Jagmeet Singh has been the federal leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) since the beginning of October. He may be giving Justin Trudeau a run for his money—the “Jagmeet and Greet” event at Lion & Bright on Sunday was jam-packed with people, and tons more were lined up outside to shake Singh’s hand or […]
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Lisa Roberts seizes victory in Halifax Needham
Lisa Roberts is the new MLA for Halifax Needham. Roberts won yesterday’s by-election, maintaining the New Democratic Party’s 18-year dominion in the riding. The first-time political candidate—a former CBC journalist and current executive director of Veith House—won by an 831-vote margin over Liberal party candidate Rod Wilson. “I am honoured that the people of Halifax […]
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Who is premier Darrell Dexter?
Darrell Dexter has a complex family background, a complex educational and career history and—if, as expected, the NDP wins Tuesday’s provincial election—a perhaps impossibly complex governing task ahead. photos by Scott Munn