Dartmouth Cove

• Fisheries Minister won’t allow Dartmouth Cove infilling project to move forward

  The federal government says it will not approve a controversial proposal to infill part of Halifax Harbour in order to facilitate a private development project. 

  Canada

  Mar 30
  
• Halifax councillor says cops should be called if harbourfront development work begins

  Coun. Sam Austin says a local developer doesn't have permission to begin infilling work — dumping pyritic slate and quarry rock along the strip of shoreline to create new land.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2025
  
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• Nova Scotia approves Halifax bylaw restricting Dartmouth Cove infilling

  The Nova Scotia government says it has approved changes submitted by Halifax to restrict infilling along a strip of shoreline in Dartmouth.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2025
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• Advocates concerned Nova Scotia could reject Halifax bylaw protecting Dartmouth Cove

  Advocates and community members want the cove to be protected, and for the province to listen to residents. 

  Environment

  Nov 12, 2025
• Advocates applaud Halifax council’s move to restrict Dartmouth Cove infilling

  Advocates who have fought to protect Dartmouth Cove are applauding Halifax council's decision to restrict infilling on that part of the waterfront.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2025
• Federal government rescinds approval for Dartmouth Cove infill project

  This comes after two years of work on the project with developer Atlantic Road Construction and Paving Ltd.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2024