Opinion: Teacher pleads with Premier to do the right thing
Editor's note: This is a letter that was sent to Premier Stephen McNeil.
Dear Premier McNeil,
I am a 20-year veteran teacher in Nova Scotia. I implore you to listen to what I am and my...
EDITORIAL: The poison that is Donald Trump
A week into his Presidency and the poison Donald Trump sows has become quite clear very quickly to everyone, but his supporters.
Trump issued an Executive Order barring travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering...
MPs News and Views – by MP Darrell Samson
Dear friends,
I would first like to wish you all a happy New Year. I hope your holiday season was pleasant and that you are ready to start the New Year. I am looking forward...
Bill’s Blog – by MLA Bill Horne
Happy New Year!
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Christmas and I would like to thank all the hard-working volunteers and organizations that made Christmas enjoyable for everyone in our community. Some of my...
EDITORIAL: McNeil Liberals digging their grave
Nova Scotia’s Liberal government isn’t thinking about the children.
That is what many little ones and junior/high school students were left thinking after Education Minister Karen Casey announced Dec. 3 that students would be locked...
MPs News & Views with MP Darrell Samson
Dear friends,
I would first like to thank all of you for submitting your feedback to us for the Pre-Budget Consultations. Your feedback has been sent to Minister Morneau for his consideration, and I am...
LETTER: A Toxic Soup of Painkillers – Thoughts on the Opioid Epidemic
To the Editor:
The opioid epidemic that is gripping North America is an emerging issue for Nova Scotians and for our health-care system. Misuse of opioids, such as hydromorphone, oxycodone and morphine, has been a...
COLUMN: Bill’s Blog by Bill Horne, MLA
November 11th – Remembrance Day
I wish to express my gratitude to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces on this Remembrance Day and honour the memory of those members of the Canadian...
OPINION: Voter turnout again disappoints
37.81 per cent. That’s all that took the time in District 1 to head to the polls and cast their right to vote.
Why? Why was the turnout just 5,959 voters of an eligible 15,762...
OPINION: Presidency bid or fishing for likes?
The race for presidency has become entertainment news.
And I, for one, have never been more proud to be Canadian. Although, I am starting to worry about our neighbours to the south.
Actually, I’ve been worried...