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Ex-Mayor Mike Savage, notably alive, says he has no idea why this is happening. It's becoming a familiar sight for Haligonians living and working in the downtown core. The normally breezy air along the waterfront abruptly stills and sparse clouds in the sky begin to coalesce. Gradually, the exact visage of former mayor Mike Savage forms and speaks directly to current mayor Andy Fillmore. " Do not allow them to build bike lanes Andy " resonates a deep and ethereal voice, " Bik

"He promised he would be there when we needed him. He said it over and over again, in 4/4 time."

Frustration mounts in Halifax Regional Council as councillors try once again to explain to Mayor Andy Fillmore what his job actually is. Mayor Andy Fillmore Shows Council What He Suspects a Mayor is During a Heated Council Meeting. Looking out from his podium, Mayor Andy Fiillmore faces the 16 councillors representing the Halifax Regional Municipality. He is met with a mix of blank stares, frustrated glares and even signs of pity. He's back here again, in the New Year, to try

As 2025 comes to a close, it is tradition for other publications to report on the most popular baby names in the province this year. At The Scotian, we believe it is also worth looking at the other end of the spectrum. What names were the LEAST popular this year. Some might say that list could, theoretically, be endless but I would like to highlight some of the notably excluded examples. Gargamel As the archenemy of the Smurfs, Gargamel has cemented his name in pop-culture. H

Liberal Party Members Iain Rankin and Derek Mombourquette are on the hunt today, after losing access to their party's home base in the basement of Derek Mombourquette's childhood home.