Humans are fast becoming city dwellers. According to the United Nations, “The urban population of the world has grown rapidly from 746 million in 1950 to 3.9 billion in 2014.” Sixty-six per cent of us will likely live in urban environments by 2050. The number of mega-cities (more than 10 million inhabitants) is also skyrocketing, […]
Urban Chickens
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Urban chickens: What the cluck?
Despite a staff report recommending no further action, the urban chicken debate in Halifax may just be getting underway. Last year, three west end hens were effectively evicted by HRM’s bylaw enforcement office after a complaint against them was lodged by an area neighbour. The eviction prompted protests from many would-be backyard chicken owners and […]