Monday, August 20, 2018
25 for 25: episode 2003
Phonse Jessome talks Hells Angels, Kirk Johnson on his human rights win and Hurricane Juan devastates Halifax.
Posted By Jacob Boon on Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Author and journalist Phonse Jessome
Then, boxer Kirk Johnson shares stories about his landmark Human Rights victory against the Halifax police department for racial discrimination, and why 2003 was such a hard year for him for personally and professionally.
Plus, Allison Saunders is back in
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Survey Asks
Who’s Nova Scotia’s worst tin-pot Doug Ford knockoff?
Reality Bites
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Province relaxes oversight of Halifax Convention Centre
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 21/18
New legislation doubles what Events East can spend without government approval, eliminates annual reports on centre's effectiveness. comments 0
REALITY BITES »
Stephen McNeil's contempt for transparency
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 21/18
The premier has no interest in fixing the broken freedom of information system his government openly ignores. comments 0
REALITY BITES »
Kathy Symington’s discrimination complaint will be heard in full
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 20/18
Nova Scotia's Human Rights Commission changes its mind about the former Halifax firefighter's case of systemic gender discrimination and harassment. comments 0
REALITY BITES »
25 for 25: episode 2007
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 17/18
Inside the Square with councillor Lindell Smith and Halifax's slow road to better biking with Kelsey Lane. comments 0
REALITY BITES »
Petition to rename Cornwallis Street delivered to city hall
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 14/18
Over 1,700 online signatures and 60 area residents want the controversial north end street's name changed to Rocky Jones Boulevard. comments 3
REALITY BITES »
Delay in addressing workplace racism a “slap in the face,” says councillor
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 13/18
“I just think, as a municipality, it looks more reactive than proactive.” comments 0
REALITY BITES »
Planner's exit could impact Centre Plan
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 12/18
Mayor is sad to see Jacob Ritchie leave city hall, but what his departure means for HRM's new planning bible remains to be seen. comments 0
REALITY BITES »
25 for 25: episode 2006
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 10/18
Reuniting the (almost) original cast of Street Cents, AKA Jonathan Torrens, Jamie Bradley, Benita Ha and Brian Heighton. comments 0
REALITY BITES »
Oh word, Rick Mehta was fired
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 7/18
Acadia University terminates professor after investigation into racist, sexist comments made both in and out of the classroom. comments 1
REALITY BITES »
City hall lawyers say smoking ban needs to include tobacco
posted by JACOB BOON, Sep 7/18
Halifax staff reason it'll be nearly impossible to prosecute cannabis smokers if we can't also prosecute cigarette smokers. comments 1
Shoptalk
SHOPTALK »
Maritime Makers make it on their own
posted by DANIELLE MCCREADIE, Sep 20/18
After splitting from Etsy, the annual craft market will go on as planned: “We don’t need Etsy, we just need each other.” comments 0
SHOPTALK »
Guided Tour - Quinpool Road
Sep 20/18
Another Quinfest has come and gone, and not without some good fun had by all. Quinfest celebrated the diversity on the street, and had a little something for everyone. comments 0
SHOPTALK »
Neptune Theatre's giving major props
posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Sep 13/18
Attention yard salers: This Saturday morning the props and costume department is cleaning house comments 0
SHOPTALK »
West Street's sole searchers
posted by BRANDON YOUNG, Sep 6/18
Two local foot soldiers are working to bring Halifax a sneaker destination via East Coast Kicks and Classic Soles. comments 0
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