From noise concerns to unruly pets and questionable property lines, disputes between neighbours are nothing new.

In Halifax, a new program spearheaded by the United Way aims to address these disputes without tying up municipal resources.

“Maybe it’s not an actual solve of the issue itself, but it certainly should result in something that both parties can live with, and to avoid conflict, and then hopefully to more understanding within the community itself,” said Deborah Page with United Way Maritimes.

The program, dubbed The People Project, connects neighbours with a trained mediator. The process will be confidential until the mediator reaches out to the other people involved to see if they are willing to take part.

Deputy Mayor Tony Mancini brought the motion to council in February

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