Solidarity Halifax member Jackie Barkley responds to the shallow media analysis of Rehteah Parsons’ tragic story. As a citizen, a mother, and also a mental health social worker, I have been appalled at the vouyeristic, group think, fact-weak, narrow, and unthoughtful coverage (print, on-line, radio and television) of the recent tragic suicide of a young … [Read More]
More than just the name of the grassy land where the Oval sits, the notion of the common is increasingly important in a world where almost everything is seen as a commodity to be bought and sold. The Oval is accessible to everyone because it is publicly funded and operated – a common good we … [Read More]
The Chronicle Herald publishes this op-ed by Power to the People campaigner Brian Crouse. Read why our oval deserves a better name. http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/799372-oval-should-celebrate-hrm-not-emera >>And don’t forget to vote on a new name!
Solidarity Halifax member Evan Coole takes aim at the Halifax Regional Police’s “crime-mapping” website. http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/blog/evancoole/16469 Note: Articles published by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
Halifax Media Coop – Solidarity Halifax Announces Finalists in ‘Name Our Oval’ Contest The Chronicle Herald – Halifax activists seek new name for skating oval Metro News – Emera’s ‘donations’ don’t justify naming rights News 95.7 – Group wants Emera Oval renamed; city says it won’t happen >>VOTE HERE!
Voting for new Oval name begins Saturday February 23, 2013 For Immediate Release Halifax, NS – Solidarity Halifax’s Name Our Oval contest is in full swing! Dozens of nominations were received, and voting for a new name opens this Saturday February 23. We’ll be kicking off the voting period with a launch at the Oval … [Read More]
Interest in Solidarity Halifax’s Name Our Oval Contest has also spurred some to question: why bother? Here’s why: Renaming Our Oval: What’s In A Name? Check out these interviews with Brian Crouse, spokesperson for Solidarity Halifax’s Power to the People Campaign, on reasons why the Oval deserves a better name: CTV NEWS: Anti-capitalist group launches … [Read More]
What’s in a name? In December 2011, without any public debate or discussion, Halifax Regional Council voted to let Emera, owners of Nova Scotia Power and one of the biggest corporate bullies in the province, name the Oval. True to form, Emera named the Oval after themselves. The skating oval was built with millions of … [Read More]
For Immediate Release February 13, 2013 Halifax, NS – Halifax Regional Council should never have allowed the Oval to be named for Emera/Nova Scotia Power, one of the biggest corporate bullies in the province, says Solidarity Halifax, an anti-capitalist organization in the city. To challenge Council’s decision, Solidarity Halifax will be holding a contest to … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax members joined other supporters at yesterday’s emergency picket outside Atlantic Living headquarters in Dartmouth to protest the eviction of ACORN member Jessica Basterache after she made public statements about her deplorable living conditions as a tenant of the property managing company. For more information, see the following report from the Halifax Media Coop: … [Read More]