新闻1.选民投票率几十年来一直在下降，但53.55％，选民投票率为周二省级选举的历史记录。部分是设计。斯蒂芬麦克尼尔知道，低选民投票率一般有利于党的权力，他当然在他的权力中达到了调度选举[...]
Why I decided to publish the Bridgetown story when I did: Morning File, Thursday, May 25, 2017
新闻1.新布里奇敦学校的问题：这不仅仅是新的布里奇敦学校的学校建设超过200万美元，其原价130万美元的预算。斯蒂芬麦克尼尔的朋友是工作的受益者，并被罚款非法建造船[...]
傻瓜船：早上档案，星期四，2017年5月11日
News 1. Kool-Aid, hot dogs, and Cheesies Yesterday, the election campaign focused on nursing homes and senior care, with NDP Leader Gary Burrill promising to “invest $60 million over four years to establish approximately 500 new nursing home beds and increase the food budget for seniors in long term care facilities,” reports Jennifer Henderson for the […]
The Andrew Younger saga: Morning File, Thursday, May 4, 2017
News 1. Andrew Younger “Independent candidate Andrew Younger has withdrawn from the provincial election race in Dartmouth East,” reports Michael Gorman for the CBC: In an interview with CBC News, Younger — a former Liberal cabinet minister — cited health and privacy reasons for the decision. He said he made the choice in consultation with his wife after the news website […]
不建立Burnside Connector: Morning File, Thursday, April 27, 2017
News 1. Proposed university gift policy draws ire from Dalhousie profs The gift policy was initiated in the wake of criticism of the university’s deal with Shell Oil, but the Dal administration refused to let university senators have a say in drafting the policy, and now refuses to make that draft public (but we got it […]
Why the long face? Morning File, Thursday, April 20, 2017
News 1. Pre-election spending spree Jennifer Henderson has updated her ongoing scorecard of pre-election spending by the McNeil government, and I created the following chart so you can follow along: I’ll continually update the chart as more announcements are made. 2. Butterfield Bank, Stephen Lund, and… Sears? On the above chart, you’ll note that on Tuesday Nova […]
关于潮汐权的怀疑：早上文件，2017年4月13日星期四
News 1. Fishermen continue fight against tidal turbines “The Bay of Fundy Fisherman’s Association says it will continue to oppose the development of tidal power in the Minas Passage, near Parrsboro,” reports Bruce Wark: Association spokesman, Colin Sproul made the pledge after the fishermen lost their court challenge to the deployment of a tidal turbine in November and […]
漫长的码头：早上文件，2017年2月21日星期二
News 1. Bill 75 The legislature has been in session since 12:01am in order to pass Bill 75, which will force a contract on teachers. The final vote will likely take place sometime mid-afternoon. 2. Examineradio, episode #100 This week we speak to former NDP Finance Minister and current CBC pundit Graham Steele about the […]
Swimming in cats: Morning File, Friday, January 20, 2017
News 1. Fish “‘Some sort of environmental event’ is the likely cause of the recent swath of herring mortalities that washed up along the shore of St. Mary’s Bay, provincial government representatives heard Jan. 19,” reports Chris Muise for the Yarmouth Vanguard: Bumping back a planned meeting on the lobster fishery, the Standing Committee on Resources invited […]
War never ends: Morning File, Thursday, January 5, 2017
新闻1.战争死亡“Aaliyah Desmond在圣诞节后三天庆祝她的10岁生日。She had just begun horseback riding, and announced to her family on New Year’s Eve she wanted to be a veterinarian,” reports Michael MacDonald for the Canadian Press: “She always had a nice little smile,” her great-aunt, Catherine Hartling, said Wednesday. On Tuesday, […]