Every Monday and Thursday morning, Spacing will scan the local newspapers and media for relevant articles of interest to our readers. Put on the coffee, fix yourself a bowl of cereal and settle down to an already-gathered collection of current news stories from around the Atlantic provinces.
CITY HALL
FREDERICTON – City reveals winning bids for plowing, sanding and salting work [ Daily Gleaner ]
SAINT JOHN – City likely on the hook for more than fair share of road repairs [ Telegraph-Journal ]
MONTAGUE, PEI – ‘For the sake of the town, I think we need a new face for mayor’: Montague councillor [ Guardian ]
CHARLOTTETOWN – Atlantic mayors say federal funding programs crucial [ Guardian ]
FREDERICTON – It’s time for photo radar in Fredericton [ Daily Gleaner ]
HRM – Rookie councillors training on the job [ Chronicle-Herald ]
MIRAMICHI – Councillor wants hydrant moved [ Leader ]
TRURO – Residents who don’t properly sort garbage could face fines under proposed by-law [ Daily News ]
SAINT JOHN – Question for city staff and common council: who sees the light? [ Telegraph-Journal ]
FREDERICTON – Gov’t to announce unconditional grant numbers in Nov. [ Times & Transcript ]
DEVELOPMENT
MONCTON – Moncton beats all-time building record [ Times & Transcript ]
ST. JOHN’S – New era for Littledale complex [ Telegram ]
HALIFAX – Games serious business [ Chronicle-Herald ]
CHARLOTTETOWN – Civic centre getting $200,000 facelift [ Guardian ]
DARTMOUTH – City seeks public’s ideas for aging Sportsplex [ NewsNet ]
HRM – City breaks ground for new four-pad arena in Bedford [ NewsNet ]
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
TRURO – Deteriorating sidewalks cause for concern [ Daily News ]
MONCTON – City unveils first heritage plaque at historic Masonic Lodge building [ Times & Transcript ]
HALIFAX – On an even playing field [ NewsNet ]
HRM – Crosswalk flags not dead in the water [ NewsNet ]
DARTMOUTH – Dartmouth already has a town clock [ NewsNet ]
SAINT JOHN – $1.5M in affordable, accessible housing [ Telegraph-Journal ]
HALIFAX – Bringing the beat back to Quinpool [ NewsNet ]
MONCTON – Metro Moncton told to treasure its buildings [ Times & Transcript ]
URBAN GREEN
CHARLOTTETOWN – Solution nearing on siltation issue at Charlottetown creek [ Guardian ]
DARTMOUTH – Frustration boils over loss of green space [ NewsNet ]
OTHER
MONCTON – Talk of coastal bus service sparks memories [ Times & Transcript ]
HALIFAX – A ‘milestone’ for city [ Metro ]
MONCTON – Moncton is smart [ Times & Transcript ]