String of suspicious persons reports at Halifax hospitals result in security changes
Shannon David McInnis, 49, was arrested at QEI Health Sciences Centre on March 31 with stolen property. He’s facing a long list of charges. Continue reading
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Global News Investigates: Emails reveal attempt to control social media posts after Strathcona County explosions
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Internal emails between council, the executive team and the communication team reveal struggles over releasing information to the public and an attempt by the county to control posts on local Facebook groups. Continue reading
Feds say SNC-Lavalin submissions to public prosecutor over plea for deal can’t be released
Fifty-five pages of relevant records are being withheld by federal officials over commercial sensitivity concerns. Continue reading
RCMP ‘fesses up 817 days later: Planning for Trudeau’s Bahamas trip began months in advance
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The RCMP finally responded to a Global News Access to Information Act request, with a new document about Justin Trudeau’s ill-fated family vacation to the Bahamas island owned by the Aga Khan. Continue reading
Consultant found host of problems in Vernon’s fire department, but city can’t release the report
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The City of Vernon said it can’t make that report public, even under Freedom of Information Act legislation. Continue reading
N.S. coal mine failed to report ‘massive’ cave-in until inspectors show up 15 days later
Documents obtained through freedom-of-information legislation outline the inspections, citations and fines imposed on the Donkin mine in Cape Breton, N.S. Continue reading
No action taken to improve cybersecurity after N.S. government data breach: MLAs
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Months after a massive online data breach government, MLAs say it’s important to be safe online. However, no push to increase their online security has been undertaken. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor seeks inquiry after calcium chloride memo fails to reach city council
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The city is currently in the second year of a calcium chloride snow-removal pilot, but the program has not been without controversy. Continue reading
Newly uncovered City of Edmonton memo raises questions about impacts of calcium chloride
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The four-page document, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, contains preliminary results of research that show, for the first time, that the city is aware of the extent of damage that calcium chloride could have on roads and buildings. Continue reading
Inside Halifax’s muddled roll out of its designated smoking areas
Halifax’s scramble to get ready for legal cannabis was far more haphazard than previously known — with documents indicating that the roll out was plagued by uncertainty. Continue reading