Who I move beside, a poem by Chad Norman
A poem by Chad Norman about the men of the N.C.A, and others as well, dressed in whiteness, the little fellas with big hatreds. Donald, Jared, Andrew, Jason, Doug, and even Stephen…
Press release: Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association declares a state of emergency
Press release: The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association is declaring a State of Health Emergency in our Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw communities.
Media advisory: Child welfare is on the brink; expert panel will meet to share ideas for effective, systemic change
On Friday evening June 14 the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers is bringing together five professionals to share their experiences and perspectives regarding child welfare. Their discussion will be followed by a public Q&A.
Media release: Old bats in funny hats
Media release: “A chain link fence won’t keep us out, and jail won’t keep us in. Grannies keep on singing and the Grannies always win.” If you think you might be Granny material, don’t hesitate to approach them. New voices are always welcome.
News release: Extinction Rebellion stalls traffic over climate crisis
News release: On Thursday, June 6, a group of climate activists disrupted rush-hour traffic by biking far below the speed limit. Adorned with signs and flags advocating for climate action, they chanted songs like “11 years to switch the gears” and “what do we want? Climate action!” through the cacophony of car horns.
Media release: If APL gets 79 more units how many more affordable housing units for HRM?
APL’s proposed Willow Tree Development at the corner of Robie and Quinpool will be the subject of a public information session on Thursday June 6, 7pm Halifax Forum. RM documents indicate the developer will have 288 units – nearly a 30% increase in the units and in developer’s profits. Will HRM require a re-negotiation of the number of affordable housing units?
Media release: Blowing up the town: Special Meeting of Heritage Advisory Committee to consider 16- 20- 26- and 30-storey towers Spring Garden, Robie, Carlton and College
Media release: Two proposals by Dexel and Rovualis, for 30, 16, 20, and 26 towers at Spring Garden, Robie, College and Carlton Streets are to be considered at a special meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee on Wednesday, June 5th, 3pm at City Hall.
Media release: Public Town Halls June 4-5 in Antigonish and New Glasgow to discuss the twinning of Highway 104
Halifax – Please join us for a town hall about the proposed Pictou-Antigonish stretch of Highway 104. The two events take place in Antigonish on June 4 and in New Glasgow on June 5.
News release: Large crowd expected for public town hall in Halifax to help shape the pact for a Green New Deal
One of more than 150 town halls about The Pact for a Green New Deal is taking place June 6th 2019, in Halifax. Short video included.
Vince Calderhead: The income assistance transformation means worse outcomes for everybody
At last night’s screening of My Week on Welfare in Dartmouth, g=human rights lawyer Vince Calderhead talked about how the much-hyped transformation did not at all make things better for people on income assistance and his fear that special needs allowances will be next.
He also tackles the subject of tactics, don’t waste your time trying to convince bureaucrats, he says.