We are a group of Hong Kongers who call Halifax home. We would like an opportunity to share our story, and hope to earn your solidarity and support. There will be a global event on the weekend of the 28th for the world community to show solidarity with Hong Kong. In Halifax, we will hold a human chain event this Saturday (September 28th) at 2 pm outside the Halifax Public Garden (Junction of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street). Please join us!
News release: “Faculty and students can’t keep doing more with less,” says Dr. Julia Wright, DFA President. “We’re committed to helping Nova Scotia keep its historic place on the map as a centre of learning, and to Dalhousie’s reputation as a leading research university, but inadequate funding is a serious obstacle.
News release: As the world reacts to dire new warnings contained in today’s IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is focusing on how changing oceans could impact Atlantic Canada and what we can do about it.
PSA: The mayor has agreed to submit a resolution for council consideration that the Council engage in talks with the Truro Black Community to develop an action plan that addresses the racism and discrimination against Black people in the town of Truro.
Period poverty is the struggle to afford menstrual supplies such as tampons and pads, affecting thousands of people with periods in Nova Scotia. A recent study by Plan International Canada found that one-third of Canadian women under 25 have struggled to afford menstrual products.
PSA: The verdict in the Nhlanhla Dlamini case will be rendered by Judge Del Atwood on Thursday September 26 @ 1:30 pm at the Provincial court house in Pictou. Please come join us while we support Nhlanhla and his family .
FRIDAY SEPT 27: 11 am -GENERAL STRIKE – EVERYONE NEEDED!
IF YOU CAN ONLY COME TO ONE EVENT, THIS IS THE ONE!
TAKE OFF WORK/STRIKE FROM WORK – WE NEED YOU.
Media release by the Halifax Workers Action Centre: Last week, numerous changes to the Canada Labour Code came into force. Our provincial government needs to follow the federal lead and consider making similar changes to bring our minimum employment standards up to speed with the rest of the country.
News release: Residents of Antigonish are disappointed with the government’s lack of transparency around the 104-twinning project after the department of Transportation Infrastructure and Renewal (TIR) refused to answer questions at public accounts on Wednesday.
News release: Local community member Julia Sampson is taking the No Future Pledge to not have children until the government takes serious action to counter the climate crisis.