Bishop Street
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Man arrested after woman assaulted in robbery on Lower Water Street: Halifax policePolice said a 44-year-old Halifax man remains in custody and will be charged with robbery.CrimeSep 17, 2020
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Halifax takes first steps toward establishing third heritage districtThe new proposed heritage conservation district would stretch from Bishop Street down to the Atlantic Superstore on Barrington Street.PoliticsNov 19, 2019
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Bishop Street restaurant forced to close over Montreal construction woesOwner Elio Schiavi said with all the construction in the area over the last few years and with other planned projects, he's losing too much money.CanadaOct 23, 2019
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Bishop Street merchants brace for more construction workMerchants on Bishop Street in downtown Montreal are bracing for yet another round of construction work.CanadaJul 16, 2019
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Montreal’s Irish Embassy pub to miss St. Patrick’s Day, but return is on the horizonStill reeling from fire damage, the Irish Embassy pub is going to miss St. Patrick's Day for the first time in a dozen years.CanadaMar 13, 2019
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Montreal announces construction compensation plan amid Bishop Street woesMontreal Mayor Valérie Plante has announced what she described as a first in Canada — a compensation plan for businesses saddled with long-term construction.Jun 13, 2018
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Woes continue as Bishop Street loses another merchantFour of eight restaurants currently on Bishop Street have now closed their doors for good. Merchants affected by construction are angry at a non-profit, the city and the STM.Mar 28, 2018
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EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Street merchants could get compensation over constructionMontreal Mayor Denis Coderre has confirmed to Global News that Bill 121, set to be adopted within the coming weeks, will allow the City of Montreal to compensate merchants for financial losses due to unwanted construction. While most merchants are thrilled, some worry it will be too little, too late. “It’s been like a long...MoneyMay 5, 2017
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Bishop Street restaurant owners upset over lack of construction on weekendsRestaurateurs say the ongoing construction in the area is causing problems for their businesses, including noise and pollution.PoliticsApr 15, 2017
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