Halifax Regional Council

• Halifax’s anti-Black racism framework a start to a long process: city diversity manager

  On Tuesday, Halifax regional council unanimously endorsed an 'anti-Black racism framework' aimed to serve as a roadmap to develop an action plan to deal with anti-Black racism.

  Canada

  Jun 10
• Former Cornwallis Park officially renamed Peace and Friendship Park

  The new name came after Halifax regional council approved changes on Tuesday that would allow for more flexibility for naming things like parks, streets, buildings, and boats.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• Municipalities, riders have wish lists ready for ‘transformative’ federal public transit funds

  In a morning interview with Global News, Savage said the Halifax Regional Municipality is continuing its rapid growth amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

  Environment

  Feb 11
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• Community divided on new Eastern Shore school site

  Since the location was announced there's been a mix of outrage and support online.

  Feb 10
• Splash pad coming to Dartmouth named after resident Shirley Clarke

  'Shirley’s Splash Pad' in Dartmouth will be named in memory of former resident Shirley Clarke.

  Entertainment

  Jan 26
• Halifax council in favour of Millbrook First Nation reserve on Shannon Parks Land

  'Millbrook has since been working collaboratively with Canada Lands to ensure alignment of the reserve with the overall development plan of the Shannon Park area.'

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Halifax Transit cuts all fares for children 12 and under

  Regional council voted on the matter on Wednesday, after the 2019 pilot project for the fee change showed a drastic increase in ridership of those 12 and younger. 

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Halifax restaurants prepare to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions lift Monday

  "Finding out right before a holiday isn't ideal, because we can't place orders or anything," said Lacey Doherty, who owns The Middle Spoon on Barrington St.

  Health

  Jan 3
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• Free bus, ferry service on New Year’s Eve a ‘recipe for disaster’: Halifax transit union

  "It makes no sense. We're left scratching our head one more time during this pandemic."

  Health

  Dec 30, 2020
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• Halifax Regional Council takes first step toward saving Williams Lake before it’s gone

  Local recreationalists say Williams Lake is leaking at a rate more than one million gallons per day — the result of a dam that needs replacing.

  Environment

  Dec 15, 2020