HRM Libraries: Death by a Thousand Cuts?

Natascia Lypny — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:53:11 +0000

What inadequate budgets mean for Halifax libraries now, and in the future

Public libraries in HRM are a lot like public transit: publicly owned, awfully handy, and a lifeline if you're not rich. Unfortunately this is not where the comparison ends. Year after year, our public libraries are underfunded.

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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia Releases First Alternative HRM Budget

Natascia Lypny — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:32:58 +0000

Group hopes budget will influence municipal council candidates, council discussions and upcoming budget

In the heat of the municipal elections race, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) revealed its first ever alternative municipal budget for Halifax, hoping its progressive economic, governance, social and environmental suggestions will make their way into council chambers.

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