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E-News September 2018
News Lake Banook Algae Update: As of September 12, HRM has lifted the blue green algae risk advisory for Lake Banook and Lake Micmac. Risk advisories are based on a number of factors, including test results, […]
Year: 2018
Council Updates
Council Update: The end of the Smoking Debate, Parking Pass Changes
Nuisance Bylaw (Smoking): It was a very short Council meeting on Tuesday. The main item on the agenda was the return of the staff report on possible changes to the Nuisance Bylaw regarding smoking. Council […]
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Prince Albert/Glenwood Development Conclusion
It was a challenging night at Harbour East Community Council. The revised design for Prince Albert/Glenwood (down a floor) was back before us. The reduction in height wasn’t enough to win over the immediate neighbours. […]
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E-News August 2018
News: Lake Banook Blue Green Algae: This summer has brought a fresh challenge for Lake Banook: blue green algae. Blue green algae is a naturally occurring algae. It usually isn’t a problem, but with enough nutrients […]
Council Updates
Council Update: Forum, Green Network, Affordable Housing and more
Fell a bit behind this month on my Council blog so this entry is a wrap-up for our July 31 and August 14 meetings. Forum: Council spent a fair bit of time on the 14th […]
Council Updates
Cannabis Nuisance Bylaw Update
Over the last week, I have been dwelling over the recent changes to HRM’s Nuisance Bylaw to ban smoking on municipal property. These changes are coming in response to the legalization of cannabis. Municipalities in […]
Council Updates
Council Update: Cannabis, Smoking, Stadium and more
Cannabis Bylaw Amendments: A very busy day at Council with a long agenda. The issue that gathered the most attention was the proposed changes to the Parks and Nuisance bylaws to deal with the upcoming […]
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E-News July 2018
News: Lake Banook and Lake Micmac Weed Harvesting: This year’s weed harvesting in Lake Banook and Lake Micmac is now underway. Work will likely conclude by August 10. Harvesting will be limited to selected areas and […]
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E-News June 2018
News: Alderney Gate Pedway Revitalization Project If you’ve been down to Alderney this month, you’ve probably noticed that the Pedway is under construction. The space is being renovated and when work is complete it’ll boast […]
Council Updates
Council Update: Cogswell, Garbage Truck Side Guards, United Memorial Church
Cogswell: The major item on Council’s plate actually preceded the regular agenda. It was the Committee of the Whole discussion on the 60% design plan for the Cogswell Interchange Lands. The Cogswell was built in […]