Category: Halifax

The Halifax Green Network Plan is nearing the final phase of development and the municipality is inviting residents to share their input at upcoming public meetings.

Residents are invited to attend any of the following public meetings:

Monday, May 15, from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the NSCC Waterfront Campus (Presentation Theatre), 80 Mawiomi Place, Dartmouth

Tuesday, May 16, from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax (Guild Hall), 1980 Robie Street, Halifax

Wednesday, May 17, from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at Ecole Secondaire du Sommet (Auditorium), 500 Larry Uteck Boulevard, Halifax

Wednesday, May 31, from 7 – 9:00 p.m. at Sir John A. MacDonald High School, 31 Scholars Rd, Upper Tantallon

Wednesday, June 7, from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre & Cultural Centre, 12390 Hwy 224, Middle Musquodoboit

Thursday, June 8, from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the Sheet Harbour Lions Club, 183 Pool Rd, Sheet Harbour

Monday, June 12, from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the Old School Community Gathering Place, 7962 Highway #7, Musquodoboit Harbour

From the campaign trail…

The Liberals are promising to expand eligibility for the Caregiver Benefit program, almost doubling the number of people who could get help. The Grits would also invest $2.25 million over three years on technology, so doctors could consult patients in their homes.

The NDP is promising more support for seniors.  Gary Burrill says the NDP would not only restore cuts by the Liberals, but add $60 million to long-term care over four years.  It would also freeze pharmacare premiums and push for a National Pharmacare Plan.

Conservative leader Jamie Baillie was talking about the film tax credit and investing $34 million for a refundable credit.  The Tories would also give Nova Scotian productions more opportunities, access to funding as well speeded-up processing.