Yesterday, Liberal Leader Iain Rankin reiterated his call for a provincial ban on social media use by children under 16. I think most people would agree that kids shouldn’t be on the often-toxic, usually exploitative, and always reality-distorting social ... See more
I found myself yesterday at the province’s media room, where the premier and ministers make themselves available for questioning by reporters after the Thursday meeting of cabinet. This is an important part of the democratic process. A lot goes on behind ... See more
It’s great that the municipality is increasing the connectivity of the growing network of bike lanes to the point that a directional sign is needed on the bike lane approaching the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, which crosses Halifax Harbour. Go straight to g... See more
Seemingly nobody in power cares about climate change. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston definitely doesn’t care about climate change. Just as the province is coming up against a hard legislated deadline for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions by 2030, ... See more
Last week, I explained how the Houston government is decimating what’s left of the 70-year-old liberal state: This transformation — the defunding of government itself, the gutting of civil society organizations, a purposefully destructive tax policy leadi... See more
