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[Drybrain]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Not Mason one hopes. Or if he does run, that he finishes last.

I'd take Mason over Lovelace, for sure.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Not Mason one hopes. Or if he does run, that he finishes last.

They interviewed Mason the other night, and he neither confirmed or denied his intentions. He is obviously going to run for mayor.

You'd better get prepared for a bike lane outside your front door Keith.

[Jstaleness]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

They interviewed Mason the other night, and he neither confirmed or denied his intentions. He is obviously going to run for mayor.

You'd better get prepared for a bike lane outside your front door Keith.

Haha! Keith Rant incoming in 1 2 3....

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

They interviewed Mason the other night, and he neither confirmed or denied his intentions. He is obviously going to run for mayor.

You'd better get prepared for a bike lane outside your front door Keith.

Well Mother Nature has more to say about bike lanes this Month in Halifax.Another 20 cm's last night and Police have asked folks to stay off the roads.

[JET]

Originally Posted by Dartguard

Well Mother Nature has more to say about bike lanes this Month in Halifax.Another 20 cm's last night and Police have asked folks to stay off the roads.

But it doesn't stop some cyclists, it's crazy what weather some folks will bike in.

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by JET

But it doesn't stop some cyclists, it's crazy what weather some folks will bike in.

Oh, its not the Weather thats crazy.

[gehrhardt]

Originally Posted by JET

But it doesn't stop some cyclists, it's crazy what weather some folks will bike in.

I drove by a guy on a bike last night during the heavy snow. He was waiting in the drive thru line up for one of the weed shops on Caldwell rd.

[IanWatson]

This sub: "Oh we can't ever be a biking city because no one will bike in the weather."

Also this sub: "Who do those bikers think they are, biking in the weather?"

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by gehrhardt

I drove by a guy on a bike last night during the heavy snow. He was waiting in the drive thru line up for one of the weed shops on Caldwell rd.

Well maybe some folks have a different "storm chip"

[Patrick Matthews]

Originally Posted by Antigonish

Do you think Andy Fillmore will resign as MP and run for mayor instead? If he does, what are people's thoughts on that?

Seems if he wants to keep working he better find a new position sooner or later if polls are any indication (or sentiment)

[Patrick Matthews]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Not Mason one hopes. Or if he does run, that he finishes last.

Mason has already said he would run if Savage wasnt.

[teddifax]

Oh, joy, oh, bliss.... Please someone run against him!

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by teddifax

Oh, joy, oh, bliss.... Please someone run against him!

Maybe if Waye Mason runs, Keith will run against him.

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by IanWatson

This sub: "Oh we can't ever be a biking city because no one will bike in the weather."

Also this sub: "Who do those bikers think they are, biking in the weather?"

I've seen one since the last storm. It was dicey with the large snow banks. I gave him a large swath when there wasn't anybody coming in the other direction. The driver behind me must not have been paying attention as I saw him just swerve around him at the last second.

Definitely only the most dedicated of cyclists out in this weather, but I do fear for their safety.

[robotropolis]

This is the last day to email feedback on amendments to allow for more density as-of-right in Halifax! The usual suspects have staged a write-in campaign for less density. Share your thoughts at [email protected].


As you know Halifax is under pressure to allow more density as part of the Housing Accelerator Fund agreement. You can see the amendments here:https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/regional-community-planning/housing-accelerator-fund.

Some of the notable amendments:

- Allow a minimum of four units in all low-rise residential zones in the Urban Service Area
- Permit more than 4 units per lot in the Regional Centre, including through internal conversion in some areas
- Increase the maximum height and gross floor area of accessory structures
- Increase maximum lot coverage in the Established Residential (ER) zones within the Regional Centre
- Increase max bedrooms in Er-2 and ER-3
-Increase max. height to 40 storeys and max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 10 in most Centre (CEN) Zones
- Remove parking requirements for all residential development in the Regional Centre and Suburban Area

Sorry if this topic has been done to death - I did a search and didn't come up with much.

[Kittle]

Originally Posted by Patrick Matthews

Mason has already said he would run if Savage wasnt.

I cringe at the thought of Pizza Wars Waye being our mayor

[Musquodoboit County]

Wouldn't it be nice if you got a vote for every piece of real estate you own in a municipality. That way people who actually have more investment in the municipality have more voting power. I can't stand people who are so anti development and somehow councils bow to them just so they can get their votes

[Musquodoboit County]

A city should be viewed as a corporation

[Saul Goode]

Originally Posted by Musquodoboit County

A city should be viewed as a corporation

?

HRM is a corporation.

[Saul Goode]

Originally Posted by Musquodoboit County

Wouldn't it be nice if you got a vote for every piece of real estate you own in a municipality.

Thinking that through for about five seconds should make it clear what a total disaster it would be.