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Hey provincial government, either put out or butt out

Hey provincial government, either put out or butt out

bsommerhalder June 26, 2012 2

If you were to examine the relationship between the Nova Scotia provincial government and the Halifax Regional Municipality over the past few years, you would be forgiven to think that the relationship only consists

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The Art of Teaching Science

The Art of Teaching Science

bsommerhalder June 6, 2012 0

What do bloggers do when they’re too busy to write a new post? Why, they regurgitate old content, of course! Luckily for you, you’re a new audience to some of my old content. I’d

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Chronicle Herald: NSP CEO defends raise

Chronicle Herald: NSP CEO defends raise

bsommerhalder June 6, 2012 0

From the article: Nova Scotia Power’s president and chief executive officer is defending the 23 per cent raise he received last year. Rob Bennett told a Halifax business audience Tuesday that the utility’s executive

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OpenFile: Who is running for city council in October?

OpenFile: Who is running for city council in October?

bsommerhalder June 6, 2012 0

From the article: Though anyone on this list could change their mind and decide not to run, to the best of my knowledge, this is the current picture of those who today intend to

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OpenFile Exclusive: How are roads funded in Nova Scotia?

OpenFile Exclusive: How are roads funded in Nova Scotia?

bsommerhalder June 4, 2012 0

Last week, I wrote an article for OpenFile Halifax looking at how roads are funded in Nova Scotia, and in HRM specifically. I won’t repost it here, but I’ll direct you to the article

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Chronicle Herald: Strong presence sought for next Halifax chief

Chronicle Herald: Strong presence sought for next Halifax chief

bsommerhalder June 4, 2012 0

From the article: The next sheriff in town should have a discernible, assertive presence in the community, a Halifax police commissioner said Friday. Coun. Steve Streatch (Eastern Shore-Musquodoboit Valley) said police brass in the

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OpenFile: Bloomfield festival brings out North End community

OpenFile: Bloomfield festival brings out North End community

bsommerhalder June 4, 2012 0

From the article: The diversity of the North End was on display at the InFullBloom festival on Sunday. The festival featured an outdoor marketplace, local music, yoga, gardening, art-making, dance, and a bevy of

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