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The Daily Sea: Georges Island
Georges Island is the largest island located entirely within the limits of the Halifax Harbour. Not currently open to the public, Parks Canada plans to...
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Halifax Explosion Events Guide: Walking tour, memorial service and reception
HALIFAX – Ninety-two years ago this Sunday, as the First World War was raging across the Atlantic, the SS Mont-Blanc munitions convoy and the SS Imo...
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Friday’s Headlines
CITY HALL HALIFAX – Handling of sewage treatment plant stinks, poll finds [Metro News] MONCTON – Workshop seeks to define priorities and...
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Events Guide: ChangeCamp Halifax
HALIFAX – ChangeCamp Halifax is one of many ChangeCamps being run across the country that aim to encourage public participation through harnessing...
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Public access to waterfront in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Cross-posted from Spacing Ottawa, by Michael Frojmovic OUTER SPACE – For those not familiar with local fare in Trinidad & Tobago, a mix of dried...
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From the Vaults: Scotia Square
The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...
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Thursday’s Headlines
CITY HALL NB – Campobello Islanders to decide on self-government [Telegraph Journal] SAINT JOHN – Getting to maybe: are we ready for change...
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Spacing Atlantic On Twitter
Can’t get enough of Spacing Atlantic? Then check out our new account on Twitter. We’ll be sending out links to stories on topics that don’t make it onto...
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World Wide Wednesday: Las Vegas, Dubai and Mecca
Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites outside...
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Trusting Traffic: The Fantasy and Fatality of PEI Drivers
CHARLOTTETOWN – I’ve got trust issues. Years of training and indoctrination, which were to have prepared me to be an active participant in my...
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Wednesday’s Headlines
CITY HALL NB – N.B. budget highlights [Times & Transcript] NB – Budget puts N.B. $748M further in debt [Daily Gleaner] SAINT JOHN –...
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The Queen of the urban green: Victoria Park
HALIFAX – With the cold weather here to stay, the Halifax Public Gardens has closed its gates for the season. As sad as this is, you won’t find...
By Jake Schabas
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered