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Halifax lacks long-term plans to meet demand for industrial land, auditor general says

by Zane Woodford December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Construction on the latest phase of the Burnside Industrial Park on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Credit: Zane Woodford

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Halifax lacks long-term plans to meet demand for industrial land, auditor general says

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