Halifax News

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.

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.

Contaminated wells in Harrietsfield connected to construction waste processing

Erica Butler — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:34:26 +0000

HRM continued to license C&D operation after Ministerial Order to clean up site

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - When Melissa King bought her home on Old Sambro Road in 2010, a water test done by the former owners showed arsenic in her well–

New Cooperative Grocery Store to Open on Gottingen

Erica Butler — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:40:28 +0000

Community Carrot Coop announces purchase of building, store to open in spring 2014

The Community Carrot has purchased a building to house a new cooperative grocery store in Halifax's North End. The building, at 2063 Gottingen, is currently home to Mbuji Mayi Market and Kevin Muise Interiors. The Community Carrot will take over the building in March, and combine the two storefronts to house the new fresh food store.

Coast to Coast, Oil and Water Don’t Mix

Natascia Lypny — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:15:33 +0000

Anti-oil pipeline activist on the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project and why Nova Scotians should care about it, too

The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Project has been the catalyst for fiery debates over the relationship between energy, the environment, the economy and human rights — and provided a test for which of these the Canadian government holds highest in its esteem.

Plans Move Ahead to Save Kitpu Youth Program

Natascia Lypny — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:12:55 +0000

Campaigning efforts demonstrate the Halifax community at large is behind the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre

HALIFAX — Several initiatives in support of the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre’s Kitpu Youth Program are advancing at full speed as individuals, organizations and businesses continue to come forward offering their support.

7 Reasons Why We Can't Let The Kitpu Youth Centre Close

Ardath Whynacht — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:47:36 +0000

The Conservative government recently announced cuts to the CCAY (Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth). As part of the strategic under-funding of aboriginal programs in the current budget, this move was devastating to the Kitpu Youth Program at the Friendship Centre on Gottingen St. As of today, all youth programs are cancelled and the Youth Program has closed its doors.

Progressive Budget Real Alternative: CCPA

Jim Guild — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:19:23 +0000

If you want to govern, not give up

Fed a steady diet of tax-cut fetishism and deficit hysteria, Nova Scotians could welcome the N.S. Alternative Budget (NSAB) released March 22 by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-N.S (CCPA-NS).

Businesses Start with the CEED of an Idea

Natascia Lypny — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:14:49 +0000

The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development provides unemployed Nova Scotians with an alternative to the labour market

Moira Peters and Sam Fraser were unemployed and struggling in the Halifax labour market when they discovered the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED).

This Halifax-based, not-for-profit organization helps people start their own businesses by offering advice and financial support.

Free Buses for HRM?

bsichel — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:44:50 +0000

A radio interview on why public transit can - and should - stay free

I went on Maritime Morning, Weekend Edition this morning to talk about free public transportation in HRM, as outlined in this article. Audio file courtesy of News 95.7. (9:46)

February in Review

Natascia Lypny — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:13:42 +0000

Mills, migration and mayoral races

It’s Still Muddy in the Woods

Safety First

Miles Howe — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:07:02 +0000

Picket at Airport Hotel Construction Site Finds Safety Infractions

A construction site next door to the Halifax International Airport was picketed yesterday by the Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenter, Millwrights and Allied Workers. Close to 100 supporters, including representatives from unions around the province and beyond, were in attendance for the noontime picket and barbecue.

Greenwashing Sustainable Seafood

PalBou — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:35:50 +0000

The environmental community rejects the sustainable certification of Nova Scotia longline caught swordfish

Sustainable seafood certification announces to consumers that the fish they are buying is caught using ecologically sound practices that ensure the conservation of affected species.

Dalhousie Faculty strike

Asaf Rashid — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:55:28 +0000

Interview with Antoni Wysocki, Dalhousie worker

Interview with Antoni Wysocki, custodian at Dalhousie University. The interview was done on March 4th, about a week before the likely Dalhousie Faculty strike. Wysocki has been involved on his union executive until recently, thus has quite a lot of knowledge of labour politics on campus.

Bus Riders Make Video in Support of Transit Workers

bsichel — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:42:25 +0000

Social media was abuzz yesterday with criticism of striking transit workers' decision to block snowplows for 10 minutes. But some HRM residents instead went to the picket lines and made this video in an attempt to show support for the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 508, on strike since Feb. 2.

Dalhousie Faculty strike

Asaf Rashid — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:34:16 +0000

Interview with Aaron Beale, Dalhousie student

Interview recorded February 29th. Aaron Beale is a student who has become quite informed about the background details of the looming strike. In our conversation, we discuss the marginal political power of students through this situation, and how that can be changed. Aaron relates the weak position of students to the issue of campus governance.

Dalhousie Faculty Strike

Asaf Rashid — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:27:01 +0000

Interview with Dalhousie Faculty members Isaac Saney and Marjorie Stone

This interview took place on Monday, March 6th, approximately one week from the date of a likely faculty strike. Isaac Saney and Marjorie Stone are both members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association's communications team. In our conversation, we get into a number of issues related to the negotiations themselves.

Recognizing Our Interests: A Wider Perspective on the HRM Transit Strike

bsichel — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:38:57 +0000

By Jason Edwards

We've Been There, Halifax: Reflections on the 2008-09 Ottawa Transit Strike

bsichel — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:31:46 +0000

By Doug Nesbitt

ACORN ‘Grow A Farmer’ Forum

PalBou — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:48:28 +0000

ACORN presents GROW! Screening and New Farmer Meet and Greet

Halifax, Nova Scotia - The Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN) presents GROW! a new documentary about the resurgence of new farmers choosing self-employed agrarian life over the hustle and bustle of city-living.