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Halifax rules for roadside memorials head back to the drawing board
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Halifax municipal staff listened to the concerns from council and will now compose a draft bylaw on how to deal with roadside memorials. Continue reading
Halifax considering time limits, other restrictions for roadside memorials
City officials said they were responding to complaints about an object on the municipality’s right of way, but Cooper’s mother said the move was insensitive. Continue reading
Halifax council takes ‘leap of faith,’ approves $250K grant for first hospice in Halifax
Regional council also requested a supplementary staff report on contributing an additional $250,000 towards the hospice. When it’s ready, that report will head to the municipality’s audit and finance committee. Continue reading
Fall River residents rally for proposed housing development for seniors
There is a need for smaller, more affordable homes catering to seniors’ needs in the area, said one of the supporters. Continue reading
Councillor wants Halifax Water Board meetings open to public
“There are decisions being made there that I think the public needs to be in on,” District 13 Councillor Matt Whitman said on Tuesday. Continue reading