[Image-1] On October 15, residents in HRM will cast their votes for Halifax Regional School Board members during the municipal election. With a budget of over $400 million, the new board will have big decisions to make. Chief amongst them will be the fate of 21 schools within the Cole Harbour and Auburn families. That […]
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School board candidates talk diversity and inclusion in HRM schools
[Image-1] Nearly 22 years after the BLAC Report on Education detailed the systemic racism in the Nova Scotia school system, problems still persist for African Nova Scotian students. “Things have somewhat changed,” since the report was released, says the incumbent African Nova Scotian School Board Member candidate, Melinda Daye. “But for anyone to say that we’ve […]
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Who’s running for the Halifax Regional School Board?
[Image-1] With a municipal election on the way, signs bearing the names of candidates for Regional Council have flooded the city. But there are other names on the upcoming ballot that you may not have heard as much about. On October 15, voters will also be selecting representatives for the Halifax Regional School Board and […]
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Six can’t-miss stops on Nova Scotia’s 100 Wild Islands
[Image-5] White sand beaches and turquoise water aren’t far from downtown Halifax. Located an hour from the city are nearly 300 islands stretching along the eastern shore from Clam Harbour to Mushaboom. The 100 Wild Islands archipelago stretches for over 30 kilometres and is the largest coastal island wilderness area in Nova Scotia. That’s why […]
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Lacking the tools to stop bad development
[Image-1] When demolition started on Young Avenue and plans to pave the way for Hondas hit the north end, Haligonians began campaigning to “save” their streets from development. But last Tuesday, Halifax Regional Council voted ‘no’ on adding a tool that may have aided that fight. By a narrow vote of 8-7 (with two councillors […]