WEEKEND, February 14-16, 2014
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• 11 a.m. Patrick Chan has a chance to become the first Canadian to win men’s figure-skating gold. He’s second after the short program but less than four points off the top spot.
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• 1:00 p.m. Team Canada is back on the ice, looking to improve to 2-0 after beating Norway 3-1. The boys will face Austria in the second of three preliminary-round games. GREG DOWNS/FOR METRO
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HOCKEY NIGHT IN SOCHI
Shea Weber of Canada celebrates with Cole Harbour’s Sidney Crosby after scoring a goal in the second period against Norway during the preliminary Group B game in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on Thursday. Canada won 3-1. Coverage, pages 8, 12 & 27. BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES
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The development that could transform an entire block in downtown Halifax has been endorsed by the city’s Design Review Committee. The committee accepted a mostly positive report on 22nd Commerce Square Thursday night, even rejecting the only two conditions suggested by city staff. “This is a very complex proposal. I think it’s an iconic opportunity,” said committee member Louis Lemoine. The staff report recommended approval of the mixeduse development bordered by Duke, Hollis, George and Granville streets. The two conditions addressed proposed changes to the Champlain building at the corner of Duke and Hollis and the Bank of Commerce Building at George and Granville —
both heritage buildings. After a presentation from Lydon Lynch architect Eugene Pieczonka, the committee agreed the alterations represented a “reasonable change to improve (the buildings’) functional and economic viability,” as stated in HRM’s Design Manual. There was some debate over the bonus height of 85 metres, well above the HRM by Design maximum of 49 metres. Some committee members felt preserving the facades of four heritage buildings on the block constituted “demolition” of the buildings, therefore excluding the development from eligibility for bonus height. “The heritage space is also the inside of the building,” said committee chair Ramzi Kawar. “What you’re preserving is also the experience inside, not just outside.” Ultimately, the committee voted to allow the bonus height based on the public benefits offered by the developer. Its recommendation now goes to regional council for a final decision. RUTH DAVENPORT/METRO
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