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29.05.2023 / 12:21

A Central Park in Halifax? How one area is drawing comparisons, minus the noise

A new urban park in the growing stages in the Halifax region is drawing comparisons to some of the best North America has to offer.

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Early childhood educators in Nova Scotia renew annual call for equal pay

“economic security” campaign calling on Education Minister Zach Churchill to commit to a province-wide salary scale for ECEs, along with improved — and guaranteed — benefit and pension packages for all.Churchill was not immediately available to comment on this story, but Nickerson said he has acknowledged ECEs’ calls for equal compensation.Over the past two years, a group of eight people representing the sector has been making recommendations to his department, some of which were posted on the government’s website.Discussions on sector-wide pensions in particular, however, were stymied by the COVID-19 pandemic.“They say they had the intention to start actually realizing some of those things, wages, pensions, benefits, anyway COVID put a

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Coronavirus: Halifax restaurants shake off the dine-in service rust after five-week lockdown

‘So reckless’: Vancouver restaurant blasted for 100-person NYE party flouting COVID rules He and others across the Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County were expecting dine-in service to reopen on Jan. 10.However, on Jan.

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Nova Scotia extends deadline to book appointment for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

book an appointment for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing until Dec. 18.The province’s previous deadline was for Sunday.Asymptomatic, rapid testing has been one of the tools Nova Scotia has been using to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the province during the second wave of the virus.

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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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Councillors give green light to Halifax Convention Centre business plan, $11.1 million in the red

COVID-19 pandemic.The 2020-2021 Events East Business Plan passed unanimously on Tuesday, meaning the municipality will split that tab with the provincial government. The HRM will fork out $5.4 million and the province will pay just under $5.6 million.The municipality’s portion will come from its Halifax Convention Centre Reserve, a coffer Coun.

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Nova Scotia reports 14 new coronavirus cases, sets new record for daily tests

Nova Scotia to offer pop-up rapid testing in Dartmouth this weekend, Wolfville next week One is located in the western zone and one is located in the northern zone.There are now 125 active cases in the province.“I want to remind all Nova Scotians that we are asking you to avoid non-essential travel in and out of western and central HRM and parts of Hants County,” said Premier Stephen McNeil.“If you are doing some shopping this weekend, it’s best to stay close to home and buy local.

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N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions may now be able to receive support from the provincial government.Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.The goal, according to a press release, is meant to support “small, independently owned dine-in restaurants, bars, and fitness and leisure establishments” that have been directly affected by the health orders that took effect on Thursday.

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Province continues roll out of pop-up COVID-19 testing centres throughout Halifax

COVID-19 testing centres in the Halifax Regional Municipality.Testing on Dalhousie University’s Sexton Campus is set to resume on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., after hundreds turned out to receive free tests Tuesday. Halifax readies for sweeping coronavirus measures as cases trend upward The first of the pop-up centres was held this past weekend at The Dome, a nightclub in downtown Halifax, which has been unable to operate as a result of COVID-19 gathering restrictions.

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8 new coronavirus cases report in N.S., largest single-day increase since May

coronavirus cases on Saturday as the number of active cases increased to 33.It’s the largest single-day case increase in Nova Scotia since May, a detail noted by the province’s top doctor in a press release accompanying the case update.“It is critical that we all do our part to prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.

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Coronavirus: Halifax shrinks number of spectators allowed in municipal arenas

COVID-19 rise in the Halifax Regional Municipality.In a press release issued on Friday the municipality says it has cancelled all bookings at Auburn Drive High School and Graham Creighton Junior High until at least Dec. 6.The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), which coordinates bookings at all Halifax Regional Centre for Education schools, did not explicitly provide a reason for the decision.

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HRM public services, provincial ceremonies adjusted for Remembrance Day

COVID-19.Halifax says the majority of its operations will be closed on Wednesday.The city says there will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection on Wednesday. Neighbourhoods normally scheduled for Nov.

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Halifax mayoral candidates take part in first — and perhaps only — in-person debate

COVID-19.It was also the first chance for these mayoral candidates to share their campaign platforms and debate the other candidates on those issues.Incumbent Mike Savage is seeking his third term as mayor and says he’s got a proven track record and wants to build on those successes. ‘I don’t care if you vote for me’: TikTok star throws wrench in HRM mayoral race “I think the experience that I have and the maturity that I have and the ability to get things done and to raise the sights of the citizens is important,” said Savage.Matt Whitman served two terms as District 13 councillor in Hammonds Plains and was the first candidate to throw his hat in the ring, announcing his run for mayor last October.

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Masks now mandatory on Halifax Transit

coronavirus.The use of masks comes after the province’s decision earlier this month to make masks mandatory on public transit throughout Nova Scotia. N.S.

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Nova Scotia municipalities remain limited to virtual meetings

coronavirus pandemic, some are wondering when Nova Scotia politics will return to normal.Municipalities across the province had to switch over to virtual meetings due to COVID-19, as directed by the province’s Minister of Municipal Affairs as part of the state of emergency declared on March 22.The state of emergency has been extended multiple times and remains in effect until at least July 26.

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Discussions around a potential mask mandate in N.S. ongoing as province opens

COVID-19. Here’s what you’ll need to do to enter each province in the Atlantic bubble With the gradual reopening comes renewed conversations around personal public health protocols that all residents are urged to take.Top of the list is ongoing discussions around wearing non-medical masks in places where a safe distance can’t be kept.“If we’re not careful, we run the very real risk of having a resurgence of COVID-19 and having to tighten things up again,” said Dr.

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Halifax’s Grafton Street to be converted into a one-way street for patio space

Halifax to implement ‘slow streets’ in mobility response plan The adjustment to Grafton St. will begin Friday, July 3, and continue until the end of September.According to the release, sidewalks will remain open on both sides of the road and parking will not be impacted.The release also says the municipality is looking for public engagement through suggestions and feedback on how to improve mobility during the pandemic.

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The New Reality: Where do you go when the bathrooms are closed?

This is the 12th in a series of stories looking at the new reality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Maritimes. You can find the full series here.For several months, Nova Scotians were told to stay indoors and significantly limit their time in public spaces in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.Now, the province is slowly reopening the economy and easing restrictions around gathering and socializing.The idea is to allow for the support of local businesses that feel comfortable reopening under public health protocols for their sector.All of this comes with strict hygiene guidelines still in place, including the importance of handwashing.

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Halifax to close Argyle Street to vehicles until September

coronavirus pandemic.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Halifax’s first phase of its plan was to temporarily expand sidewalks on both sides of Spring Garden Road between South Park and Queen streets by removing parking and loading spaces.The HRM also widened the sidewalk on the north side of Quinpool Road between Quingate Place and Monastery Lane.Additionally, Halifax implemented slow streets throughout the HRM.

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Halifax Transit to allow standing passengers on buses again

Halifax Transit announced Friday it will be increasing its riding capacity on busses by allowing five passengers to stand as the transit group eases restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Municipality to reduce police and fire services budget cut by $2 million each: council

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) council voted to reduce proposed budget cuts to police and fire services on Tuesday.

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Handwashing stations to be added to porta-potties installed at Halifax Central Library: city

With most city facilities closed during the pandemic, many Haligonians have no place to go.

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Halifax to provide coronavirus update on Monday

The Halifax Regional Municipality is set to provide an update on its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Halifax to resume collecting parking fees June 1

More than two months after waiving all parking fees Halifax is set to resume collecting fees on June 1.

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Business groups call for better pedestrian, patio access on some Halifax streets during COVID-19

As municipal governments prepare for Nova Scotia’s stores and restaurants to reopen amid the continuing coronavirus crisis, some stakeholder groups in Halifax say the safest way to do that may be to keep certain areas closed.

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Reopening Nova Scotia’s economy will come in phases, province says

On Friday, Nova Scotia began to ease some of the restrictions put in place in March when the province declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market to test pre-order and pick-up program

Starting Friday, customers will be able to pre-order goods directly from market sellers and pick them up at the market.

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Halifax Public Gardens now open, physical distance and gathering rules still apply

The Halifax Public Gardens are now open to the public as part of the Nova Scotia government’s decision to relax coronavirus public health measures.

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As Halifax works to reopen more than 900 parks, sports courts will remain closed

Halifax is asking for residents to be patient as staff work to reopen more than 900 parks and 425 km of trails in order to comply with Nova Scotia’s decision to relax coronavirus public safety measures.

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NSHA issues potential COVID-19 exposure warning for Sobeys in Spryfield

The Nova Scotia Health Authority has issued an advisory of potential coronavirus exposure in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

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NSHA issues alert of potential coronavirus exposure including Dartmouth Atlantic Superstore

The Nova Scotia Health Authority has issued another alert of potential COVID-19 exposures in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Halifax to provide coronavirus update Wednesday

The Halifax Regional Municipality is set to provide an update on its efforts during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Halifax taxi driver describes hit to industry, safety measures in place

Last Wednesday, New Brunswick public health announced a Fredericton taxi driver had tested positive for COVID-19 after coming in contact with a passenger who had the virus.

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Halifax bus service to be ‘significantly impacted’ on Friday due to staffing issues

Bus service in Halifax is expected to be ‘significantly impacted’ on Friday due to staffing issues, Halifax Transit announced late on Thursday.

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Nova Scotia’s municipal meetings ordered to go digital in response to coronavirus

Nova Scotia’s municipalities are figuring out how to host their town meetings digitally after a state of emergency was declared by the provincial government on Sunday.

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