by Kevin Russell | Feb 9, 2020 | News
Dartmouth dog owner calling for legal recognition of emotional support animals ‘I don’t think … you have to sacrifice location and sanity to have your dog’ Lauren Bodden has struggled for years to find a place to live in Halifax for her and her emotional support...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 9, 2020 | News
Climate change, transit and affordable housing are Savage’s priorities at Ottawa meeting Canada’s big-city mayors are meeting to lay out their priorities for the federal budget this spring Halifax’s mayor is outlining his main priorities ahead of the...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 9, 2020 | News
Committee’s work on Nova Scotia property tax assessment cap stalls HALIFAX, N.S. — After three half-day sessions of presentations, the all-party committee reviewing the province’s Capped Assessment Program agreed only to disagree. “We are absolutely further...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 31, 2020 | News
Council delays process of making backyard suites legal On Tuesday, Halifax Regional Council voted to defer by-law amendments that would make backyard suites legal within the next few months. The change would allow secondary suites or backyard suites to be built by...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 31, 2020 | News
Lending rules hinder ability of N.S. municipalities to create efficiency programs ‘There is literally trillions of dollars’ in potential investments, says sustainability planner There are untold amounts of money for municipalities in Nova Scotia to tap...