Nova Scotia ACORN held a townhall on September 27, 2013 to discuss tenants rights and rent control. Panelists included community activist and Solidarity Halifax member Evan T. Coole, and Bruce Muir of Dalhousie Legal Aid. The evening was moderated by social worker and Solidarity Halifax member Jackie Barkley and also featured ACORN organizer Shay Enxuga. […Read more]
Speaking on behalf of Solidarity Halifax, Professor Larry Haiven addressed the amassed crowd during the Halifax Labour Day celebrations. Not so long ago I saw a report from a union organizer in the United States. He said when he goes to parties and people ask him what he does for a living he says he’s […Read more]
By Kyle Buott President of the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council and member of Solidarity Halifax Water rates could be going up by 30%. (1) Halifax Water, the publicly owned utility providing water, sewer and wastewater services to most of HRM, has applied to the Utility and Review Board for a major water rate hike. […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!