Decked out in leather vests and black hoodies, the Soldiers of Odin are spreading their message of white nationalism on the streets of Halifax. At least, they were up until a couple of weeks ago. The Nova Scotia chapter of the far-right Soldiers of Odin network disbanded earlier this month over disagreements with the mother […]
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25 for 25: episode 2014
Emily Davidson, noted friend of the Khyber, joins us to talk about her group’s efforts to save 1588 Barrington Street from indifferent city staff who wanted the historic arts incubator sold off as surplus back in 2014. Then, writer and artist Kate Leth calls in from Califonia to reminisce on her strange adventure from local […]
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Soil cleanup on Shannon Park’s Millbrook lands could cost $5 million
Thousands of tonnes of contaminated soil will need to be removed before a small portion of Shannon Park can be turned over to the Millbrook First Nation. But how much and how long it will take to clean up the rest of Shannon Park—a parcel of land almost 10 times the size of the Millbrook […]
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Season ticket drive begins for Halifax’s non-existent CFL team
Atlantic Canadians who want to vote for the name of Halifax’s new CFL team will first need to fork over a $50 deposit on season tickets for a team that may never exist. Maritime Football Limited Partnership and CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie held a news conference Wednesday at Saint Mary’s University announcing the ticket drive and […]
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25 for 25: episode 2013
Former finance minister Graham Steele is with us as we dissect the NDP government’s collapse back in the 2013 provincial election. Then, award-winning journalist Selena Ross chronicles the story of Rehtaeh Parsons and her time working with a dream team of reporters and editors at the Herald. All this plus Halifax baristas unionize, Joachim Stroink celebrates […]
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WE Day Atlantic not happening
For the first time since 2013, there will be no WE Day in Halifax. The Canadian non-profit confirms it has no plans to host a WE Day Atlantic this year, even with $65,000 in public funding available from the city. “Thank you for reaching out,” said WE Day’s press team via email. “WE Day Atlantic […]
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Police launch investigation into mishandling of evidence
Halifax Regional Police have launched an internal investigation into four of their own employees over the mishandling of evidence. A release from HRP says the investigation comes in response to information that materials in HRP’s Exhibit and Property department were improperly handled. Chief Jean-Michel Blais said an investigation was immediately initiated after the allegations were […]
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No clear answers on stadium finances
The city’s CAO says Halifax won’t be taking on any financial risk to help pay for a proposed $190-million CFL stadium. The consortium behind the plan, however, has a different view. City council unanimously voted Tuesday to prepare a business case analysis for Maritime Football Limited Partnership’s dream to build a stadium at Shannon Park. The […]
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25 for 25: episode 2012
This week on the podcast we look back at the life and death of Raymond Taavel with his longtime friend and coworker Barry Boyce. Then, Sean MacGillivray stops by to talk about the contentious online community of Halifax Locals, which shut down in 2012. Plus, the Morse’s Teas sign is painted over, bus drivers go on […]
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Halifax tackles funding options for $200-million CFL stadium
Maritime Football Limited wants to buy 20 acres of land at Shannon Park for a $200-million football stadium—but first the province and the municipality have to agree to help pay for it. A staff report on the much-anticipated stadium proposal coming to city council on Tuesday recommends that HRM completes a “thorough business case analysis” […]
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When will Nova Scotia see its populist political movement come to life?
A populist political uprising will emerge in Nova Scotia’s political arena. It’s inescapable, like fate. Already there have been sparks of life from young Progressive Conservative members, federal Tory hopefuls and Halifax councillors who—knowingly or not—trudge out common plays from the populist, far-right and libertarian online playbook. Right now, though, the closest thing Nova Scotia […]
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25 for 25: episode 2011
This week on the podcast, all-around awesome person Rich Aucoin (one of the tallest people Tara knows) is with us talking about his triumphant year in 2011; headlining the Pop Explosion and releasing his long-awaited album, We’re All Dying To Live. Then, arts editor Stephanie Johns is back with stories of outrage from the one […]