Healthy Cuts
Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia argues the Health Minister should show real courage and find 3% of the public savings she is requiring of the regional health authorities.
Stadium Studies
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia looks at the Halifax Regional Municipality’s Stadium Analysis Report, and finds considerable challenges facing the potential stadium in Halifax. Most importantly, there doesn’t seem to be a viable business case for it.
Power Plays
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia argues that Nova Scotia’s Renewable Electricity Plan must be flexible enough to protect consumers and examines Nova Scotia Power’s 2013 rate increase request.
Chasing the Jobs
In his most recent addition to Chasing the Jobs, Bill Black examines a newly published analysis of restoring a Yarmouth-US ferry service.
Healthy Conversation
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia addresses the challenges facing the Canadian healthcare system and the unsustainable maintenance of the status quo. He suggests changes that can improve the quality and cost of healthcare for all Canadians.
Commuter Cut
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses the great opportunity to make commuting in Halifax easier, by better using our south end port lands and the rail cut that accesses them.
Scholar Dollars
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses the importance of post-secondary education, as well as the importance of accountability for their funding.
Who Represents You?
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia discusses new ideas for electoral systems that would have citizens feeling better represented by government.
Pensions in Crisis
In this commentary, Bill Black of New Start Nova Scotia addresses fact that 62% of Nova Scotians do not belong to a pension plan, and the high taxes aren’t helping. Black finds areas the government could cut down on bloated public sector pensions.
We Need More Nova Scotians
Bill Black of www.newstartns.ca writes that attracting and retaining new immigrants can make a necessary difference in Nova Scotia.