One of the nicest public views in the city, the elaborate tourist sidewalk across from the Sheraton Newfoundland overlooking the Narrows, has been sold for $400,000 apartments.

Nolan Hall, a retail firm in the city, has built a monstor building completely shading out the view and despite resident protests against the building, the coucil voted in favour of its construction. Unanimously.

Coun. Shannie Duff, a heritage champion who has fought many proposals during her lengthy career, approved the proposal.

“I could not in all conscience oppose a development that not only meets but has made a really sincere effort to respect the private views and to respect the location,” she said.

Does that sound contradictory to anyone else? It’s not respecting the views or the location. It’s building a money-making machine. And they’ll be making a nice few cents from it too.

How could such a strong issue get ignored by every member of the city council?

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