north end

Settling Africville

Robert DeVet — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:06:03 +0000

Establishment of free black communities a revolutionary act, play suggests

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX - Settling Africville, a new play by playwright and poet George Elliott Clarke, provides a glimpse of life in Africville in its very early days.

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Residents dream up future for St. Pat’s Alexandra development

Robert DeVet — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:56:26 +0000

Community members gather to discuss future housing possibilities on the St. Patrick's- Alexandra site

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - It’s called the hub of Halifax’s north end, and it’s about time to see change, locals say.

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Participatory budgeting comes to Halifax's north end

Robert DeVet — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:02:09 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – How would you spend $94,000 to better your community?

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Successful service provider collaboration model comes to the North End

Robert DeVet — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:39:01 +0000

North End Community Circle introduces monthly multi-service roundtables

The idea is so simple Bonnie Ste-Croix can’t believe there isn’t one in every Halifax community: a multi-service roundtable.

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North End Matters will develop its first community health assessment tool

Robert DeVet — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:07:05 +0000

Legacy of oppression and discrimination continues to shape lives of North End residents, says project lead

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - The North End Matters project is entering its final stage in developing a from-the-ground-up health assessment tool for African Nova Scotians who live in North End Halifax.

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North Enders Slam Proposed Telecom Tower

bsichel — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:48:44 +0000

Residents voice concern over health effects and loss of green space

HALIFAX – About 60 people gathered in the gymnasium of Highland Park Junior High School this evening to voice their opposition to a proposal to build a 99-foot telecommunications tower across the street from the school.

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North Enders Slam Proposed Telecom Tower

bsichel — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:48:32 +0000

Residents voice concern over health effects and loss of green space

HALIFAX – About 60 people gathered in the gymnasium of Highland Park Junior High School this evening to voice their opposition to a proposal to build a 90-foot telecommunications tower across the street from the school.

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Roberts Street Social Centre Hauling Anchor

Natascia Lypny — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:18:14 +0000

Following an eviction notice, community group strives to relocate

Pitney Bowes is the newest member of the Roberts Street Social Centre.

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Separation over gentrification

Natascia Lypny — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:11:42 +0000

A condominium project pits neighbour against neighbour

The conversion of a former Halifax church site into a condominium building is dividing a North End community.

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Council to vote on future of St. Pat’s site

HBeaumont — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:54:56 +0000

Will it be condos or community organizations?

It’s rush hour on a warm day in early September. Parents all over the city scurry to collect their children, but the backyard of St. Patrick’s Alexandra on Brunswick Street remains silent and empty. Today, the keys to the school are in Halifax Regional Municipality hands, and the property – one of the largest spaces in the community – is up for sale.

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