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John Jacobs
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Municipal taxation needs reforming
Tax increases are always controversial, but this year some Nova Scotians are particularly cranky about paying taxes and for good reason. I’m not talking about…
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Minimum wage workers need a real raise
How much should the minimum wage increase? This is the question being considered by a committee reporting to the Minister of Environment and Labour. To…
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New opportunities for Nova Scotia
The provincial government finds itself facing a better financial position than it has in more than a decade. The Auditor General has pegged the forecast…
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When Bush comes to town
John Hamm has asked us to welcome George Bush in a Nova Scotian manner. But being polite is frankly going to be difficult and it…
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Eroding Equalization
The issue of equalization has raised its barely comprehensible head once more. But just because it is complicated doesn’t mean it’s not important. So here…
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Seven-day shopping won’t cure what ails us
Nova Scotians are having a plebiscite on Sunday shopping and debate on the issue is in full swing. The proponents of Sunday shopping have portrayed…
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Labour Deserves More Than Tip of Hat
John Hamm’s Labour Day message asks Nova Scotians to “honour the role of working people.” But such proclamations do little to address the realities of…
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So much for Aliant’s community commitment
At first glance I find it hard to make sense of the Aliant strike. A very profitable company that claims it is ³deeply committed to…
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Health co-operatives
New Glasgow initiative could set precedent The recent initiative to form a health co-op in Pictou County has stirred up controversy. The proponents intend to…
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Low voter turnout not surprising
There appears to be plenty of wringing of hands these days as governments come to terms with decreasing voter turnout in Canada. In 2000 only…
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Addressing the challenges of higher gas prices
As of late there has been a lot of concern about the increase in gas prices. The Nova Scotia government has responded by legislating a…
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