ryan Delehanty, the Atlantic Assignment Editor for Accessible Media Inc., about the province’s – and the city’s – slow march toward genuine accessibility for all its citizens. Also, the McNeil government and the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union agree to head back to the bargaining table just as the public sector […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: accessibility, Examineradio, NSGEU, NSTU, podcast

Max’s Folly: Examineradio, episode #85

October 28, 2016 By Russell Gragg Leave a Comment

Bill Turpin is a lifelong journalist with stops at the Montreal Gazette and the Halifax Daily News. He’s just released his debut novel, Max’s Folly, a love letter to the craft of journalism. Also, Nova Scotia teachers are pissed and 200% of them have voted to strike, apparently. (direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Examineradio, Justin Brake, Muskrat Falls, NSGEU, podcast

Halifax Explosion 2: Morning File, Thursday, September 8, 2016

September 8, 2016 By Tim Bousquet 13 Comments

News Views Noticed Government On campus In the harbour Footnotes News 1. Teachers The government has reached a tentative contract agreement with the teachers union. No details have been published, and a new contract is contingent on a vote of approval by union members. The McNeil government would very much like to go into an election with […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Canadian Federation of Students-Nova Scotia, Charlotte Kiddell, Dave Gunning, Elizabeth Chiu, Environment Department, Francis Campbell, Krista Higdon, Mainline Needle Exchange, Mayor Mike Savage, Mayors for Peace, Northern Pulp, NSGEU, Patricia MacSween, Peter Kelly, Takeshi Araki, teachers union, tuition fee hike

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.

About the Halifax Examiner

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