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Halifax councillors decry 'misinformation' from mayor, saying it undermines public trust
Some Halifax councillors say Mayor Andy Fillmore's recent comments about the roles of mayor and CAO are disconcerting and amount to "misinformation."
Councillors, advocates say premier's plan to block Halifax bike lane about strong mayor powers
The premier of Nova Scotia says his government "will be forced to act" and use a new bill to overturn Halifax council's decision on a local bike lane if councillors do not reverse the move, citing public safety and economic concerns.
Municipal police chiefs say Nova Scotia RCMP expansion counters national trend
Municipal police chiefs in Nova Scotia say the province's decision to expand the RCMP moves in a direction opposite the rest of Canada and could lead to less effective services for residents.
Vacant St. Patrick's-Alexandra School in Halifax being demolished
A long-vacant former Halifax school in the city's north end is being demolished after years of safety complaints from neighbours and firefighters.
Halifax mayor says 'change is needed' at city hall, would welcome strong mayor powers
The mayor of Halifax says strong mayor powers could improve the current system that is slowing progress on issues he was elected to tackle, but one political expert says he has yet to see a good argument for such a change
Halifax council rejects plan for Porters Lake construction waste facility
Residents near a proposed construction and demolition facility in Porters Lake are applauding Halifax council's decision to reject a plan for the site, but they say the fight is not over.
Halifax spent more than $160,000 on the wrong kind of wildfire protective gear for firefighters
Halifax spent more than $160,000 on the wrong type of wildfire protective gear, and the union for municipal firefighters says the mix-up is just one example that the department is not properly preparing for wildfires.
Tenants of Halifax mobile home park set water meter precedent across Nova Scotia
People living in mobile home parks around Nova Scotia could be eligible for thousands of dollars in retroactive water bill payments following a "big win" in court for Halifax-area tenants.
N.S. mayors concerned province 'pushing' municipal police out as government expands RCMP role
Some Nova Scotia mayors of municipalities with their own police forces are concerned the province's move to expand the RCMP's role will push out municipal departments, leading to worse service and less local control.
Halifax council passes plan to prepare city for 1 million people
Halifax councillors have passed a plan guiding growth in the region for years to come, but say there is nothing they can do about provincial housing requirements many residents called a "massive overreach" from the provincial government into municipal affairs.