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Halifax councillors vote to add 15 new firefighters to add coverage in Middle Musquodoboit

by Zane Woodford March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

A Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency truck in downtown Halifax in February 2023. Credit: Zane Woodford

Council's budget committee voted to add $137,100 to Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency for 2023-2024.

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