News Release

Illegally Parked DRL Buses

(Monday, January 16, 2006) - Due to the number of media calls this morning related to the above issue, please be advised that HRM's tender for removal ends Tuesday tomorrow.

However, Mr. & Mrs. Roberts stopped by our Real Estate Services office this morning for an unscheduled visit. They informed us that they have a contract with Anchor Towing to have the 17 buses removed from HRM-owned property, behind 100 Illsley Boulevard, Burnside, starting today and finishing tomorrow.

HRM has asked them to contact us by no later than 2:00 p.m. this afternoon to inform us if the buses are actively being removed and we will go up for a site visit to verify.

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Contact:

John O’Brien
Manager, Corporate Communications
(902)490-6531