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Friday February 10, 2012
What you should know about the federal crime bill
Dalhousie professor Archie Kaiser explores the impact of the Safe Streets and Communities Act
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He'll be taking part in a Lunch and Learn event Friday Feb 10. That's from 12:15 to 1:45 at 2103 Gottigen Street
Friday February 10, 2012
Insight into the federal government's decision to intervene at Shubenacadie
John Paul of the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs says its not uncommon for the federal government to impose co-management.
Friday February 10, 2012
Get out and join in the fun!
This is an interesting and varied music weekend, a bright spot in the middle of this oddly green winter:
Friday
Soho Ghetto releases Humble Beginnings Make for Good Night Life with Mike O'Neill and The North Lakes at The Seahorse
Singer-songwriters Emm Gryner and Mo Kenney are at The Company House
A really cool thing at 1313 Hollis: Punk poetry with the release of Amphetamine Heart, plus performances by Catbag, Old and Weird and the Friendly Dimension
At the Maritime Museum (cool venue!): African Nova Scotian music w/Henry Bishop's Drum Group, Kim Bernard, El Jones, Dutch Robinson and Cyndi Cain
Saturday
A pair of different-decade past blasts: 80s glam-rockers Platinum Blonde are at the Casino and west coast hip-hopper Swollen Members are at the Toothy Moose
Dancing at the Seahorse with Tupper Ware Remix Party, Alright Already, Gigas and Slumbercat
Track:
Soho Ghetto, "Day of Saints and Lovers"
Categories: Entertainment
Friday February 10, 2012
Why scheduling is such a key issue for Metro Transit drivers
Local union president Ken Wilson explains how drivers choose their hours.
Friday February 10, 2012
Paul Comeau in Clare
our community contact in Grosses Coques tells us about a recycling depot in a recycled sawmill.
Categories: Community Contacts
Thursday February 9, 2012
The first new antibiotic in more than 30 years
One young Nova Scotia company got a $100,000 vote of confidence last night from InnovaCorp. We find out why.
Thursday February 9, 2012
The city's stance on strays
Hope Swinimar of Homeward Bound explains why the pound does not collect most strays, and Councillors Sue Uteck and Jim Smith give their thoughts on the difficulties the issue presents.
Thursday February 9, 2012
A carpenter who played a pivotal role in Halifax's history
Dianne Marshall takes Margot to St. Paul's Anglican Church to hear about one of the carpenters who helped to build the historic site.
Categories: Halifax History and Folklore
Thursday February 9, 2012
Financial troubles at Shubenacadie First Nation
Reporter Blair Rhodes explains why the department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development is helping the band manage its money.
Thursday February 9, 2012
David Tudor on Brier Island
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