[Image-1] Quick, what are your treaty rights and obligations? Despite common misconceptions, all Canadians—indigenous or not—have obligations and rights under Canada’s treaties. Solidarity Halifax says it’s high time we all recognize that. As such, this evening the public is invited to a free event at the Halifax Central Library which will explore the responsibilities and […]
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Canada really sucks at access to information
Just how bad are Canada’s access to information laws? According to global rankings from the Centre for Law and Democracy, Serbia is the world leader in providing public access to information. The Balkan nation is followed by Slovenia, while India sits in third place. Canada, bastion of freedom and totem of democracy that we are, […]
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I was a conscious non-voter, here’s what changed my mind
[Image-1] When I was young, I was a conscious non-voter. During election season my parents always spoke about the importance of voting and how “This is our chance! This is our voice!” I looked forward to the day when my voice would be heard but when that day came I felt that my voice was […]
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Don’t call it a debate: Halifax and Dartmouth candidates throw shade at downtown forum
[Image-1] Election day is still a few weeks away but the gloves are starting to come off downtown. Last night, around 300 people packed the seats at Neptune Theatre to hear what the next members of parliament for the ridings of Halifax and Dartmouth-Cole Harbour had to say about public transit, affordable housing, economic development […]
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Up for debate: some candidates not invited to election events
[Image-1] When Canada’s political leaders meet later tonight in Calgary to discuss the economy, Elizabeth May won’t be in attendance. Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and Tom Mulcair will all be taking part this evening in the Globe and Mail’s leaders debate, but no invitation was offered to the Green party. Just because May is leader […]
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Old age tensions
[Image-1] As we age, we become more concerned with the practical side of life, or so the story goes. Lo and behold, one day we realize that we’re not going to live forever and suddenly all those little things associated with how to age, retire and ultimately die comfortably—things we used to put off and […]
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Canada owes justice to refugees
[Image-1] Alan Kurdi’s death on a Turkish beach has weighed heavily on the consciences of Canadians. The discovery that an NDP MP personally appealed to Immigration and Citizenship minister Chris Alexander on behalf of the Kurdi family has sparked moral outrage and a call to action. Ottawa must submit to the demands of human decency […]
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Here are Irvine Carvery’s answers to last week’s debate questions
[Image-1] Last week Halifax hosted its first all-candidate debate of this federal election, but not all candidates were in attendance. The YWCA (and a host of other community groups) organized a debate at Spatz Theatre last Thursday evening to discuss the issues affecting Canadian women going into this fall’s election. Incumbent Megan Leslie (NDP), as […]
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How to make sure you can vote
Last time this country voted for a new government, barely 39 percent of voters between 18 and 24 cast a ballot. This election, the newly enacted Fair Elections Act makes it more complicated than ever to vote. Luckily, there are still plenty of ways to make your voice heard. The first thing to do is […]
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Why Halifax is a terrible (and perfect) place to learn English
The new school year is just beginning, but some are already graduating. In August, international students at the Canadian Language Learning Centre College’s Citadel campus graduated with a certificate in English as a second language. Aissata Diallo was one of those students accepting her diploma amid a flurry of applause and tears. “I’m going to […]
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“If you want to change anything, you need to make your voices heard”
[Image-1] This Saturday, labour representatives and community leaders will gather at the Halifax North Memorial Library for a Black Votes Matter strategy session. The campaign, organized by the Canadian Labour Congress and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, aims to turn the tide on the systemic inequities faced by African Canadians by getting black voters […]
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High time for a change
[Image-1] Six years in, PEACE EAST keeps growing. The three-day outdoor festival in Middle Musquodoboit is Atlantic Canada’s annual epicenter for cannabis consumers, advocates and caregivers to celebrate the tireless fight against the war on drugs. There’s music, lectures, workshops and plenty of chances to get inspired. And, no, it’s not just some hippie fest […]
