Every weekday morning, Spacing will scan the local newspapers and media for articles to Atlantic cities. 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 east coast.
CITY HALL
SAINT JOHN – Mayor hates new tax law [Telegraph-Journal]
CHARLOTTETOWN – City councillor calls for photo ID in municipal elections [Guardian]
SAINT JOHN – Closing in on new city manager [ Telegraph-Journal]
SAINT JOHN – Cheap loan helps municipality save money [Telegraph-Journal]
CIVIC PRIDE
FREDERICTON – Affordable Housing Day to be marked [Daily Gleaner]
CORNER BROOK – You can’t buy community spirit like this [Globe & Mail]
HALIFAX – North Preston residents march against violence [Metro]
URBAN GREEN
WOLFVILLE – Addressing an environmental ‘ick’ factor [Chronicle Herald]
MERIGOMISH – More farmers investing in environment: report [Truro Daily News]
MIRAMICHI – Mayor outraged by Acadian’s proposed cuts to bus service [Daily Gleaner]
HALIFAX – Public gardens to stay open three more weeks, if weather cooperates [NewsNet]
OTHER
SYDNEY – New YMCA building damaged during demolition [Cape Breton Post]
SAINT JOHN – A small city with a big city problem [Telegraph-Journal]
HALIFAX – Downtown mural project a ‘win win situation’ [NewsNet]
TRURO – Sidewalk project damaged by vandals [Daily News]