Politics

U.S. PoliticsU.S. students cast votes from Halifax

‘I don’t think anyone should sit this vote out’

Oct 12, 2016

“This earth needs protecting,” says Lil MacPherson.

HRM Votes Profile: Mayoral candidate MacPherson promotes sustainability

‘Think about what we have to lose … and what we have to gain in the next four years’

Oct 11, 2016

“Representing the city is very exciting and a great honour,” says Mike Savage.

HRM Votes Profile: Savage up for re-election in mayoral race

‘There is work to be done, but we’re on a good track’

Oct 11, 2016

Recent SMU graduate Dominick Desjardins wants to bring a fresh point of view to city council.

HRM VOTESCandidate scours South End for campaign input

Newcomer takes on experienced rivals for Halifax South-Downtown seat on council

Oct 11, 2016

DSU vice president- academic and external, Amina Abawajy, is campaigning to increase young voter turnout this election.

HRM VOTESSeeking out the youth vote

'We are campaigning to show that student issues are municipal election issues' 

Oct 9, 2016

 Lil MacPherson (left) and Mike Savage fight for position as Mayor.

HRM VotesLow voter turnout plagues Halifax elections

Municipal governments have 'a really crucial day-to-day impact on how people live'

Oct 6, 2016

Candidate Lindell Smith talks about his views on diversity in Halifax and his plans for change.

HRM VOTES District 8 candidates square off

Diversity, development projects are focus of debate

Oct 6, 2016

Deputy Premier Diana Whalen speaks at the Treaty Day Awards Ceremony at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax.

Mi'kmaq CulturePardon in works for Mi'kmaq leader as Treaty Day turns 30

‘Reconciliation means taking action. Reconciliation takes courage’

Oct 4, 2016

Speaker Christopher Sands, left, with Valerie Bachynsky, president of CIC’s Halifax branch, and David Gough, chair of the Atlantic chapter of AMCHAM.

U.S. PoliticsWhy would anyone vote for Trump?

Explaining the Clinton vs. Trump race to a Canadian audience

Oct 2, 2016

Martin Lancaster, left, and Steven Kuykendall, right, have been impressed by the interest Canadians have about the upcoming American election.

U.S. POLITICS'Even when we get bad presidents ... we work around them'

Days after Clinton-Trump debate, congressmen reassure students about state of American politics

Sep 30, 2016