Let’s go Die Hard! (Voting closes this evening)

The developer, who says they could have started building their Halifax housing project in July 2024 if not for HRM getting in the way, said they’re owed by HRM for the delay and the legal costs. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“I think for many years we were sort of thinking, ‘Are we ever gonna get a shot here?’ You know what I mean?” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

‘Scotia’s finally in the building’: Nova Scotia drag queens sashay into Canada’s Drag Race for the first time www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“It was very disappointing to hear this news, and it really calls into question the process by which HRM is deciding about a project that has public and civic engagement,” said Emily Davidson, a Turret Arts Space Society board member. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Halifax peninsula is considered one of the most constrained transportation networks in North America because of its geography, limited access points and narrow transportation corridors. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“I don’t want her story to be sad. If you’re going to have tears in your eyes, please also put a smile there too.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Maintaining the water quality, trail connectivity and existing multiuse pathway are the highest on the priority list. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Primaris is pitching an at-grade transit terminal integrated into the podium of the residential towers. This is a big switch from when the mall’s previous owner, Cushman Wakefield, envisioned an underground bus terminal. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“Are Halifax drivers really that different from the 57 studies in the U.S.? I don’t know (but) I doubt it.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

The previous plan was for 28- and 29-storey towers with a collection of restored heritage buildings in front. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

"This was a big hurdle in terms of moving from where we started to where we are, so I think this was one of the biggest hurdles.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“Graham now stands tall, watching over the neighbourhood, and represents all the special characters of the area.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“The key message here is we know that people don’t disappear when the encampments are de-designated." www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“It really was a fabulous example of, yet again, Maritimers and their hearts and compassion at play." www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“We’re redeveloping it as a complete community, blockable with ground-floor commercial, upper-storey residential and with significant land set aside for park access," said one of the developers. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“Designated encampments were always meant to be a temporary emergency response.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“The dog was thrashing him around; it had his arms in his jaw. It was very violent.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

The proposals are for a 64-unit building and a 22-unit building, both oceanfront on Main Road. They far exceed the 12-unit maximum for the area. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Bill Skinner looked around the room and muttered, “Unbelievable.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“See, there is good Americans” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Over 1,400 short-term rentals have exited the business in Nova Scotia in the year since the province instituted regulations aimed at boosting the housing supply. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“I wonder what the province is prepared to do to address both the short- and the long-term issues of drought in this province," says Lunenburg mayor. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“As a mom, it was challenging to find a spot in a daycare. There are not enough daycare spots in the city for families. We need this expansion for our families in the community." www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Golf course hoping Nordic spa in Timberlea is a hole-in-one www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Tracy Kinch found her 16-year-old son in the ditch and started resuscitation. “I don’t know how much time we were there before the fire and EMS got there, but it felt like a long time.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

‘My heart is breaking’: Halifax reggae singer helping out Jamaicans devastated by hurricane Melissa www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

It was an attempt to move downtown Halifax homes in the path of demolition for bus lanes to the front of the line to be considered for heritage status. But it didn’t work. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“We always told her how strong she was — and you could see in her face that she knew it too," said the mom of five-year-old Adalind Gaul. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“Her presence touched countless hearts, and her love for her children knew no bounds." www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“When I saw that, I was just shocked.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

RCMP dog teams searched 40km of Pictou County and didn’t find anything. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Today, Halifax council debated a strategy for increasing the deed transfer tax – that’s the money the municipality gets when a property changes hands – and tiering it instead of using the flat rate it has now. shorturl.at/raQIy

I've been over at Province House this week and it's a learning curve for this City Hall reporter. 🫠 Here's one of two I wrote today: shorturl.at/iQs4e

I feel so lucky that I had the chance to speak with her 2 years ago. A career highlight. www.saltwire.com/atlantic-can...

“Remember when your older brother would sit on you until you cried uncle? I’m at uncle.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“Always warming when travelling through, as they are a reminder that the little things can make us smile.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Around 10 months into using body-worn cameras, the head of Halifax RCMP said he wishes he had them 10 years ago. “The evidence that they provide, the real-time evidence, is unbelievable." shorturl.at/xHmyR

“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