So it’s the homestretch of the provincial election and a guy, a proud NDP supporter, asks Gary Burrill how it’s all going. “We’re going to put our head down and give her all we’ve got,” the party leader replies. The guy, Burrill later recalls, wasn’t too impressed with that answer. “Oh no, Gary,” he says. […]
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When will Jamie Baillie be premier?
Failure is not an option for Jamie Baillie. “Oh, we’re going to win,” he says. “I’m in this to win.” This election will be the Progressive Conservative leader’s second attempt to form a government. He might not get a third. The goal is a PC majority. Anything less, Baillie will need to atone for. Honestly, […]
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Ransomware attack in Nova Scotia would be a “catastrophe”
Information security in this province is in a poor state and at risk of similar cyber attacks like the ransomware that’s been paralyzing computer systems around the world. “I would suspect that if a large British hospital is vulnerable, then a Nova Scotian hospital is,” says Catherine Tully, the province’s information and privacy commissioner. Britain’s […]
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Past social media posts claim two more political candidates
Deleting your social media accounts is the secret to a happier, more fulfilling life, but it’s also particularly important if running for public office. Case in point, this week on the provincial campaign trail two more political candidates were betrayed by their timelines. On Monday evening, NDP candidate Bill McEwen withdrew from the race for […]
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Liberals not offering details on Harrietsfield cleanup plans
Whatever plans the Liberal party has for cleaning up toxic water in Harrietsfield, HRM knows as much about it as the general public. In a Facebook Live announcement on Wednesday, incumbent MLA candidate Brendan Maguire announced the province and HRM would be working together to finally flush out toxic heavy metals leaking from the RDM […]
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Q&A: Andrew Younger on the media and privacy
Even in terms of Andrew Younger’s headline-filled political career, last week was a whopper. The former Dartmouth East MLA was hospitalized over a still-undisclosed health concern, which prompted his wife to file an emergency protection order with the courts. Both Andrew and Katia Younger maintain it was to ensure safe supervision for their son and […]
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Uniacke Square security cameras slammed as invasion of privacy
There are far better ways to improve standards of living in Uniacke Square than throwing up dehumanizing security cameras. So says Josh Creighton, who used to live in the public housing community. He calls plans to install a new surveillance system in the area an invasion of privacy, and proof of the wide disconnect between […]
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Andrew Younger resigns over allNovaScotia article
Just days into a re-election campaign, Andrew Younger has suddenly resigned from public life. In a lengthy statement posted on Facebook, the former MLA for Dartmouth East says he’s withdrawing from the current provincial election due to “unsettling and offensive” breaches of his privacy. “With the latest breach of our personal privacy, we have decided […]
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Kyley Harris back on Liberals’ campaign team
Lying about an assault cost Kyley Harris his job. Three years later, he appears to have climbed back up the career ladder and is once again director of communications for the Liberals. Harris was working as communications director for the Premier’s Office in 2014 when he was charged with assault after striking a woman in […]
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Spoiler alert! Provincial election called for May 30
To the shock of literally no one, Nova Scotia’s next general election was announced on Sunday. Premier Stephen McNeil finally ripped off the Band-Aid and asked Lieutenant Governor J. J. Grant to dissolve the legislature, ending months of speculation and confirming Nova Scotians will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 30. “I encourage all […]
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Halifax advised province against outpatient clinic’s Bayers Lake location
Halifax planning staff told the province that the location of its new outpatient clinic had significant transportation and community-building challenges which “would be difficult to overcome.” “Evidently,” says the councillor for Halifax South Downtown, that advice was ignored. “It doesn’t really meet any of our goals,” says Waye Mason. The provincial government announced last week […]
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Maybe don’t turn yourself in at Voluntary Surrender Day
Anyone with an outstanding warrant might want to think twice before attending this weekend’s Voluntary Surrender Day. There’s “not much” benefit to the accused, says lawyer Trevor McGuigan. “You have no obligation to turn yourself in.” Halifax Regional Police will be holding its inaugural surrender event this Saturday, April 29, at the Dartmouth North Community […]