“I have big hesitations about this only because it’s asking potential road users to pursue other forms of transportation that we currently don’t have,” said Coun. Nancy Hartling (Prospect Rd. – St. Margarets). shorturl.at/951SP

This will be interesting at council tomorrow. shorturl.at/lMHYE

“This is the next step,” explained Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay with the Nova Scotia RCMP on Friday. “We are looking at every resource that’s available, and investigators are working very hard every day on this file.” shorturl.at/VGRMU

“Maybe in Canada saying we’re at war, maybe that’s something Canadians stand up and say, ‘Yes, yes, yes, OK! We have an enemy.’ I don’t think so,” he said. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

I'm all about Halifax Water today: shorturl.at/8oEC4 and... Mandatory water restrictions issued for several areas of Halifax Regional Municipality shorturl.at/fdhrL

“See, my philosophy is that if you want to understand something, as to how it works, try and build one.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

"Dartmouth Cove cannot afford more stalling," says Friends of Dartmouth Cove. Construction company spokesman says infilling project would be a positive for the community. shorturl.at/B0HN7

Back to school: Nova Scotia’s cellphone ban weak, say some parents; no notes, says education minister

Reversing bus lanes for rapid transit? Actual sidewalks and bike lanes? What about a bridge over the Northwest Arm? shorturl.at/tPreA

From this short story that I wrote yesterday: “So that we celebrate that they do that, that we respect that they do that because it helps society the way they’re trying to get around,” says Coun. Laura White (Halifax South Downtown). shorturl.at/YMpbG

“Being in (my) third trimester, I’ve literally had to shift my choices away from public transit due to the lack of working AC on buses, in the Halifax Ferry Terminal, and on the ferry,” commented one transit rider. shorturl.at/LeF0F

“We feel strongly that this is an opportunity to bring indoor tennis to the peninsula and maybe the only chance to bring indoor tennis to the peninsula.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

A temporary location will be opening soon as work on the Dartmouth North Library is taking longer than expected (sewage flood back in March). shorturl.at/9m7wr

That significant growth has to do with changes in the wildland environment, explained Dave Steeves, with DNR, in a media briefing on Saturday. shorturl.at/o5fj6

Looks like the Long Lake wildfire has doubled since yesterday - now at 807 hectares. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Air Canada flight attendants to picket at Halifax airport Saturday

The residents of a Spryfield apartment building pay an average of $915 a month, and the property owners and a Dartmouth non-profit are working to keep it that way. shorturl.at/EIW8p

How cancer screening in Nova Scotia stacks up

“I think it’s important to show up right here at home.” shorturl.at/xU4We

“If we’re not able to get financing, if we’re not able to get these affordable units, then the outlook of the entire project is in jeopardy," says the developer of a 360-unit seniors' housing project under construction in Beaver Bank. shorturl.at/PHeU3

Halifax staff recommend rejection of extra affordable housing units for seniors in Beaver Bank due to missed deadlines, emails

“I feel that if we were to receive this authority from the province, it would strengthen the public trust in elected officials.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... Halifax wants municipalities on Nova Scotia's lobbyist registry | PNI Atlantic News

Commuting on Hammonds Plains Road is taking longer and longer these days. But just wait until mega developments in the area come online. shorturl.at/s3qIg

“It’s something that exists in larger cities, but we have it here and that’s such a magical thing." shorturl.at/USxRX

“Sometimes it’s better to make a strategic retreat on one battle than to lose the war,” said CAO Cathie O'Toole. shorturl.at/JQlwA

This is one of the first items on the agenda today -- that is after the in-camera session that's expected to last a few hours.

Getting ready for today’s Council meeting!

The company says they invited HRM to try out their electric foiling ferries but it looks like senior HRM staff say they didn't get an invite. Pretty sweet ride, tho. shorturl.at/Pfw2A

BEST thing I’ve seen on the waterfront today: An American tourist wearing a shit that says “Sorry for our president” translated into many languages.

The Chronicle Herald is hiring for a Halifax position: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/postme...

Summers are usually quiet at Halifax City Hall but not this year. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... Strong mayor powers and Morris Street bike lanes: An explainer on what’s happening at Halifax City Hall | PNI Atlantic News

While the videos are hugely entertaining, the end of the call is always a highlight. That’s when Irwin often says, “Love ya!” then visibly braces, waiting to see if they’ll say it back. She gets a “Love you, too” more often than you’d think. shorturl.at/2RPRs

Dartmouth Coun. @samaustind5.bsky.social said this is about a dedicated resource that will hopefully get better results, “all for the bargain price of $100,000. This should be a no-brainer in my opinion.” shorturl.at/Z0fCt

It's a "respectful way to add density," says the developer behind this heritage property + tower build in Dartmouth. It was 13 storeys but now they're asking for two more + penthouse. shorturl.at/t5tn8

“If we’re seen as holding up housing developments, then the province will override us.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... Nothing Spryfield neighbours can do about as-of-right development | PNI Atlantic News

Sharks are like ticks, they're here and we better get used to it (and take precautions), says Halifax-based EP. shorturl.at/IvtPV

My part of a series on rural transit. Truro only wishes they had Halifax's transit problems. Truro is the province’s third most populous urban centre and it doesn’t have a transit network. shorturl.at/Few1h

“… it needs to be the right person or it can be extremely detrimental to the city.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... Ontario advises to Halifax: strong mayor powers can be 'detrimental’ | PNI Atlantic News

Check out these INCREDIBLE photos by @timbophoto.bsky.social One of them gives me a physical reaction every time I look at it, like I'm being hunted and need to run. Amazing. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Strong mayor powers "might transform our mayor into the potentate of potholes, the grand poohbah of the public purse strings, all, incredibly, without having a clue how the experiment is working out in Ontario." www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

"There’s a lot of chaos and the uncertainty of having a place to live is weighing heavily on everybody’s mind, including mine,” said Mike Belland, 66, who has been living here for just under a week. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“I just want people to continue to share his story,” said Devon Marsman’s mother. “He needs justice.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... ‘His story matters’: Devon Marsman remembered as fun-loving, laughing kid | PNI Atlantic News

Halifax CAO resigning in part because of strong mayor powers: ‘It’s a tough job’

Helluva day yesterday www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... Halifax council divided over strong mayor powers | PNI Atlantic News

“The only people who don’t seem to be concerned about traffic in HRM are the HRM council.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Cathie O'Toole to retire as CAO of Halifax in October

What does Halifax prioritize — bikes or cars? Councillors had different opinions on that. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... Mayor says no way to one-way on Morris Street, but council moves forward with Halifax bikeway | PNI Atlantic News