Halifax Regional Council

• Some Halifax business owners say loss of on-street parking will hurt them

  Two businesses near Spring Garden Road in downtown Halifax are concerned about the planned removal of parking spaces in front of their stores.

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  Jan 11
  
• Halifax council defers short-term rental decision

  Halifax regional council held a lengthy discussion about regulating short-term rentals this week, ultimately deciding to defer the matter while it gathers more information.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2022
  
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• Late Mi’kmaw activist Nora Bernard recommended as new name for Halifax’s Cornwallis Street

  Nora Bernard, who was a prominent Mi'kmaw activist and residential school survivor, could soon have a north end street named in her honour.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2022
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• Halifax ponders 8% tax increase, citing ‘significant economic headwinds’

  Halifax Regional Council is considering an eight-per-cent tax hike for homeowners and businesses as the municipality faces 'significant economic headwinds' from rising inflation.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022
• N.S. housing minister addresses controversial bill with Halifax councillors who call it ‘overreach’

  Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr spoke to councillors about Bill 225, which would give him the authority to nullify HRM bylaws to allow faster housing construction.

  Politics

  Nov 8, 2022
• Halifax mulls revisiting Spring Garden bus-only pilot after 1st try ‘didn’t go well’

  Halifax could revisit the Spring Garden Road bus-only pilot project in 2023 after it failed to get off the ground on the first attempt this past summer.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2022
• Halifax considers police intervention after residents refuse to leave Meagher Park

  Halifax councillors on the meeting voiced their support for municipal staff, and also expressed dread over what police intervention might mean.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2022
• Halifax’s Cornwallis Street renaming shortlist down to 15 choices

  Among the choices to replace Cornwallis Street are Rocky Jones Street, Nora Bernard Street, Dr. Alfred Waddell Street, Freedom Way, L'nu Street and Pride Street.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2022
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• Halifax council votes to push for federal universal basic income

  Halifax Regional Council has voted to urge the federal government to move forward with a guaranteed livable basic income in this country. 

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2022
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• Halifax staff report recommends 4 parks where people experiencing homelessness can tent

  According to staff, the sites -- located on the Halifax and Dartmouth sides -- would allow "30+ people to sleep rough in the community."

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2022