Larry Haiven

Halifax student group protests Israeli war crimes against occupied Palestine

Erica Butler — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:08:16 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - It’s time for a wake up call.

That was the message at Tuesday’s protest to bring awareness to Israel’s most recent killings of Palestine civilians.

“These people have lives and families.

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Lighter Wallet? Low Wages, Not High Taxes, To Blame

bsichel — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:14:34 +0000

Analysts say 'bracket creep' much less of a concern than stagnant wages

Nova Scotians are going to feel their belts get a little bit tighter in the new year.

But according to some experts, stagnant wages – and not tax increases – are to blame.

“[P]eople can't make ends meet because wages are too low in this province,” said Christine Saulnier of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) - Nova Scotia office.

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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation: A Myopic Watchdog?

bsichel — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:49:11 +0000

Anti-tax group setting up in Atlantic Canada; critics says it's all rhetoric

A self-described “taxpayer watchdog” group with offices across Canada is poised to open an office in Halifax this fall, according to recent media reports. But critics say the organization is little more than a right-wing media mouthpiece.

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