S now has officially fallen on the streets of Halifax. Chances are a lot more of it is coming this winter. And with great snow comes great responsibility. That is—the responsibility of keeping sidewalks clear. This season, that responsibility falls on four companies that have been awarded new, four-year contracts by HRM. Excel Property Maintenance […]
Sidewalks
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Resigned to isolation in an inaccessible city
As a person living with cerebral palsy, the concern of accessibility is always on my mind. I take the time to map out my routes and watch the weather, hoping that I will be able to take a bus and make that commitment I planned weeks ago. When winter arrives, I brace myself. It still […]
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Monday’s 6 things you need to know
1 Best of Halifax 2015 has landed. This year’s mega-survey has compiled our Best of Halifax Food, Music and City awards into one super ballot—and you can vote for your favourites starting today. Right now. Do it. PRO TIP: you don’t have to fill this whole thing out in one sitting—our voting site saves your […]
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An icy cash grab
Oh, winter. What a lovely time of holiday cheer, of loved ones and warm fireplaces, of picturesque snow-capped landscapes—and of $225.21 fines. Wait just a minute, that last one isn’t so pleasant. But it has crept into the lives of some unlucky Haligonians, me included. According to current HRM bylaws, I have 12 hours to […]
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Asphalt sidewalk replacements don’t measure up.
What’s wrong? Asphalt sidewalk replacements don’t measure up. Who’s responsible? Bryan Robarts, Right of Way department, 490-4000. REMARKS In early fall, the laying of natural gas pipe cut up the corner of Coburg and Oxford, which was patched with asphalt. Local residents fear that the concrete sidewalk won’t be replaced properly. Robarts insists work will […]
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Icy sidewalks
I’ve interviewed Gord Hayward, the city winter works superintendent, who is responsible for overseeing the crews that clear streets and sidewalks. Listen to it in the audio player below.