Halifax Council Considers Renaming Street For Crosby – Despite Reservations
HALIFAX: Halifax council unanimously voted Tuesday to consider renaming a suburban street after hockey star Sidney Crosby, despite some councillors’ reservations the city should pay tribute to “more than just athletes.”
Lorelei Nicoll, the councillor for Cole Harbour, put forward the motion to look into honouring her district’s native son at the behest of the Stanley Cup winner’s childhood coach and hundreds of hockey-crazed social media users.
“He is a wonderful individual,” Nicoll said. “He has done a lot for Cole Harbour, and it’s reflected on the pride of place that we have.”
While no councillor contested the worthiness of the Pittsburgh Penguins captain, some raised concerns other candidates for commemoration were being overlooked.