Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Minneapolis To Disband Police
Minneapolis plans to dismantle its Police Department after the death of George Floyd. A majority of Minneapolis City Councillors committed on Sunday to begin defunding their police and put that money ...
Jun 07, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia
The Premier of Nova Scotia says the virus is still among us. Provincial officials announced one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday. That brings the total across the province up to 1,059. Stephen McNeil sa...
Jun 07, 2020
Thousands Protest In Washington, D.C.
A huge crowd gathered in Washington, D.C. for peaceful protests on Saturday. Black Lives Matter demonstrators surrounded the Lincoln Memorial and the White House to protest the death of George Floyd. ...
Jun 07, 2020
999 Nova Scotians have recovered from COVID-19
The province confirmed zero new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That means the provincial total sits at 1,058. Three individuals are currently in hospital, including two in the ICU. The QEII Health Scienc...
Jun 06, 2020
UPDATE: Nova Scotia prisoner in custody after escape
An inmate is now in custody after he ran away from the Northeast Correctional Facility in Pictou County. Kevin Edward Clarke-McNeil is originally from Ontario and is incarcerated on serious criminal c...
Jun 06, 2020
Curfews Lifted Amid George Floyd Protests
Protests against police violence have led to some changes after eleven days of demonstrations. In Minneapolis, where George Floyd’s death sparked rallies, a curfew was lifted, and the city voted...
Jun 06, 2020
Following Safety Protocols Urged For Special Gatherings
As many businesses re-open in Nova Scotia, the province is reporting another day without a positive COVID-19 test result. Many communities are also looking to celebrate this month’s high school ...
Jun 05, 2020
Economist says job numbers point to beginning of recovery
Economist says there are signs the economy is beginning to recover from COVID-19. Saint FX professor Greg Tkacz says relaxing COVID-19 restrictions is a major contributor. Tkacz tells The Hawk opening...
Jun 05, 2020
Federal Funding For Canadians with Disabilities
The federal government is providing support for people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced a one time, maximum payment of 600 dollars to cover the c...
Jun 05, 2020
Minister Condemns Police Violence Against Indigenous People
Canada’s Indigenous services minister expressed anger Friday at recent incidents of police violence against Indigenous people. “I’m pissed, I’m outraged. There needs to be a fu...
Jun 05, 2020
