October 19th, 2009
Monday’s headlines
By Jake Schabas // No Comments
Every Monday and Thursday morning, Spacing will scan the local newspapers and media for relevant articles of interest to our readers. Put on the coffee, fix yourself a bowl of cereal and settle down to an already-gathered collection of current news stories from around the Atlantic provinces.
CITY HALL
FREDERICTON - City reveals winning bids for plowing, sanding and salting work [ Daily Gleaner ]
SAINT JOHN - City likely on the hook for more than fair share of road repairs [ Telegraph-Journal ]
MONTAGUE, PEI - 'For the sake of the town, I think we need a new face for mayor': Montague councillor [ Guardian ]
CHARLOTTETOWN - Atlantic mayors say federal funding programs crucial [ Guardian ]
FREDERICTON - It's time for photo radar in Fredericton [ Daily Gleaner ]
HRM - Rookie councillors training on the job [ Chronicle-Herald ]
MIRAMICHI - Councillor wants hydrant moved [ Leader ]
TRURO - Residents who don't properly sort garbage could face fines under proposed by-law [ Daily News ]
SAINT JOHN - Question for city staff and common council: who sees the light? [ Telegraph-Journal ]
FREDERICTON - Gov't to announce unconditional grant numbers in Nov. [ Times & Transcript ]
DEVELOPMENT
MONCTON - Moncton beats all-time building record [ Times & Transcript ]
ST. JOHN'S - New era for Littledale complex [ Telegram ]
HALIFAX - Games serious business [ Chronicle-Herald ]
CHARLOTTETOWN - Civic centre getting $200,000 facelift [ Guardian ]
DARTMOUTH - City seeks public's ideas for aging Sportsplex [ NewsNet ]
HRM - City breaks ground for new four-pad arena in Bedford [ NewsNet ]
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
TRURO - Deteriorating sidewalks cause for concern [ Daily News ]
MONCTON - City unveils first heritage plaque at historic Masonic Lodge building [ Times & Transcript ]
HALIFAX - On an even playing field [ NewsNet ]
HRM - Crosswalk flags not dead in the water [ NewsNet ]
DARTMOUTH - Dartmouth already has a town clock [ NewsNet ]
SAINT JOHN - $1.5M in affordable, accessible housing [ Telegraph-Journal ]
HALIFAX - Bringing the beat back to Quinpool [ NewsNet ]
MONCTON - Metro Moncton told to treasure its buildings [ Times & Transcript ]
URBAN GREEN
CHARLOTTETOWN - Solution nearing on siltation issue at Charlottetown creek [ Guardian ]
DARTMOUTH - Frustration boils over loss of green space [ NewsNet ]
OTHER
MONCTON - Talk of coastal bus service sparks memories [ Times & Transcript ]
HALIFAX - A 'milestone' for city [ Metro ]
MONCTON - Moncton is smart [ Times & Transcript ]
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