A populist political uprising will emerge in Nova Scotia’s political arena. It’s inescapable, like fate. Already there have been sparks of life from young Progressive Conservative members, federal Tory hopefuls and Halifax councillors who—knowingly or not—trudge out common plays from the populist, far-right and libertarian online playbook. Right now, though, the closest thing Nova Scotia […]
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Diversity, inclusion and the Progressive Conservative Party
Gender bias is real. Health research highlights the risks associated with gender bias and the benefits of incorporating diversity to gain a broader, more informed approach to making decisions about public health. Health research has also revealed the limitations of using men to reflect the needs of the public, which supports a larger conversation about […]
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When will Jamie Baillie be premier?
Failure is not an option for Jamie Baillie. “Oh, we’re going to win,” he says. “I’m in this to win.” This election will be the Progressive Conservative leader’s second attempt to form a government. He might not get a third. The goal is a PC majority. Anything less, Baillie will need to atone for. Honestly, […]
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Dear PC
Thank you so much PC for hosting your job fair of all the “major”business’s ( if thats what you wanna call them) – in Halifax?! Thank you for not posting it in the news or on our local radio station Thank you for advertising only on the Halifax section of kijiji -and not the New […]
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Premier Rodney MacDonald’s demise
Is it too soon to say, “So long, Rodney?” The final outcome is still far from a done deal, of course. Forget those public opinion polls predicting an NDP victory in next month’s elections. Those numbers reflect mostly province-wide aggregates of voting intentions; real-life elections in Nova Scotia are usually won and lost in the […]