Four takeaways from the Ward 3 community meeting in Truro, N.S.: Development, active transportation concerns raised
Just in : There has since been no update about mandating affordable housing through the community plan since that discussion. Furthermore, residents raised concerns about flooding and construction on the watershed.…
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