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29.06.2021 / 03:15

What will July look like in Nova Scotia? Premier, top doc answer questions in COVID-19 town hall

COVID-19 restrictions slowly lift and people “learn to live” with the virus.The town hall, which was hosted by Premier Iain Rankin and moderated by Halifax Mayor Mike Savage, covered a range of topics including vaccinations, border repenings, tourism and mask mandates.Both Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, the chief medical officer of health, said it’s anticipated the province will move into phase 3 of its reopening plan on Wednesday.

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Federal public transit funding ‘transformative’: Halifax Mayor Mike Savage

coronavirus pandemic.Moreover, he said Wednesday’s announcement of federal funding for public transit is something to look forward to.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the $14.9-billion announcement on Wednesday as he prepared for a virtual meeting with mayors from Canada’s largest cities, many of them struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“These investments will support major public transit projects like subway extensions, help electrify fleets with zero-emission vehicles,” Trudeau said during a virtual news conference.“They will also be used to meet the growing demand for walkways and paths for cycling and help rural and remote communities deliver projects to meet their mobility challenges.” $14.9B promised to

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Coronavirus: 103rd memorial service for the Halifax Explosion cancelled

Halifax Explosion will be much more subdued and quiet as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced that the in-person memorial scheduled for Sunday marking the 103rd anniversary of the tragedy has been cancelled. Uncovering of cathedral’s spectacular murals reveals Halifax’s tragic past There will be no large gatherings and no memorial as a result of the ongoing pandemic and related provincial restrictions on large gatherings.Instead, Mayor Mike Savage will make an address to Haligonians at 9 a.m.

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Halifax to participate in national virtual Canada Day celebration

celebration to commemorate 153 years since the founding of Canada.Canadian Heritage chose cities from coast to coast to participate in the broadcast — including Halifax.“We’re pleased that we were selected and are excited to showcase our people and our culture on a national platform,” Maggie-Jane Spray, a spokesperson for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), said in an email.On July 1, Halifax will be hosting celebrations, contests, musical performances and family activities with health and safety regulations in place, according to an HRM press release.

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Cities and towns in Atlantic Canada feeling cash crunch from COVID-19: Savage

Municipalities of all sizes in Atlantic Canada are starting to feel the squeeze of the economic shut down to battle COVID-19, and are looking for financial help in order to maintain basic essential services.

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Amid mass layoffs, Halifax mayor and councillor take COVID-19 paycuts

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage and Coun. Richard Zurawski have both volunteered to cut their pay cheques as thousands of their constituents face layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Halifax to hold virtual council meetings starting in April

Halifax has announced its first regional council meeting since it was ordered to go digital by Nova Scotia in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Parking fees waived, transit restricted: HRM intensifies COVID-19 prevention

The Halifax Regional Municipality is implementing sweeping new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, affecting public transit, parking, permits and properties.

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HRM to deliver COVID-19 planning update, as cases rise in Nova Scotia

Halifax officials are set to update the public on their COVID-19 pandemic planning efforts this afternoon.

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