The Rick Howe Show – 12 PM

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Posted Mar 17, 2015 08:08:47 AM.

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Tuesday March 17, 2015
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

We discuss the new health care bargaining unions deal with Nova Scotia Health Minister Leo Glavine. NSGEU president gives us her thoughts about the new health care bargaining unions deal. Halifax resident Kelly Munroe tells us about her nightmare emergency room waiting experience. We discuss the Israeli election with Atlantic Jewish Council executive director Jon Goldberg.

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