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(Un)Fair Elections Act creates extra barriers to voting

Robert DeVet — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:17:21 +0000

Silent protesters march through Public Gardens

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – One important way of speaking out in a democracy is voting. But thanks to changes in federal legislation, that voice is at risk of being silenced, say student and community organizations.

Halifax celebrates International Workers Day 2015

Robert DeVet — Sat, 02 May 2015 12:33:38 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – Spirits were high at this year's International Workers' Day in Halifax.

As they should be.

After all, Mayday is a celebration. A celebration of solidarity among workers, and a celebration of the gains workers' struggles have accomplished over many years.

Bill 100 kills collective bargaining, threatens higher education and academic freedom

Robert DeVet — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:06:53 +0000

Coalition of labour, students and faculty calls for rally this Monday

KJIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - Bill 100, the Universities Accountability and Sustainability Act, before the Nova Scotia legislature this week, manages to offend stude

Nova Scotia Needs a Raise

Robert DeVet — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:23:58 +0000

Lively town hall kicks off living wage campaign

When Omar Joof arrived in Nova Scotia in 2002 minimum wage looked pretty good. Until the bills started to roll in, that is.

Pretty soon he was working two or even three shifts a day as a janitor.

Nova Scotians want reduced tuition fees, increased government funding

Robert DeVet — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 21:57:59 +0000

Poll shows many Nova Scotians did not pursue secondary education because of cost

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Most Nova Scotians believe the affordability of post-secondary education should be a priority for the provincial government.