Joan Baxter

3 weeks ago | halifaxexaminer.ca | Joan Baxter

Skip to content Home » Economy » Natural Resources » Mining » ‘Premier Houston, we are asking you to pause before granting any licences for uranium’: Concerned residents gather in River John “There are NO possible health benefits to uranium exploration, only risks,” certified health physicist Brian Gaulke said.

3 weeks ago | halifaxexaminer.ca | Joan Baxter

Skip to content Home » Economy » Natural Resources » Mining » Premier Houston’s government is promoting uranium exploration and mining, and the frenzy of laying claim to Nova Scotia has begun In the past week, upset and worried Nova Scotians have been flocking to meetings to speak out against uranium exploration in and around their communities. More meetings are planned this week. To access this post, you must purchase a membership plan or log into an existing membership. Joan Baxter is one...

3 weeks ago | halifaxexaminer.ca | Joan Baxter

Skip to content Home » Province House » Zach Churchill – from official opposition leader to lobbyist seeking public money for a new pulp mill in N.S. Churchill says he has respected legislated “cooling off” periods, and is not contravening any conflict of interest laws.

2 months ago | halifaxexaminer.ca | Joan Baxter

Skip to content Home » Economy » Natural Resources » Agriculture and Farming » ‘I just dread the call:’ controlling avian flu in Nova Scotia Keeping avian flu at bay is not easy for any poultry owner. But it is especially difficult for people with backyard flocks of chickens and turkeys.

2 months ago | halifaxexaminer.ca | Joan Baxter

For anyone worried that climate change and environment seem to be missing in the action leading up to the April 28, 2025 federal election, they can at least rest assured that they are not alone. “Climate issues are not getting the attention they deserve, either from candidates or the media,” says Thomas Arnason McNeil, senior energy coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre.