At a Halifax Regional School board meeting last June, a motion was approved to acknowledge that HRSB schools occupy unceded Mi’kmaw territory. South Shore-Bedford board representative Jennifer Raven, who put forward the motion, also announced that the department of Education and Early Childhood Development would be introducing treaty education into the province’s education curriculum come October, […]
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Jamie Baillie is stepping down as Progressive Conservative leader
After seven years and two general elections, Jamie Baillie is stepping down as leader of the Progressive Conservatives. Baillie submitted his official notice to Tara Miller, the PC Party president on Wednesday morning. “I want to thank my family, my caucus colleagues and the dedicated members of the PC Party for their support over the […]
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Africentric Learning Institute project invites African Nova Scotians to share stories from their communities
What started as a Canada 150 project focusing on the stories of African Nova Scotians will continue beyond its original December deadline. “The project has received immense support,” says Harvi Millar. Millar is a professor at Saint Mary’s University, and he runs the YouTube channel for the Africentric Learning Institute. In October, ALI applied for […]
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Halifax councillor calls for municipal lobbyist registry
At the next meeting of Regional Council, councillor Shawn Cleary will ask for a staff report on the creation and maintenance of a municipal lobbyist registry to keep track of the people and businesses trying to influence HRM. Currently, there’s no record of the consultants, business owners, property developers or special interest groups who bend […]
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When Daniel Paul found Cornwallis
Daniel Paul found his rival in a pub in 1965. He and his brother Lawrence and their Indian Brook friend Norman Brooks were upgrading their education together in Dartmouth. Getting out of school early one day, the trio headed to Halifax’s Piccadilly Tavern on Argyle Street for a few beers. They had enough cash to […]
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Dealer’s choice: Nova Scotia launches public cannabis consultation
Nova Scotia’s government wants the blunt truth. The province has unveiled an online survey seeking public input on proposed rules and regulations for recreational cannabis. “As the federal government moves toward legalizing cannabis, our top priority is to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians,” claims Justice minister Mark Furey in a press release. “We want […]
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The Donald Marshall decision and Digby’s lobster wars
A debate over illegal fishing has reached a boiling point in southwest Nova Scotia. Amidst accusations from non-Indigenous fishers about black market lobster sales, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs is calling on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to finally clarify the policy surrounding a legal case nearly 20 years old. Mi’kmaw fishers […]
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Clearcutting our losses
In June, the residents of Wentworth Valley awoke to an unfamiliar—and unwelcome—noise. Tree-harvesting machinery had made its way up the western slopes of the valley and was chewing through the mixed Acadian forest atop the mountain. By the time the media reported the story, the machines—working day and night—had already clearcut nearly 200 acres and […]
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Tory leader says premier engaged in a cover-up of Michelle Coffin’s story
Premier Stephen McNeil is changing his tune about the rehiring of Kyley Harris, nearly four months after The Coast first reported Michelle Coffin’s story. Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie pressed the premier on the Liberal Party’s version of events during the first question period of the fall assembly at Province House, Friday. Coffin, a former […]
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The Delinquents Movie drops in for its Halifax premiere
The Delinquents Movie Friday, September 29, 8pm Pro Skateboards, Snowboards & Surfboards 6451 Quinpool Road Two years of blood, sweat and beers will pay off Friday at Pro Skates with the premiere of The Delinquents Movie. Founded by Halifax native Ian MacArthur, The Delinquents is a group of dedicated snowboarders from the east coast whose […]
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Few surprises on Liberal’s to-do list
Now that the fall sitting is officially underway, the McNeil Liberals can start crossing off some items on their legislative to-do list. The government’s top priorities were released Friday as part of its ministerial mandate letters, outlining the duties and responsibilities the premier expects from his cabinet. Most of the tasks are copy-and-pasted straight from […]
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Nova Scotia announces big changes in access to abortions
Doctor referrals will no longer be needed for surgical abortions and pharmacies across Nova Scotia will begin offering free access to the abortion pill, Mifegymiso. The announcement was made Friday by Kelly Regan, minister for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. “We’re supporting more choice for women when it comes to their reproductive […]