Erica Butler

Haligonians get ready for second annual 100 in 1 Day

Erica Butler — Thu, 28 May 2015 14:47:02 +0000

On June 6, expect dozens of 'interventions' in public spaces

If Melissa Laverdure had her wish, our sidewalks and public spaces would be filled with unexpected surprises all year, but in the meantime, we have 100 in 1 Day.

Talking about the Takeover

Erica Butler — Fri, 22 May 2015 15:52:43 +0000

White Ignorance and the Struggle Against Gentrification in Halifax

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A very lucky journalist: Sally Armstrong shares stories on the ascent of women

Erica Butler — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:52:13 +0000

An interview with the guest of honour at the 25th annual Successful Canadian Women's Dinner in support of Adsum for Women and Children

After decades of reporting on the plight of women in war zones and the developing world, Sally Armstrong sees a positive trend in the status of women globally.

Agricola Street switches for a day

Erica Butler — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:28:39 +0000

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX - It's not every day that a linear park pops up in your city.

Residents raising awareness of well-water issues in Halifax communities

Erica Butler — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:58:45 +0000

Harrietsfield, Nova Scotia - About 40 residents from the communities of Williamswood and Harrietsfield attended a meeting Monday to discuss the state of water in their area.

As previously reported by the Halifax Media Coop<

Green rights, environmental racism, and honouring Loretta Saunders

Erica Butler — Thu, 15 May 2014 02:32:27 +0000

The Tide Podcast, Episode 6

On this episode of the Tide:

New collective aims to re-imagine motherhood

Erica Butler — Wed, 07 May 2014 22:12:57 +0000

There was a point in history when a mom breastfeeding her child might have scandalized the neighbourhood. These days, in certain circles, you probably stand more chance of a sideways glance for whipping out a formula bottle.

Our collective understanding of motherhood has come a long way in a couple generations.

Ecology Action Centre wants NS to keep shale gas in the ground for now

Erica Butler — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:36:36 +0000

A conversation with Jennifer West on the EAC's report to the Nova Scotia fracking review

This week the Ecology Action Centre released their contribution to the review panel looking at hydraulic

Halifax considers repealing "redundant" pesticide bylaw

Erica Butler — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:52:55 +0000

Citizens say bylaw offers more protection than provincial law

Last week, HRM council took the first step toward repealing the

Files attached to this post:

A chart showing differences between municipal and provincial pesticide regulation, produced by Pesticide Free Nova Scotia

GM apples, letter from an Elsipogtog mother, the haddock rebound, and postal workers talk Canada Post

Erica Butler — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:35:37 +0000

The Tide Podcast, Episode 5

On this episode of the Tide:

Testing Citizenship, Criminalizing Intellectual Disabilities, and Fair Elections

Erica Butler — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:14:26 +0000

Episode 4 of The Tide Podcast

On this episode of the Tide:

Would you pass as a Canadian?

Last minute request to rezone Purcell's Cove backlands has citizens concerned

Erica Butler — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:34:36 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - A group of large-parcel landowners along Purcell's Cove Road have asked for a change in the Regional Plan to allow for development of their properties.

Files attached to this post:

The letter requesting changes to backlands zoning on behalf of landowners.

HRM staff report on changes to the Regional Plan, including request re: Purcell's Cove (p26)

Citizen Budlakoti, women & Wikipedia, GM salmon goes to court and honouring Rocky Jones.

Erica Butler — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:50:28 +0000

The Tide Podcast, Episode 3

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Fixing Wikipedia's gender bias, one edit at a time

Erica Butler — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:35:54 +0000

Edit-a-thon aims to fill the gap in online content and community

Eleanor King is hoping that Wikipedia will be her new Facebook. "I'd much rather spend my time on the internet doing something productive," says the director of the Anna Leonowens Gallery.

The Tide: Offshore oil and gas and Nova Scotia's fracking review

Erica Butler — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:07:31 +0000

Episode 2 of the HMC podcast

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On this episode of the Tide, we hear about: