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Shelburne Mayor Stan Jacklin on honesty, environmental racism, and why he doesn't read news stories about himself
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (174+ words) Halifax Examiner “I don’t look at those sorts of things. Not that I’m not interested in them; they just never come to mind.” Suzanne Rent covers City Hall, contributes to Morning File, and more. More by Suzanne Rent Joan Baxter…...
Halifax gets federal money for cooling stations in municipal parks; environment minister says Canada is 'doing the work' to reduce emissions
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (180+ words) Halifax Examiner Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature Julie Dabrusin was in Halifax Wednesday to make announcement about climate resilience projects for municipalities. Suzanne Rent covers City Hall, contributes to Morning File, and more. More by Suzanne Rent…...
Andy Fillmore sits out debate on action plan for AG's report on mayor's office expenses
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (167+ words) Andy Fillmore sits out debate on action plan for AG’s report on mayor’s office expenses Halifax Examiner Fillmore said he didn’t want appearance of conflict of interest and is still seeking legal advice. Suzanne Rent covers City Hall, contributes to…...
Changes to employment support programs for Nova Scotians on income assistance will mean job losses for public servants
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (169+ words) halifaxexaminer.ca Starting in September, income assistance recipients will be referred to Nova Scotia Works for employment support. Suzanne Rent covers City Hall, contributes to Morning File, and more. More by Suzanne Rent Joan Baxter is one of 140 journalists from…...
Majority of Nova Scotians oppose private development in legally protected parks and areas, survey says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (159+ words) Halifax Examiner New survey was conducted by Narrative Research for the Ecology Action Centre and found 78% oppose private development in these parks and areas. Joan Baxter is one of 140 journalists from 39 media outlets across 27 countries working collaboratively on ‘Deforestation Inc,…...
Protecting nature: How Nova Scotia left $5 million on the table
1+ week, 2+ day ago (171+ words) Halifax Examiner Under terms of a two-year agreement that ended March 31, the province was supposed to protect an additional 82,500 hectares (203,862 acres). Jennifer Henderson is a freelance journalist and retired CBC News reporter. More by Jennifer Henderson Joan Baxter is one…...
Pictou County Mothers of Democracy inspire a 'reawakening of the civic consciousness' through series of talks in their community
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1790+ words) A group of women in Pictou County doing their part to teach their communities about democracy in Canada are hoping their idea inspires others to do the same. On Monday, I interviewed Nova Poirier, who got the idea for Democracy…...
Nicole Boutilier, new CEO of Nova Scotia Health, hired without competing for the job
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1405+ words) Last month, I reported that Karen Oldfield had been named CEO of Accelerate Nova Scotia, “an agency without an office, staff, budget, or much of a reason for existing, and she got the job without competing for it.” Oldfield had…...
Houston government goes to bat for Australian gold miner's problem-plagued mega-project in Nova Scotia
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1683+ words) The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has issued a “summary of issues” that raises serious concerns about St Barbara’s proposal for three new open pit gold mines in Nova Scotia, a project the Australian gold miner is euphemistically calling…...
After interviewing 25 of 49 Nova Scotia mayors and wardens, here's what I've learned so far
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (1680+ words) Yesterday, I spent the day interviewing Municipality of Clare Warden Yvon LeBlanc, Mayor of Yarmouth Pam Mood, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth John Cunningham, and Municipality of the District of Argyle Warden Nicole Albright. I left…...