At 6:45 we’ll talk with one of the organizers of Friday’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty events happening in Halifax. The theme for this year’s is Un Freeze the Rates. Respect the Poor” which refers to the recent freeze place on income assistance rates in Nova Scotia.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May will drop by the red table at 7:15 to tell us about her new book “Who We Are: Reflections of My life and Canada”. She’s best known here in the Maritimes for her work bringing attention to the Syndey Tar Ponds.
Spring may feel like a long way away, but gardening expert Niki Jabbour is already thinking about the season. At 7:45 she’ll give us some tips on when people should start planting their spring bulbs. Never too early to start planning for spring!
On Thursday night dozens of Olympians will attend the Gold Medal Plates event here in Halifax, but beforehand they’re paying a visit to The Morning News! Olympians Jennifer Botterill and Lisa Ross join us at 8:45 to reminisce about their Olympic memories and chat about Canada’s ongoing pursuit for Olympic Gold.
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