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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.
read moreDemocracy 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
read morePremier 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
read moreSouth 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
read morePolitical 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
read moreJohn Percy the Green candidate in Yarmouth
May 31, 2010
On Saturday May 29th, nomination papers for the June 22nd by-election were filed with the Yarmouth Returning Officer by John Percy, Leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia.
In his statement Mr. Percy said, "I am anticipating an exciting electoral
read morePremier Dexter calls by-elections in Yarmouth and Glace Bay for June 22nd.
May 20, 2010
Premier Dexter calls by-elections in Yarmouth and Glace Bay for June 22nd.
This morning the Premier called by-elections in Yarmouth and Glace Bay to fill the vacancies left by the resignation of PC Richard Hurlburt and Liberal Dave Wilson, who both
read moreA message from Dawna Toews, Deputy Leader
May 03, 2010
It is with huge regret that I wish to inform you of my need to step down from the Green Party of Nova Scotia.
With many fond thoughts and memories of this amazing province, we have made the tough decision to move. We will no longer be living within
Lack of Community Control Can Lead to Environmental Disaster
April 14, 2010
The Green Party of Canada and the Nova Scotia Green Party are united in supporting the community of Guysborough's attempt to relocate a proposed a tire processing plant from beside the Drysdale Bog in Goodwood, to the Guysborough Waste Management
read moreSuperstore and Sobeys Refuse to Buy Food Grown in Biosolids
April 14, 2010
Superstore and Sobeys Refuse to Buy Food Grown in Biosolids.
Both major food chains in Nova Scotia have said they will refuse to purchase any products grown in biosolids. Despite assurances from the NDP provincial government and Halifax Regional
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