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A very good year for the HMC: Our 15 most-read stories in 2015

Robert DeVet — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 22:10:03 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -

An open letter to all women experiencing domestic violence

Robert DeVet — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:10:29 +0000

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News release: Global Climate March in Halifax marks 650 participants

Robert DeVet — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 21:34:06 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – This weekend, over 2300 rallies (including 4 in Nova Scotia) took place around the globe in the lead-up to the COP21, also known as the UN Climate Summit. Around 650 people gathered in Halifax to tell Premier McNeil he needs to be in Paris, and to demand leaders who are meeting sign an ambitious deal with real targets and accountability measures.

Online petition to raise Nova Scotia's Social Assistance rates

Robert DeVet — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:32:33 +0000

Welfare rates in Nova Scotia have been frozen for two years.

#FacesOfNSWelfare - a trip to the food bank

Robert DeVet — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:08:02 +0000

This piece, written by an Adsum House social worker, was originally posted on the Adsum for Women and Children facebook page. Reposted with permission

Write for us. Get paid.

Robert DeVet — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:09:56 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -- The Halifax Media Co-op is always looking for writers.

Contribute to grassroots media. Get paid, of course

Robert DeVet — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:23:25 +0000

Write four mega pitches and we pay your Canadian Freelance Union membership

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -- The Halifax Media Co-op is always looking for writers.

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Robert DeVet — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:21:56 +0000

The Halifax Media Co-op is always looking for writers.

Contribute to grassroots media. Get paid (a little bit more)

Robert DeVet — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:03:32 +0000

The Halifax Media Co-op is always looking for writers. And we're giving our writers a bit of a raise.

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Robert DeVet — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:51:28 +0000

Halifax Media Co-op looking for writers

The Halifax Media Co-op is looking for writers. We pay $100 for longer, more complex pieces. Shorter, more newsworthy and time-sensitive stories can earn you $40.

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Robert DeVet — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:52:54 +0000

Halifax Media Co-op looking for writers

The Halifax Media Co-op is looking for writers. We pay $100 for longer, more complex pieces. Shorter, more newsworthy and time-sensitive stories can earn you $40.

Gaslands is Jay Manafest's anti-oil and gas hip hop homage.

Miles Howe — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:30:34 +0000

Canadian hip hop artist Jay Manafest has released a new video, Gaslands, that chastizes the oil and gas industry. Borrowing visuals from the RCMP riot on highway 134 in Kent County, New Brunswick, as well as disturbing fly-by shots of the tar sands, Manafest's video is a call to action, both of the direct and long-term nature.

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Robert DeVet — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:22:08 +0000

Halifax Media Co-op looking for writers

The Halifax Media Co-op is looking for writers. We pay $100 for longer, more complex pieces. Shorter, more newsworthy and time-sensitive stories can earn you $40.

Write about the Nova Scotia elections and get paid

Robert DeVet — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:32:41 +0000

With an election less than a month away, the Halifax Media Co-op is interested in stories that matter to our readers.

And we need your help.

We are looking for writers who are willing to write about the issues that are too often neglected by other media outlets.

Halifax Media Co-op Call for Pitches for August

Robert DeVet — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:09:20 +0000

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Stories from the perspective of marginalized communities in Halifax will be prioritized, including, but not limited to: people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, Black communitie