Halifax appoints first Black police chief: Don MacLean
Halifax Regional Council approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the Acting Chief of Police. MacLean, who is currently Deputy Chief of Operations, assumes the position on Sept. 16 following the retirement of Chief Dan Kinsella on Sept. 15.
Halifax mayor speaks at third rally for Black HRM workers who allege racial discrimination [VIDEO]
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage spoke to attendees at a rally this week organized by an advocate who’s been supporting Black HRM workers who say they are the targets of racist discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Council downzones historic Black community to stop ‘Wild Wild West of development’
HRM’s sign at the entrance to Upper Hammonds Plains. Credit: HRM Halifax Examiner — Limits have been placed on development in a historically Black community outside of Halifax after a vote at […]