N.S. government's budget bill passes as public barred from legislature

It’s no secret that winter unleashed everything in its arsenal this year - from blustery, heavy snowfalls to bone-chilling cold temperatures and even freezing rain. While not unexpected, these conditions pose formidable challenges for construction crews working hard to maintain steady progress on City projects. One example is the Bank Street Renewal project.  This major undertaking, currently  in Phase 1, involves the necessary work to replace aging infrastructure, such as sewers and watermains, along a long stretch of road.  This multi-year project includes updated...