Maritimes and Beyond: Unpacking the Taboo – Homelessness in Our Society
Nichola and Ashley Legere, the Executive Director of Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association, have a powerful discussion about unpacking the taboo that surrounds the issue of homelessness in our society. Ashley highlights the remarkable initiatives undertaken by the CHHSA and emphasises the need for government intervention to increase housing availability. They discuss how to break the stigma surrounding homelessness and how we should work together to break it.
Maritimes and Beyond; Keep Your Hands off Our Post Office!
Host Nichola talks with George Nickerson, the vice-president of the Fredericton local CUPW branch, regarding the government’s recent decision to eliminate home deliveries, reduce the number of rural post offices, and discontinue the requirement for mail delivery five days a week. This policy shift poses significant challenges for communities across Canada, particularly for those that depend on Canada Post for essential services. The announcement comes at a critical time when postal workers are still in negotiations for improved working conditions and fair wages from Canada Post.