‘Mr. Speaker, I actually have some examples here of what constitutes suitable employment’, reported Ted Menzies

100 Years ago the Titanic hit an iceberg that caused the deaths of  over 1,500 lives. While many seem to only remember the event through the romantic movie, friends and family of victims, survivors, and rescuers continue to honour the event, and with it being the 100th anniversary many history lovers found themselves in a [...]

Remembering the Victims of the Titanic in Halifax Nova Scotia is a post from: I Backpack Canada

For Raymond, and for all of the Raymonds, which is to say: for everyone

Editor’s note: In the early morning of April 17th, prominent gay rights activist Ray…

Tremendously sad news out of Halifax today as Raymond Taavel, a well-known activist for the gay community, was killed by an assailant while trying to break up a fight outside the city’s gay bar. A candlelight vigil is being organized by the Halifax community to honour his memory. My thoughts go out to everyone devastated by this [...]

HALIFAX—Public transit will be running again in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) this week, and until the end of March transit users will enjoy unlimited free rides on buses and ferries.
Metro Transit…

Among the government’s primary justifications for its lawful
access/online surveillance bill (Bill C-30) is that since Internet
providers have not been required to disclose subscriber information
during an investigation, their assistance is incon…

As the snow finally begins to melt and the first signs of spring start clawing their way through the ice and cold, we Canadian’s tend to count down the days to the summer months. The thawing process of the Canadian people typically requires a large amount of coffee, and as much outdoor activity and  direct [...]

The Halifax Beach Guide – Nova Scotia’s Summer Playground is a post from: I Backpack Canada

Racism and possible cover-up in Canadian military see light of day with exclusively released documents

HALIFAX—In 2001, with a wife and her three chil…

Botched Sale of St. Pat's-Alexandra School a Provincial Trend

HALIFAX—When a school is closed or given over to private developers, affected commu…

Mike Savage, who narrowly lost re-election to failed NDP leadership candidate Robert Chisholm in the riding of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour back in May 2011, is well on his way to becoming the next mayor of Halifax: After months of speculation, former Libera…

Barbados is the latest Caribbean island to feel the Emera squeeze

HALIFAX—On a small island north of Venezuela, 4,500 kilometres from Halifax, Barbado…

Can a parenting co-op in Cape Breton save the economy?

HALIFAX—A report released in January by the Canadian Paediatrics Society (CPS) outlines a simpl…

Drama drama drama. The Bachelor Canada producers are wanting to get up close and personal with the possible contestants before they choose their leading ladies.As you are all aware, the Bachelor franchise is coming to our home and native land! The onli…

The Star, Post, iPolitics, Canadian Press, Globe and CBC review the proceedings.
Nathan Cullen…

2:16pm. Candidates get 90 seconds for closing statements. They should get five.
Mr. Mulcair…

You’ve all seen the Honey Badger video right, right? Okay, well there’s no point in going any further unless you’ve seen the insanely popular video that has already been viewed by more than 33 million people. Hilarious, right? Okay, well if you want more, get ready because the Honey Badger is coming to Canada…and he’ll [...]

What’s behind the increase?

A first person account

HALIFAX—I’m fixing dinner on another damp Halifax evening and enjoying the momentary peace in my large kitchen.
Behind me, a …

NSCAD's modern new Port campus overlooks Halifax harbour. Photo by Rory Hyde. Celebrating its 125th anniversary next year, The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design is the oldest of Canada’s four dedicated art universities. With slightly over…

One of the best Canadian Christmas traditions: Each year since 1971, Nova Scotia has sent Boston a large Christmas tree in gratitude for help Bostonians provided after the devastating Halifax Explosion of Dec. 6, 1917. Boston provided medical personne…