In June 2022, the city announced it would be widening Robie Street to add bus lanes — a project that requires space. That will also mean the end to a woman's home of 26 years.
WATCH: A resident on Robie Street in Halifax says she’s worried as she waits to find out when she’ll be evicted from her unit. This comes after a notice from the city three years ago, announcing their plan to purchase and demolish multiple building in order to widen the road. Ella MacDonald reports.
Kristine Benjamin has lived at the corner of Willow and Robie streets in Halifax for almost 26 years.But in June 2022, the city announced to residents that it would be widening Robie Street to add bus lanes — a project that would require space.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
The municipality added it would be purchasing homes lining the section of road between Cogswell and Almon streets. with plans to demolish them. “There was a bit of a panic, but the housing market wasn’t what it is now — it wasn’t as bad,” Benjamin explained. “So I had some concerns, but not a whole lot.”
All that changed a couple weeks ago when Benjamin had an alarming conversation with one of her neighbours, who was told the city would be demolishing his building in the next few months.“If the city’s told him months, and we’re right next door, we have to sit on the assumption that we’re going to be soon,” Benjamin said.Canada’s doctor shortage drives 37% online for medical advice: pollViewed
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