Just months after a 15 percent increase in subscription rates, the Chronicle Herald is again increasing rates, this time by charging extra for its magazine. The company explained the rate increase in a message it emailed to subscribers (including the Examiner) today: Starting with the October 25, 2014 edition of Herald Magazine, The Chronicle Herald will […]
大同性恋冰淇淋:一个爱情故事. Morning File, Monday, September 29, 2014
News 1. Jail Four guards and two inmates at the Burnside jail had a “physical altercation” Saturday, say Halifax Police. “Three of the staffers were injured, but none needed to be admitted to the hospital,” reports the Chronicle Herald. The jail has been in lockdown for a week, which will make the atmosphere all that more […]
Cold and grey morning, sour smell of coffee brewing, a strange little laugh: Morning File, Saturday, September 27, 2014
News 1. Balcony collapse New school year party Drink and flirt in cool night air World comes crashing down 2. Burnside jail Incarcerated The cruel crime of punishment Spiteful warden smirks 3. Northern Pulp Mill Verdant forest land People happily employed Filthy air to breathe 4. Elderly Visit New Scotland Enjoy the land and people Stay […]
The politics of division: Morning File, Friday, September 26, 2014
News 1. Throne speech “This is not at all going to war with organized labour,” premier Stephen McNeil told reporters, just moments after the throne speech outlined a war with organized labour. The speech spelled out the particulars: the government, not workers, will decide who represents workers, and public service work will be out-sourced to avoid having […]
The Halifax Examiner’s commenting policy
In the rush to produce other content for this site, I’ve put off posting the comment policy for the site. Here it is, in all its glory: Commenting policy 1. Only subscribers to the Halifax Examiner may comment on articles. 2. All commenters must use their first and last name. 3. Exceptions to policy #2 […]
The name that shall not be spoken: Morning File, Thursday, September 25, 2014
News 1. Ship of Theseus David Darrow, the deputy minister overseeing the Bluenose restoration, testified before the legislature’s Public Accounts committee yesterday. Darrow said the project should’ve been placed under the control of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, and not under the Department of Culture and Heritage. I watched most of the hearing, and […]
Garbage policy, sidewalk cafes, bike lane: Council recap, September 23, 2014 meeting
Yesterday’s meeting of Halifax council involved a lot of wide-ranging conversation and debate, which often raises the ire of people who think that the less discussion the better. But I think we all benefit from longer discussion of issues. But unfortunately it’s late in the day, so I’ll make this a quick and short recap...
Moncton Stadium’s empty seats call into question rosy economic impact projections
The FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup games in Moncton played before disappointing crowds. Was it worth $4.3 million in taxpayer money? by Karen Rawlines Although no CFL games rolled into town this year, Moncton still found a way to continue its pose as the region’s sports entertainment destination. It took the job by default, it seems,...
Slow going: Morning File, Wednesday, September 24, 2014
News 1. Halifax council Matters considered by Halifax council yesterday: sidewalk cafes, changes to garbage policies, new library administrator, bike lane on University Avenue. I’ll have a full report published later today. 2. Pope Coptic Pope Tawadros II is in town. 3. Medical marijuana Continuing the War Against People Harming No One, cops invaded the home of medical […]
Juking the stats: Morning File, Tuesday, September 23, 2014
News 1. Guilty plea A boy (now adult) has pleaded guilty to a child porn charge in relation to the case of the girl we can’t name (but everyone knows) who committed suicide after an image was spread around her school. 2. Too many cops? [Click here for the video I can’t seem to embed.] […]
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