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Taking leave of our Census

July 16, 2010

Good decisions require good information. Eliminating useful data is the first step in eliminating useful programs.

Anyone with a basic knowledge of statistics would know that a voluntary long form will only receive responses from a biased sample.

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Democracy works for us, even when we ignore it

June 24, 2010

Winston Churchill once said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others. The thing about democracy is that it is messy, because it requires citizen participation to work properly. Without an engaged citizenry, democracy

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Premier Dexter announces $3 million to expand an indoor soccer facility in Halifax.

June 14, 2010

This must really stick in the craw of voters in Yarmouth, who were told by Economic Development Minister Percy Paris that there is no money for the continuance of the Yarmouth ferry. After paying out $2.4 million to Bay Ferries in contract

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South West Shore Development Agency closes down in Yarmouth.

June 12, 2010

South West Shore Development Agency closes down in Yarmouth.

Friday June 11 was the last day of operation for the South West Shore Development Agency, or SWSDA. Mired in controversy and unable to account for nearly $500,000, the agency lost the

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Political Reality in Yarmouth

June 03, 2010

In politics truth takes a back seat to perception. Public perception becomes reality regardless of the truth of the situation. The current public perception of the antics of the three main parties is one of dishonesty, betrayal, and a lack of

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