OPENFILE: Peter Kelly, Newsmaker of 2011

It seems inarguable that mayor Kelly was 2011’s Halifax newsmaker of the year, and not in a good way.

Try as I might to find another angle, or another way to spin it, the most recurring theme this year in Halifax politics was the mayor’s role in the various scandals …


Peter Kelly – Take Responsibility

The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.
– Ray Kroc – founder of McDonalds

Today has been another day full of media and discussion.  Many memorable moments, talking about the issues raised and the meaning of the concert scandal report delivered by HRMs …


The AG presents the concert scandal report to Council

Larry Munroe, HRM Auditor General, walked us through the Executive Summary of the Concert Scandal report.

First big remark was “CAO and DCAO could not have made these disbursements happen on their own.”…


Where Did the Big Concerts Go? – Concerts in HRM Part 4

Rogers CentreSo, what is our goal?  Bring huge acts as tourism draws to Halifax and put us on the map?  Two thoughts:

First – let us reflect on the words of my friend, Ben Pearlman.  He is King’s College educated, former Halifax Pop Explosion Talent Director and now promoter working at …


Concert Socialism, Not For the Faint of Heart! – Concerts in HRM Part 3

PEI BeachI spent last weekend in Moncton, Halifax’ so called arch rival.  I was up there for New Brunswick Music Week.  I took my kids, did a panel and a ran a workshop, went to Crystal Palace, ate at the Crowne Plaza.  We had a lovely time.

A dominant meme in …