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OldDartmouthMark · #**12501** Posted **Jun 18, 2026, 2:03 AM**

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GLOBAL NEWS - "Halifax tenant says building was partly demolished while she waited for tenancy ruling"

Not a good look for R C Jane and if the stated facts are true they should be issued a strong fine and maybe even criminal charges if personal property was damaged/destroyed. This is in relation to VILLAGE PLAZA - 3343 WESTERWALD STREET. The redevelopment is 9 Floors - 164 Units. Photo below is from a few months ago.

HalifaxDevelopments.ca (Photo by David Jackson)

Disgusting!

Dartguard · #**12502** Posted **Jun 18, 2026, 1:13 PM**

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No city is immune from these issues, as Moncton's recent struggles show:

More than 300 drug overdoses reported in Moncton, N.B., in less than two weeks

I suspect a shipment of bad/tainted/laced (however you want to say it) drugs are probably at the heart of this, but it could just as easily have happened here, and probably will. That Moncton could experience this indicates that this problem hasn't gone away, it's just a little less visible until something major like this happens.

I think we can pander about all day about whether this or that is bad, and each of us will have different experiences or different opinions, or even different standards. That's fine. My personal experience is that the interactions are much more aggressive and feel a little closer to becoming dangerous than they used to. People were complaining about panhandlers on SGR in the 1990s, but if you said sorry not today or whatever, they would just go away. Not so much today.

Of course people will have "yeah buts", like yeah but it's worse in this or that city, or it's worse than 10 years ago but better than 2 years ago or whatever. All good.

Here is a quiet little secret about Moncton's social problems. I was visiting a Moncton based business that sold one of my sales lines and noticed a newly smashed front door and an RCMP cruiser leaving the business. I asked Mike the owner what was up and he was pissed. The thieves had bonked the only NON bullet proof door in the business to get to his Power tool kits. The RCMP explained that apparently most of the small towns in Southeast N.B. had one way adult chats with their local characters about leaving town. Most were given $100 and a bus ticket to Moncton with orders to not show back up.
Moncton business's were paying the price as that was the third break in that Mike's business had experienced.

OldDartmouthMark · #**12503** Posted **Jun 18, 2026, 1:54 PM**

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Here is a quiet little secret about Moncton's social problems. I was visiting a Moncton based business that sold one of my sales lines and noticed a newly smashed front door and an RCMP cruiser leaving the business. I asked Mike the owner what was up and he was pissed. The thieves had bonked the only NON bullet proof door in the business to get to his Power tool kits. The RCMP explained that apparently most of the small towns in Southeast N.B. had one way adult chats with their local characters about leaving town. Most were given $100 and a bus ticket to Moncton with orders to not show back up.
Moncton business's were paying the price as that was the third break in that Mike's business had experienced.

Wow, that’s bizarre. In the past I would have said that’s too crazy to be true, but I am not saying that anymore.

someone123 · #**12504** Posted **Jun 23, 2026, 10:37 PM**

Does anybody know what is planned for Historic Properties? I have seen a few articles, but no renderings or detailed info.

It looks like they have installed more period appropriate pavers in some areas. Not sure if the gravel parts here are intentional or if it's just half done:
https://bsky.app/profile/andreachandler.bsky.social/post/3mon6edih2s2q

Arrdeeharharharbour · #**12505** Posted **Jun 24, 2026, 2:11 PM**

I don't know what to think about this one.... allns is reporting that council voted 14-3 for a staff report on whether to restrict blasting near elementary schools and daycares during their hours of operations. It's like they're laying awake at night trying to come up with new ways to stymie development, add costs, etc. If noise and rumbling in the presence of children is the issue perhaps noisy car and motorcycle mufflers and fireworks should be included in the report. Trains are noisy too. And foghorns! Think about the children!

Drybrain · #**12506** Posted **Jun 24, 2026, 2:18 PM**

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Does anybody know what is planned for Historic Properties? I have seen a few articles, but no renderings or detailed info.

It looks like they have installed more period appropriate pavers in some areas. Not sure if the gravel parts here are intentional or if it's just half done:
https://bsky.app/profile/andreachandler.bsky.social/post/3mon6edih2s2q

I go to a barber in here and they're not really sure. There was a big renovation planned, but it seems to be punted a little bit. There is some gradual work being done, though, including this lanscaping.

The old landscaping with the cannon balls and stockade had its kitschy charms, but it definitely looks better now.

someone123 · #**12507** Posted **Jun 24, 2026, 5:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

I don't know what to think about this one.... allns is reporting that council voted 14-3 for a staff report on whether to restrict blasting near elementary schools and daycares during their hours of operations. It's like they're laying awake at night trying to come up with new ways to stymie development, add costs, etc. If noise and rumbling in the presence of children is the issue perhaps noisy car and motorcycle mufflers and fireworks should be included in the report. Trains are noisy too. And foghorns! Think about the children!

It seems like when any trivial issue comes up, the default is to get staff to write a report as a delay mechanism and accountability sink. But getting staff to write tons of reports isn't free and analysis of important issues must get slowed down too.

I suspect part of the underlying problem is that municipal voter turnout is low and very small groups can affect district voting patterns. It isn't like federal politics where large political trends and parties with big marketing budgets drive outcomes. Not sure what the solution is. Some cities do have at-large seats and political parties.

someone123 · #**12508** Posted **Jun 24, 2026, 5:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Drybrain

I go to a barber in here and they're not really sure. There was a big renovation planned, but it seems to be punted a little bit. There is some gradual work being done, though, including this lanscaping.

The old landscaping with the cannon balls and stockade had its kitschy charms, but it definitely looks better now.

Thanks. It's a bit surprising that there's so little concrete info about what is happening in this fairly public space. I think HRM owns it and leases it to the Armour Group?

Keith P. · #**12509** Posted **Jun 24, 2026, 8:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

It seems like when any trivial issue comes up, the default is to get staff to write a report as a delay mechanism and accountability sink. But getting staff to write tons of reports isn't free and analysis of important issues must get slowed down too.

I suspect part of the underlying problem is that municipal voter turnout is low and very small groups can affect district voting patterns. It isn't like federal politics where large political trends and parties with big marketing budgets drive outcomes. Not sure what the solution is. Some cities do have at-large seats and political parties.

The HRM Charter REQUIRES a costly and slow staff report before any such motion coming to Council. This is a prime case of the bureaucracy ensuring its continued employment and growth.

LikeCranes · #**12510** Posted **Jun 24, 2026, 10:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

... council voted 14-3 for a staff report on whether to restrict blasting near elementary schools and daycares during their hours of operations. It's like they're laying awake at night trying to come up with new ways to stymie development,

My wife tells me that blasting in the development abutting her daycare saw rocks landing in the playground.

OldDartmouthMark · #**12511** Posted **Jun 24, 2026, 11:16 PM**

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My wife tells me that blasting in the development abutting her daycare saw rocks landing in the playground.

That’s not good. They should be reported, definitely a safety issue.

Arrdeeharharharbour · #**12512** Posted **Jun 25, 2026, 11:14 AM**

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My wife tells me that blasting in the development abutting her daycare saw rocks landing in the playground.

No doubt. My understanding is that some flyrock debris is unavoidable when blasting. The developer should be communicating with any and all locals when blasting will occur and certainly kids should be kept inside.

OldDartmouthMark · #**12513** Posted **Jun 25, 2026, 4:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

No doubt. My understanding is that some flyrock debris is unavoidable when blasting. The developer should be communicating with any and all locals when blasting will occur and certainly kids should be kept inside.

That shouldn’t be considered acceptable when the blasting is happening next to any property that is inhabited, especially something like a daycare. In a more remote area, sure.

It’s not rocket science, however. Create a barrier to stop flying rocks. Just that.

Corker · #**12514** Posted **Jun 27, 2026, 9:50 PM**

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A building permit was just submitted for 6426 BAYERS ROAD - 9 FLOORS - 64 UNITS. This is the former home of Doctor Piano between LOOK HO HO and THE COURTYARD development.

GOOGLE STREETVIEW

This was demolished today.

teddifax · #**12515** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 3:34 PM**

What is planned for the corner of Oxford and Bayers Road? Also, I wonder how much the property for Look Ho Ho would be worth..... could be a happy retirement for them.

Corker · #**12516** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 8:03 PM**

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What is planned for the corner of Oxford and Bayers Road? Also, I wonder how much the property for Look Ho Ho would be worth..... could be a happy retirement for them.

There was this thread
https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199921&page=3

13 years ago a five story condo building was planned. Oddly nothing has happened there as other projects all around it have gone ahead.

I heard Look Ho Ho was sold a few years ago and the new owners want to continue to run it as is.

Keith P. · #**12517** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 11:21 PM**

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I heard Look Ho Ho was sold a few years ago and the new owners want to continue to run it as is.

I imagine a large sack containing several millions in cash might persuade them to get out of the egg roll business.

someone123 · #**12518** Posted **Jul 15, 2026, 3:22 PM**

There are some updates for the Young Street Lands future growth node planning:
https://engagehalifax.ca/young-street-lands

There are proposals for an additional 33 storey tower at Monaghan Square and FS Industries Limited wants to go up to 52 storeys along Robie.

LikeCranes · #**12519** Posted **Jul 15, 2026, 4:13 PM**

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...FS Industries Limited wants to go up to 52 storeys along Robie....

Arrdeeharharharbour · #**12520** Posted **Jul 15, 2026, 5:00 PM**

Someone created a googleable moment...

FS Industries Limited by A.J. Forsythe, on Flickr