Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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Media Advisory: Haligonians join international day of action in solidarity with the Central American caravans

From November 25-26, Haligonians will participate in an email and phone campaign calling on the Canadian government to break its silence and take concrete action in support of the Central American refugees and migrants who’ve trekked for over one month to reach to the US-Mexico border. This campaign is part of the International Day of Action in Solidarity with the Caravan and Exodus from Central America taking place on November 25th.

Media Release: Stop gambling on Big Oil, invest in Nova Scotia

News release: News of BP Canada’s dry well offshore Nova Scotia is an opportunity for change, according to the Offshore Alliance, a coalition representing fishermen, environmental groups, and coastal communities. But that’s not the end of offshore drilling in Nova Scotia – BP has permission to drill six more wells, and Equinor (formerly StatOil) is planning seismic blasting in waters adjacent to George’s Bank.

News release: My Week on Welfare comes to Lower Sackville on November 22

“My Week on Welfare” is a documentary about the state of the welfare system in Nova Scotia. Next week it’s coming to Lower Sackville. It’s a great documentary, and the discussion after the showing is always very powerful. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to take it!

Media release: Gag order at HRM

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Media release: Equity Watch has learned from several sources that after the media conference HRM sent a note to employees in some business units forbidding them to use social media and social networks to criticize their employer or do anything that would affect HRM’s reputation.

Media Release: Amid increased attacks and impunity, prominent Guatemalan human rights defender Marcelo Sabuc to speak throughout the Maritimes

News release: Marcelo Sabuc, National Coordinator of the Highlands Committee of Small-Farmers (CCDA in Spanish) in Guatemala, will visit the Maritimes from November 4-11th to discuss the troubling situation for human rights defenders in his country, which has intensified in the midst of an escalating political crisis. The speaking tour is being organized by the Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network (BTS).

PSA: Caroling with Nova Scotia Mass Choir, with Special Guest Jody Upshaw

Public Service Announcement: Caroling with Nova Scotia Mass Choir, with Special Guest Jody Upshaw. Jody Upshaw is a 15-year-old singing sensation from Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Pushing the envelope with each performance, cover or track, Jody has performed throughout the Halifax area and has worked with multiple local artists including Quake, Shevy Price, Neon Dreams and Classified.

Media release: Halifax stands in solidarity with the migrant caravan

Media release: November 1, 2018 (Halifax) – On Saturday, November 3rd at 3pm community members in Halifax will gather at the Glitter Bean Cafe (5896 Spring Garden Road) to demonstrate their solidarity with the caravans of refugees and migrants currently en route to the US-Mexico border