The Rick Howe Show – 9 AM

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Posted Oct 17, 2014 08:13:50 AM.

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Friday October 17, 2014

We discuss Halifax auditor general Larry Munroe’s report on fire services with Halifax Regional Fire Chief Doug Trussler. District 7 Councillor Waye Mason tells us about the Wellington Street development controversy. Lawyer Ray Wagner tells us what a Halifax judge has decided to award his law firm in the Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children settlement. Nocturne chair Lorraine Plourde tells us what you can expect to see at Nocturne tomorrow night.

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