Halifax council votes to look into cutting patio fees, creating red tape portal
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Halifax council votes to look into cutting patio fees, creating red tape portal
By Angela Capobianco & Rebecca Lau Global News
Posted May 12, 2026 4:16 pm
Updated May 12, 2026 5:23 pm
2 min read
Two motions brought forward by Mayor Andy Fillmore to support small businesses passed unanimously at Halifax Regional Council on Tuesday. The motions ask for a staff report on cutting red tape for small businesses and looking into the possibility of eliminating sidewalk patio fees. Angela Capobianco reports – May 12, 2026
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