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  Quinpool Road Mainstreet District
Quinpool Road is also Halifax's fast-food stretch, with McDonalds, Wendy's, KFC, Subway, and a dozen family-run eateries serving pizza, hamburgers and Nova Scotia's popular donair.
Quinpool Road is known for its bright neon lights that come alive after dark, turning the street into an entertainment district, for dining out or eating on the run, for taking in a movie at the fabulous "Art Deco" Oxford Theatre or grabbing a video and heading home.
Quinpool Road, with a variety of beauty parlours and hair stylists, is also the place to be pampered or to finish off the day with a bunch of flowers and an old-fashioned bag of candy.
www.quinpoolroad.ca   (324 words)

  
 Halifax, Nova Scotia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
However, some areas of the city are seen as problem neighbourhoods, notably Spryfield in the city's Mainland South district, the Gottingen Street area in the North End and parts of Dartmouth.
Although there is debate as to whether these perceptions are valid, these areas tend to have higher rates of drug-related and violent crime than the rest of the city.
A proposal in 2003-04 to widen Robie Street north of the commons met with vocal local protests, leading to a compromised, smaller expansion of the road.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Halifax,_Nova_Scotia   (3242 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Halifax District PTA is an umbrella group of Parent-Teacher Associations with a membership that includes all schools in the former city of Halifax.
The Halifax District PTA has a long history of supporting supplementary funding for former city of Halifax schools, and is therefore uniquely qualified to comment on this issue.
At the May 1999 meeting of the Halifax District PTA there was a vigourous discussion of supplementary funding.
www.chebucto.ns.ca /Education/HDPTA/suppfund.html   (432 words)

  
 Howard Epstein- Municipal Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Howard was elected to the amalgamated Halifax Regional Municipal Council to represent District 14 (Connaught-Quinpool).
District 14 (Connaught-Quinpool) is now represented by Sheila Fougere, phone 490-4050, 452-3209 (cell), email: fougers@region.halifax.ns.ca.
Halifax Chebucto residents who are situated south of Quinpool Road are represented at HRM Council by Sue Uteck, phone 425-1724, 221-7651 (cell), email: cautecks@region.halifax.ns.ca.
www.supercity.ns.ca /~hepstein/municipalinfo.htm   (229 words)

  
 Quinpool district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Quinpool district usually refers to the commercial section of Quinpool Road, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as well as a few streets to the north and south of it.
The street terminates in the "Willow Tree", an awkward five-way intersection, so named because public hangings apparently took place at a nearby willow tree on the Halifax Commons.
The area is also home to two rival high schools, St.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quinpool_district   (159 words)

  
 Gin Yee | District Six HRSB Member
District 9, now called Northwest Arm-South End-Connaught—Quinpool, was represented by Gorman since 2000.
In District 1, Eastern Shore-Musquodoboit Valley, Bridget Anne Boutilier was second-time lucky.
In the new District 12, Wade Marshall defeated Kimberly Carter and April Henebury.
www.ginyee.ca /news101704.htm   (376 words)

  
 Apartment For Rent In Rome Trastevere District Flat for Rent
This flat for let is at the 2nd floor of an ancient building with elevator at the beginning of the famous Trastevere district, in the center of Rome.
The apartment for rent has a large living room with a lovely kitchenette and a sofa-bed queen-size (1 adult or 2 children); a bedroom with a king size bed; a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
On the other part of the river is the lively district of Trastevere, also known as the "Quartier Latin" of Rome, for its bars and restaurants, cinemas but also lovely streets and beautiful monuments.
www.1-2-c.com /europe/apartment_for_rent_in_rome_trastevere_district.htm   (448 words)

  
 HRM - Districts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
District 6 Andrew Younger (East Dartmouth - The Lakes)
District 13 Sue Uteck (Northwest Arm - South End)
District 19 Brad Johns (Middle and Upper Sackville - Lucasville)
www.region.halifax.ns.ca /districts/council.html   (132 words)

  
 Halifax Urban Greenway: Railway Cut Development - Short Version
The Federal Government's engineers had prepared four proposals for combining an ocean and a rail terminal, even one located in Dartmouth, but they were well prepared to forestall objections to their preferred plan entailing the line through Halifax's South End residential district.
Those from the Greenbank end dumped the rock into the Harbour where some of it was used to build the breakwater.
Trestle bridges put up at street crossings until completion of permanent bridges were undoubtedly viewed with some trepidation by what were then called "autoists" and also by passengers on the street railway along Quinpool Road.
www.halifaxurbangreenway.org /interpretation/railway_cut_short_history.htm   (505 words)

  
 Halifax Urban Greenway: Railway Cut Development (1912-18)
Here were "country estates" of the city's wealthy and influential citizens whose spacious lawns and tree-lined carriageways, even one or two of their residences, would be demolished by the steam-shovels carving out the roadbed for the railway tracks.
The most vigorous opposition did not come from the very large landowners, some of whom had been interested in the project, and whose pain at the loss of flowerbeds and exotic imported trees was much assuaged by the prospect of a very good price for land they could easily spare.
The naval and military establishment complained that the plan contravened legislation safeguarding its rights, and would interfere with communication between the Citadel and the Harbour defences, thus obstructing defence in the event of attack from the sea.
www.halifaxurbangreenway.org /interpretation/railway_cut_history.htm   (1648 words)

  
 Quinpool District Encyclopedia Article, History, Biography @ Local Color Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 Nova Scotia Liberal Party - Candidate
Debra took her desire to contribute to the campaign trail in 1991 AND was elected to the Dartmouth District School Board, eventually serving as Vice-Chair of the Board.
Debra's work experiences have been very diverse, she served as a nurse/nurse educator for twenty years but is now presently a residential property manager at APL Properties Limited.
Eager for new opportunities to contribute to the community, Debra has served as a volunteer with the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation and as a Board Member with the Quinpool District Association.
www.liberal.ns.ca /?mn=1.58.1330.1335   (426 words)

  
 magazine_template_1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Quinpool Road Mainstreet District will contract with the Downtown Halifax Business Commission for administrative and advocacy support allowing the majority of the levy revenue to be used for program and program delivery.
Standing in front of Council this week on behalf of Quinpool Road, arguing the value of a business association to the Street, allowed me to cast my mind to the merits of such an organization.
Quinpool Road business and property owners are about to discover that a unified voice, a proactive stance and a marketing strategy will build on the enthusiasm that the Street already offers.
www.collideascope.com /dhbc/html/kates_comm_28_02_01.html   (260 words)

  
 the City - The Coast (OCTOBER 14-OCTOBER 21 2004)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The candidate for District 14, Connaught-Quinpool is ready to fight crime and congestion.
Jocelyn Yerxa, council candidate for District 11, and Kim Berkers, school board candidate in District 8, have partnered up in ordering signs, printing leaflets, covering childcare and sharing volunteer teams.
Among the “serious changes” outlined by Joan Dobbie and Nancy Campbell, respectively the chapter’s treasurer and secretary, there is the loss of core French in grade 3, which “affects students at a young age, when they are most e asily able to learn a second language.”
thecoast.ns.ca /issues/141004/thecity.html   (1456 words)

  
 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
However, some areas of the city are seen as problem neighbourhoods, notably Spryfield in the city's Mainland South district, the Gottingen_Street area in the North End and parts of Dartmouth.
CBC_Radio 1 and 2 broadcast out of the city for all of mainland Nova Scotia.
The Halifax_Port_Authority has recently announced a potential plan to redevelop a waterfront area known as the Seawall (which includes Pier_21) as a Bohemian district.
www.bellabuds.com /Halifax,_Nova_Scotia   (2857 words)

  
 Halifax, Nova Scotia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
However, some areas of the city have acquired negative reputations, notably Spryfield in the city's Mainland South district, the Gottingen Street area in the North End and parts of Dartmouth.
Although there is much controversy within the city on whether these reputations are warranted or not, these areas seem to have drug-related crimes and violent crimes at a higher rate than the rest of the city.
Halifax International Airport, which serves Halifax, is located in Enfield, Nova Scotia.
mywiseowl.com /articles/Halifax,_Nova_Scotia   (2178 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
See also: '' List of mayors of Halifax, Nova Scotia '' In the early 1990s the provincial government sought to reduce the number of municipal governments in Halifax County and Cape Breton County and created a task force in 1992 to pursue this rationalization.
The former city of Halifax is represented in the federal riding of Halifax (electoral district) Halifax.
Its highways and business parks have street racing late at night, the downtown bar district produces a large number of DUI offences every night (I know this because I roomed with a HR police officer), etc. etc.
www.mauspfeil.net /Halifax,_Nova_Scotia.html   (6244 words)

  
 Halifax Crews Work To Widen Roads
Halifax snow clearing crews will be focussing on clean-up in the downtown business district, on arterial/collector roads and major bus routes.
Clearing operations in most of these areas require mechanical loading (by industrial snow blower or front end loader) of snow into trucks and transporting it to the harbour for dumping.
Some of the main tasks are to finish clearing the downtown district, widening main arterial/connector roads (i.e Bayers Road, Quinpool Road, Bell Road, Barrington Street etc. in Halifax and Main Street, Portland Street, section of Waverley Road, section of Caldwell Road, Pleasant Street, Alderney Drive and Cole Harbour Road in Dartmouth).
www.halifaxlive.com /halifax_roads_022504_231.php   (278 words)

  
 Halifax, Nova Scotia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The (Click link for more info and facts about South End) South End, traditionally a wealthy district, has remained so.
However, some areas of the city are seen as problem neighbourhoods, notably (Click link for more info and facts about Spryfield) Spryfield in the city's Mainland South district, the Gottingen Street area in the North End and parts of (A college in New Hampshire) Dartmouth.
East: St. Mary's (District) of (Click link for more info and facts about Guysborough County) Guysborough County, (The 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east) Atlantic Ocean
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/H/Ha/Halifax,_Nova_Scotia.htm   (4242 words)

  
 Howard Epstein- MLA Newsletter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The area added to Chebucto consists of the streets bounded by Quinpool Road, Oxford Street, Jubilee Road and the Northwest Arm.
Many of the issues of immediate concern in Halifax Chebucto are often directly in the control of the municipal level of government, HRM.
Because municipalities exercise powers that are set by the Province, and as a former municipal councillor, I take a strong interest in the decisions of HRM Council and the Peninsula Community Council.
www.supercity.ns.ca /~hepstein/mlanewsletter.htm   (3654 words)

  
 Halifax Public Libraries - Meet the Library Board
Debbie, who has lived in district 16 since 1990, is married with four children.
The former high school teacher is married with three children, holds degrees in Business Administration and Education; a Certificate in Municipal Administration; and is a Certified Property Manager.
Councillor Brad Johns, was elected Councillor for the Halifax Regional Municipality District 19 in November 2000.
www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca /lib_board.html   (1135 words)

  
 History of Nova Scotia, 2000 March 1-19
Hugh MacArthur, health and safety officer for the United Mine Workers District 26, said the only way radiation levels will be accurately determined is by looking at medical evidence down the road.
The motion was in response to a letter received from the Municipality of the District of Barrington, expressing its concern about the difficulties the one-plate system creates for law enforcement officials.
In particular it is concerned about the problems school bus drivers often have in obtaining the license numbers of vehicles which pass buses when their stop lights are activated.
www.littletechshoppe.com /ns1625/nshist54.html   (6041 words)

  
 September 14, 1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Date: Monday, September 14th, 1998 Subject: District PTA Meetings The first meeting of the Halifax PTA will take place in Oxford Street School Library on Monday, September 21st at 7:30.
Cheques made out to The Halifax District PTA may be sent to PO Box 33042 Quinpool Road Post Office, Halifax, NS, B3L 4T6.
Please bear that in mind when you are polling parents to fill volunteer positions.
www.chebucto.ca /Education/HDPTA/notice1.html   (177 words)

  
 EscapeRental - View Property
We are located in Halifax’s historic south end.
The Quinpool Road district is a short walk away with many retail outlets, restaurants and a movie theatre.
The downtown area is a half hour walk or a ten minute drive away.
www.escaperental.com /viewproperty.asp?PropertyID=1900   (186 words)

  
 globeandmail.com - Canada's Election 2004 - Breaking News
Prior to entering the political realm, she served on the local school PTA executive and acted as a community representative for the Halifax District School Board’s Strategic Planning Process.
In 1998, she won a by-election in District 14 Connaught-Quinpool to become Municipal Councillor.
During her nearly six years on Council, she served on numerous boards committees and commissions.
www.theglobeandmail.com /elections/fed2004/candidates/generated/12004_LIB.html   (264 words)

  
 Quinpool Road Mainstreet District
The website will be promoted through print, banner, and radio advertising and will function as the source for information on the businesses and happenings of Quinpool Road.
The Members Newsletter will function to keep you aprised of recent and upcoming activities of the association, and will be available to download and print to read at your convenience.
In order for us to provide you with the most current information, and to keep your business involved in the happenings of the Quinpool Road Mainstreet District, please join our mailing list.
quinpoolroad.ca /member/index.html   (186 words)

  
 Welcome Inn Halifax Too - Tourist Home in Nova-Scotia Canada | Self Catering Breaks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This tourist home is located in Halifax’s west end, just a 10 minute drive to downtown and the waterfront area.
We would be pleased to suggest attractions and points of interest that you might like to add to your itinerary.
It is a short walk to the shopping mall and there are two grocery stores close by.
www.self-catering-breaks.com /Properties/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Halifax/Prop8169.htm   (237 words)

  
 Four Points By Sheraton Halifax - Great Rates
Turn right at Connaught Avenue, and left at Quinpool Road.
From Highway 101, exit onto Highway 102 and continue south.
Turn left at Quinpool Road, follow to Cogswell Street, then to Duke Street.
www.search4hotels.com /hotelinfo/Halifax/NS/Canada/42379   (289 words)

  
 District 14 - HRM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sheila Fougere - District 14 - Connaught - Quinpool
Sheila Fougere was the first woman elected to Halifax Regional Council and has served as the Councillor for District 14, Connaught-Quinpool since 1998.
She is a member of the Peninsula Community Council, having served two terms as Chair; and the Peninsula High School Site Steering Committee.
www.halifax.ca /districts/dist14/dist14.html   (443 words)

  
 Gin Yee | District Six HRSB Member
DEBRA BARLOW - DISTRICT 5 East Dartmouth-The Lakes-Portland-East Woodlawn Age: 50 Family: Married with one son, 27, and one daughter, 31 Employment: Former property administrator Education: Nursing diploma Graduated from Dartmouth High in 1972
KIM BERKERS - DISTRICT 8 Halifax North End-Halifax Downtown Age: 38 Family: Married with one son, 10, and one daughter, 7 Employment: Owns a stained glass business; child-care provider Education: Dental-assistant diploma from Nova Scotia Community College Graduated from Isle Madame District High in 1984
DARREN WATTS - DISTRICT 10 Purcells Cove-Armdale-Spryfield-Herring Cove Age: 32 Family: Single Employment: Intake co-ordinator at The Teamwork Co-operative, an employment service for the disabled in HRM Education: BA (University of King's College) Graduated from J.L. Ilsley High School in 1991
www.ginyee.ca /news110404.htm   (948 words)

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