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The Co-op Covers Council

Natascia Lypny — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:23:46 +0000

Aug. 14: Ice rinks are consolidated, seniors get free transit, and public property election signs get the boot

In assessing the candidates for the upcoming municipal elections, incumbents’ worthiness should be determined not by their leadership, nor their background, nor their vision for the HRM.

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The Co-op Covers Council

Natascia Lypny — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:57:31 +0000

Aug. 7: Ferry service downsized, HRM residents speak their minds, and the Metro Centre gets another looking-over

Tuesday’s Halifax Regional Council meeting got off to a late start — well, for the public, that is.

Shortly after convening at 10:30 a.m., the council passed a motion to move three in camera items to the top of the agenda. Booted out were the media and visitors no sooner had they shaken out their umbrellas and plugged in their laptops.

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The Co-op Covers Council

Natascia Lypny — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:26:13 +0000

July 10: World Trade & Convention Centre gets the green light, and Solar City is saved — for now

That’s right. The Halifax Media Co-op has decided to enter the shady, confusing, frustrating and often boring world of municipal politics. Why? Because even though the Halifax Regional Council’s weekly Tuesday meetings are open to the public, there are inevitably more staffers than spectators in the seats.

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