Hundreds of people attended a protest Tuesday afternoon in Halifax calling for an inquiry into the actions of Judge Gregory Lenehan. Protesters said they’re furious the provincial court judge acquitted taxi driver Bassam Al-Rawi of sexual assault last week. In his decision, Lenehan said the Crown had failed to prove the complainant did not consent. Organizers of the protest said the acquittal is proof the justice system is built on victim-blaming and they’re demanding change. Read full story here: Upset, angry and confused: Protesters call for inquiry into cabbie’s acquittal – Nova Scotia – CBC News…
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U.S.-only the rule for some Irving navy contract jobs | The Chronicle Herald
A subcontractor for Irving Shipbuilding is hiring engineers and specialists in Halifax for work on Canada’s next fleet of warships, but there’s a catch — some applicants must be U.S. citizens. Gibbs & Cox is a U.S. naval architecture and engineering firm that has been retained by Irving to support engineering and design on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) and Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) Programs. The company’s website is currently advertising about 20 jobs, some co-based in both Halifax and Arlington, Va., where Gibbs & Cox is headquartered,…
Read MoreAll major U.S. wireless providers now offer unlimited data deals, leaving Canada far behind – Business – CBC News
All major U.S. wireless providers now offer unlimited data deals, leaving Canada far behind – Business – CBC News The U.S. is in the midst of an unlimited data revolution. Its five largest cellular providers — AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular — all now offer phone plans with unlimited wireless data. Prices range from $50 to $90 US a month, and there are some caveats. For example, you might not get high-definition video streaming. Also, data speeds can slow down after burning through 22 to 28 GB — still, that’s a lot of data. Meanwhile,…
Read MoreCBRM meeting agenda may rile residents
CBRM meeting agenda may rile residents SYDNEY, N.S. – Two issues that have been known to rile up residents of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality — council compensation and heavy garbage pickup — will be on the agenda for today’s general committee meeting. The issue paper prepared for the meeting by Gordie MacDougall, the CBRM’s director of human resources, outlines three possible scenarios for compensation for council to consider — maintaining the status quo; maintaining the current salary including one-third non-taxable but removing the $140 weekly travel allowance and allowing…
Read MoreOttawa takes another step toward free trade agreement with China – National | Globalnews.ca
Ottawa takes another step toward free trade agreement with China – National | Globalnews.ca The federal government has taken another step toward a free-trade agreement with China, officially launching three months of consultations that will help it determine “how to best proceed” with the possible deal. The latest issue of the Canada Gazette announced a consultation process that will run until June 2, 2017. The document notes that China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner after the United States, and that any trade agreement signed with the economic colossus (China had a GDP…
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