Solidarity Halifax member Jason Edwards examines the rising use of food banks in Atlantic Canada in this article published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. http://behindthenumbers.ca/2012/11/01/getting-at-the-root-causes-of-hunger-in-atlantic-canada/ Note: Articles published by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
Solidarity Halifax members Larry Haiven and Judy Haiven write an op-ed in response to anti-union remarks made earlier by Robert Kelly at a Greater Halifax Partnership luncheon. http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/155447-attacking-unions-won-t-help-economy Note: Articles published by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
Solidarity Halifax member Ben Sichel takes on Robert Kelly in the Chronicle Herald: Unions not the problem What an uncritical article on Robert Kelly’s speech to the Greater Halifax Partnership (“Rock star banker touts development,” Oct. 19). Nova Scotia should ban unions, because we’re “competing against kids in India or China or in Brazil,” says … [Read More]
Watch tonight as Sol Hal member Ben Sichel comments on this year’s municipal elections on a panel hosted by the U of King’s and NSCC journalism programs. The panel discussion, also featuring Matt Worona and Taayo Simmonds, will be streamed live at 7PM at hrmvotes.ca
Social Worker and Sol Hal member Jackie Barkley says we should think twice before we thank the utility for its generosity. Listen to her CBC Information Morning commentary here: http://www.cbc.ca/informationmorningns/2012/10/09/nsps-donation-not-all-good-news/
Thursday, October 4, 2012 7pm Multi-Purpose Room at the George-Dixon Centre, 2502 Brunswick St. Solidarity Halifax invites you to participate in a town hall discussion on the Power to the People! Campaign.On September 13 and 18th, NS Power will present its rate hike application to the Utility and Review Board. Unfortunately, the UARB is expected … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax’s endorses the Canadian Peace Alliance’s Day of Action on October 6th in opposition to war with Iran. 1. We oppose US, Israeli, and NATO military intervention in Iran. 2. We equally oppose the current dictatorial regime in Iran. 3. We support the right of the Iranian peoples to resistance and to freedom from … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member John Hutton decodes Mike Savage’s political platform in this Halifax Media Coop blog post: http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/blog/john-hutton/13123
Thursday, September 27, 2012 7pm Just Us! Coffeehouse 5896 Spring Garden With elections around the corner, it’s a great time to ask: how do municipal politics affect us? What more should we expect from our city?Come on out to have a discussion, learn about some history of progressive political organizing in Halifax, watch a film … [Read More]