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Time to reform local government in Nova Scotia
What follows is a proposal for reforming our system of local government to create a modern, streamlined system of municipal services. It is not intended to critique or comment on the performance of our municipal officials, who I understand have been hard at work trying to secure the best outcome […]
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Antiquated planning system at root of CBRM affordable housing controversy
Causing unnecessary divisions in the local community as a result I have followed with interest the ongoing saga of the proposed ‘rapid housing’ initiative in the north-end of Sydney. I do not have an opinion of whether the proposed location is the correct location, but I understand the arguments put […]
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Time for ‘non-voters’ to start voting
I was perplexed reading Richard Collis’ letter to the editor (‘Time to listen to non-voters’, Cape Breton Post, 22 December 2022), in which Mr Collis said it was time for politicians to listen to people who do not vote. His characterisation of the Democracy 250 celebrations a few years ago commemorating Nova Scotia […]
