HALIFAX On Thursday, Halifax city streets were full of an optimistic kind of hustle and bustle. People were masking up, moving about, and making the most of the day. In a showcase of perseverance, some small businesses even managed to survive the pandemic. I just think people adapt as a rule, said Mike Martin, who interviewed with CTV News while walking downtown. It’s just human nature. Martin also provided a historical example, a previous pandemic. It’s going to be like the roaring 20s, said Martin, looking forward to things getting back to normal. Everyone’s gonna be out eating, drinking and having some fun, he added with a laugh.
A Transportation Safety Board investigation into a deadly helicopter crash in Newfoundland last year has found that the pilot at the last minute abandoned a plan to land in a small clearing and lost control as he attempted to rise.
Posted: Mar 10, 2021 6:54 PM AT | Last Updated: March 10
The speed limit is dropping to 40 km/h in Halifax s Uniacke Square neighbourhood.(Dave Laughlin/CBC)
Cars driving through Halifax s Uniacke Square neighbourhood will need to slow down after the city reduced the speed limit in the area by 10 kilometres per hour.
It s part of the city s initiative to improve road safety and move toward zero fatalities and injuries for all road users, according to a news release from the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Late last month, HRM council proposed doubling the city s traffic calming budget after several councillors raised concerns about speeding and road safety.
The Canadian Medical Association says a Newfoundland and Labrador doctor sanctioned by his professional order for encouraging people to disobey health orders is among a larger cohort of Canadian doctors spreading COVID-19 misinformation.