A Tale of Two Trade Centre CEOs: Scott Ferguson
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Politics As Usual
A Tale of Two Trade Centre CEOs: Fred MacGillivray
There seems to be some confusion amongst the major players involved in Trade Centre’s takeover of the Metro Centre box office as to who knew what and when. The former CEO of Trade Centre Ltd., Fred MacGillivray, puts blame squarely … Continue Reading
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Dumb and Dumber and Cape Breton
Commissioner Parsons – IB Program – Questioned the credibility of the completion of the IB program and the Challenge for Credit program. He noted that St.F.X. and Cape Breton University do not recognize the program as Challenge for Credit. He … Continue Reading
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Concert Cash Conversation: Open or Not?
UPDATED below: Mayor Peter Kelly has announced that he will not chair regional council while they discuss the $359,550 forwarded to, but never repaid by, Harold MacKay. This is a good thing. But whether Kelly chairs it or not, it’s … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Let the Anti-Omnibudget Road Show Begin
The federal NDP caucus will begin their Anti-Omnibudget Road Show in Halifax tonight. Robert Chisholm, Fin Donnelly and Ryan Cleary will be appearing at Saint Mary’s University to go over why the federal standing committee on finance probably isn’t the … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Otherwise Occupied
Health and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald is in Truro this morning to chat with delegates from the Nova Scotia Nurses Union at their annual general meeting. It’s somewhat awkward timing, with NSNU President Janet Hazelton making a lot of noise … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Jennex’s “SchoolsPlus” Subtracts Jobs
After all the excitement at Province House yesterday, I was ready for a nice, slow Thursday to take us into the weekend. And then the Halifax Regional School Board decided, at around 9:30 p.m. last night, to cut over 150 … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: An Ambassador and a Friendly Ambassador, Too
We’ve got a fairly light day in Halifax politics to welcome you back to the work week. For whatever reason, all eyes seem to be on the 19-year old kid from Forest Heights Community School in Chester Basin. William Swinimer … Continue Reading
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Politics As Usual
Morning Fix: Ambrose Highlights in Halifax
The legislature’s Public Accounts committee is currently meeting at Province House with Peter Gurnham, the chair of the province’s Utility and Review Board. The topic for discussion today, which I’m guessing was put forward by our official opposition, is energy … Continue Reading
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Politics As Usual
Donair tips for Upper Canadians
It seems TO has been allowed access to our most treasured drunk food. So how does Toronto respond? In typical Toronto fashion: disdain.
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Morning Fix: Capital Health Strike *Still* Looms
Today, we find out if the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board really needed to axe all librarians in order to deal with provincial budget cuts, or if that was just a blatant attention grab meant to play up the plight facing … Continue Reading
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Politics As Usual
HRM Votes 2012: The Who and the Where
With a brand new set of polling districts and about 30 declared candidates for this October’s municipal election, it can be tough to keep track of who’s running against whom (and where). So in an effort to help my fellow … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Governor General David Johnston to Haul Lobster Traps
And a very happy Tuesday morning to you. The legislature’s standing committee on human resources is currently meeting in the Dennis Building. On the agenda for today is the “Succeeding in Reading Program,” or, if you sit on the opposition … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Will the Concert Cash Conversation be held in public?
Despite the lovely weather and various backyard barbecues, it was a crappy weekend in Halifax’s North End. Please, people, please put away the guns. It’s a slow day on the provincial front, no doubt helped by a couple interesting releases … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Mental Health Strategy Drops Today
The legislature’s standing committee on public accounts is currently meeting in the legislative chambers at Province House. On the hot seat today is the deputy minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, Kevin Malloy, to talk about the province’s … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Downtown Dartmouth – Not as Stabby as Before
Happy Monday. Health and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald will be making an announcement concerning ambulance fees at 11 a.m. I assume they’re going down, since I can’t imagine making an event out of ambulance fees going up. Actually, I can’t … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Communications Breakdown
The standing committee on public accounts will meet this morning to chat with Tracey Taweel, the associate deputy minister of Communications Nova Scotia. This should be a fun one. The opposition has been complaining for years – since the NDP … Continue Reading
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Politics As Usual
Morning Fix: NDP Brings in Patient Safety Act, NSNU Calls Work Conditions Unsafe
The federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Status of Women are currently meeting at the Halifax Harbourfront Marriott for their 30th annual meeting … of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Status of Women. Their conference … Continue Reading
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Politics As Usual
Morning Fix: The Month of May
Happy May, everyone. Care for a little labour talk to start your summer? No? Well you’re getting it anyway. The Halifax-Dartmouth and District Labour Council is holding a May Day rally outside Halifax City Hall at noon. May 1, you … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Ch-Ch-Changes for Government Departments
Halifax went a little crazy over the weekend. A man was charged with stabbing a 78-year old woman. Armed and masked men were confronted and arrested by Halifax Regional Police. There was a possible arson in Fairview. The HRP’s Guns … Continue Reading
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Morning Fix: Capital Health Strike Looms
The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and Capital Health will meet today to try and work out an eleventh hour deal to avoid a strike. If they can’t, 3,600 health care workers will be on the picket line … Continue Reading
