On Thursday, January 2, 2020 the US bombed Iraq’s Baghdad international airport, killing an Iranian General and Iraqi military leader, sparking instability in the region and inching the world closer to another disastrous war in the Middle East.
News release: Anti-poverty advocates are deeply disappointed with the Province’s announcement of so-called “increases” to Income Assistance rates.
Halifax’s roller derby league, Anchor City Rollers, was founded in 2010 and has been rockin’, rollin’ and expanding ever since. As the league enters this milestone year they are inviting interested potential skaters of all genders and ages to join the league and learn how to rollerskate in 2020!
Press release: “An EKOS survey commissioned by IJV Canada in 2018 shows that the Canadian Jewish community is significantly split on the issue of Israel and antisemitism. It reveals, for example, that 60% of Canadian Jews agree with the statement “Accusations of antisemitism are often used to silence legitimate criticism of Israeli government policies.”
PSA: KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – There will be a rally tomorrow (Monday) in Halifax to protest the decision by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) to rescind Rana Zaman’s Human Rights Award.
“Rabbi Jonah Rank, who was associated with Halifax’s Shaar Shalom synagogue until recently, wrote an impassioned defence of Ms. Zaman to Human Rights Commission CEO Christine Hanson calling Zaman “a friend to the Jews, a courageous changemaker.” He cites Ms. Zaman’s efforts in establishing a peace-seeking group of Halifax Jewish and Muslim women called “Salaam-Shalom.” From a press release issued by Independent Jewish Voices, condemning the rescinding of Rana;s Human Rights Award.
Stand together for closure of Boat Harbour treatment facility on schedule. Thursday December 19, 11 AM, Pictou Landing First Nation. Bring cookies!
Media release: Migrant justice activists staged a protest today in Halifax to demand that new federal Minister of Immigration Marco E.L. Mendicino immediately stop the deportation of the Roblero Morales family in Waterloo, Ontario.
Please join us in remembering and honouring those who have lost their lives while experiencing homelessness and poverty.
The East Coast Prison Justice Society is asking for submissions on the theme of deaths in custody — drawings, poems, links to related materials, to be part of a virtual vigil in remembrance of Soleiman Faqiri and all those who have died in custody.