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What happens in Halifax stays in Halifax

Let’s do a quick association game. You know the kind. I say something— “Stanley Cup”—and you say the first word that comes to mind (like “Bieksa”). Ready? Here goes. I’ll say: “A bunch of politicians from towns and cities across Canada come to Halifax to talk about stuff like homelessness.” What did you think of? […]

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Dexter’s duplicity

What was a peace-loving lefty like me doing at the Halifax armaments show last week? Why was I was marching with 1,300 weapons makers, military types and government bureaucrats past shiny displays of naval guns, aircraft engines, mortars and tanks? The answer can be summed up in one famous name: Darrell Dexter. I wanted to […]

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