News 1. Blake Jackson Yesterday, Justice Christa Brothers issued her oral decision in the Blake Jackson case; Brothers found Jackson not guilty of sexually assaulting a Citadel High student. The Examiner followed testimony in the case, here. It was a very long decision, taking Brothers about two hours to read yesterday. Brothers detailed the many […]
The city has the money to create an entirely new position with a six-figure salary, but not enough money to pay janitors a living wage
Morning File, Wednesday, May 8, 2019
News 1. Mark Norman “Prosecutors are expected to withdraw a criminal charge against Vice-Adm. Mark Norman, providing a major victory for the senior naval officer who has always maintained his innocence in advocating for the government to build a naval supply ship,” reports David Pugliese for the National Post: The announcement, expected Wednesday morning according […]
As legalization looms, expect province-wide raids on cannabis dispensaries next week
Morning File, Friday, October 12, 2018
News 1. Province to abandon Amanda 7 computer system “The Halifax Examiner has learned the province will replace the Amanda 7 computer system used to access and process requests for government information,” reports Jennifer Henderson: A tender will go out within the next five months, almost a half-year since the online portal used by journalists […]