In her first year on the job, Nova Scotia’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Catherine Tully has made some remarkable progress in addressing the nearly decade-long backlog of Freedom of Information requests. Still, she acknowledges there’s a long way to go. Also, Halifax Transit chief Eddie Robar resigns for greener pastures in Edmonton, Fort Needham Park gets […]
Rise of the Sausage Cartel: Examineradio, episode #32
Halifax City Councillor Jennifer Watts announced recently she would not be seeking a third term in office, preferring instead to assist other residents considering a run for the job. Jennifer and Tim also talk about Mayor Mike Savage’s governing style, CAO Richard Butts, and what the city’s trying to accomplish with environmental legislation. Also, the convention […]
Canada, Who Cares? Examineradio, episode #31
Geoff Le Boutillier, a filmmaker and activist, joins us in-studio to talk about his podcast series, Canada, Who Cares?. The podcast interviews prominent Canadians about what they perceive to be intrinsically Canadian values. Also, with the federal election just around the corner, Tim and Russell dig into some key Nova Scotia ridings and examine some surprising poll […]
What the hell is a Brand Integrity Lead? (and can they operate a snow plow?) Examineradio, episode #30
This week we speak with Tristan Cleveland, urban planner and Our HRM Alliance Coordinator, about Halifax’s continued, though tepid, push toward automotive alternatives. Also, more senior City Hall staff are jumping ship, and the independent review into the province’s handling of the Rehtaeh Parsons case is released. (direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Kukukwes: creating a native news site. Examineradio, episode #29
This week we speak with Maureen Googoo, founder of Kukukwes, a news site covering aboriginal issues in Atlantic Canada. Also, what do Annie Leibovitz, Judge Judy, rail transit, Sackville Conservative candidate Robert Strickland, the Victoria General Hospital, seniors’ homes, Mother Canada and freedom of information have in common? Nothing, really. But we blast through all of […]
Who’s stuffing money into Halifax candidates’ pockets? Examineradio, episode #28
This week, we speak with planner Sam Austin about his recent study of who’s funding Halifax civic election campaigns and what they get in return. Also, the magical, mystical Merlin Nunn casts an incantation and declares no conflict-of-interest in the lobbying for privatization of Service Nova Scotia’s registries. Plus, the Liberal government starts looking for a new […]
Stephen Harper’s Party of One: Examineradio, episode #27
本周,我们与资深记者和非盟说话thor Michael Harris about his most recent book, “Party of One: Stephen Harper and Canada’s Radical Makeover.” Also, we look at a situation in the Premier’s office that certainly smells like conflict-of-interest. Plus, an update on the murder of Truro police officer Catherine Campbell. (direct download) (RSS feed) […]
Weed drones & clickbait: Examineradio, episode #25
This week we present anouther round table, this one featuring Vice News reporter Hilary Beaumont, Globe & Mail reporter Selena Ross, G&M weekend columnist Tabatha Southey and Halifax Examiner editor Tim Bousquet. In it, they talk about ‘millennial journalism’ and examine gender in the sector. But while drinking. So it’s, like, totally fun. Also, this week […]
Empire of Deception: Examineradio, episode #24
This week, we talk with author and journalism professor Dean Jobb about his latest book, Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation. Also this week, Nova Scotia Finance Minister Randy Delorey unveiled the Liberals’ new plan for dealing with public sector workers: let them battle […]
Perflexitive! — Examineradio episode #23
This week, the candidate for the federal NDP in Kings-Hants was forced to resign after a Conservative-funded website publicized comments the candidate had made regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We spoke with the former candidate, Morgan Wheeldon, at length about his views, the decision the NDP made to remove him, and the slow but steady descent of […]