MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS--Freeze on Development Charges Extended in HRM ------------------------------------------------------- The Province is extending the freeze on development approval costs in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) by three years to support federal infrastructure funding requirements. “Federal infrastructure funding includes requirements to maintain stable development charges,” said John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “This extension keeps Nova S

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS/ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE CHANGE--New Program Strengthens Municipal Stormwater Resilience -------------------------------------------------------- The Province is offering new support for municipalities concerned about stormwater systems being able to handle growth, heavy rains and the potential for flooding. Applications open today, September 17, for the Stormwater Transformation Optimization and Resilience for Municipalities (STORM) program. The one-time program