Streatch, Blackburn echo concerns of CFL stadium on HRM taxpayers
BEAVER BANK: Two local councillors have no will to see a CFL stadium built in Shannon Park if it means HRM writing a cheque and taxpayers being what they see…
Speed bumps coming for some Fall River area streets
WINDSOR JUNCTION: HRM is cracking down on speeding on several area residential streets in a pair of highly populated subdivisions as part of traffic calming measures aimed at making them…
Council approves transition funding for WCA
WAVERLEY: The Waverley Community Association (WCA) has been granted operational funding for the next two years by Halifax Regional Council. In a tweet, Councillor Steve Streatch announced the news of…
Close calls has resident calling for action soon at crosswalk
FALL RIVER: After a pair of close calls at the crosswalk at Highway 2 and Coach Avenue (Schwarzwald Subdivision entrance), Jim Walsh is hopeful something will be done sooner rather…
HRM’s area rate discussion causes confusion, frustration
FALL RIVER: The issue around what is going to happen to the area rate for the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) was a topic that came up following the completion of…
More lots being added to Oakfield development
OAKFIELD: A development that has been in the works since 2007 was back before North West Community Council on June 10, seeking an amendment to add an additional 23 properties…
Proposed Charleswood development holding open house
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents will get their first chance to look at a revised application proposal looking to build 176 residential units in the Charleswood Drive area of Windsor Junction. The…
VIDEO: Councillor Streatch speaks about Riverlake plan review
At Regional Council, Councillor Steve Streatch spoke about need for reviews every so often, even on plans like the Riverlake Secondary which only came into effect in 2013.
Streatch wonders if current structure for WJCC viable
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Steve Streatch said he would be interested in discussing whether the current structure in place with the Windsor Junction Community Centre is in its best interest for its…
Area rate report due back soon: Streatch
WINDSOR JUNCTION: An HRM staff report on area rates that community groups across the municipality utilize, including the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA), is expected back before regional council in the…