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Friday, 05 June 2009 |
A must read brought to you by Parker Donham. He wonders what Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil is hiding?
Here's a tad, but check out his post for the scoop.
Well this is disturbing. In defending his decision to keep the names of private donors to his campaign secret until after election day, Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil cited privacy concerns. Since provincial law requires the names and addresses of all donors, and the amounts of their donations, to be disclosed and published annually by Elections Nova Scotia, this looked like a feeble excuse to avoid drawing pre-election attention to any embarrassing donors on the Liberal list.
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Written by Halifax Live
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
In a bizarre about-face amid the hugely unpopular government-funded all terrain vehicle (ATV) safety program debacle, Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald today is not only lashing out at the Health Department for their purchase of over a quarter of a million dollars worth of mini-ATVs, he is now demanding that the $230,000 in question be returned to government coffers.
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 |
FIRST ON LIVE: Halifax Live has learned that some homes have been lost in a fire that has been raging in the Porters Lake area of the HRM.
One witness posting on the Nova Scotia Live discussion board says at least 4 homes have been lost on Candy Mountain Road. UPDATE: Officials have confirmed damage to homes on Candy Mountain Road....
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Written by Staff
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Friday, 13 June 2008 |
Halifax police have evacuated residents from hundreds of homes in the Porters Lake area as very strong winds fed a out-of-control fire that firefighters continue to fight.
Power was knocked out to over 8,000 homes after fire damaged a transmission line and Nova Scotia Power turned off electricity to other areas as crews battled the flames. |
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Tuesday, 01 April 2008 |
Halifax Live has learned that the popular talk radio program, The Hotline Show on 9.20 CJCH will remain on the air but with a new host as local celebrity Rick Howe prepares to announce his candidacy bid for mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Howe is set to be the first serious contender for the top job.
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Written by Rein Gefallen
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Monday, 31 March 2008 |
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 In what at first glance appears to be an April fool’s joke, residence of Prince Edward Island woke up this morning to the news that The Guinness Book of Records had declared their province to be the largest uninhabited island in world.
As part of their annual survey of strange and bizarre facts and records, the organization which once famously declared Saskatchewan to be the least interesting stretch of land on the planet, seems to have found a way to offend Canadians once again.
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Written by Staff
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Sunday, 02 March 2008 |
The book at the centre of the current political firestorm in Canada has been leaked online, according to National Newswatch.
The book, 'Like a Rock' contains the allegation that representatives of the Tory party offered Chuck Cadman a 'bribe' to vote against the Paul Martin government and force an election.
The Tory Party denies the allegation.
A link to the leaked book is available here... |
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Sunday, 16 December 2007 |
 A recent decision by the CRTC will have many AM 920 CJCH Hotline listeners asking a simple question. Will the Hotline, with host Rick Howe be cancelled?
CTV, the new owner of AM 920 CJCH radio recently received approval to flip the oldies station to the FM band, at 101.3 MHz.
Details contained in the CRTC's decision appear to indicate the Hotline will be cancelled or cut back, with the switch to FM. |
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Written by Staff
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Sunday, 16 December 2007 |
 Here today, gone tomorrow. That just about wraps it up for the locally produced, 'Just Between Us,' chit chat show for the ladies, on AM 92/CJCH.
The self-described 'high-energy, informative, entertaining hour featuring expert advice on health, relationships, money, and family,' was hosted by Christine Williams, Debbie Bodnarchuk and CJCH news reader, Deb Smith. Deb Smith joined the show when former host, Yvonne Colbert moved on to other projects. |
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Wednesday, 05 December 2007 |
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Halifax Live Exclusive
A group has formed in Halifax with specific political goals, oust Mayor Peter Kelly, HRM council and replace them with a mayor and council that share their views. The Citizens for Halifax Society describes itself as a non partisan society on a mission to build a city with a vision of its place in the world.
Thus far, names connected with the society include some of Halifax's movers and shakers, such as Don Mills, Fred MacGillivray and Victor Syperek. Halifax Live has discovered other names, such as John Lindsay Jr. and Giles Oland, connected with a server IP address. Read on for more.....
For background info on the group, media reports can be found Here , Here, and Here. The Connections The group currently has a blog, here , but no other working website. However, Halifax Live as found at least 3 domain names that appear to be registered for the group. They include:
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