Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

• ‘Halifax is now open for ridesharing’: Nova Scotia clears regulatory hurdles for Uber, Lyft

  A spokesperson for Uber said the announcement by the province means "Halifax is now open for ridesharing." 

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020
  
• 1 year later and report into Halifax crane collapse still not complete

  Since Sept. 7, 2019, the day that the crane came down as a result of 120 km/h winds, the Nova Scotia government has remained tight-lipped on its investigation into the crane's collapse.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2020
  
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• Temporary causeway up and running after bridge collapse near Canso, N.S.

  Contractors had been transporting equipment that would be used to replace Tittle Bridge this summer when it collapsed.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2020
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• Nova Scotia’s department of labour investigating collapse of Tittle Bridge

  The approximately 30 residents of Durrell's Island can no longer enter Nova Scotia after Tittle Bridge collapsed on Tuesday, taking a semi-truck carrying heavy equipment with it into the water.

  Politics

  Jul 9, 2020
• Minister says Yarmouth ferry won’t run if it puts Nova Scotians at risk

  Lloyd Hines wants to ensure Nova Scotians will remain safe if the ferry between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine, launches for its first commercial season. 

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
• Nova Scotia awards $1.38-million contract for demolition of former CBC building

  The province announced the decision on Tuesday, saying it meant the construction of a new outpatient centre was one step closer to reality.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2020
• Residents of Meaghers Grant, N.S., paying a heavy toll after removal of Dillman Bridge

  Since November 2019, the Dillman Bridge on Wyse Road has been out of commission -- removed by the province after suffering irreparable damage in a truck accident.

  Politics

  Feb 3, 2020
• N.S. investing $300M to improve roads, highways and bridges

  The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal released its five-year highway plan Wednesday, which commits $300 million in investments this year.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2019
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• Nova Scotia Auditor General wary of fraud, mismanagement on QEII project

  Michael Pickup said the project lacks clear methods for assessing fraud risks, including a fraud policy, a code of ethics, fraud awareness training and processes to monitor ongoing risks.

  Health

  Dec 10, 2019
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• Additional evacuations ordered for Sunday ahead of collapsed crane removal

  Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency has instructed them to vacate their homes by 6 a.m. Sunday.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019