Halifax constable referred to restorative justice for 2020 assault on Black teen [VIDEO]
Halifax police constable Mark Pierce was referred to restorative justice after being charged in connection with the 2020 assault of a 15-year-old Black teenager in Bedford. The case followed a Serious Incident Response Team investigation and did not proceed to trial.
Halifax mayor speaks at third rally for Black HRM workers who allege racial discrimination [VIDEO]
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage spoke to attendees at a rally this week organized by an advocate who’s been supporting Black HRM workers who say they are the targets of racist discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
‘Going through hell:’ Black HRM worker speaks at panel on equity, inclusion in workplace
SOURCE: Halifax Examiner A worker and advocate who took part in a rally in December in support of Black Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) workers joined a public discussion on inclusion and equity in the workplace where they said they are “going through hell” with workplace racism. Raymond Sheppard and the worker, who the Halifax Examiner is not […]
Scholarship named in honour of health advocate to be awarded to Black students in Nova Scotia
A memorial scholarship for Black students studying health professions has been established in the name of a community and health advocate who was also the first woman in Nova Scotia ordained by the African Orthodox Church. The Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC) will host a free hybrid event Saturday, Feb. 11 at noon at […]
African Nova Scotian Justice Institute to continue ‘invisible’ legal work with renewed funding
The man in charge of the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute says its legal work is largely “invisible,” but with renewed funding, it’s increasing its workload.
“Our role in shaping the law, and improving the law, and improving how the criminal justice system responds to and relates to Black people has already been substantial,” interim acting director Robert Wright said.
Inclusion discussion, performances, gala all part of Africa society Black History Month events
Seven months after holding its largest Africa Festival of Arts and Culture on the Halifax waterfront, the Africa Festival of Arts and Culture Society is hosting a series of Black History Month activities. The activities include a panel discussion on inclusion and diversity in the workplace, a series of elementary school presentations throughout Truro, Dartmouth, and Halifax, […]
Angela Simmonds resigns as Preston MLA, deputy Speaker
Angela Simmonds, the Liberal MLA for Preston, will be stepping down as a member of the provincial legislature. Her last day will be on April 1.
Simmonds made the announcement Wednesday afternoon in an open letter to her constituents.
“There are many different reasons people get into politics. For me, it has always been about the people. I wanted to help others believe in change and feel inspired to find the courage to make those changes a lasting part of our community. I wanted people to look at me and see opportunity within themselves,” Simmonds wrote in the letter.
“For me, this decision is necessary to stretch out the legacy of changemakers, lifting up new voices while also preserving my own. This experience has taught me a great deal, and I’m ready to take that knowledge into our community, create opportunities and make change — now.”
‘Mission accomplished:’ home of Nova Scotia’s first Black doctor gets heritage designation
Halifax regional council voted unanimously Tuesday to designate the former home and clinic of the late Dr. Clement Ligoure, the province’s first Black doctor, an official heritage property. Earlier Tuesday morning, prior to the vote, a rally was held outside City Hall in support of preserving the property. The rally was co-organized by members of […]
Migrant worker facing bill from Nova Scotia after insurance for cancer treatment cancelled
A migrant worker from Jamaica who learned she had cervical cancer shortly after she started working at a farm in Nova Scotia says she owes the province nearly $65,000 after her private insurance was cancelled. Kerian Burnett, 42, recently completed chemotherapy treatment, but she said she’s yet to receive a CT scan needed to track […]
Council downzones historic Black community to stop ‘Wild Wild West of development’
HRM’s sign at the entrance to Upper Hammonds Plains. Credit: HRM Halifax Examiner — Limits have been placed on development in a historically Black community outside of Halifax after a vote at Halifax regional council this week. Community members from Upper Hammonds Plains packed council chambers for a public hearing Tuesday night, where many spoke after an […]