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No decision made on funding for downtown Kentville, N.S., business association
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (1762+ words) Organization says reduction could limit capacity, lead to closing doors The Downtown Kentville Business Association will close if a proposed funding change is implemented, says its executive director. During a Feb. 23 presentation to Kentville town council, association executive director Julie…...
‘Under threat’: Annapolis Valley Regional Library needs more funding to avoid cuts in 2026-27
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (940+ words) Rob Baker is concerned about the future of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library. "It makes me sad," said the Kentville town councillor, who is one of 10 members on the library board. "It makes me sad that such an important part…...
Former Halifax bouncer found guilty of manslaughter, criminal negligence in chokehold death of bar patron
3+ mon, 3+ hour ago (1376+ words) Alexander Pishori Levy, 40, will be sentenced in Nova Scotia Supreme Court next April A former Halifax bouncer has been found guilty of two criminal offences in the death of a bar patron almost three years ago. Alexander Pishori Levy, 40, was…...
HRM's downtown business CEOs join national lobbying effort. Here's what they asked for
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (928+ words) Downtown Halifax Business Commission CEO Paul MacKinnon said there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the health of the city's downtown sector. "In Halifax, we are actually doing well, better than some of our peers across the country,…...