HRM

• Newly elected HRM council sworn into office, including Mayor Andy Fillmore

  The new mayor and members of Halifax regional council have officially been sworn into office. More than half of the councillors are familiar faces to city hall.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2024
  
• Community dreaming big for plans to replace decades-old rink in Spryfield

  The rink has been open since 1972, and the municipality says it's time Spryfield demolishes one of the oldest rinks to make way for a new facility.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2024
  
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• HRM city staff to work on emergency management strategic plan

  After a year where multiple natural disasters hit HRM, city staff is now working on enhancing its emergency management program after receiving an assessment report.

  Environment

  May 27, 2024
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• Halifax experiencing record growth, population getting younger: data

  New data is providing an updated look into Halifax's population growth, where the HRM community is getting younger, planting roots and diversifying.

  Canada

  May 23, 2024
• Halifax approves $98M police budget, new positions

  Municipal councillors approved Halifax Regional Police's $98-million budget — roughly six per cent higher than last year and featuring 22 new positions created.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2024
• HRM staff report recommends 9.7% property tax hike to address revenue shortfall

  Councillor Cathy Deagle-Gammon, vice-chair of the Audit and Finance Standing Committee, says she's received a lot of feedback from the public and they'll consider all options.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2023
• Halifax Wanderers soccer team pitches $40M permanent stadium proposal

  Halifax Wanderers President Derek Martin pleaded his case for a permanent, soccer stadium expansion in downtown Halifax during a municipal community planning meeting Thursday.

  Sports

  Sep 14, 2023
• Homeless in Halifax: Man living in tent asks for health-care help

  The population of unhoused individuals across HRM has seen a rapid increase over the past five years, with tents popping up around the city.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2023
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• Halifax short-term rental owner frustrated over regulation rollout

  New regulations that limit where short-term rental units can operate in Halifax go into effect Friday, impacting rental owners who will no longer be permitted in residential areas.

  Money

  Aug 29, 2023
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• HRM has insufficient oversight of its cybersecurity risks, AG report says

  A report by the Halifax Regional Municipality Auditor General has put forward 16 recommendations for the municipality to implement in addressing its cybersecurity risks.

  Tech

  Aug 16, 2023