Halifax and West Community Council not ready to follow UARB order to allow gas station development

February 16, 2021 By Zane Woodford

Councillors on the Halifax side of the harbour don’t like being told how to vote. At a meeting Tuesday evening, the Halifax and West Community Council considered a development agreement for a gas station, convenience store and drive-through at 1656 Prospect Rd. — for the second time. The lot isn’t zoned for a service station,…

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