Halifax man fined for walking through Halifax Common last week is confused about the rules, seeks clarity

Nova Scotia indicated on Tuesday that they still hope to begin construction on a controversial parkade by May.

The province still wants to start building 800 new parking spaces for the hospital by May.

Regional council has directed city staff to create a plan to close off a west side portion of Summer Street in a view to make room for the province-planned parking garage.

The proposed location of the parkade means the province will need to purchase at least 2,589 square metres of land (0.64 acres) from the HRM.

Coun. Waye Mason says new parking parkade Massive parkade would encroach on Halifax Common

The installation contains six panels, which use Egyptian hieroglyphics to encapsulate the journey of Africans who came to North America on slave ships and moved up through the United States to Nova Scotia.

The Master Plan for Halifax Common proposes turning these five diamonds into multi-use spaces and green areas.

Daily supervision throughout the summer months will also take place at most municipal beaches.

A 39-year-old man is facing charges after a fight broke out shortly after the fireworks at the Halifax Common Sunday night.