George Myrer

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Lead editor at The Chronicle Herald

Proud father and husband. Leafs' fan, but don't hold it against me.

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Halifax passes new regional plan to guide growth through 2050

1 week ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Article contentHalifax council has passed the regional plan to prepare for a population that could reach one million by 2050. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentThe 13-4 vote Thursday night repealed the 2014 regional municipal plan for the updated regional municipal planning strategy.
N.S. offering $150,000 reward for information on missing Jack and Lilly Sullivan

1 week ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Article contentA reward of $150,000 is being offered by the province of Nova Scotia for information about the disappearance of siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentOn May 2, the RCMP started a missing persons investigation for Lilly, 6, and Jack, 4, after family members could not locate the children in their home or on the property in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County.
Halifax Index: City's economy cools, and that's a good thing

1 week ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Advertisement 1Article contentHalifax’s population growth, housing prices and inflation fever broke and moderation returned in 2024, according to the Halifax Index report. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentThe survey released Thursday is the Halifax Partnership’s annual measure of economic and community progress.
Crews respond to fire at Dartmouth apartment building involved in class action

1 week ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • Article contentHalifax Fire responded to a call Wednesday at a Dartmouth apartment building that was at the centre of a class action in 2021. Firefighters arrived in the morning at 81 Primrose St. after a report of a fire on the fourth floor of the five-storey building. “We had reports of a fire on the fourth floor that was extending up to the fifth floor,” said Jim Stymiest, assistant chief for Halifax Fire, who was at the scene.
N.S. pharmacist sees increased tick worry, early screening growth

1 week ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Advertisement 1 • Article contentColleen MacInnis is seeing an uptick in people coming to her Shelburne pharmacy for tick assessments. Over the weekend, MacInnis, the owner and pharmacist of TLC Pharmacy, saw close to 20 people concerned about potential tick bites. “It’s definitely something that we are seeing many times every day,” said MacInnis.
Disruptions expected for commuters as Dutch Village Road project ramps up

1 week ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Advertisement 1 • Article contentCommuters will experience disruptions for the next five weeks as work continues on the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project. The project will improve safety and address active transportation and transit gaps along Dutch Village Road. This installment of this portion of the project begins Monday and will continue until July 19.
World indoor shot put champ Sarah Mitton eyes outdoor success

2 weeks ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • • Article contentThe first phase of Sarah Mitton’s season was a resounding success as the Brooklyn native captured her second straight indoor world shot put championship. Mitton entered the season with a ‘subtle’ change in technique and an ambitious schedule that focused on the world indoor championship in Nanjing, China.
World indoor shot put champ Sarah Mitton eyes outdoor success

2 weeks ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • • Article contentThe first phase of Sarah Mitton’s season was a resounding success as the Brooklyn native captured her second straight indoor world shot put championship. Mitton entered the season with a ‘subtle’ change in technique and an ambitious schedule that focused on the world indoor championship in Nanjing, China.
Hope For Wildlife's faith in Nova Scotians delivered trees for critters

2 weeks ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Advertisement 1Wildlife sanctuary's need for wood is as diverse as the animals they nurture • • Article contentHope Swinimer is thrilled that Hope For Wildlife’s public plea for freshly cut trees has been met by an overwhelming response. A Facebook post Tuesday stating the dire need for trees to help the animals sparked an immediate response from companies and individuals, said Swinimer, the director of Hope For Wildlife.
NS Power customers to receive bills again after security breach

2 weeks ago | saltwire.com | George Myrer

Advertisement 1 • Article contentBilling has resumed with a slight twist for customers of Nova Scotia Power after a cybersecurity breach. The company will bill customers on their estimated energy usage after April 24, based on historical usage during the same time period in 2024. Nova Scotia Power was the victim of a cyberattack that was discovered on April 25. It is believed at least 280,000 customers had their information stolen.