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    Wildfire near Susies Lake – Aug. 13, 9:15 p.m.

    The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR) has estimated that the area of the Susies Lake wildfire is still 15 hectares and is now being held.  

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A building permit is required when : A renovation includes changes to the interior or exterior walls and/or existing plumbing system; Structural repairs or changes; Drywall repairs to required fire separations; Altering a garage; or shed over 20 m2
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