Journalist and former advisory to successive Nova Scotia governments. Truro native and proud Nova Scotian.
Halifax
Joined September 2011
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This is bullshit. This project includes massive new windfarms, not for NS energy, but for "green ammonia" to be shipped offshore. Put me on the "former Liberal voter" list. Even @SeanFraserMP's seat is in danger.
Today, I am thrilled to join @SeanFraserMP to announce $125 million in support of green energy in Cape Breton—Canso! 🌿
This EverWind Fuels project will launch our economy into the future of renewable, sustainable industries.
Big things are happening in Atlantic Canada! 🇨🇦
Lynn Jones among Canada's best; creeping, creepy nationalism, not so much.
Behind paywall.
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A "Let them eat cake" moment from Karla (Antoinette) MacFarlane. Sad. Out-of-touch and insensitive. It only took this bunch 2 years to decay.
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Sadly, business is booming at food banks thanks to the Liberal-NDP carbon tax, inflation, interest rates #cdnpoli atlantic.ctvnews.ca/some-mar…
Is @Bell_Aliant an honest business?
They failed to provide service 5 days this month (their equip failed). I pay 215/month. They say my bill will be reduced 10 bucks. Should be 31.
'cause some folks asked, I'm back in print with some musings about N.S. politics @ TheMacdonaldNotebook.ca
When he's right he's right. (He's generally left, even of me)
Thank you, Mr. President.
Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.
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"I find it to be painfully hypocritical to see someone like Clarence Thomas dismantle a program that gave him the opportunity to be a student at Yale Law School and then a justice on the Supreme Court."
@RepRitchie on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action.
I wonder what Barack's successor did this week?
Yesterday, my sister Maya and I had an inspiring conversation with the 2023 @ObamaFoundation Leaders. They’re working to make our communities more inclusive and more equitable – and showing the rest of us the way.
@MichelleObama, Maya, and I are so proud of you all.
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Bruce's cartoon on the bread price-fixing fiasco is vintage MacKinnon. A direct hit and hilarious, too.
BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: All together now | SaltWire saltwire.com/halifax/opinion…
*Subscribers: Click preview image & scroll down to see complete cartoon*
#canada #breadprices #canadabread #pricefixing #competitionbureau
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... so not all about health care anymore?
Our political "leaders" fight on SM rather than debate in legislature. Any adults in the room?
Zach Churchill and his Liberals should spend less time misleading Nova Scotians, and more time helping families fight this punishing Liberal Carbon Tax.
I’m focused on meaningful ways to protect taxpayers, our environment, and fight climate change. #novascotia #nspoli #cdnpoli
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As usual, Barack gets it right.
Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never fade.
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Hit the 'Like' button if you agree with Liz Cheney that Donald Trump "has proven he is unfit for office. Donald Trump is a risk America can never take again."
Like every Canadian, I am "government-funded" in oh-so-many ways. Elon doesn't get it, but the government of Canada (and Nova Scotia) has no more influence over CBC content than it has over mine.
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The big $ for events at publicly-built-owned Scotiabank Centre keeps flowing to 'offshore' mega-scalpers. @TicketAtlantic rouses its-lethagic-self from slumber a few hours/week to take calls from the owners of the place - Nova Scotians - while HRM/NS gov. admit total impotence.
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A full day spent on the phone with various service reps from @Bell_Aliant and @Bell (mobility). Many assurances and promises, but they all proved hollow.
@Eastlink save me!!!
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Credit where due. Tim Houston recognizes damage NSH inflicted on drug/alcohol treatment programs and begins repairs.
#novascotia
Nova Scotians struggling with substance abuse & addictions deserve access to better support options & programs.
The new Recovery Support Centre at the Aberdeen Hospital is a step in the right direction.
I'm looking forward to opening more of these centres.
#nspoli #novascotia
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Nova Scotia Conservative MPs are silent on their party's support and comfort for #OttawaOccupiers. Is their silence a) unprincipled acquiescence or b) cowardice? Chris? Rick? DOCTOR Ellis? No comment? See (b) above. @RickPerkinsMP @CdEntremontMP @drsdelliscc