1,000-plus say no to HRM’s property tax hike: RHPNS
HALIFAX: More than 1,000 people have now signed up to a campaign opposing Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed 10.9 per cent property tax increase. Since its release in January, the Stop…
Photos: Cupid on Strike performed by students at Georges P. Vanier
FALL RIVER: Mother Nature’s wrath couldn’t even bring heartbreak to the excited and passionate students involved with Cupid on Strike. Because of school postponements late this week due to the…
Gillis urges motorists to be cautious around potholes on Old Sackville Road
LOWER SACKVILLE: Councilor Billy Gillis said the potholes on Old Sackville Road are “atrocious.” He has spoken with staff from HRM and they were to put up signs on Wednesday.…
Roots and Boots Forest School celebrates 10th anniversary, holding camp
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Is your son or daughter interested in learning more about nature? Then there’s a March Break camp just for them. Roots and Boots Forest School is celebrating its…
Province, NSCC launch Institute of Skilled Trades
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are launching the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) to provide students and apprentices with modern training and equipment to develop…
Province teams with Housing Trust N.S. to protect affordable housing in Halifax
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has partnered with the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia to preserve 90 housing units – including 62 affordable units – in Halifax. Housing Minister John White made…
Help HRM choose the official tartan of the municipality
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to share their thoughts on three proposed tartan designs to help select an official tartan for our region. How to provide feedback…
Halifax Water clearing hydrants after recent snowfall
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax Water is advising residents that the snowfall over the past several weeks may be blocking hydrants. Halifax Water crews are working hard to clear snow from over 8,800 hydrants. As…
Mayor Fillmore calls for pause on Halifax Forum redevelopment as part of broader push for fiscally responsible capital planning
HALIFAX: For nearly a century, the Halifax Forum has been a landmark where residents learned to skate, gathered for community events, and created memories that last generations. But it is…
Year in review: Gillis reflects on busy first year as HRM councillor, looks ahead to transit, affordability, and major projects
LOWER SACKVILLE: Billy Gillis, the councillor for Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank, said 2025 was a foundational year on regional council, focused on relationship-building, tackling long-standing safety concerns, and laying the groundwork…