[Image-1] The north end is changing. That’s been the thesis statement used over and over as new developments rise up on the northern half of the peninsula, while longtime residents move out. In the wake of all this upheaval, seven candidates have stepped forward trying to replace outgoing councillor Jennifer Watts at City Hall. One […]
HRM election 2016
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15 questions with District 9 candidate Kyle Woodbury
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Kyle Woodbury from Halifax West Armdale sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
I am […]
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15 questions with District 8 candidate Lindell Smith
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Lindell Smith from Halifax Peninsula North sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
District 8 […]
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15 questions with District 12 candidate Bruce E. Smith
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Bruce E. Smith from Timberlea—Beechville—Clayton Park—Wedgewood sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
Proven community […]
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15 questions with District 2 candidate Sydnee L. McKay
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Sydnee L. McKay from Preston—Chezzetcook—Eastern Shore sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
Because I […]
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15 questions with District 1 candidate Steve Sinnott
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Steve Sinnott from Waverley—Fall River—Musquodoboit Valley sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
Residents in […]
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15 questions with District 10 candidate Andrew Curran
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Andrew Curran from Halifax—Bedford Basin West sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
It’s time […]
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15 questions with District 8 candidate Irvine Carvery
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Irvine Carvery from Halifax Peninsula North sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
Experience, knowledge […]
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15 questions with District 13 candidate Harry Ward
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Harry Ward from Hammonds Plains—St. Margarets sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
I was […]
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15 questions with District 1 candidate Cathy Deagle-Gammon
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Cathy Deagle-Gammon from Waverley—Fall River—Musquodoboit Valley sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
Residents of […]
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The contest for Preston—Chezzetcook—Eastern Shore
District 2 is arguably the most overlooked and ignored area in the municipality. Partially that’s due to its horrendous size making it practically difficult to govern in the same way as many of the more suburban and urban districts. But it also contains historic black communities like North Preston, who’ve had to fend off harmful […]
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The frenzy for Halifax South Downtown
[Image-1] The urban centre of HRM, this district keeps busy dealing with the concerns of home owners and renters in the south end, along with small business entrepreneurs and big business developers in the downtown. There’s still a lot of confusion on whether all the construction and cranes throughout Halifax South Downtown will ultimately bring […]
