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Written by Alex J.Walling
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
 MEDIA COLUMN
OK, it’s been a little more than a month and for an ‘information gatherer’ (that sounds a lot better than news junkie) I was one of many who welcomed the arrival of a real news/talk/sports radio station, News 95.7 . |
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Written by D.L. McCracken
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
 In the news this morning the good people of Canada and more specifically Vancouver have been informed of the grand opening of what can only be interpreted as the official beginning of the two-tier health care system in this country.
The Copeman Healthcare Centre in a press release today announced that they are now open for business and whether by design or entirely coincidental, the Corporate Medical Director is none other than Dr. House. Peter House, no doubt a world renowned Diagnostician. I wonder if he has striking blue eyes...
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Written by Hal Jesso
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Tuesday, 22 November 2005 |
 To quote a Halifax politician (Alexa), "I'm shocked and appalled."
Did Councillor Dawn Sloane really blame the media for the violence in Uniacke Square while appearing on a local talk radio show Monday?
I have absolutely no doubt the boisterous water squirting councillor for the downtown core will deny it today, but I'm sure just about everyone that happened to listen in on the Hotline broadcast yesterday will agree with me, she did.
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Written by Halifax Live Cartoonist
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Monday, 21 November 2005 |
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 Recent events in Uniacke Square inspired this editorial cartoon
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Written by D.L. McCracken
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Wednesday, 16 November 2005 |
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My esteemed colleague here on HalifaxLive.com, fellow columnist Hal Jesso earlier today published a column expressing his views on the slumlord issue in the HRM. While newspaper columns are the perfect genre for expressing one's personal views they are also very appropriate for expressing opposing rebuttals. |
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Written by Hal Jesso
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Wednesday, 16 November 2005 |
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During Tuesday's edition of the Hotline, host Rick Howe promised to expose slumlords and bring them to their knees, by embarrassing these substandard property owners into cleaning up their act. Howe asked listeners to send him photos and other material to support any substandard housing claims. If substantiated by photo evidence, Howe plans to launch the great crusade against HRM slumlords by naming them on the public airwaves. |
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Written by Frank Streicher
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Thursday, 10 November 2005 |
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 There is an old legend circulating in our city, that not too long ago a tourist named Holger arrived at our gates, thinking that he was about to enter Paris. After existing the Nova Scotia Art Gallery, he was heard muttering that he always thought the Louvre was a bit bigger. Then he went to search for Arc de Triomphe and wound up at the Rotary. That was the last anyone ever saw of him.
Now granted, this could be a tall tale, but at first glance, it is easy to see why Holger and his ilk would confuse our great city with that little hamlet to the East. Thus, Paris is - at this very moment - besieged by rioters using schools and busses as impromptu barbeques, while in Halifax, an angry Ms. Sheppard just phoned her city counsellor, complaining that the cat next door has dug up her fall bulbs. In both cases, the politicians appear powerless to stop the chaos. |
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Written by Hal Jesso
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Wednesday, 09 November 2005 |
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Over the past few weeks I have been troubled by this "culture of entitlement" that has been shown to exist in the very foundation of our democracy. Our government under the direction of the Liberal Party has given birth to a culture so arrogant, that a man by the likes of David Dingwall, with Royal Blood so blue, actually believes the taxpayer is obligated to ensure he lives like a pampered King while sitting on his porcelain throne of political patronage. Now that I have that out of my system, let's get to the real, and often ignored, "culture of entitlement," that the left wing in this country is supporting, defending and demanding. |
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Written by D.L. McCracken
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Wednesday, 09 November 2005 |
 Let me clarify - my love affair with the concept of Danny Williams. You can get up off the floor now. Many may disagree with me on this but Newfoundland/Labrador Premier Danny Williams is the coolest provincial leader in Canada. He just can't help it - he's a Newfoundlander and he's damn proud of his province. The difference between Williams and any given provincial premier is the fact that Williams isn't afraid to stand up to the microphone and declare his love and undying support for his fellow Newfoundlanders & Labradorians. Hence my love affair declaration - Danny Williams is one hell of a leader and the day he decides that he's had enough of public life should be the day he starts to teach future premiers the fine art of personable and effective leadership. Call it 'Dannyisms 101'.
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