Nova Scotia has reached a seminal period in its
existence where our levels of governments (and all Nova Scotians) must work for
the sustainability of its inhabitants and acknowledge that its people and wild
life are variables in the equation...
It seems simple, doesn’t it? Doctors are vital to the
health of Nova Scotians.
We all know the statistics: there are more than 50,000
Nova Scotians on a list for a family doctor. At the same...
The health care crisis has been at the forefront of
media across Nova Scotia. It has been for some time.
Every tragic story of the health care system failing
someone strikes at the very heart of...
There are many elements in my role as MLA for
Sydney-Whitney Pier that have brought me significant pride.
Being elected - and re-elected - to represent my
community is an encouraging and often eye-opening experience. Whether...
Fifty years ago, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin witnessed
a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California that killed an estimated 3,500
sea birds, as well as marine animals such as dolphins, elephant seals, and sea
lions.
It should be a slam dunk for the decision makers in our
province to address this issue.
Here are some of the issues outlined by our most
knowledgeable people, according to a provincial newspaper. March 22,...
Editor’s note:
The following letter was written to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Chuck
Porter.
Dear Mr. Porter,
As a citizen of Richmond County, I have serious
concerns regarding the recent actions of three...
The current mayhem in Richmond County is directly
attributable, in my mind, to the flawed Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
(UARB) boundary review of 2014-2016 which resulted in downsizing council from
10 to five councillors.
At...
I always like to remind myself that the most honourable
people of all are not those who never make mistakes, but those who admit to
them when they do, and then move on and do their best to right...
Editor’s note:
The following letter was written to Chuck Porter, Minister of Municipal
Affairs.
Dear Minister Porter,
In December of 2006, then Education Minister, Karen
Casey, used her authority under the Education Act to...