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

Fracking wastewater ponds languish in Hants County

HALIFAX—Hydraulic fracturing wastewater shown to contain high levels of radioactive contaminants ha…

The province of Nova Scotia has refused to pay for a trans man’s hysterectomy, leaving him with a surprise $3,400 bill. After experiencing some abdominal pain, Jessiah MacDonald was told that his uterus had several abnormal polyps and was recommended by a gynecologist that it be removed for preventative measures. He took his doctor’s advice [...]

Let the kid wear his offensive Jesus shirt: Pettigrew

Many sectors of Canadian society are still in shock, reeling from the recent budget cutbacks announced by the Harper Conservatives. The CBC, the National Film Board, Elections Canada, Canadian Border Services, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Vete…

The other day I came across Travel Alberta’s incredible award-winning (Remember to Breathe) tourism video, which somehow or another brought me to browsing the videos of every provincial & territorial tourism board. It’s great to see how much thought and passion goes into each of these videos, and what better way to explore a location [...]

12 Inspiring Tourism Videos on Canada is a post from: I Backpack Canada

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

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 [...]

The Nova Scotia government has just announced that it will cut the HST by one per cent next year and one per cent the following year. This cut will reverse the two per cent increase the government imposed in order to assist it to achieve a balanced b…

The environmental community rejects the sustainable certification of Nova Scotia longline caught swordfish

HALIFAX—Sustainable seafood certification …

Jigga SXSW Part 2 by YardieGoalsJay Z did a show at SXSW. You can watch it online here. It was legit, although I felt like that particular audience did not appreciate it as much as I would have.Best part of the show, however, was when he was making the…

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…

According to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada report, the number of migrant labourers in Canada increased from 177,781 to 432,682 between 2000 and 2010. Immigrant Settlement Integration Services says the number of foreign workers entering Nova Scot…

If profs walk on Saturday, it may be worse than usual

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…

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…

Nova Scotia environmentalists say government must revise lease of public lands to private corporations

HALIFAX—“In 1961 we leveraged a tremendous a…

Analysts say "bracket creep" much less of a concern than stagnant wages

HALIFAX—Nova Scotians are going to feel their belts get a little bit…

Guess who makes $256 per student