Sask. tendering road projects early for 2019 construction season
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure says planning has started for 2019 and it is looking forward to tackling more projects. Continue reading
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Halifax to establish guiding framework for the future of Africville Park
African Nova Scotian families had been living in the community of Africville since the 1830s, only to be systematically relocated in the 1960s under the premise of urban renewal. Continue reading
Halifax police spending $40K on ion scanner capable of detecting explosives and drugs
The machine will set back the city $39,576, although that will eventually be reimbursed through Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice. Continue reading
Halifax Transit to examine sustainable fuels for bus fleet
The municipality has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent below 2008 levels by 2020. Continue reading
Halifax Transit tickets are going to get dollar bill-sized and not everyone is happy about it
The response to the changes has been mixed with people taking to social media to voice their complaints — and to make fun of the increased size. Continue reading
Halifax looks to the future with Spring Garden streetscape project
The HRM is asking for a design incorporating wider sidewalks, safe and comfortable places to wait for buses and “exceptionally robust” street furniture. Continue reading
Kirkpatrick Fountain at Frontenac County Courthouse to receive restoration
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The Kirkpatrick Fountain in front of the Frontenac County Courthouse, over a century old, is in desperate need of repairs. Now, the city’s going to do something about it. Continue reading
24 projects worth estimated $65M tendered to improve Saskatchewan highways
Safety is the focus of highway construction projects released in the Saskatchewan government’s 2018 spring tender schedule. Continue reading
Halifax to repaint, add new rainbow crosswalks in time for 2018 Pride Week
Unlike last year, when area business improvement districts and area councillors agreed to foot the bill at four locations, it appears the HRM will be shouldering the cost alone. Continue reading
The Bank of Canada hid a video game behind its website of the new $10 bill
The purple polymer bill – the first vertically oriented banknote issued in Canada – includes a portrait of Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond. Continue reading