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Argyle Street: the hole’s story
HALIFAX – Some time ago, a great, big (let’s be honest, gargantuan) hole was put in the ground in the middle of the city’s entertainment district...
By Niki Siabanis -
Public Space for Democracy
Does the quality of democracy matter for a city street? Maybe not: an attractive mixed-use boulevard will likely perform well whether residents exercise...
By Tristan Cleveland -
THE OLD NORTH END – When is a parking lot more than just a parking lot?
HALIFAX – North Park street is a relatively short street. Only two blocks stretching from the intersection of Cogswell and going North toward the...
By Nat Smith -
Don’t like Downtown? That’s okay.
HALIFAX – The editor of the Halifax Magazine apparently got a rough reception for his article about how many parking spots are available most days...
By Sean Gillis -
Going Up in Downtown Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH – Things are looking up in Downtown Dartmouth. After amending the Dartmouth view planes last year, the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM...
By Sam Austin -
Opportunities abound with Fredericton’s trail system
FREDERICTON – The capital city of New Brunswick and a city featuring two universities, an arts college, a rich cultural scene (including the annual...
By Hassan Arif -
Halifax: A look back, a look ahead
HALIFAX – A new year begins. The possibilities seem endless. Opportunities seem ripe for the taking. 2013 offered a lot of promise and, generally...
By Abad Khan -
Transit: Let’s think beyond commuting
HALIFAX – There’s definitely a new, positive attitude in town. Saturday’s Herald Magazine feature – Love this town: A new outlook for Halifax...
By Sean Gillis -
Dalhousie University making a difference on the road in a province-wide online campaign
It’s no question that Nova Scotia’s roads come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes lacking shoulders, sidewalks, and not to mention, bike lanes. A study...
By Niki Siabanis -
First RP+5 Community-led Session
In November the Regional Plan+5 will go to Public Hearing. Council will be asked to adopt a plan that will guide the Region in terms of development...
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Events Guide: Switch Open Street Sundays – Dream Session
HALIFAX – Why did you attend Switch Open Street Sundays on June 9? Is it for the Recreation, Family Fun, to make a political statement, to bike...
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Flower Power: Tulips on Tulip Street
DARTMOUTH – Last fall, my neighbours and I on Tulip Street in Downtown Dartmouth’s Austenville neighbourhood came together to plant over 10,000...
By Sam Austin