Residents in Hammonds Plains, especially along the Hammonds Plains road are raising concerns about egress and traffic congestion, especially since the area has continued to grow since the 2023 Tantallon Wildfire.
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For the rural communities included in the inter-municipal transit plan by the NS government, they’re looking forward to what the project could mean for their regions.
Truro mayor Cathy Hinton said, if implemented, would be game changing for the town.
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Jeez can you tell I was distracted when writing this post 😳
Halifax regional council has endorsed the Downtown Halifax Business Commissions Vision 2030 plan with conditions.
While many councillors say much of the plan had some good ideas, HRM is constrained financially and logistically in implementing them.
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Limpy the bear that has called the woods behind White Hills subdivision in Hammonds Plains evades capture, avoiding a live-trap set by DNR.
The elderly black bear has become a beloved figure in the community but DNR will continue to monitor.
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This story is crazy and made me feel like a conspiracy theorist while researching.
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I love that everyone that has a black cat feels a deep personal connection to Maud Lewis' famous fuzzy black cat painting! Every time I see the painting, it reminds me of the two black cats I had growing up
Coun. Tony Mancini is bringing a motion to council to ask staff to look into the possibility of a housing partnership to help modernize and support aging fire stations in HRM.
He says given the finances of the municipality, a creative solution is needed.
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Three adjoining buildings in New Glasgow’s downtown burned down yesterday during a late afternoon blaze.
For the town this is a devastating blow and for those directly impacted, they’re trying their best to persevere.
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An over 20 year old black bear named Limpy in Hammonds Plains has become an icon for the comnunity of White Hills.
But given his age and how close he’s been getting to people’s homes, DNR is hoping to live trap him and move him to the wildlife park.
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My latest story on the cuts to the Marine Debris clean Up program in the NS budget. Angela Riley with Scotian Shores says while they only accessed two thousand dollars of the grant a year... the cut to the entire grant sends a message about NS government priorities.
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After months of debate and deliberation, HRM council voted in favour of passing the 2026-27 budget, which includes a 9.5% property tax increase.
Mayor Andy Fillmore said during the meeting he couldn't support the budget, but many councillors stood behind it.
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Two Halifax councillors are pushing for a province-wide dangerous dog registry.
Currently, dangerous dog designations are based on the municipality.
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Hundreds fill Granville Street outside Province House advocating against the budget cuts that passed earlier this week.
They say despite the budget passing, they’re not going to back down.
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Fairly large turn out for the All Hands on Deck rally outside Province House
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Halifax today $3 billion in defence funding for the Maritimes.
With that includes $2 billion for Nova Scotia, an investment he says will support the local economy as well as help reach defence goals.
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When I worked up in New Glasgow and Truro I remember getting a hold of documents of councillor, warden and mayor salaries and remember being shocked at how low they were paid, some were making just a bit above what I was as a rural, brand new reporter
The office for today
Nova Scotia Powers rate increase application was approved by the NSUARB but with adjustments.
The final rate increase will be determined in the coming weeks.
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HRM is facing a 7.5% property tax increase, and while the budget won’t be voted on until March 31st, it has people in the real estate business and some residents concerned.
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ARCP also know as One Dartmouth Cove have installed no trespassing signs at Dartmouth Cove.
They claim HRM violated the easement agreement, but for Coun. Sam Austin and Jill Brogan this is just another step in the company looking to block the trail.
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Both of my assignments today and yesterday have gotten me outside and enjoying nature, and I couldn't be more pleased that the weather has been nice
The province is going ahead with a connector road from Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 which will go through the Sandy Lake Wilderness area.
It’s raising concerns about sustainability and whether the project will actually improve congestion.
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Atlantic Road Construction and Paving puts ‘No Trespassing’ signs along Dartmouth Cove
Story by me
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Roberta Whiting says after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, she lacked motivation and relied on her wheelchair.
Now, after participating in the 12-week ACCESS program offered through Dalhousie and the QEII, she can walk and has returned to baking.
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University students at NSCAD were on the picket line on Monday morning joining instructors with CUPE 3912 that are also striking.
The students are asking for affordable tuition, divestment and the reversal of provincial budget cuts.
Students will strike all week.
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Students are picketing at NSCAD as today marks day 2 of the Nova Scotia Student Strike.
I'll have a story on the situation for the 6 o'clock news.
NSCAD teaching assistants and contract instructors have entered their second week striking with the goal of acquiring fair wages and job security.
Currently, they're the lowest paid compared to other Halifax universities and are looking for parity.
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The Turret Arts Society is running a campaign to raise money and convince HRM council to reverse the buy back of 1588 Barrington Street.
In a declassified report from November, staff flagged concerns with the business model and the building sitting empty for 12 years.
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