Category: Halifax

Premier Stephen McNeil wants teachers to know he’s committed to improving classroom conditions…says there is money to do it. However, McNeil is also frustrated with the time it’s taken to reach a tentative agreement. Helieves this latest deal does responds to classroom concerns.

However, many teachers say it doesn’t after getting a look at the tentative contract this week. They’ll vote on it February 8th.

Parking fines may double soon…but business are complaining. Council is looking at doubling the current parking fines which range from $25 to $100. Staff point out that’s low compared to other cities.

The Downtown Halifax Business Commission, however, is working with the city and Waterfront Development Corporation to make finding a parking space downtown less frustrating.