News 1. Carbon plan “Nova Scotians will pay more for electricity, gasoline, and home-heating over the next four years as part of the province’s plan to reduce its carbon footprint and avoid a carbon tax Ottawa announced it will impose on four other provinces beginning this January,” reports Jennifer Henderson. “But Premier Stephen McNeil insists […]
A terribly depressing read from start to finish
Morning File, Thursday, June 14, 2018
News 1. Fool’s Gold, Part 4 We’ve published the fourth and final instalment of Joan Baxter’s “Fool’s Gold” series. Part 4 looks at how the mining lobby is working to undermine environmental protection in Nova Scotia. In particular, the Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) wants to open up protected wilderness areas to mining. Writes […]
The Ivany Report Drinking Game! Morning File, Monday, September 18, 2017
News 1. The politics of economics Stephen Kimber writes: What price is too much to pay for the Yarmouth ferry, asks Tim? How much is the cost of a vote, responds Stephen… Click here to read “The politics of economics.” This article is behind the Examiner’s paywall. Click here to subscribe. 2. Examineradio, episode #129 […]