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People living in a tent encampment in Gatineau, Que. were promised access to hot showers and a laundry facility, but the amenities have yet to be made accessible to people because of safety concerns with the building.
Halifax councillors say they are prepared to make hard cuts in the upcoming budget to keep residential property tax bills from steeply climbing, as the city faces a shortfall of more than $60 million.