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Economy

Rise again: Cape Breton population grows after more than 20 years of decline International students at CBU boost population, improve unemployment rate, according to StatsCan Cape Breton Island's population grew in 2019 after more than 20 years of declines and the...

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Development

Iconic Mills Brothers building to be razed for mixed-use development on Spring Garden Road Spring Garden Road about to undergo another significant change. The Micco Group, owned by brothers Mickey and Colin MacDonald, in partnership with Westwood Developments, which...

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Economy

Halifax is one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Canada With our rental vacancy rate at an all-time low, it may not be surprising to find out Halifax is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. A report released by Statistics Canada...

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Local News

Serial rent dodger sentenced to 2 years in prison 'Taxpayers will be taking care of his rent bill for the next, potentially, 24 months' Nadav Joseph Even-Har has been sentenced to two years in prison for a series of frauds he perpetrated in the greater Halifax area,...

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Centre Plan

Centre Plan – Package B – Community Stakeholder Information Sessions You’re invited! We’ll be hosting a series of stakeholder information sessions in March 2020 and would like you to join us. These sessions will provide you the opportunity to see what’s included in...

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Halifax Water

Halifax Water seeks 11.6% rate hike from Utility and Review Board Spokesperson says increase is needed to cover rising expenses, replace aging pipes over next 30 years Halifax Water has applied to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a total rate increase of...

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Local News

Killam Apartment REIT reports strong Q4 and 2019 year-end results Halifax-based Killam Apartment REIT reported 2019 fourth quarter net income of $126.8 million compared to net income of $44.3 million during the same quarter in 2018. Management at the real estate...

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Development

Townhouses, marina, boardwalk approved for King's Wharf on Dartmouth waterfront Developer hopes to complete entire project within 10 years The Harbour East Community Council has approved a revised plan for the next stage of the King's Wharf development along the...

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Local News

Killam Apartment REIT reports strong Q4 and 2019 year-end results Halifax-based Killam Apartment REIT reported 2019 fourth quarter net income of $126.8 million compared to net income of $44.3 million during the same quarter in 2018. Management at the real estate...

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Article of Interest

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...

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